Iran’s President Faces Political Backlash as Protests Rock Major Cities
NewsweekProtests broke out across the country on Tuesday, with social media posts suggesting they continued into Wednesday, according to Radio Free Europe. Large-scale demonstrations have rocked Tehranand other cities throughout the year, as dissatisfied citizens point to water shortages, power…
Chinese professor removed by police during live interview: report
The HillChinese police officers removed a professor who has been critical of Beijing's policies from his home during a live interview on Wednesday night, according to Voice of America (VOA). Wenguang Sun, a retired Shandong University professor, has not responded to…
Deadly violence simmers in Zimbabwe over unresolved election
PBS NEWSHOURIn Zimbabwe, at least three people were killed amid demonstrations against what protesters see as the rigging of Monday's presidential election. Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports from Harare, then William Brangham learns more from Jonga Kandemiri of Voice…
Social media new political battlefield
The IndependentPanelists were told during the inquiry that the only radio with a proper nationwide coverage is the Voice of America.
No “gifts to Russia at Ukraine’s expense”: Kurt Volker
UNIANIn an exclusive interview with VOA's Ukrainian service, Kurt Volker, U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations, said that Kremlin remarks about the referendum were not only misleading but also blatantly implausible.
