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By Jim Malone Washington 31 January 2007 As the U.S. Senate prepares to debate President Bush's decision to send more troops to Iraq, it also serves as a reminder of the historical tensions that have existed between the president and Congress during
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is visiting Tehran, Friday to meet with top Iranian leaders. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, left, shakes hands with his Iraqi counterpart Jalal Talabani, during official welcome ceremony in Tehran, 27 Feb. 2009
By Paula Wolfson Bogota 12 March 2007 President Bush says the Iraq regional conference held Saturday in Baghdad was positive, but he is waiting to see if participants turn their words into action. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the president spoke in Bo
President Barack Obama says the United States will withdraw most of its combat troops from Iraq in the next 18 months. Roughly one-third of the troops would stay through 2011 to provide security and training. President Barack Obama speaks during a v
Have you ever gone on a long trip in the car? If you have, youve been on a road trip! This summer, Maura is going on a road trip across Canada and the United States. In this episode, Harp interviews Maura about the upcoming trip. Listen to find out w
By Al Pessin Pentagon 11 January 2007 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says Iraq will have to demonstrate its ability to deliver more troops to Baghdad and limit the political influence of militia factions before most of the additional U.S. troop
By Barry Newhouse Baghdad 08 March 2007 The top U.S. commander in Iraq says the new security operation in Baghdad and in al-Anbar province is growing and insurgents are intensifying efforts to derail the crackdown. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from B
By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 04 January 2007 Members of the new Democratic majority in the U.S. Congress are calling for American troop reductions in Iraq, amid reports that President Bush is preparing to announce an overhaul of his Iraq policy that
By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 06 July 2007 Pakistani paramilitary soldiers get down from a truck beside the radical Red Mosque in Islamabad, 06 July 2007 The military siege of a radical mosque in the Pakistani capital intensified, after the group's chie
By Dan Robinson Washington 15 June 2007 As debate continues over Iraq, U.S. lawmakers have heard from a number of voices including U.S. military officials, and current and former U.S. and Iraqi diplomats. VOA's Dan Robinson was present during many of
By Bill Rodgers Washington 15 March 2006 The latest sectarian violence in Iraq has raised questions about the future of the U.S. mission to establish a secure and democratic country, three years after
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 12 December 2006 Paralyzed woman crawls out of a tent at a shelter for internally displaced people in Baghdad's Shi'ite neighborhood Kazimiyah, 6 Oct 2006 The International Organization for Migration reports thousands of peopl
By Michael Bowman Washington 14 May 2007 Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister says his country faces serious challenges, but that the United States and the international community have a vital role to play in helping forge a solution. VOA's Michael, Bowman r
By Dan Robinson Washington 09 December 2006 As it nears adjournment for the year, the House of Representatives has approved a legislative trade package that includes a provision establishing Permanent Normal Trade Relations [PNTR] with Vietnam by a
By Challiss McDonough Cairo 08 June 2006 Jordanian-born terrorist mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is seen in these undated photos (File photo) Terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is dead. Iraqi and
By Scott Stearns White House 20 January 2007 U.S. President George Bush is meeting with his top diplomatic and military advisors about the war in Iraq and efforts to bring peace to the Middle East. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports,
President Bush is in Saudi Arabia for talks with King Abdullah. Mr. Bush is seeking support from the Saudis for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and his tough stance on Iran. 美国总统布什在沙特阿拉伯和阿卜杜拉国王举行会谈。布什
Once a booming tourist destination for Europeans looking for a small stretch of tropical paradise, Sierra Leone is better known these days for its post-war struggles to develop. But many here believe that the tourist trade is just about to take off a
Egypt Called Major Hub of Illegal Ivory Trade A new report names Egypt as the center of illegal ivory trade and smuggling in Africa. With the political unrest of the Arab Spring, illegal ivory outlets and workshops have done a booming business. The r
By Jim Malone Washington 11 April 2008 There is little doubt that the war in Iraq will be a major issue in this year's U.S. presidential campaign. But it remains to be seen whether voters will be in a mood to punish Republicans for getting the U.S. i