Massive Military Operation Launched by Israel

Ross Dunn Witnesses say hundreds of Israeli soldiers have been deployed in southern Gaza. The forces, which include armored, engineering and infantry units, backed by tanks, bulldozers and helicopter

Palestinian PM Appeals for Help to Stop Israeli Demolition o

Ruth Elkins Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia has welcomed the offer of an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, but says he wants to return to the negotiating table as soon as possible. And, in talks w

Foreign Policy, Security Issues Return to Center Stage of US

By Jim Malone Foreign policy and national security issues returned to center stage in the U.S. presidential election campaign Tuesday. The presumed Democratic presidential nominee, Massachusetts Senat

Billy Ray Cyrus Releases New CD, Time Flies

Mary Morningstar It's been 11 years since Billy Ray Cyrus earned worldwide attention with his breakthrough single, Achy Breaky Heart. Since 1992, the 41-year-old country singer has recorded six albums

Bush and Kerry Spar Over Iraq War, Economy

By Scott Stearns President Bush is criticizing Democratic challenger John Kerry for what he says is his misunderstanding of the fight against terrorism. Senator Kerry's campaign says the president's u

Arafat Calls on Palestinians to 'Terrorize the Enemy' on Ann

Ross Dunn Palestinian President Yasser Arafat on Saturday called on his people to terrorize their enemy, as he bitterly marked the founding of Israel 56 years ago. Thousands of Palestinians took part

Global Refugee, Asylum Seekers Total 12 Million

Laurie Kassman The latest World Refugee Survey issued by the U.S. Committee for Refugees estimates the global total of refugees and asylum seekers now reaches nearly 12 million. The survey this year h

Bush Speak About Iraq Power Transfer

Paula Wolfson President Bush delivers a speech Monday on plans for the transfer of power in Iraq. It will be an unusual evening address delivered from an Army facility in Pennsylvania. It will be the

Key US Senators Predict Charges against More American Soldie

Paula Wolfson Two key Senate members predict more American soldiers will face military courts in the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal. Senator Lindsey Graham says those who are responsible for the abuse w

Arab League Ends Meeting With Calls for Reforms

Greg LaMotte The Arab League concluded its annual summit with calls for increased democracy. The League also adopted resolutions calling for greater international participation in the Israeli-Palestin

Russia, EU Agree on WTO Entry Terms

Lisa McAdams Russia clinched deal Friday with the European Union on the terms of its entry into the World Trade Organization. President Putin agreed in return to the EU's backing of Russia's membershi

Arab League to Discuss Social, Economic Reforms during Tunis

Greg LaMotte Arab League officials are promising that this year's summit, beginning Saturday in Tunis, will address issues never before discussed during Arab League summits: social and economic reform

15 Cases of Ebola-Like Virus Discovered in Sudan

Cathy Majtenyi Experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) are in southern Sudan investigating 15 cases of an Ebola-like hemorrhagic fever that has so far claimed at least four lives. There are f

President Bush and Democratic Candidate Kerry Spar Over US S

By Stephanie Ho Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry is criticizing President Bush for not moving faster on implementing security measures that were recently highlighted in a report by the so-

Dolly Parton Sings for God and Country

Mary Morningstar Dolly Parton's career spans five decades. During that time, she has recorded more than 60 Country and bluegrass albums. Dolly's also composed thousands of songs, many drawn from her o

Balalaika Orchestra Conductor

Oksana Dragan The United States boasts at least several dozen balalaika orchestras - ensembles that feature the triangular, three-stringed lute-like Russian folk instrument. Today on new American Voic

Joshua Bell Chooses Favorite Melodies for

Doug Levine Renowned classical violinist Joshua Bell was only 14 years old in 1982, when he appeared as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Three years later, he made his Carnegie Hall debut wi

John Pizzarelli Trio Releases Double-CD for 10th Anniversary

Doug Levine Forty-three-year-old jazz vocalist John Pizzarelli is one of today's top interpreters of the Great American Songbook. He's also a gifted composer and guitarist. This year John is celebrati

Jazz Artists Revel in Year's Successes

Doug Levine This story is part of VOA's 2003 in Review series. Thanks to some fine vocal albums, well-publicized reunions and anniversaries, and record-breaking attendance at outdoor festivals, jazz e

Campaign Profile: Dennis Kucinich 注释：

Dan Robinson Of the eight people seeking the 2004 Democratic nomination for president, four currently serve in Congress - two in the Senate, and two in the House of Representatives. One of them is Den