A British lawmaker has written to Prime Minister David Cameron, asking him to press U.S. officials for an explanation after a British Muslim family was denied permission to travel to southern California. Cameron’s office said the prime minister will look into lawmaker’s claim U.S. officials prevented the family from flying to Disneyland for a planned […]readmore
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Service members from Bagram came together Dec. 23 to honor the memories of six Airmen killed in an improvised explosive device attack two days earlier. “Today’s the day I remember and honor the sacrifices our fellow Airmen made for us, our country and our freedoms,” said Special Agent Heather Garver, […]readmore
VOA News UNITED NATIONS—The United Nations Security Council is demanding all parties in Syria immediately let food, medicine and other badly needed humanitarian aid into war zones. The 15 members unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday expressing anger that those fighting in Syria have ignored previous U.N. demands, and «outrage» that the violence seems to be […]readmore
Brian Padden December 23, 2015 SEOUL—A human rights organization in Seoul that has been documenting the harsh conditions imposed on North Korean migrant laborers appealed Wednesday to host countries to intervene to protect the worker’s rights.The Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) says more than 50,000 North Korean workers are sent overseas to […]readmore
Noor Zahid The voice of a journalist who until recently used to work at radio stations in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province can now be heard in the provincial capital, Jalalabad, and neighboring districts as the voice of Islamic State’s new “caliphate radio.” Former colleagues are quick to recognize the voice of Sultan Aziz Ezam, who […]readmore
At least 74 people are still missing after Sunday’s massive landslide in southern China that buried scores of buildings under up to 10 meters of mud and construction debris. So far two people have been confirmed killed, but on Wednesday morning rescuers found a survivor who had managed to stay alive for some 67 hours. […]readmore
VOA News Iraqi troops closed in on Islamic State fighters Wednesday in central Ramadi, where they are trying to retake the city they lost seven months ago and further shrink the IS «caliphate.» In the second day of a major offensive, forces led by an elite counterterrorism unit pushed toward the government complex in Ramadi, […]readmore
Pamela Dockins Last updated on: December 23, 2015 STATE DEPARTMENT—Amnesty International added to the criticism of Russia’s air campaign in Syria with a new report Wednesday saying the bombings have killed at least 200 civilians in Homs, Idlib and Aleppo provinces.The rights group said the Russian airstrikes have hit homes and hospitals, and that its […]readmore
ISLAMABAD—The Islamic State group has launched an FM radio channel in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province. Local journalist Anaat Khan said the channel has been active for almost a month and can be heard in the provincial capital Jalalabad. Local Provincial Council Member Zabihullah Zmaray said the broadcast lasts two hours daily from 6-8 p.m. and […]readmore
Pamela Dockins December 15, 2015 MOSCOW—Saying the first two rounds of talks on a political transition in Syria are a “strong beginning,” Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States and Russia have the ability to make a “significant difference” in Syria’s crisis. He commented Tuesday at the start of talks with Russian President […]readmore