Section: Voice of America (USA)
At CES, Tech Startups Hail from Around the World
Building a tech startup is not easy, especially in countries with less-established tech industries. Nevertheless, many global entrepreneurs are determined to succeed, and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is their chance to prove themselves to the rest of the industry. VOA’s Tina Trinh met with startup founders from Senegal,...
Germany’s Merkel Heads to Moscow Amid Heightened Global Tensions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is due to travel to Moscow Saturday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting will likely focus on the Iran crisis, with both Germany and Russia calling for de-escalation following the U.S. targeted killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and the retaliatory airstrikes by Tehran on Western...
McConnell, Pelosi Stand Firm as Impeachment Remains Frozen
The standoff over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial deepened as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said there will be “no haggling” with Democrats as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi demands for more details and witnesses.McConnell’s Senate majority has the leverage Republicans need to launch Trump’s trial...
Iranian Investigators: Ukrainian Plane on Fire Before Crash
Iranian investigators said Thursday the crew of a Ukrainian passenger jet that crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran’s airport had tried to turn back, and that the pilot made no radio communications about any problems.The initial report from Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization also cited witnesses on the ground and in a passing...
Exchange Program Brings High Schoolers to US
Several exchange programs are geared for high school students to study in the U.S., and applicants are encouraged to get their documents together for this year’s competition.High school students in Europe or Eurasia might check out the FLEX program that brings students from those regions to the U.S. on a yearlong cultural exchange.The...
Ukraine, Canada Demand Thorough Investigation of Boeing Crash in Iran
Ukrainian officials have suspended flights to and from Iran until it is determined what caused its Boeing 737-800 passenger jet to crash shortly after taking off from Tehran’s international airport early Wednesday. All 176 people on board were killed. Iranian authorities say they have located the black boxes from the aircraft, which contain...
Flight Recorders Found in Ukrainian Crash, but Who Will Analyze Them?
Authorities in Iran are investigating why a Ukrainian passenger jet crashed minutes after takeoff from Tehran’s airport early Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board.The Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) flight was bound for Kyiv with 167 passengers and nine crew members. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said the dead...
Suspense Grows over Possible Bolton Impeachment Testimony
For Democrats seeking to bolster their case for President Donald Trump’s removal from office, John Bolton’s testimony could be a game changer — or a dud. After rebuffing House Democrats’ request for testimony, the former national security adviser agreed on Monday to testify in the upcoming Senate trial of Trump, if called as a...
McConnell: ‘No Haggling’ Over Impeachment Trial Terms
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that he will launch President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on his terms, without any agreement on whether to call witnesses, when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sends the abuse and obstruction articles to the Senate.“There will be no haggling with the House over Senate procedure,” said...
McConnell Says He has Votes to Set Rules for Trump’s Trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has the votes to start President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the documents, winning support from GOP senators to postpone a decision on calling witnesses. The announcement Tuesday was significant, enabling McConnell to bypass for now...
