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In an unprecedented response to a domestic terrorist attack, Indian military forces have taken over the battle against gunmen who plunged Mumbai, a city of 18 million, into confusion. The siege, at 13 locations, has claimed 104 lives and wounded as
Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai was born in 1940 in a village in Kenya. In 2004, she became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The judges valued her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. She is also a member of
India's patience with Pakistan appears to be wearing thin. More than two months after the terror attack on Mumbai, Indian officials are expressing frustration that they have yet to hear any official communication from Islamabad regarding Pakistan's
By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 09 November 2007 The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Bush's nomination of retired federal judge Michael Mukasey to the post of attorney general. The Senate approved Mukasey by a vote of 53-40 during a late-night sessi
The debate over the best way to prevent illegal downloading by students. Transcript of radio broadcast: 04 June 2008 This is the VOA Special English Education Report. University of Maryland student Mike Lin describes how the file sharing system work
By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 24 August 2006 India says it may withdraw its peacekeeping troops from southern Lebanon. The announcement comes as the United Nations tries to assemble a bigger international force to enforce the fledgling Middle East tr
By Scott Stearns White House 22 January 2008 President Bush says he is optimistic about reaching agreement with opposition legislators on an economic stimulus package. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, the U.S. central bank has cut
World markets are mostly higher after China announced a massive program to stimulate its economy. From Washington, VOA's Michael Bowman reports. A South Korean man is reflected on an electronic screen displaying foreign exchange rates at the head of
India's new home minister, appointed in the wake of the Mumbai terror siege, is admitting security failures in preventing the attack and says there must be a fundamental change in attitude in the country to effectively fight terrorism. Just days aft
Israeli warplanes have attacked smuggling tunnels between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, after militants in Gaza fired at least two rockets into southern Israel. The tit-for-tat violence is further complicating prospects to draft a truce between Israel a
Muldaur Gifts Fans with Bluesiana Album 'Steady Love' In 1974, singer Maria Muldaur became an international pop sensation with her hit song Midnight At The Oasis. Since then, shes recorded nearly 40 albums, weaving between blues, folk, jazz and gospe
Teleconferencing Promotes Sense of Community Among Hmong Call-in radio Each day around the world, thousands of Southeast Asians pick up their telephones to listen to the radio. They tune in to one of at least 20 different teleconferences, which broad
The Obama administration appears to be sending mixed signals on whether a second stimulus package will be needed to pull the U.S. economy out of a deep and prolonged recession. Democrats and Republicans are expressing dissatisfaction with the impact
By Tendai Maphosa London 12 April 2008 British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned that the international community's patience with Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe is running out. As Tendai Maphosa reports from London, Mr. Brown said he is appa
By Peter Fedynsky Washington 15 March 2007 watch Fedynsky report Does the United States face a threat of homegrown radical Islamic terrorism? That is a question put to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at a Senate committee hearing o
By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 22 November 2007 Pakistan's newly appointed Supreme Court has dismissed the final legal challenge to President Pervez Musharraf's re-election victory, clearing the way for him to step down as army chief in the coming days.
By Peta Thornycroft 13 December 2007 Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF has once again endorsed President Robert Mugabe as its presidential candidate. Peta Thornycroft reports for VOA the party met in an extraordinary congress in Harare. There was little fest
By Scott Stearns White House 09 February 2008 President Bush will approve more than $150 billion in tax rebates Monday as part of a plan to stimulate the U.S. economy. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats say more
By Scott Stearns White House 03 November 2007 President Bush wants opposition legislators to approve his choice for the nation's next top law enforcement official. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Democrats say the president is no
By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 02 August 2007 Italy's culture minister is calling an accord reached with the J. Paul Getty Museum for the return of 40 ancient artifacts historic and a victory for artistic ethics. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome t