Treasury Department records contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions| Voice of America
Rev. Martin Luther King championed nonviolence as an alternative to armed uprising| Voice of America
The Vatican press office is changing the frequency of the pope’s health updates| Voice of America
Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia| Voice of America
The two have been stuck in space for nine months| Voice of America
Delivery driver says tea burned him| Voice of America
Administration contends it’s fighting unlawful discrimination| Voice of America
Other tools include facial recognition, app| Voice of America
Outage affects most of western Cuba, including the capital| Voice of America
The tornado risk is expected to continue into the weekend| Voice of America
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani announced that Abu Khadija was killed in an operation by Iraqi intelligence with support from coalition forces. Abu Khadija was one of ISIS’s most active leaders, responsible for operations along the Kirkuk, Diyala, and Salahaddin borders. He was seen as the driving force behind ISIS attacks on Iraqi forces. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.| Voice of America
The case of a man whose confession was made public by Irbil security forces last month has raised questions about how the security forces in the Kurdistan Region treat people they arrest. Human rights groups and lawyers say this is not the first time something like this has happened. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.| Voice of America
Despite widespread protests, Syria’s newly signed interim constitution is raising deeper concerns about the country’s future. Experts warn that its provisions could form the basis of Syria’s permanent constitution in five years. And many fear the constitution will lead to sectarian rule and threaten Syria’s stability. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.| Voice of America
Despite numerous threats from the security institutions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in recent days, Nowroz celebrations are taking place in many cities on Friday across Kurdish regions, two Kurdish human rights groups said. Click here for the full Web story in Kurdish.| Voice of America
The Saudi crown prince plans to discuss reducing the hours of fasting for Muslims during Ramadan. However, the Kurdistan Regional Government Fatwa Committee says it is not right to follow political decisions on fasting. On the other hand, the former director of the Ministry of Religious Affairs told VOA that if Saudi Arabia makes such a decision, others should consider following it, because Saudi Arabia is still seen as the center of important religious decisions. Click here for the full...| Voice of America
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharia, has signed a five-year constitution, raising concerns among Kurdish parties. Critics say it fails to represent Syria’s diverse communities. Click here for the full story in Kurdish.| Voice of America
Says American people gave him mandate for demand| Voice of America
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ebrahim Rasool is 'no longer welcome in our great country'| Voice of America
Pakistani authorities have hinted at a nationwide censorship tool for months but hesitated to issue a formal statement| Voice of America
The Democratic vice presidential nominee has a decades-long connection with China analysts say could help fill gap in foreign policy debates in the US| Voice of America
