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New York State Approves Same-Sex Marriage New York has legalized same sex marriage, making it the sixth U.S state to do so. Gay rights advocates call the vote a major victory in their quest for equality. The New York State Senate approved the legisla
By Stefan Bos Budapest 30 October 2006 Serbia's government says results of Sunday's referendum show a majority of voters have approved a new constitution, which declares predominantly ethnic-Albanian Kosovo province an integral part of the country.
By Carol Pearson Washington, DC 21 November 2006 watch Breast Implants report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted its 11-year ban on silicone implants. But the decision is not without controversy. Silicone and saline implants The
By Dan Robinson Washington 27 July 2006 An agreement under which the United States would sell nuclear technology and fuel to India took a major step forward Wednesday with approval of legislation by the House of Representatives. The bill is one of s
By Dan Robinson Washington 29 September 2006 The U.S. House of Representatives has again approved legislation to sanction entities investing in Iran's oil sector, and anyone helping Iran develop weapons of mass destruction. The measure was revised a
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 26 September 2006 Legislation imposing sanctions against the government of Sudan and Arab militia responsible for killing tens of thousands of people in Darfur, has been approved by Congress. The House of Representatives
By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 25 July 2007 India's cabinet has approved an agreement expected to pave the way for an unprecedented civilian nuclear cooperation accord with the United States. As Anjana Pasricha reports, the government will now seek the
By Dan Robinson Washington 26 June 2007 In another step aimed at increasing the economic cost to Iran of its controversial nuclear enrichment program, a key congressional panel has approved legislation to impose sanctions on Iran's energy sector. VOA
By Dorian Jones Istanbul 29 August 2007 Turkey's new President Abdullah Gul, foreground, arrives for a graduation ceremony at the Military Medical Academy in Ankara, 29 Aug 2007 Turkey's new president Abdullah Gul has approved the new cabinet submitt
By Naomi Martig Hong Kong 11 January 2008 Japan's lower house of parliament has forced through a controversial anti-terrorism law reviving an Indian Ocean naval mission supporting U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan. The bill's approval came after the mor
By Sonja Pace London 10 January 2008 The British government has announced its support for a new generation of nuclear power plants, which it says will provide a clean source of energy and help the country fight gas emissions and climate change. Oppon
A U.S. federal appeals court has struck down the U.S. military's classification of a Guantanamo Bay detainee as an enemy combatant. VOA's Michael Bowman reports, this is the first time the U.S. court system has overruled the Bush administration's
By Lisa Bryant Paris 26 May 2008 European foreign ministers agreed Monday to begin negotiations with Russia for a new partnership treaty amid disagreements between the two sides on defense, diplomatic and energy issues. For VOA, Lisa Bryant has more
NATO Approves Plans to Transfer Combat Operations in Afghanistan After more than 10 years of war in Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, leaders of the 28 countries of NATO have agreed to wind down thei
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 28 October 2009 A key congressional committee has approved legislation to expand sanctions against Iran because of its nuclear ambitions. The Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act is aimed at placing additional pressure o
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States. The largely party line 13 to 6 vote sends the nomination of Sotomayor, who would be the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Co
By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 09 August 2006 Israeli reservists walk along a dirt road on the Lebanon side of the border after crossing from northern Israel Wednesday Aug. 9, 2006 Israel's 12-member Security Cabinet has voted Wednesday to expand Israel's
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 05 April 2006 The House of Representatives has approved (416 to 3) legislation that would place sanctions on Sudanese government and military officials considered responsi
By Naomi Martig Hong Kong 28 November 2007 Japan's upper house of parliament has approved a bill that would stop the country's air force transport mission in Iraq. It is the latest clash between the opposition party and the government over Japan's ro
By Ron Corben Bangkok 09 January 2007 Thailand's military-installed government has decided to reduce the ability of foreigners to control Thai companies. The decision, whose details have yet to be finalized, followed warnings by foreign businessmen