Diplomat tapped as Latvia’s new FM as incumbent quits amid scandal

Diplomat tapped as Latvia’s new FM as incumbent quits amid scandal

HELSINKI — The head of Latvia’s government tapped an experienced diplomat to become the Baltic nation’s new foreign minister after the...

Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of dismissed nun

Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of dismissed nun

ROME — The Holy See has formally protested to France after a French court ruled that a former high-ranking Vatican official...

1 Dead, 10 injured in cable car accident in southern Turkey

1 Dead, 10 injured in cable car accident in southern Turkey

ISTANBUL — One person died and 10 others injured Friday in the southern Turkish province of Antalya after a cable car...

Biden, Trump differ on how to end war in Ukraine

Biden, Trump differ on how to end war in Ukraine

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, divisions have arisen in Congress over sending military aid to Kyiv. VOA’s Senior Washington Correspondent...

Police arrest international gang in $686 million medicinal cannabis scam

Police arrest international gang in $686 million medicinal cannabis scam

MADRID — Police led by Spain on Thursday arrested members of a gang that allegedly defrauded $686 million from victims in...

At least 50,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war, report says

At least 50,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war, report says

Russian city calls for mass evacuations as floodwaters rise

Russian city calls for mass evacuations as floodwaters rise

ORENBURG, Russia — Authorities in the Russian city of Orenburg called on thousands of residents to evacuate immediately on Friday due...

VOA immigration weekly recap, April 7-13, 2024

VOA immigration weekly recap, April 7-13, 2024

Scrabble game getting a bit of a makeover, at least in Europe

Scrabble game getting a bit of a makeover, at least in Europe

new york — Scrabble is getting a bit of a makeover, at least in Europe. New version advertised as being more...

Poland’s homework limits thrill many children, worry some adults

Poland’s homework limits thrill many children, worry some adults

warsaw, poland — Ola Kozak is celebrating. The 11-year-old, who loves music and drawing, expects to have more free time for...