A POLITICAL FIRESTORM OVER COMEY’S FIRING

The sudden firing of FBI Director James Comey puts the White House on the defensive and sets off a turbulent week in Washington. VOA White House Bureau Chief Steve Herman and VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone talk about President Trump’s firing of Comey and the political fallout.

France Britain Elections

The leading presidential candidates in France go head to head in a crucial debate, ahead of the weekend's final vote. VOA European correspondent Luis Ramirez in Paris, and VOA Macedonian reporter Jane Bojadzievski in Washington discuss the weekend’s final voting in the French presidential election.

Mosul: Final Offensive

Islamic State militants in Iraq hang onto their last stronghold in Mosul as Iraqi forces launch a major new offensive. VOA War correspondent Heather Murdock in Erbil, and VOA Kurdish Service broadcaster Khalid Fatah in Washington talk about the Iraqi Army’s final push against Islamic State militants in Mosul.

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Trump Middle East Peace

President Trump meets with the leader of the Palestinian Authority - both pledging to achieve a breakthrough for Middle East peace. VOA White House Bureau Chief Steve Herman talks about President Trump’s meeting with Mahmoud Abbas and the push for a peace accord by the Trump administration.

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World Immunization Week

World Immunization Week this year marks the half-way point in a global campaign to provide better access to life-saving vaccines. VOA Health reporter Carol Pearson talks about the campaign, what it means, and the state of global immunization efforts against common, preventable diseases.

Trump 100 Days

US president Donald Trump hits the 100-days mark in office as health care, spending and taxes loom large on the White House agenda. VOA White House correspondent Pete Heinlein and VOA Congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson discuss US President Trump’s start, his accomplishments, and coming agenda.

How Taliban Managed to Attack a Major Fortification in Afghanistan

A brazen Taliban raid on an Afghan army base results in the massacre of hundreds of soldiers, and the resignations of the country's top military officials. VOA’s Ayaz Gul in Islamabad and VOA Afghan Service Special Projects Manager Ibrahim Nasar talk about the recent attacks by and against militants in Afghanistan.

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