Republicans Get Dirty at Insult-ridden Presidential Debate (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/republicans-get-dirty-insult-ridden-debate/3219287.html

Syrian, Iraqi Refugees in Greece: We Won't Go Back (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/syrians-iraqis-there-is-no-going-back/3219342.html

Ugandan Scientists at Front Lines of Zika Research (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/ugandan-scientists-at-front-lines-of-zika-research/3219705.html

Diplomats Make Push for Syria Cease-fire as Deadline Approaches (VOA)

U.N. diplomats are considering a Security Council resolution endorsing a U.S. and Russian backed cease-fire in Syria, which U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says is "the one way that we can end this war."

http://www.voanews.com/content/diplomats-make-push-for-syria-cease-fire-as-deadline-approaches/3207339.html

US, China Agree on North Korea Sanctions (VOA)

The United States and China reached an agreement Wednesday on imposing new U.N. sanctions on North Korea for its recent nuclear test and long range missile launch.

http://www.voanews.com/content/us-china-agree-on-north-korea-sanctions/3207294.html

US, UN Welcome Libyan Lawmakers' Support of Unity Government (VOA)

The U.S. and U.N. have welcomed a declaration by Libyan lawmakers in support of a proposed unity government, but expressed concern about reported intimidation of members of parliament by those who oppose the accord.

http://www.voanews.com/content/us-un-welcome-libyan-lawmakers-support-of-unity-government/3207328.html

Loophole Allowing US Imports of Slave-produced Goods Closed (VOA)

For the past 84 years, an exemption in U.S. law allowed the import of goods produced by slaves and others forced into labor, including children, as long as demand exceeded supply. In two weeks, that will be illegal.

http://www.voanews.com/content/demand-no-longer-justifies-import-of-slave-labor-goods/3207308.html

For Both Parties, South Carolina Primaries Loom Large in Presidential Race (VOA)

Because South Carolina's presidential primaries are the first in the southeastern United States, experts say they are one of the most important early battlegrounds in the nominee selection process.

http://www.voanews.com/content/for-both-parties-south-carolina-primaries-loom-large-presidential-race/3206734.html

Experts on Iran Elections: Expect More of Same (VOA)

This week, Iranians will select a new parliament and Assembly of Experts in twin elections that many Western analysts regard as a defining moment in Iran, one which will test the country’s openness to reform and the future of the nuclear deal. But, some observers close to Iran believe that regardless of whether reformists or conservatives come to power, the ultimate power holders in Iran will remain unchallenged.

http://www.voanews.com/content/experts-on-iran-elections-expect-more-of-same/3205662.html

Trump Cruises to Victory in Nevada Republican Caucus (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/trump-wins-nevada-republican-caucus/3204473.html

China Redeploys Fighter Jets on Disputed Island (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/china-redeploys-fighter-jets-on-disputed-island/3204468.html

Assad: Syria Ready to Help Implement Cease-fire Plan (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/assad-syria-ready-to-help-implement-cease-fire-plan/3204528.html

Syria on the Agenda as Jordan's King Visits White House (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/syria-on-agenda-as-jordan-king-visits-white-house/3204493.html

US: 14 New Reports of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/us-14-new-reports-of-sexual-transmission-of-zika-virus/3204486.html

Obama: Guantanamo Prison Undermines National Security (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/pentagon-to-send-congress-report-on-closing-guantanamo/3202768.html

Amnesty: Human Rights Deteriorated Globally in 2015 (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/amnesty-human-rights-deteriorated-globally/3204399.html

Syria Agrees to US-Russia Cease-fire Plan (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/syria-agrees-to-us-russia-cease-fire-plan/3202811.html

Pentagon to Send Congress Report on Closing Guantanamo (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/pentagon-to-send-congress-report-on-closing-guantanamo/3202768.html

Report: China Expanding Military Assets in South China Sea (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/report-china-expanding-military-assets-in-south-china-sea/3202782.html

Greece Protests to Austria as Migration Crisis Escalates (VOA)

http://www.voanews.com/content/greece-removes-migrants-from-border-with-macedonia/3202934.html