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By William Eagle Washington,DC 29 December 2006 The political scene in West Africa showed improvement last year with elections in Liberia, where a 14-year civil war had spread refugees and violence to surrounding countries. But tensions continued in
US Libraries Launch Ad Campaign to Boost Image, Funding Public libraries are an integral part of American communities - offering not just books, but free Internet access, programs for toddlers and teens, meeting rooms for local organizations, and mor
The head of Britain's Secret Service, John Sawers, said torture is abhorrent and Britain has nothing to do with it. It was the first time a sitting head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service - known as MI6 - has made a public speech. John Sawers t
Alzheimer's disease or AD is an illness that seriously affects senior citizens. It causes memory loss, and patients may even gradually lose some of their basic physical abilities. But now researchers in the U.S. are using technology to reduce memory
Romance, betrayal, intrigue and tragedy the making of a fascinating novel are all there in The Gadfly. Ethel Voynich's first novel, The Gadfly came out in 1897 and became one of the most widely read books of the 20th century. We join the story in th
Uh, oh damn Uh, uh, oh damn (It's Clean Bandit) 洁匪驾到 With Charli XCX and Bhad Bhabie, bitch! 还有酷娃恰莉和Bhad Bhabie Had a lover undercover, kept it on the low 有一个秘密情人一直以来行为低调 Said that you meant nothing
By Patricia Nunan Bombay 06 March 2006 The world's population is booming - no more so than in its cities. Within the next 10 years, there will be at least 22
By Brian Wagner Washington, DC 27 October 2006 watch report High School Dropouts Finishing high school in the United States is a basic necessity for most young people to get a stable job and support themselves. But every year, more than 1 million st
By Ernest Leong Washington, D.C. 21 August 2006 watch Population report The Population Reference Bureau (P.R.B.) released its annual data sheet on global population growth. The report had some interesting findings. Experts in world population growth
By Dan Robinson Washington 23 January 2007 The chairman of a key U.S. House committee says President Bush's plan to deploy 21,500 additional troops to Iraq is unacceptable because it would hurt the U.S. military's ability to respond to other crises a
By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 19 June 2008 Somali Islamist opposition leader Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed says his group signed a U.N.-mediated peace agreement with Somalia's interim government last week because the accord provides a specific timetable for an E
A new international initiative to increase grain crop yields could help raise incomes for six million farmers in South Asia and combat hunger in one of the poorest regions of the world. Indian farmer women winnow mustard crop at Baraikapurva village
'Facebook' for Scientists Could Speed Advances Social networks like Facebook allow users to keep in up with their friends. Now, a social network for scientists hopes to use the technology to speed up scientific progress. As he worked on a medical ima
New Survey Finds 1/3 of World's Population Overweight Obesity is not just an American problem anymore. A recent international survey by the Worldwatch Institute, found that nearly two billion people around the world are overweight. Health statistics
February 13th is World Radio Day Wednesday (2/13) is World Radio Day. The United Nations describes it as a day to celebrate the medium and encourage major networks and community radio to promote freedom of expression. UNESCO, the U.N. Educational, Sc
By Michael Bowman White House 01 October 2007 President Bush has taken part in a military ceremony honoring the outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and welcoming his replacement. From the White House, VOA's Michael Bowman reports. Preside
People in America - Stephen Foster, 1826-1864: America's First Popular Songwriter SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: I'm Shirley Griffith. STEVE EMBER: And I'm Steve Ember with the VOA Special English program People in America. Today, we tell about Stephen Foster, Am
By Challiss McDonough Cairo 11 October 2007 The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to a close. For many Egyptians, the month of fasting also brings cherished traditions, including special dishes and social gatherings that last long into the nigh
Kenyan Driving Schools Aim to Decrease Road Fatalities Like so many other teenagers around the world, 19-year-old Martin Otieno Jr. cant wait to get his drivers license. He shows all the characteristics of a first-time driver - hands gripping the ste
The top U.S. military officer says if current trends continue he expects to recommend further U.S. troop reductions in Iraq. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon. Admiral Mike Mullen at Camp Barber, Afghanistan, 11 Jul 2008 Admiral Mike Mullen