by Administration | Feb 18, 2019 | Emerging Markets
Seven killed in Kashmir gun battle days after deadly attackThe gun battle in Pulwama follows killing of 42 Indian forces in the deadliest attack in 30 years of Kashmir conflict. Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir – At least seven people, including two armed...
by Administration | Feb 17, 2019 | Monthly Topics
Gone in a New York Minute: How the Amazon Deal Fell ApartIn early November, word began to leak that Amazon was serious about choosing New York to build a giant new campus. The city was eager to lure the company and its thousands of high-paying tech jobs, offering...
by Administration | Feb 16, 2019 | Emerging Markets
Syria: Civilians face familiar threats in rebel-held areasArmed groups have committed abuses in rebel-held Idlib and Turkish-controlled areas, rights groups say. Beirut, Lebanon – The last rebel-held enclave was meant to be a safe zone for three million...
by Administration | Feb 15, 2019 | Emerging Markets
India warns Pakistan of ‘strong response’ for Kashmir attackIndia summons Pakistani envoy as Narendra Modi vows to exact ‘heavy price’ over deadly attack in Kashmir. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised a “strong...
by Administration | Feb 14, 2019 | Monthly Topics
Google to Invest $13 Billion in New US Offices, Data CentersGoogle plans to invest more than $13 billion this year on new and expanded data centers and offices across the U.S. CEO Sundar Pichai announced the news in a blog post Wednesday , emphasizing the...
by Administration | Feb 13, 2019 | Emerging Markets
Iran’s govt blamed for failing economy 40 years laterIssues that led to a revolution 40 years ago in Iran still resonate with the people. Unemployment and economic inequality were among the biggest factors behind Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979 when...
by Administration | Feb 12, 2019 | Emerging Markets
‘Civilians killed’ as US-backed forces push to defeat ISILAt least 16 dead in airstrikes launched by Kurdish-led SDF, which battles ISIL in Syria’s Baghouz, a war monitor says. At least 16 civilians, including seven children, have been killed in...
by Administration | Feb 11, 2019 | Monthly Topics
Cheap, Flexible Solar Panels on the HorizonA new type of solar panel promises a cheap, flexible way to get more power from the sun. They may help the growing renewable energy industry expand even faster. VOA’s Steve Baragona has more….See all stories on...
by Administration | Feb 10, 2019 | Monthly Topics
Smart Watch Fights Flu and Diabetes, Helps Couples Get PregnantScientists are helping patients fight flu, diabetes and other maladies with the help of a smart watch that monitors body chemistry for blood sugar, sweat and other data. Researchers at the University of...
by Administration | Feb 9, 2019 | Emerging Markets
Flooding, landslides kill at least eight in Peru and ChileDownpours typical of El Nino continue to cause destruction in South America. Eight people have been killed over the Pacific coast of South America after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides. Three people...
