https://editorials.voa.gov Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://editorials.voa.gov/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-POLICY/img/logo.png https://editorials.voa.gov en 2020 - VOA 60 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 03:25:11 -0500 Pangea CMS – VOA The U.S. and Vietnam are cooperating on environmental remediation, or clean-up of the areas that were most heavily contaminated with Agent Orange. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-continuing-partnership-with-vietnam-for-hazardous-chemical-cleanup/5709231.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-continuing-partnership-with-vietnam-for-hazardous-chemical-cleanup/5709231.html Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:08:54 -0500 AsiaEnvironmenthttps://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-continuing-partnership-with-vietnam-for-hazardous-chemical-cleanup/5709231.html#comments https://av.voanews.com/clips/VPL/2020/12/25/737ec5d7-4a56-4feb-a5fa-1244e5bb52f0_original.mp3 https://editorials.voa.gov/a/পৃথিবীর-জন্য-শান্তি-ও-বিশ্ব-মানবতার-প্রতি-শুভেচ্ছার-বার্তাi-/5713372.html Fri, 25 Dec 2020 10:31:00 -0500 Radio Editorials In November, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced visa restrictions targeting Iranian officials involved in gross human rights violations. Two of the men designated are IRGC Brigadier General Heidar Abbaszadeh and Colonel Reza Papi. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/maximum-pressure-on-iran-continues/5712488.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/maximum-pressure-on-iran-continues/5712488.html Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:01:00 -0500 Policy FocusVideohttps://editorials.voa.gov/a/maximum-pressure-on-iran-continues/5712488.html#comments December 25th is one of Christianity’s most important holy days, a commemoration of the birth some 2000 years ago of Jesus Christ, revered by Christians as the Incarnate God, the Savior, the Light of the World. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/christmas-2017/4175103.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/christmas-2017/4175103.html Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:00:29 -0500 AmericasEuropeMiddle EastIdeals and Institutionshttps://editorials.voa.gov/a/christmas-2017/4175103.html#comments https://av.voanews.com/clips/VPL/2020/12/24/255c927c-52c7-40f5-82bc-7d17121cbac9_hq.mp3 https://editorials.voa.gov/a/5712016.html Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:24:00 -0500 Radio Editorials https://av.voanews.com/clips/VPL/2020/12/23/342d74ab-c6d2-4651-b90e-8e1660cd6195_original.mp3 https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-voice-of-the-venezuelan-people-is-heard/5711103.html Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:51:00 -0500 Radio Editorials Heroin and cocaine traffickers from Asia and South America take advantage of Sub-Saharan Africa’s limited infrastructure allowing narcotics to flow over borders undetected. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/fighting-drug-trafficking-in-liberia-and-other-african-nations/5709220.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/fighting-drug-trafficking-in-liberia-and-other-african-nations/5709220.html Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:01:42 -0500 AfricaSecurityhttps://editorials.voa.gov/a/fighting-drug-trafficking-in-liberia-and-other-african-nations/5709220.html#comments At the virtual 2020 Afghanistan Conference the United States pledged $600 million for civilian assistance for Afghanistan in 2021. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/support-for-peace-in-afghanistan/5709462.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/support-for-peace-in-afghanistan/5709462.html Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:33:00 -0500 Policy FocusVideohttps://editorials.voa.gov/a/support-for-peace-in-afghanistan/5709462.html#comments The U.S. Agency for International Development is leading the U.S. response to hurricanes Eta and Iota. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-helps-central-america-in-wake-of-hurricanes/5709456.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-helps-central-america-in-wake-of-hurricanes/5709456.html Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:15:00 -0500 Policy FocusVideohttps://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-helps-central-america-in-wake-of-hurricanes/5709456.html#comments https://av.voanews.com/clips/VPL/2020/12/22/7901a244-05f2-4330-bcbc-708ff62f6712_original.mp3 https://editorials.voa.gov/a/blocking-cuba-s-regime-from-exploiting-cuban-people/5709291.html Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:45:00 -0500 Radio Editorials 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https://av.voanews.com/clips/VPL/2020/12/22/9a57a93a-90c4-46d2-ac0d-39b73133693d_original.mp3 https://editorials.voa.gov/a/united-states-continuing-partnership-with-vietnam-for-hazardous-chemical-cleanup/5709229.html Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:12:00 -0500 Radio Editorials https://av.voanews.com/clips/VPL/2020/12/22/4f678495-0497-45b8-9061-5dc322fb5e98_original.mp3 https://editorials.voa.gov/a/fighting-drug-trafficking-in-liberia-and-other-african-nations/5709219.html Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:06:00 -0500 Radio Editorials https://av.voanews.com/clips/VPL/2020/12/22/db088872-c558-4454-aafb-93ff868ecc0a_original.mp3 https://editorials.voa.gov/a/addressing-the-cuban-regime-s-grip/5709205.html Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 Radio Editorials For over five decades, United States policy toward Cuba has addressed the Cuban regime’s draconian restrictions on every aspect of the lives of the Cuban people. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/addressing-the-cuban-regime-s-grip/5709207.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/addressing-the-cuban-regime-s-grip/5709207.html Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:56:09 -0500 AmericasHuman Rightshttps://editorials.voa.gov/a/addressing-the-cuban-regime-s-grip/5709207.html#comments https://av.voanews.com/clips/VPL/2020/12/21/a15db0d5-47b4-477f-b6b7-00d32433acb1_original.mp3 https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-troop-draw-down-in-afghanistan-and-iraq/5708077.html Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:57:00 -0500 Radio Editorials Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller announced the United States’ intention to draw down U.S. troops in both Afghanistan and Iraq. By January 15, 2021, there will be 2,500 U.S. troops in each country. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-troop-draw-down-in-afghanistan-and-iraq/5708078.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-troop-draw-down-in-afghanistan-and-iraq/5708078.html Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:49:05 -0500 AsiaSecurityhttps://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-troop-draw-down-in-afghanistan-and-iraq/5708078.html#comments