North America

Former President George H.W. Bush Dies: A Life of Commitment to US

Ken Bredemeier/VOA News WASHINGTON — George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, a man born of patrician pedigree, but with a sense of honor, duty and service to his...

Ex-US President George H.W. Bush dies at 94

By PNA MANILA -- Former United States President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94, according to a statement from his office. "George Herbert Walker Bush, World War II naval...

New North American Trade Pact Signed

By Steve Herman/PNA News BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — The leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada have signed a new North American trade deal, underpinning $1.2 trillion in annual commerce among...

Kremlin Says Putin, Trump Will Meet on Sidelines of G-20

By Steve Herman/VOA News BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — Russian authorities said Friday that Vladimir Putin will have a brief meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. "There...

Trump Administration Asks Pentagon to Extend Military Presence on Mexico Border

By VOA News The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has asked the Pentagon to extend the U.S. military presence at the Mexico border into next year. The Department of Homeland Security requested a...

New H-1B Visa Rules Tilt Toward Holders of Advanced Degrees

By VOA News New rules will make it tougher for companies in the U.S. to hire specialty workers on H-1B visas and may alter who gets the visas. H-1B visa holders are required to...

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