The world is facing the worst refugee crisis in modern times, and the global response has been pitifully inadequate, according to the latest annual report from the U.N. High Commissioner For Refugees. Humanitarian groups are calling for a global summit to address the crisis. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
Global response to largest refugee crisis on record has been pitifully inadequate, according to world body’s latest annual report
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has announced new, multimillion-dollar programs to get more girls into schools. On a visit to Britain, which is also taking part in the effort, Obama described the number of girls who don’t go to school as a devastating loss for the whole world. VOA’s Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
US, Britain announced new partnership to promote education of adolescent girls, particularly in countries affected by conflict and crisis
Egypt’s prime minister has visited the ancient temple site in Luxor targeted by a suicide bomber earlier this week. He said security forces are doing everything possible to keep tourists safe. Meanwhile, Muslim Brotherhood supporters have warned of a backlash if the death sentence against former President Mohamed Morsi is confirmed.
Meanwhile, Muslim Brotherhood supporters warn of a backlash if death sentence against former President Mohamed Morsi is confirmed
The bidding process for the 2026 football World Cup has been postponed amid the bribery allegations engulfing the sport’s world governing body, FIFA. The United States had been seen as a frontrunner for hosting the competition. Henry Ridgwell reports from London on the latest corruption claims sending shock waves through the football world
New report says country’s greenhouse gas emissions likely will decline faster than previously thought
Stephane Richard of Orange plans trip; meanwhile, global campaign exerts economic pressure for Palestinian state
It’s been exactly two years since the former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden stole and leaked hundreds of documents to the media about the United States’ spy and surveillance programs. Since then, the debate over security versus privacy has raged across the globe. VOA’s Henry Ridgwell looks at the continuing fallout from the revelations.
His leaking of documents on US programs prompted changes in way governments spy on their people
Buhari swears thorough investigation of Amnesty International charges of widespread torture, abuse and killing of 8,000 by troops seeking Boko Haram militants
WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT | VIDEO: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Tweeted that his government will leave "no stone unturned" investigating charges of widespread torture, abuse and killing of more than 8,000 prisoners during the military’s offensive against the terror group Boko Haram, according to a recent repory by Amnesty International. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Russian media activists are warning of a crackdown on Internet freedom as lawmakers consider more ways to exert greater control over search engines. The Kremlin’s media watchdog contacted Internet giants Facebook, Twitter and Google last month to remind them that they must comply with existing Russian laws. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, critics say the laws are being used to clamp down on political opposition.
The world of football continues to be rocked by allegations of corruption at FIFA, the sport's governing body. There are new questions over whether bribes were paid to secure votes for hosting the World Cup - coming days after the re-election of controversial FIFA President Sepp Blatter. As Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA, European nations will hold an emergency meeting this week to discuss what action to take over the crisis.
European nations will hold emergency meeting this week to discuss what action to take over the crisis
Human rights group Amnesty International says there is overwhelming evidence of ongoing war crimes in Ukraine, despite a tentative cease-fire with pro-Russian rebels. Researchers interviewed more than 30 prisoners from both sides of the conflict and all but one said they were tortured. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA from London.
In past week, Islamist extremists have taken control of cities in Iraq and Syria, as well as last border crossing between two countries, raising fears assault on capital is next
Metals mined from conflict zones are often sold by warlords to buy weapons
Six former Soviet bloc countries will attend the European Union’s Eastern Partnership Summit that opens Thursday in Latvia's capital, Riga. The meeting comes amid high tensions between Europe and Russia over the conflict in Ukraine and what that may mean for the future of the region. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
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