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The rift between Federal Labor and the Greens is widening after the government dropped a key part of its clean energy policy. It's pulling out of its plan to buy high polluting coal-fired power stations and shut them down. Greens leader Christine Mil
By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 23 January 2008 Former U.N. secretary-general Kofi Annan is in Kenya to begin talks aimed at resolving the bitter political dispute between President Mwai Kibaki and opposition challenger Raila Odinga. Underscoring the urgent ne
Israel is considering a compromise with the United States on the thorny issue of Jewish settlements. Israel's Cabinet discussed the possibility of a partial freeze on construction in Jewish settlements at its weekly meeting. Israel has been seeking
Ecuador Mulls Giving Julian Assange Asylum Julian Assange walked into the Ecuadorian Embassy on Tuesday and has been staying there ever since. He spoke to a radio station in his native Australia from the embassy. Ecuador back in 2010 suggested that p
Syrian Uprising Divides Syrians in Golan Heights The confrontation is growing bloodier in Syria between forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and supporters of a nine-month uprising against his government. The strife is also causing divisions amo
Cathy Majtenyi | Nairobi 28 April 2010 In Kenya, small-scale farmers are particularly vulnerable to the vagaries of weather, often losing their entire investment when droughts or floods destroy their crops. Crop insurance is usually too costly for su
Crime Scenes Re-Created in 3-D Visualization 重建三维可视化犯罪现场 Scientists at the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Zurich, Switzerland, are developing technologies that can help police investigators, judges and lawyers better visualiz
The governments of China and Taiwan have agreed to allow direct commercial flights for a limited time between their territories for the first time in 55 years. The move is expected to ease tensions in one of Asia's most contentious political disputes
By David Gollust State Department 18 February 2008 The United States joined major European allies in recognizing the independence of Kosovo from Serbia. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said recognition is the only viable option to promote stabili
By Derek Kilner Nairobi 11 March 2008 Kenya's parliament has reconvened, with lawmakers planning to discuss a power-sharing accord between the country's two main parties. As Derek Kilner reports from Nairobi, a statement Monday by a government offici
Saudi Officials Piqued at US Middle East Policies 沙特官员不满美国的中东政策 CAIRO, EGYPT The U.S. has downplayed recent tensions with Saudi Arabia, but some in the region say the problems may not be easily pushed aside. 开罗,埃及-美
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 03 February 2008 The World Health Organization says it is very concerned for the health of tens of thousands of people who fled their homes following post-election violence in Kenya at the end of December. WHO reports people di
By Sonja Pace Istanbul 01 December 2006 Pope Benedict XVI is seen with Ali Bardakoglu, head of Turkey's religious affairs, during their meeting in Ankara, 28 Nov. 2006 The visit to Turkey by Pope Benedict XVI was overshadowed by the currently tense
Washington confirms it will withdraw one of its Diplomats from New Delhi at Indias request. It comes after Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was indicted in New York for Visa Fraud. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Washington hopes this c
By Aya Batrawy Cairo 08 April 2008 Iran's President Mahmoud Ahamadinejad announced on Tuesday that Iran is installing 6,000 new centrifuges at an uranium enrichment plant. The announcement drew sharp criticism from the United States and is expected t
By Jennifer Glasse London 09 November 2009 Pope Benedict XVI, 28 Jan 2009 The Vatican has offered to allow conservative Anglican clergy to join a special section of the Catholic Church. They would be able to retain the Anglican liturgy and a married
By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 04 January 2008 The World Bank is warning that post-election unrest in Kenya is threatening east Africa's largest economy and could wipe out impressive gains the country has achieved in recent years. As VOA Correspondent Alisha
Ethnic tensions continue to run high in Kenya where there have been threats of revenge following the deaths on Tuesday of at least 30 children and adults who had taken refuge in a church in the Rift Valley town of Eldoret. Diplomatic efforts, includi
United States and is expected to deepen the political rift between Iran and the West. 伊朗总统艾哈迈迪内贾德星期二宣布,伊朗正在一个浓缩铀工厂安装六千个新的离心机。这项宣布招致美国的猛烈批评,估计这
The United States joined major European allies in recognizing the independence of Kosovo from Serbia. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said recognition is the only viable option to promote stability in the region. 美国和欧洲主要盟国一起承