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How would you celebrate your wedding anniversary? A party with your friends perhaps, or maybe a dinner for two in a small intimate restaurant? Britains reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip have celebrated their 60th weddi
Nepals Political Crisis Paralyzes Economy Its nearly 5 p.m. and Sunil Lamichhane has yet to make a sale at his new clothing store in downtown Kathmandu. The retailer says Nepals political turmoil and its effect on the local economy means less money i
As he arrived in Jordan, hell be hoping that his call for religious bridge-building will soothe tension in Middle-East. But his comment about the radicalization of British people is dominating debate at home. In a broad cast of interview, Prince Char
By Steve Herman New Delhi 16 December 2007 The political parties in Nepal's fragile governing coalition and the former rebel Maoists have tentatively agreed to hold elections by mid-April. The polling has twice been delayed by the Maoists demands for
This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. Iran is observing the thirtieth anniversary of the country's Islamic revolution with a ten-day celebration that began last Saturday. The nineteen seventy-nine revolution forced Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi o
By Steve Herman Thimpu, Bhutan 22 May 2007 There is anxiety in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, where gross national happiness is the metric of success. Changes are occurring swiftly since King Jigme Singye Wangchuck suddenly retired last year, handi
By Patricia Nunan New Delhi 20 January 2006 The government of Nepal has imposed a dawn to dusk curfew across the capital and put opposition leaders under house arrest to stop an anti-government rally
Nepal's new government says the country will maintain equal ties with its giant neighbors India and China. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, a visit by Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda to Beijing has sparked speculation that the Nepalese lead
Thailand has undergone a quiet revolution as satellite broadcasters and the Internet have challenged traditional broadcast outlets to lead the political debate. There are concerns the government now wants to undercut these new challengers. Back in 2
A three-year-old girl is now a new living goddess in Nepal. At a recent religious ceremony, the new Kumari or living goddess was carried from her parents' home to an ancient palatial temple in the heart of the Nepalese capital Kathmandu where she'll
'Reigning Men' Traces 300 Years Of Men's Fashion At LACMA AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Most museum exhibits about the history of fashion featured gowns and other women's attire, but the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has an exhibit that turns the runway li
We're starting with news concerning Saudi Arabia. Significant changes are being made in the Middle Eastern country. This is an absolute monarchy. Its crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was appointed by his father, King Salman, two years ago. And sinc
By Liam Cochrane Kathmandu 19 March 2008 A candidate in Nepal's upcoming elections was shot dead in the country's south. Nepal's election campaigning has got off to a violent start, with widespread reports of intimidation, mostly by the former rebel
By Steve Herman Kathmandu 08 April 2008 An anxious calm has descended over Nepal prior to Thursday's national election. Voters are to select members of a special assembly that will draft a new constitution, the latest attempt to move Nepal out of its
By Steve Herman Kathmandu, Nepal 24 October 2007 More than a year after an interim coalition took control of Nepal's government from the unpopular King Gyanendra, politicians are debating the future of the monarchy, and the country's development. VO
By Steve Herman New Delhi 24 December 2007 The six parties in Nepal's interim government and the Maoists have reached agreement on abolishing the Himalayan nation's monarchy, clearing the way for twice-delayed national elections. VOA correspondent St
Anti-government demonstrators cheer during a speech at a rally in Bangkok, Thailand, 04 May 2010 Thailand's political crisis has moved toward resolution, after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva presented a national reconciliation plan welcomed by anti
Under pressure from Nepal's new Maoist-led government, India says it is ready to review the 58-year-old treaty that governs the relationship between the two countries. VOA correspondent Steve Herman reports from New Delhi the announcement followed t
The leader of Nepal's Maoists is trying to reassure his country and the world that the former rebels will play a constructive political role as election returns show the far-left party making a much stronger-than-expected showing. Election officials
India is expressing a willingness to work with the Maoists in Nepal, who are in line to form the new government in Kathmandu, based on election results so far. A Maoist victory could mean a lessening of Indian influence over its smaller neighbor to t