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June 29, 2018
Maryland Man Denied Bail in Newsroom Rampage That Killed 5

Jarrod Ramos, 38, from Laurel, 25 miles (40 km) west of Annapolis, is not cooperating with investigators, authorities said, and did not speak as he appeared by video link from a detention facility for a brief court hearing at Anne Arundel County criminal court
June 29, 2018
US Immigration Advocates Plan 600 Rallies Saturday

Activists will rally to reunite families at the border and end ‘zero-tolerance’ immigration policy
June 29, 2018
Study: HIV Drug Not Linked to Depression

Large study in Uganda did not find patients who took Efavirenz had higher levels of depression
June 27, 2018
Zimbabwe's President Blames Mugabe Loyalists for Blast

Mnangagwa ruled out postponing the presidential and parliamentary elections set for July 30 o account of violence
June 26, 2018
Priscilla Chigumba: Zimbabwe Elections Will Be Free, Fair And Credible

Justice Priscilla Chigumba says she has been engaging political party representatives and other stakeholders to address their concerns before the elections.
June 26, 2018
US Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Travel Ban

High court rules ruled in favor of President Donald Trump over challenge to administration's travel ban
June 25, 2018
Mnangagwa Holds Meeting With State Security Agents After Stadium Rally Explosion

State television says 42 people were injured in the blast, including one of the vice presidents.
June 24, 2018
Security Concerns As Zimbabwe President Uninjured in Blast at Rally

Several officials injured, including vice president
June 24, 2018
Trump: Deport Illegal Immigrants Immediately, No Court Hearings

US leader contends country's immigration practices are a 'mockery' to good policy
June 24, 2018
Singapore: Trump-Kim Summit Cost Just $12 mln, after Some Question Expenses

Reports draws anger from some Singaporeans on social media - though one commentator said it was a small price to pay - the cost of a chicken-rice dish for each citizen - to contribute to regional peace
June 24, 2018
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa Says Explosion at Rally 'Cowardly Act'

Footage from Zimbabwe state television showed the explosion took place near Mnangagwa as he waved to supporters.
June 21, 2018
UN Official Hopes Zimbabwe Election 'Truly Reflects' Will of People

UN's Assistant Director for Political Affairs meets with embattled electoral commission, urges free and fair election
June 21, 2018
Is Zimbabwe Heading for More Disputed Elections?

Last week, some Zimbabwe opposition parties were unable to register their candidates for the July 30th presidential election
June 17, 2018
Trump Lawyer's Advice to President: Don't Pardon Russia Probe Figures

Rudy Giuliani says no one being investigated by special counsel Robert Mueller 'should rely' on the possibility of a presidential pardon
June 13, 2018
Twitter Announces Changes Ahead of World Cup

Users will receive notifications about breaking news stories based on their personal interests
June 13, 2018
Amid Russia's World Cup Moment, Human Rights Concerns Linger

Human rights defenders warn the Kremlin is failing to meet its obligation for social and political freedoms
June 12, 2018
China's Tsingshan Mulls $1 Billion Steel Plant in Zimbabwe

Mines Minister Winston Chitando, who signed the agreement with a Tsingshan official, said the plant would produce 2 million tonnes of steel a year for 25 years.
June 12, 2018
Trump Says Kim Jong Un, a Noted Human Rights Violator, 'Has to Be a Rough Guy'

Trump says North Korean leader is 'doing what he's seen done'
June 11, 2018
Selfies, Cheers Greet Kim in Singapore

Dressed in his trademark, ill-fitting, dark gray Mao suit, and sweating in Singapore’s tropical humidity, North Korean leader visited some of the most famous tourist attractions
June 11, 2018
'Music Man of Africa' Dies

The longtime VOA broadcaster brought Africa's music to the world

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