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By Paul Sisco Washington 17 December 2007 2007 was a year notable for further evidence about global warming, terrestrial and extraterrestrial discovery and scientific breakthroughs. VOA's Paul Sisco takes a look back at some of the top science storie
By Kurt Achin Seoul 20 December 2007 Experts widely agree the election of former Seoul Mayor Lee Myung-bak as South Korea's president will bring a significant shift in the country's policy toward North Korea. VOA Seoul Correspondent Kurt Achin report
By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 27 December 2007 Women in Sierra Leone are trying to pass an amendment to the constitution that would set aside 30 percent of all elected and appointed political positions for women. Today, women hold only 13 percent of legisla
By Ayaz Gul Islamabad 28 December 2007 The death of one of the most liberal figures in Pakistani politics ends a turbulent year for one of the U.S.' staunchest allies in the war on terrorism. It could also mark the beginning of another tumultuous ye
By Terry FitzPatrick Cape Town 08 October 2007 South Africa's government is intervening in the international diamond market to ensure that uncut stones are polished by local jewelers. The government will soon begin buying 10 percent of the country's
By Douglas Bakshian Manila 14 December 2007 The son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has discussed unifying the two main Muslim rebel groups in the Philippines to help achieve a comprehensive peace between the rebels and Manila. The development came
By Daniel Schearf Islamabad 12 December 2007 Afghanistan's Defense Ministry says Afghan and NATO forces have killed more than 50 Taliban fighters after they fled from the southern Afghan town of Musa Qala. Afghan and NATO forces re-took the town aft
By Chris Simkins Washington 01 April 2008 Millions of Americans could lose their homes this year and in 2009 as foreclosures across the United States are occurring at the highest rate in decades. At the beginning of the year, the number of homes faci
By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 16 April 2008 Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change says 50 supporters have been arrested since Tuesday. The police say the number is fewer than 40. VOA's Delia Robertson reports from our southern Africa
By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 21 April 2008 Government energy ministers from oil-rich nations and international oil company executives are attending a three-day International Energy Forum in Rome. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome the meeting, whic
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 24 February 2008 The UNHCR says a comprehensive solution has been found that will enable some 218,000 Burundian refugees who fled to Tanzania in 1972 to end their lengthy exile and begin new lives, either in Tanzania or in Buru
By Robert Berger Jerusalem 24 February 2008 An Israeli mayor on the front lines of the conflict with the Palestinians is calling for a truce with Islamic militants. But reaction was cool in both the Gaza Strip and Jerusalem. Robert Berger reports fro
By David Gollust State Department 29 February 2008 A senior Bush administration official Thursday rejected the partition of newly-independent Kosovo in any form. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns says the United States and
By Nico Colombant Monrovia 23 February 2008 Former fighters in Liberia's civil war are making statements before the country's ongoing Truth And Reconciliation Commission, trying to move on by admitting what they did. VOA's Nico Colombant caught up in
By Greg Flakus Houston 22 February 2008 Democratic Party presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama faced off in a debate Thursday in Texas. VOA's Greg Flakus reports from Houston there was more agreement on issues than clashes over dif
By Carol Pearson Washington 21 February 2008 Studies show that falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults and the leading cause of accidental death in those over age 85. Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing technology t
By Jim Malone Washington 28 February 2008 The war in Iraq has reemerged as a central issue in the U.S. presidential election campaign. In recent days, Republican contender John McCain and Democratic candidate Barack Obama have exchanged verbal salvos
By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 26 February 2008 Gasoline prices in the U.S. are at a seven-month high after oil prices spiked above $100 a barrel last week. The latest survey shows the national average for gasoline is now about four cents higher per
By Brian Wagner Miami 27 February 2008 Colombian rebels have handed over four politicians held hostage for more than six years to a Venezuelan-led recovery team. VOA's Brian Wagner reports from Miami the four were taken to Venezuela to be reunited wi
By Carol Pearson Washington 16 November 2007 November 14th marks the United Nation's first World Diabetes Day. It is meant to be an indicator of how serious diabetes has become. World Health Organization statistics show that more than 180 million peo