VOA News Last updated on: November 24, 2015 1:34 PM President Barack Obama said the downing of a Russian fighter jet along the Syrian-Turkish border Tuesday is evidence of an «ongoing problem» with Russia’s military operations in Syria, and that Turkey had a «right to defend its territory and its airspace.» Speaking during a joint […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo, along with First Gentleman Andy Moffit, will host a Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Rhode Island State House. The event is open to all Rhode Islanders and their families and will feature performances from the Governor’s Own 88th Army […]readmore
BRUSSELS—Suspected Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam evaded a massive manhunt Sunday night involving raids in Brussels and its suburbs, but security forces Monday were also focusing on towns in eastern Belgium, suggesting police fear Europe’s most wanted man might be trying to flee to neighboring Germany. On the third day of an unprecedented lockdown of the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Lt. Governor Daniel J. McKee announced on Monday that Drew Allsopp has joined the Office of the Lieutenant Governor as Director of Policy. Drew brings a wealth of policy experience, having served most recently at the Rhode Island Department of Education as Charter School Coordinator. From 2009 through 2013, Drew was Director […]readmore
VOA News Last updated on: November 23, 2015 French President Francois Hollande will meet Tuesday with U.S. President Barack Obama as part of a multi-nation tour seeking to spur action against Islamic State militants and push for a political settlement to Syria’s civil war. The White House said the two leaders will discuss «further cooperation» […]readmore
Pamela Dockins Last updated on: November 23, 2015 1 ABU-DHABI, UAE—U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday there is a united front against the Islamic State (IS) group and that he is absolutely convinced the militants will be defeated.“I have no doubt whatsoever that with the help of all the nations that are united […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, along with the Rhode Island Congressional delegation, today announced the recipients of the Real Jobs RI implementation grants available through the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT). Real Jobs RI is a demand-driven initiative that puts employers at the center of the state’s workforce development efforts […]readmore
VOA News Last updated on: November 18, 2015 2:23 PM The Paris prosecutor said Wednesday it remains unclear whether the suspected «mastermind» of last week’s terrorist attacks was killed at the suburban Paris apartment building police raided in the pre-dawn hours in the belief he was holed up there. Police stormed the apartment building in […]readmore
Ken Bredemeier Last updated on: November 18, 2015 12:18 PM The Islamic State group has released a photo of what it claims is the bomb that took down a Russian jetliner over Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula last month and says it targeted the plane because of Moscow’s aerial bombardment in Syria. The photo, appearing on the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI - Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced a Winter Swim program which includes free swim lessons and activities at Pleasant View Elementary School on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this winter. "I'm excited to announce the Winter Swim Program and I hope families throughout the city will participate," said Mayor Elorza. "This […]readmore