Newsletter Archive

Worries that Russia could try to manipulate the presidential election with cyberattacks this November have government officials scrambling to protect the integrity of America’s electronic voting systems. What are the chances that a hostile foreign government could tamper with U.S. election results?

Speaking of rigged elections, some ardent Donald Trump supporters in Pennsylvania can’t believe Hillary Clinton is leading their candidate in the polls there. The Republican wants his supporters to monitor voting sites this November to prevent cheating. Here’s what could happen with eagle-eyed Trump fans on Election Day.

VIDEO: Why do Americans smile so much? International students attending college in the United States talk about the culture shock they experienced once they landed — from wondering why strangers were smiling at them to understanding the notion of invading someone’s personal space.

Fleeing Islamic State fighters are leaving carnage and destruction behind as they retreat under pressure. A VOA reporter visited an Iraqi town that was held by IS until last week, and tells of the devastation he encountered.

Defeating Islamic State could come at a cost to Europe. The terror group has had countries like France and Belgium in its cross-hairs for a long time, and there are fears that returning foreign fighters could wreak havoc on their homelands.

A dramatic rescue at sea is the latest chapter in a journey controlled by abusive smugglers. About 6,500 people were pulled from some 40 ships off the coast of Libya en route to Europe this week. Rescuers see saving migrant lives as part of a broader mission to destroy the smuggling networks that fuel Mediterranean migration.

Strong economic growth is putting more money into the pockets of middle-class India, while the swelling numbers of working women are adding to disposable family incomes. All of this prosperity is turning more Indians into globe-trotting tourists.

Electricity is in short supply in the Gaza Strip, so two university students decided to tap into a source of power that the Palestinian territory has in abundance — the sun. The engineering majors have built a solar-powered car.