By Jim Malone Washington 28 February 2008 The war in Iraq has reemerged as a central issue in the U.S. presidential election campaign. In recent days, Republican contender John McCain and Democratic candidate Barack Obama have exchanged verbal salvos

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By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 26 February 2008 Gasoline prices in the U.S. are at a seven-month high after oil prices spiked above $100 a barrel last week. The latest survey shows the national average for gasoline is now about four cents higher per

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By Brian Wagner Miami 27 February 2008 Colombian rebels have handed over four politicians held hostage for more than six years to a Venezuelan-led recovery team. VOA's Brian Wagner reports from Miami the four were taken to Venezuela to be reunited wi

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By Lisa Schlein Geneva 04 January 2008 The World Food Program says it plans to provide through the Kenyan Red Cross urgently needed food for 100,000 people displaced by violence in the Northern Rift Valley. The WFP warns the crisis in Kenya also hamp

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By Nico Colombant Nzerekore, Guinea 05 February 2008 Health and aid workers in the west African country, Guinea, say they face many challenges to help victims of HIV / AIDS, mostly because of a lack of funding and inadequate information campaigns. Ni

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By Michael Bowman Washington 12 February 2008 Amid record losses, the largest U.S. automaker is offering buyouts to tens of thousands of unionized workers. From Washington, VOA's Michael Bowman reports. Buyouts are a common strategy for companies hop

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By Katherine Cole Washington 14 March 2008 For the past 25 years, Red House Records has been one of America's premiere independent record labels. Based in Saint Paul Minnesota, NOT Los Angeles, New York or Nashville, Red House is the label of choice

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The war crimes trial of former Bosnian Serb political leader Radovan Karadzic has again put the spotlight on the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Karadzic has appeared before the court in the Hague twice since he was arrest

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President Bush says he is eager to get back to work after starting the new year with family friends on his Texas ranch. 美国总统布什在他的德克萨斯州牧场与亲朋好友一起迎来新的一年。布什说,他迫切希望回去工作。

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By Lisa Bryant Paris 18 February 2008 The European Union Monday split over whether to recognize Kosovo's newly declared independence. Lisa Bryant reports from Paris the 27-member block has ultimately decided to let each of its 27 members make its own

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Home to what was once ancient Mesopotamia, Iraq has long been a target of looters and thieves intent on stealing the country's treasure trove of antiquities. But a large cache of priceless artifacts has been returned to Iraq's government, thanks to

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By Paul Sisco Washington 02 April 2008 An electric company in the sunny western U.S. state ofCalifornia plans to begin installing solar panels on rooftops of commercial buildings to produce environmentally friendly energy. VOA's Paul Sisco has the st

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By Peter Fedynsky Moscow 10 March 2008 Disturbing video of sadistic prison brutality has emerged in Russia. Authorities there do not dispute the images, but claim they are from the early 1990s. Russian human-rights activists say the violence occurred

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By Barbara Schoetzau New York 04 June 2008 The 192-member United Nations General Assembly has elected for one-year term a former Nicaraguan Foreign Minister and Catholic priest as its new president. From VOA's New York Bureau, correspondent Barbara

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As divisions intensify between the West and Russia over the crisis in Georgia, the European Union (EU), finds itself in the role of main mediator and peace broker. Lisa Bryant reports from Paris, some experts say the states of the former Soviet Unio

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By Peter Fedynsky Moscow 02 June 2008 Russia's latest struggle over control of a private energy company appears linked to state politics and differing views among foreign and domestic investors about profits and risk. At stake is the leadership and

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By George Dwyer Washington 07 March 2008 Saturday, March 8th is International Women's Day, a day to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women. One woman who has been an inspiration for women in Afghanistan is Massouda Jalal,

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By Nico Colombant Careysburg, Liberia 05 March 2008 Liberia has just one veterinarian. As part of his many government duties, the veterinarian, who is also director of livestock resources, helps prevent bird flu, following outbreaks in nearby countri

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There is growing concern from the international community about the four-day Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip, after the territory's only power station shut down for lack of fuel. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has phoned Israeli leaders to warn

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South Korea's president-elect says he plans to do away with the ministry that has handled relations with North Korea for nearly 40 years. But, many of the lawmakers who would have to approve the plan are opposed to it. 韩国当选总统李明博说,

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