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By George Dwyer Washington, D.C. 31 July 2006 watch Living Wage report Lawmakers in the Midwest U.S. city of Chicago have approved a measure requiring large-scale discount stores to pay their employees a so-called living wage. As VOA's George Dwyer
By Lisa Bryant Paris 28 February 2006 French flag flies above demonstrators who carry flags of the Jewish Defense League as they participate in a march through Paris, February 26, 2006 The brutal kill
By Mohamed Elshinnawi Washington, D.C. 30 March 2006 watch Islamists report With the recent victory by Hamas in the Palestinian territories, and the success of the Muslim Brotherhood Movement in the E
1. Can you play the piano? Yes, but not very well. 2. How about the guitar? (I can play) a little. 3. Can Billy ride a bike? No, he can't. He's too young. 4. Does Abby speak Mandarin? Yes, she speaks very well. 5. Do you sing? Not really. I have no t
The tropical night descends on a quiet beach, but just off shore, beneath the tranquil waves things are busy. A group of research scientists are scouring a coral reef looking for fish, or more accurately, the parasitic passengers attached to the fish
By Mike Cooper Atlanta 16 January 2006 The U.S. holiday marking the birthday of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Junior was observed across the country Monday. In Atlanta, Reverend King's
By Luis Ramirez Beijing 23 January 2006 King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, right, and Chinese President Hu Jintao, left, inspect the guard of honor during the welcome ceremony at Beijings Great Hall of th
By Katherine Cole Washington 04 April 2006 The official motto of Austin, Texas, is
By Lisa McAdams Moscow 08 March 2006 No country faces as severe a population decline as Russia. Disease, accidental death, and a decline in healthy newborns are to blame. In fact, deaths in Russia out
By Ernest Leong Washington, DC 29 May 2006 watch Olympic Boxer report Gary Russell Junior stands 1.6 meters tall, and weighs about 53 kilograms. That doesn't sound physically imposing. But in the boxing ring, Russell is an intimidating force. He's
This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Bad teeth can be painful -- and worse. They can even be deadly. Infections of the gums and teeth can release bacteria into the blood system. Those bacteria can increase the chances of a heart attack or
AMERICAN MOSAIC - Remembering Singing Superstar Whitney Houston CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) Im Christopher Cruise. Today on our show we remember the life and music of singing superstar Whitney Housto
By Patricia Nunan Kathmandu 24 April 2006 In a major capitulation, Nepal's King Gyanendra has agreed to restore parliament - a key demand made by pro-democracy protesters, who had been demonstrating i
By Nancy-Amelia Collins Jakarta 20 March 2006 Newmont Mining Corporation has suspended gold and copper exploration on the Indonesian island of Sumbawa after unknown assailants burned down a camp for i
By Mil Arcega Washington 09 April 2007 Watch Boeing Fuel Efficient Jets Boeing 787, Fuel Efficient Jets After years of lagging behind European rival Airbus, Boeing says 2007 is shaping up to be a very good year. The Chicago based airplane manufacture
By Stephanie Ho Washington 07 June 2006 U.S. officials, lawmakers and experts on nuclear proliferation are pushing for more answers in the case of a global nuclear black market, run by AQ Khan, who us
It has been some time since we had an episode of The Tour Of Homes, so today we will take a close look at the dining room. It, like the kitchen and lounge, is a focal point of family life. A lot of good things happen here, and it is a place where we
Beginners. To be a film 'buff' is to be a film enthusiast; a person who loves to watch films and who follows film production quite closely. I am a film buff, but a choosy one. There are certain films that I love, and others that I cannot stand. A fil
Beginners. The weather has finally changed from dull and freezing to warm and sunny. Everybody I meet when I go about my daily activities seems happy. Winter feels very, very long by the time we reach March. So, hurray for April! One of the greatest
By Ron Corben Bangkok 14 September 2006 Thailand's new election commission has postponed general elections scheduled for October for at least a month. The announcement comes amid uncertainties over whether Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will stay