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By Stephanie Ho Washington 06 June 2007 The human rights group Freedom House says North Korea has the worst human rights record in the world and is calling on the international community to take concrete legal action against Pyongyang. VOA's Stephani
By Paul Sisco Washington, DC 05 January 2007 watch Masterpiece or Fake Art report The Authentic Project finds another fascinating use for digital technology. Researchers are using it to understand the brains of the great artists, and in so doing the
By Marissa Melton Washington 24 January 2007 Peace activists have announced they will hold an anti-war rally on the National Mall in Washington Saturday, the first since Democrats assumed control of Congress. Organizers say they have given up on sway
Diplomatic activity aimed at ending the violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying. The United Nations mediator for eastern Congo, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, arrived Thursday in Kinshasa for talks with Congole
By David Gollust Washington 06 April 2006 U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton said Thursday, the U.N. Security Council is close to adopting a resolution moving the war crimes case of for
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 25 November 2006 The United Nations, governments and humanitarian organizations are calling for stepped up action to combat violence against women. To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a
By Paula Wolfson Washington 26 November 2006 U.S. President George Bush is preparing for talks this week in Jordan with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from the White House that both men will face pressure to curb v
By Deborah Block Washington, DC 24 October 2006 watch Darfur Ad Campaign Newspaper advertisements appeared in two major American newspapers recently (Washington Post and New York Times) calling on the international community to take strong action ag
By Joe Bavier Abidjan 24 May 2006 Activists in Burkina Faso are marking the 16th anniversary of their campaign to end the practice of female genital mutilation. Though progress has been made, many young girls still undergo the dangerous operation, w
By Sonja Pace Jerusalem 25 January 2006 Palestinian family look at a voting list outside a polling station in the West Bank City of Jenin, 25 January 2006 Palestinians are voting for a new parliament
By Suzanne Presto Irbil 17 June 2008 The Kurdish Textile Museum in Irbil has launched a new program aimed at creating job opportunities for women, while reviving traditional Kurdish weaving skills. VOA's Suzanne Presto in Irbil attended the opening
By Scott Stearns White House 17 June 2008 U.S. President George Bush will visit the Midwest state of Iowa Thursday to inspect damage from major flooding along the Mississippi River. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Mr. Bush says
Burma's Exiled Activists Consider Returning Home Political crackdowns were the once-defining images of Burma's notorious military regime. Since 1988, thousands of civilians were killed or thrown in prison. Many more escaped abroad. Activist Khin Ohma
Rising Violence Against Egyptian Women Worries Rights Activists Women played a major role in the revolution that brought down Egypt's old government. But nearly two years on, many say they have seen little reward. In terms of physical security, activ
Many Unknowns about Future Climate Change Effects Scientists say many of the long-term effects of rising temperatures are still unknown. Theyre discussing the problem at the U.N. climate change conference in Durban, South Africa. Researchers say clim
Occupy Wall Street Protesters Hold 'Day of Action' Two days after a court ruling closed the Occupy Wall Street encampment in New York, the protesters held a Day of Action -- not only in New York but other cities across the nation Thursday. The protes
Violence, Uncertainty in Egypt Could Affect US Policy Egypt's military rulers have now agreed to form a new government and promise to transfer power to a civilian body by July. But tens of thousands of protesters want an immediate end to military rul
Indian PM Calls on Anti-Corruption Activist to End Hunger Strike 印度总理呼吁反腐分子停止绝食 India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called on activist Anna Hazare to end his hunger strike being conducted to call for tougher anti-cor
Burma's $8.5 Billion Port Project Facing Hurdles BANGKOK When Burma's planned Dawei deep-sea port and special economic zone are finished, a highway, railway and pipeline will connect Southeast Asia's largest industrial zone to Thailands primary comme
These Olympic capabilities come down to one simple anatomical feature, its tail. Half the length of its body, it acts like a built-in counterbalance. By flicking it from side to side, it can make a sharp turn at full speed. If you were to look at Dei