By Peter Fedynsky Sochi 06 April 2008 During a joint news conference in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin spoke with a bit of nostalgia as they looked back at their stewardship of U.S.-Russian relations durin
By Paula Wolfson Bucharest 02 April 2008 NATO leaders have devised a plan to bolster alliance forces in parts of Afghanistan where the threat of combat is high. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports it was one of the first signs of consensus to emerge from the
By Peta Thornycroft Harare 04 April 2008 The politburo of Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF party has endorsed President Robert Mugabe as its candidate for president if a run-off election is necessary. Peta Thornycroft reports for VOA from Harare that the endorseme
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 02 April 2008 The House of Representatives has approved bipartisan legislation by a vote of 308 to 116 to provide $50 billion over the next five years for U.S. efforts to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS around the world, and f
By Jessica Berman Washington 03 April 2008 Three independent teams of researchers have found genes that may explain why some smokers get cancer and others do not, and why some people who never smoke also get the disease. Investigators say the discove
By Jeff Swicord Sarasota, Florida 10 April 2008 As Pope Benedict prepares to travel to the United States [arriving April 15th], he continues to uphold the church's long-standing tradition of not ordaining women as priests. Since July 2006, more than
By Jim Malone Washington 09 April 2008 With less than seven months until Election Day, the three major U.S. presidential candidates each have their own strategy for winning the White House in November. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone has a look
By Kari Barber Dakar 15 April 2008 Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say more than 70 people have been killed in the crash of a passenger plane in the eastern city of Goma. Theplane, whichwas carrying up to 100 people, crashed into a busy
By Cindy Saine Washington 28 April 2008 Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's former pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, is accusing the media of unfairly attacking him and taking controversial remarks he made years ago out of context. S
By Mil Arcega Washington 28 April 2008 The World Food Program warns that rising food prices could turn into a global crisis unless the world acts quickly. The U.N. food agency has issued an urgent appeal to the international community for immediate a
By Ron Corben Bangkok 28 April 2008 A senior United Nations official warns that economic inequalities in the Asia-Pacific region could worsen as energy costs rise. As Ron Corben reports from Bangkok, energy security and poverty reduction are key them
By Ravi Khanna Washington 28 April 2008 The U.S. government and a group that promotes trade with India announced this week they have signed an agreement to help small businesses in both countries. The initiative was inked during Small Business Week i
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 28 April 2008 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is heading emergency talks aimed at tackling the growing crisis caused by soaring food prices around the world. Participating in this two-day high-powered meeting in the Swiss ca
By Robert Berger Jerusalem 27 April 2008 The World Bank is accusing Israel of stifling the Palestinian economy. As Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, Palestinian economic development has clashed with Israeli security considerations. A
By Kent Klein Washington 27 April 2008 Senator Hillary Clinton is challenging her Democratic Party presidential rival, Senator Barack Obama, to a debate. The call is part of the escalating rhetoric between the two as they campaign in the central stat
By Ayaz Gul Islamabad 27 April 2008 Afghan President Hamid Karzai has survived an assault by Taliban militants on a military parade in Kabul. At least three people were killed, including a parliament member, and eight others were wounded in the attac
By Ernest Leong Washington 28 April 2008 There are many reasons performers get into show business. Some want to be stars while others crave the creativity it offers. VOA's Ernest Leong has the story of two comedians who, by their own admission, got i
By Matt Steinglass Hanoi 25 April 2008 A new report by the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam says fraud is pervasive in the Vietnamese international adoption system. Matt Steinglass reports from Hanoi. A nine-page report released Friday by the embassy charges
By Scott Stearns White House 25 April 2008 U.S. President George Bush marked Malaria Awareness Day by renewing America's commitment to turning the tide against malaria in Africa. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns has the story. President Bu
By Scott Stearns White House 25 April 2008 U.S. President George Bush says tax rebates for more than 130 million American households should help stimulate an economy hurt by falling home prices and higher food and energy costs. VOA White House Corres
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