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Residents of norhtern New England and the Upper Midwest could be plagued by power outages well into the week after ice and snow struck both areas over the weekend. A top U.N. official says there are still sporadic clashes in Bor, South Sudan where U.
A professor of public health with Peking University is holding his ground on downplaying the dangers of plasticizers and melamine at a liquor brand conference, but wants to apologize for making the comments. Professor Li Keji, sparked public anger af
China has suspended flights from Mexico in the wake of the outbreak of H1N1, otherwise known as swine flu. Hong Kong authorities confirmed a Mexican man who traveled through Shanghai had the virus. Local governments are tracking down his fellow passe
Creating a Safe Haven for Chadians Fleeing Libya Humanitarian agencies are setting up a way station in a small, remote mountain town in Chad. It's the entry point for thousands of Chadian migrants fleeing the conflict in Libya. All the new arrivals n
Clashes between Indian security forces and the remaining terrorists that launched a multi pronged assault on Mumbai continued into the night as authorities slowly regained control of the city. Explosions and gunfire rocked the city for a third day. 入
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By Phuong Tran Dakar 22 October 2007 In Mali, the government continues to build up its troops in the northeast, the scene of recent fighting and hostage-taking. A rebel leader says he will not release hostages until government soldiers pull out. Phuo
By Deborah Block Baghdad 20 January 2008 A suicide bombing killed six people in Iraq's western Anbar province, but a prominent sheikh who was the target of the attack was not hurt. The U.S. military says roadside bombs linked to Iran have declined re
By Nancy-Amelia Collins Jakarta 21 March 2007 Judges sentenced Islamic militant Hasanuddin to 20 years in prison for masterminding the grisly beheadings of the three teenage Christian schoolgirls three years ago, buying the machetes used to kill them
South Sudan Oil Dispute Raises Specter of War South Sudan is retooling its armed forces - working to strengthen the former rebel Southern People's Liberation Army into a more formal military. Soldiers here at the Bilpam military base in Juba could be
Ebola Hurts Economies in West Africa 埃博拉病毒疫情爆发伤害西非经济体 The recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa is likely to hurt economic growth and government finances in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone and perhaps Nigeria, accordin
Picking Up the Pieces in Garissa After Terror Attack GARISSA Victims of the devastating terrorist attack that left 148 people dead last week in Garissa, Kenya, are trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. The Kenyan military is keeping
US Hails Afghan Elections 美国对阿富汗大选表示欢迎 WASHINGTON President Barack Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry, and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel are hailing Saturdays elections in Afghanistan, which are expected to produce the count
By Noel King Kigali 04 December 2007 Fighting between forces loyal to dissident General Laurent Nkunda and the Congolese Army has forced the U.N. World Food program to suspend the delivery of food aid to between 250,000 and 300,000 vulnerable people.
Health Insurance Exchanges Due to Open in US WASHINGTON A major part of the Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, comes into effect October 1, giving Americans increased access to affordable health insurance plans. Most Americans have private insuranc
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 08 June 2008 The International Organization for Migration reports more families displaced by sectarian violence and military operations in Iraq are returning to certain areas of the capital, Baghdad where security has improved
By Jessica Berman Washington 06 February 2008 Researchers say measles, which has been successfully controlled in most countries thanks to vaccination, remains a killer disease in Niger, in part because of migration triggered by the rainy season. VOA'
Thailands Senate, or upper house, has agreed to draft a roadmap aimed at resolving the countrys prolonged political turmoil as early Friday. This comes after a two-day Senate meeting where many divergent suggestions were proposed. Some lawmakers push
By Margaret Besheer Beirut 06 June 2007 The Lebanese army continued to subdue Islamic militants holed up in a Palestinian refugee camp near the northern city of Tripoli Wednesday. From Beirut, VOA's Margaret Besheer reports fighting has become more s
The International Organization for Migration reports more families displaced by sectarian violence and military operations in Iraq are returning to certain areas of the capital, Baghdad where security has improved over the past few months. But, IOM s