By Ruth Reader Washington, DC 13 February 2008 There is growing concern around the world over illnesses caused by new antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or so-called superbugs, and the decreasing effectiveness of antibiotics to treat infections. Earlier
If you're going to come up with a practical solution to any problem, Paul Polak observes, you have to first talk to the people who have the problem and listen to what they have to say. So that's what I did. Paul Polak is dedicated to developing pra
U.S. President George Bush tried to reassure jittery financial markets Monday as stock prices plummeted after one of Wall Street's largest brokerage houses went bankrupt. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from the White House. President Bush makes a state
By Challiss McDonough Cairo 08 January 2008 U.S. President George Bush is headed to the Middle East for a nine-day visit to press the peace process and to try to convince his Arab allies that Iran remains a threat to regional security. But the U.S. l
By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 07 March 2008 Funerals were held Friday for the eight victims of Thursday night's terror attack at a Jerusalem yeshiva, or rabbinical seminary. VOA's Jim Teeple reports police imposed a security clampdown on Arab East Jerusale
By Uma Ramiah Dakar 04 April 2008 Rising gas prices, demand for bio-fuels and poor harvests have all contributed to rocketing food prices around the world. In sub-Saharan Africa where most people spend a majority of their income on food, even the sma
By Scott Stearns White House 22 March 2008 President Bush marked Easter weekend with a message of thanks for U.S. troops serving overseas. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats say the war in Iraq is distracting fr
By Kent Klein Washington 26 March 2008 AIDS researchers are discussing where to go next, after a potential vaccine failed in two human trials several months ago. As VOA's Kent Klein reports, numerous approaches were considered at the Summit on HIV Va
By Nico Colombant Monrovia 07 April 2008 Countries overwhelmed by conflict, disaster or poverty pose a serious risk to world stability. Liberia, Afghanistan and Haiti are some of the so-called failed states trying to rebuild after years of conflict.
By Barry Unger Washington 22 May 2008 The Washington, D.C. metro train system is usually crowded with tourists during the summer. But in addition to providing quick transportation around the D.C. area, some riders will receive free summer entertainme
By Peta Thornycroft Harare 29 March 2008 The polls are closing in Zimbabwe after elections to determine the future of longtime President Robert Mugabe. Peta Thornycroft reports from the capital, Harare, that voting was largely peaceful but few voters
By Peta Thornycroft Harare 27 March 2008 For the first time, many people in Zimbabwe's rural areas have dropped their long-standing support of President Robert Mugabe and the ruling ZANU-PF, which has depended on the rural vote for victory. Peta Thor
By Carolyn Presutti Washington 06 May 2008 The group which annually releases a report on freedom around the world is now turning its attention to the United States. Freedom House has released a study on the status of American freedoms during the war
U.S. President George Bush is promoting his freedom agenda, and urging his successor to do the same. As VOA White House correspondent Paula Wolfson reports, Mr. Bush used a speech at the headquarters of the government's foreign aid agency to talk ab
The U.N. refugee agency says it is concerned about the safety of tens of thousands of displaced civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting between government and rebel forces threatens North Kivu's provincial capital Goma. Lis
By Brian Wagner Port-au-Prince 17 April 2008 Foreign aid groups in Haiti say they are hurt by the high cost of food just as much as ordinary citizens whose anger over the rising prices led to violent protests in the Caribbean nation last week. In Por
People around the world are feeling the effects of the rising oil prices. More expensive fuel means changes in transportation habits, as well as hard times in places where the cost of basic goods is also rising. It also means an uncertain future for
By Steve Herman Nalaguraidhoo, Maldives 21 May 2008 Unprecedented cooperation among Asian government maritime authorities is beginning to pay off, with serious acts of piracy declining in part of the region. But, as VOA Correspondent Steve Herman rep
A U.S. official says Washington wants to cooperate with China to help Africa develop. China has been criticized for its dealings with abusive African governments, but has also won applause for encouraging dialogue between Sudan and the international
The big push begins Thursday for the conclusion of the Olympic Games in Beijing. A total of 23 medals are to be awarded as four days of competition remain. VOA's Jim Stevenson reports from China where tournaments are concluding and individual events
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