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Globalization or Isolation? US Voters Weigh In on Economy
A week after Britain voted to exit the European Union amid concerns about globalization, parallels are being drawn to American voter sentiment during an increasingly contentious presidential campaign. VOA correspondent Aru Pande traveled to Philadelphia, once a major manufacturing hub, to get residents' take on how large a role the United States should play in the global economy.
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Knowing HIV Status, First Step In Controlling The Disease
The international AIDS Conference is only a few weeks away. Perhaps the greatest achievement in the fight against HIV/AIDS is that it's no longer a death sentence. Instead, it can be a chronic, manageable disease, if people get treatment.
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Slavery in Mauritania Persists Despite Efforts to Abolish It
The U.S. State Department’s annual report on trafficking in persons said Mauritania does not fully comply with minimum standards for eliminating the practice and is not making "significant efforts" to do so. From Nouakchott, Ahmed Moussa reports on a family held captive more than 30 years after Mauritanian formally outlawed slavery. Salem Solomon narrates.
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New Drone Report Reveals Details of Once Secret Program
The Obama administration says up to 116 civilians have been killed in U.S. drone strikes during counterterrorism operations in Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Pakistan. The White House revealed details about the once-secret program Friday, and a plan officials say will make such operations more transparent. VOA White House correspondent Mary Alice Salinas has more.
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'Washed Ashore': Turning Ocean Trash into Art
Angela Haseltine Pozzi worked with thousands of volunteers over 6 years to create 68 larger-than-life sculptures of sea animals, 17 of which are now on display at the National Zoo. Made from trash collected on Oregon beaches, the Washed Ashore exhibit aims to create awareness of the ocean pollution issue that is affecting all marine animals around the world each day
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Texas Gun Range Offers Free Training to LGBT People
Gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people around the United States reacted in different ways to the recent Orlando night club that resulted in 49 deaths. Most support stricter gun control as well as measures to shield them from discrimination and abuse. But some are buying guns for self-defense. As VOA’s Greg Flakus reports from Houston, a gun range is now offering free training to LGBT people.
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How a 1507 German Map Became America’s Birth Certificate
It’s not precisely clear why a 16th century German cartographer chose to honor the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci by naming a land mass after him instead of Christopher Columbus. But Martin Waldseemuller’s 1507 map has been called America’s birth certificate as the first geographic document to apply a variation of the moniker, as VOA's Ardita Dunellari explains. It's on permanent display at the Library of Congress in Washington.
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Kenyan Students' Medical Gear Innovations Aimed at Improving Care
In Kenya, an initiative called the Maker Movement at the University of Nairobi set out nearly two years ago to design effective, low-cost, locally sourced medical equipment that can improve maternal, infant and child health. Here's a look at what's been accomplished. VOA's Lenny Ruvaga reports.
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Clinton Leads Trump, But Many Voters Don't Like Either
In the U.S. presidential race, most recent polls show Democrat Hillary Clinton with a steady lead over Republican Donald Trump as both presumptive party nominees prepare for their party conventions next month. Trump’s disapproval ratings have risen in some recent surveys, but Clinton also suffers from high negative ratings, suggesting both candidates have a lot of work to do to improve their images before the November election. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has more from Washington.
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Slow Rebuilding Amid Boko Haram Destruction in Nigeria’s Northeast
Military operations have chased Boko Haram out of towns and cities in Nigeria’s northeast since early last year. But it is only recently that people have begun returning to their homes in Adamawa state, near the border with Cameroon, to try to rebuild their lives. For VOA, Chris Stein traveled to the area and has this report.
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New US Ambassador to Somalia Faces Heavy Challenges
The new U.S. envoy to Somalia, who was sworn into office Monday, will be the first American ambassador to that nation in 25 years. He will take up his post as Somalia faces a number of crucial issues, including insecurity, an upcoming election, and the potential closure of the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya. VOA’s Jill Craig asked Somalis living in Kenya’s capital city Nairobi how they feel about the U.S. finally installing a new ambassador.
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Baghdad Bikers Defy War with a Roar
Baghdad is a city of contradictions. War is a constant. Explosions and kidnappings are part of daily life. But the Iraqi capital remains a thriving city, even if a little beat up. VOA's Sharon Behn reports on how some in Baghdad are defying the stereotype of a nation at war by pursuing a lifestyle known for its iconic symbols of rebellion: motorbikes, leather jackets and roaring engines.
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