Libyan Rebels Retake Ajdabiya as Unrest Continues Across Mid

Libyan rebels retook the strategic crossroads town of Ajdabiya which they lost just over a week ago, as airstrikes by coalition warplanes pound forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Unrest also continues in Syria and Yemen, following protest

Coalition Strikes Libyan Military Amid Ground Stalemate

Aircraft of a Western-led coalition struck military positions in Libya for a sixth day Thursday, as pro and anti-government forces fought on the ground in the east and west of the country. French fighter jets shot down a Libyan government warplane ov

VOA标准英语2011--Human Rights Violations Mount in Bahrain

The United Nations Human Rights Office expresses great concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Bahrain. It says it is receiving reports of more people who have gone missing, been killed and subjected to intimidation and harassment.

Gadhafi Calls UN Resolution on Libya ‘Invalid’ as Battle

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has sent urgent messages to world leaders Saturday, claiming that his country is fighting al- Qaida and that the United Nations resolution on Libya was invalid. The messages come as fighting intensified on the outskirts

VOA标准英语2011--Haiti to Hold Second Round of Elections

After a grueling campaign, Haiti's two second round presidential candidates are making their final push toward Sunday's vote with concerts in Port-Au-Prince. Scholar and former first lady Mirlande Manigat has worked to project an image of competence.

Former UN Official Says Mideast Uprisings Long Overdue

Mark Malloch-Brown has been involved in international affairs for more than three decades. The former journalist-turned-economist served as vice president of the World Bank before being named Deputy Secretary General and U.N. Chief of Staff under Kof

Uganda, Burundi Pledge Additional 4,000 Troops in Somalia

As pro-government troops continue their push to oust Islamist insurgents from southern and central Somalia, Uganda and Burundi have pledged additional troops to reinforce the African Union peacekeeping mission. It has been slightly more than a month

Tsunami Warnings Issued in Pacific From Japan to Peru

Widespread tsunami warnings were issued Friday, after an earthquake off the coast of Japan unleashed waves that posed threats throughout the Pacific.? One tsunami researcher said that while the tsunami warning system worked well, it remains difficult

VOA标准英语2011--Egyptians Turn out for Referendum on Con

Egyptian voters came out in force Saturday for the first ballot since popular protests swept away the previous government. Egyptians are taking part in a referendum on a package of constitutional amendments. The chance to make their voices heard was

VOA标准英语2011--Chechnya's President Says Insurgency Dyi

In Russia's Chechnya republic, which has long been a center of anti Kremlin violence in the Caucasus, Ramzan Kadyrov, the young president, now feels his capital is safe enough to invite 50 foreign correspondents for a news conference and an exhibitio

Protests Intensify in Yemen, Key Figures Desert President Sa

Protests intensified dramatically Monday across Yemen as tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the central squares of towns and cities to demand the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Key military and political figures deserted the pre

Supporters of Rival Ivorian Presidents Fight Near Liberian B

Supporters of Ivory Coast's two rival presidents are fighting for control of a strategic town near the Liberian border. African Union efforts to resolve the political crisis appear to be stalled over the choice of a mediator. Soldiers loyal to incumb

Indian Electricity Initiative Shines New Light on Farm Garba

Some of India's most remote farming villages are beginning to see sundown in a new light, now that they are able to convert an abundant crop into electricity. Remote regions are prime examples of what people describe as old India - parts of the count

VOA标准英语2011--Pro-Gadhafi Forces Said to Be Weak on Ma

Fighting in Libya between forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi and rebels hoping to overthrow his government continues. Our correspondent Phil Ittner has been reporting about the conflict from opposition-held Benghazi. Today, he traveled by car from Bengh

VOA标准英语2011--Buffett Eyes India for Investment Opport

American investor Warren Buffett says he is looking at investment opportunities in India. The world's third richest man, who has given away most of his fortune, has also expressed optimism that philanthropy will increase in India. Warren Buffet's fir

Day-Old Mice Grow Back New Heart Tissue After Injury

When humans have a heart attack, heart muscles die after being cut off from their blood supply. But what if the heart could grow new muscle to replace the dead tissue? Some amphibians can regrow body parts, even entire limbs. But humans and other hig

VOA标准英语2011--World Marks 100th Women’s Day

Women are joining together all over the world to mark the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day on March 8. Women poured through London's streets on Tuesday singing loudly for women's rights. The banners they carried trained a spotlight on t

Correspondent Debriefer: Libya Rebels Continue to Pin Hopes

Libyan rebels and government forces have staged several offensives in the battle for control of the country. To get a clearer picture of the situation on the ground, VOA's Susan Yackee spoke to our correspondent Phil Ittner who is currently in the op

VOA标准英语2011--Foreign Powers Press for Sudan Talks

The United States, Norway and Britain have called for talks to resume in Sudan so that plans can move ahead for the south's independence later this year. The southern Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) called off talks with the Khartoum-based

World Leaders Offer Sympathy, Assistance to Quake-Ravaged Ja

Many world leaders are expressing shock and sympathy following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and are offering to assist the country as it struggles to recover from the disaster. U.S. President Barack Obama pledged assistance for wh