Several states filed charges against von der Leyen for corruption in the context of SMS Gates. Between political obstruction of the investigation and search for support, what future for Ursula?

Registration Opens for Hopefuls in Iran's Presidential Vote

Whoever wins June 18 vote will take over from Rouhani, a relative moderate whose two four-year terms began with Iran reaching nuclear deal

Early Returns in Scotland Election Bode Well for Sturgeon's Ruling Party

If trend holds, a new independence referendum could be likely

Police Search for Motive in Indiana FedEx Shooting

Four of the eight people killed at one of the company's facilities in Indianapolis were Sikhs

Verdict Looms for 9 Senior Hong Kong Democrats in Landmark Unlawful Assembly Case

The prosecution argued that the freedom of assembly isn't absolute in Hong Kong

Leftist Leads in Early Returns for Ecuador Presidential Vote

Andrés Arauz, who is supported by former President Rafael Correa appeared likely to go on to an April 11 runoff

Democrats Start Reining in Expectations for Immigration Bill

As they brace to tackle a politically flammable issue that's resisted major congressional action since the 1980s, Democrats are using words like "aspi

Four-year Jail Term for Citizen Journalist's COVID Reporting in China

Zhang, 37, was one of several citizen journalists who covered the initial outbreak in China's central city of Wuhan

Police Search for Clues Behind Mysterious Motor Home Blast in Nashville

The Friday blast injured three people and damaged dozens of buildings in the heart of America's country music capital

Cameroon's Muslims Join Christians in Christmas Prayer for Peace

For annual tradition this year, Inter-Denominational Prayer for Peace group focused on troubled western regions and COVID-19

Haiti Pushes Back on US Lawmakers' Call for Transitional Government in 2021

Haiti's president has been ruling by decree since January 2020 because Parliament is out of session 

In Turkey, JIN News Fights for Women's and Journalists' Rights

The all-female network JIN News has weathered raids, arrests and more to report on Kurdish and women's rights in Turkey

In-Person Voting Begins in Crucial Georgia Senate Runoffs

Winners will determine which party holds Senate majority

Parents Pray for Hundreds of Students Kidnapped in Nigeria's Katsina 

Some boys seen by Reuters said they had escaped from the forest where the gunmen took them, but it was not immediately clear how many remained in capt

Voting Begins in Ghana's Presidential and Legislative Elections

Incumbent President Nana Akufo-Addo and challenger John Mahama dominate 12-candidate race /

In Gaza, Life Extraordinarily Difficult' for the Disabled, Watchdog Says 

Two million Palestinians live in the enclave wedged between Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea and are plagued by poverty and conflict

Uganda's Wine Demands End to Interference in His Presidential Campaign

Presidential candidate filed complaint with Uganda's election commission after police fired tear gas, rubber bullets Tuesday at his supporters

'Mercenary' Donor Sold Access for Millions in Foreign Money

An AP investigation based on a trove of documents, emails, and interviews found Zuberi took advantage of loosely regulated campaign finance and foreig

Rescuers Search for 30 Trapped Miners in Zimbabwe

They were trapped underground after a shaft in an outdated gold mine collapsed

Ethiopia's Leaders Rebuff Foreign Appeals for Diplomatic Solution in Tigray

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his predecessor say there is no moral equivalency to the 3-week-old conflict

Deadline Near for Hand Tally of Presidential Race in Georgia

Hand recount of nearly 5 million votes stems from audit required by new state law

Pompeo Expresses Support for Georgia's Sovereignty in Tbilisi Talks

Top US diplomat also urges democratic reforms

Hopewell Chin'ono's Arrest in Zimbabwe Viewed as Warning for Critics

Arrest of investigative reporter is further sign that Zimbabwe wants to silence critical voices and dissent, activists say

Thousands Flee Violence in Ethiopia's Tigray as Prime Minister Appoints New Leader for Region

The leaders in the northern Tigray region are accused of treason and terrorism

In Europe, Calls Grow Louder for United Front Against 'Political Islam'

Following terror attacks in French cities and Vienna, Austrian chancellor urges fellow European leaders to form an alliance

Rescuers in Vietnam Search for Dozens Missing after Deadly Landslides

Search efforts continue in Vietnam after a typhoon triggers landslides that kill at least 35

Early Voting Begins in Myanmar Election

Ballot is largely a referendum on the leadership and achievements of Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar's de facto leader since her party came to power in 2015

Search for Accountability in Killings of Journalists Goes Slowly

For the Foleys and other families of slain journalists, pursuit of justice requires patience and commitment to a long-term fight

Roads Blocked/in Nigeria in Defiance of President's Call for Calm

Anger persists after Nigerian president fails to condemn police killings of peaceful protesters

Caught in America's Election Battle, Ukraine Hopes for More US Military Support

'Both (Trump and Biden)supported us, so Ukraine shouldn't lose out either way' one Ukrainian who is following US election developments told VOA

Source: 2 Baha'i Women in Iran Report to Prison to Begin Sentences for Practicing Their Faith

In a Tuesday interview with VOA, an informed source said Arezoo Mohammadi and Banafsheh Mokhtari voluntarily reported to prison in eastern city of Bir

French Police Search Officials' Homes in COVID-19 Probe

Early-morning searches part of special investigation into government handling of pandemic

North Carolina Starts In-Person Early Voting as Judge Tightens Mail-In Ballot Rules

Southern state among key battleground states for both Trump and Biden campaigns

Early Voting Snarled in US State of Georgia

Voters have already cast millions of presidential election ballots in 40 states

Rights Group Calls for End to Rohingya Prison' Camps in Myanmar

Human Rights Watch says conditions in those camps are getting worse and that government's recent efforts to 'close' them risk cementing Rohingya's sta

Teen Assumes Finland's PM Post for A Day in 'Girls Takeover'

Finland regularly scores near the top when it comes to women's rights

Trump, Biden Prepare for/Contested Election/Over/Mail-in Voting

President/Trump twice last week refused to ensure a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the election

Ivory Coast Opposition Presidential Candidate Calls for Civil Disobedience' to Block Possible 3rd Term for Outtara

Tensions rise in West African nation over incumbent president's vow to seek reelection, despite serving constitutionally mandated third term

Ugandan Soldiers Search for 200 Naked Inmates in Wilderness

Inmates shed prison-issued clothing to avoid detection

UN Amplifies Ethiopian Migrant Detainees' Cries for Help in Saudi Arabia

UN says it's alarmed by the deteriorating situation of Ethiopian migrants'

US Sanctions 4 for Russia-linked Interference in November Presidential Election

Trump administration targets a Ukrainian lawmaker who met with president's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani

Study Finds Transgender Americans Face Voting Barriers in 2020 Presidential Election/

Voter ID laws can make it harder for many transgender Americans to vote/because they may not conform to their government-issued photo ID

'Mighty Mice' Stay Musclebound in Space, Seen as Boon for Astronauts

The findings hold promise for preventing muscle and bone loss in astronauts on prolonged space trips like Mars missions, as well as people on Earth wh

'No Signs of Life' in Beirut Rubble After Three-day Search for Blast Survivors

Search ends more than a month after a massive port explosion shattered Lebanon's capital

White House Defends Trump's Concerns About Mail-In Voting

National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien defended the president's warning of fraud while dismissing an intel bulletin that suggested Russia is using m

More Support for Trump's Concerns About Mail-In Voting

US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien defended the president's fears of fraud while dismissing an intelligence bulletin that suggested Russia is

In Beirut, Search Continues for Possible Survivor Under Rubble of Collapsed Building

Operations restarted Friday after a sniffer dog belonging to a Chilean search and rescue team detected a pulsing signal a day earlier

Mexican Police Search for Gunmen in Deadly Mass Shooting at Funeral/

At least 8 died, and more than a dozen were wounded/

France's Macron Stresses Support for Iraqi Sovereignty in Baghdad Visit

Emmanuel Macron's visit was the first by a Western leader to Iraq since Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi took office in May

In Israel, Kushner Says 'Stage is Set' for Mideast Progress 

White House adviser spoke a day before he is to join a senior Israeli delegation on the first commercial flight from Israel to the UAE

UN Demands 'Full Access' for Peacekeeping Mission in South Lebanon

Mission is supposed to help Lebanon's army disarm groups like Hezbollah and keep weapons out of their hands

Russia Blames US for Military Vehicles' Collision in Syria

National Security Council spokesman blames Russian military for 'unsafe and unprofessional actions' that breached deconfliction protocols between two

Residents in Hurricane Laura's Path Prepare for Worst

Storm expected to slam into Louisiana as dangerous Category 4 hurricane

US Postmaster General Tells Congress Mail-In Voting is Number One Priority'

Delays in mail service have sparked protests across the United States, as well as widespread condemnation from Congressional Democrats