Voice of America has fallen silent. U.S. enemies are cheering
Almost 30 years ago, toward the end of President Clinton’s first term in office, Republicans in Congress forced a government shutdown that led...
After rift on shutdown, California Democrats refocus budget fight on Medicaid
After a bruising Washington battle that averted a government shutdown but broke their party in two last week, leading California Democrats are trying...
Taiwan has been important to the U.S. Here’s why
TAIPEI, Taiwan  — China considers it a part of the Chinese nation. The United States considers it a roadblock to further Chinese influence in...
Trump’s transactional diplomacy is reshaping U.S.-Taiwan relations
TAIPEI, Taiwan — For decades, the U.S. has played an important role in maintaining the delicate relationship between Taiwan and China, which considers Taiwan to...
2 days of clashes and revenge killings in Syria leave more than 600 people dead
BEIRUT — The death toll from two days of clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that...