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By Nico Colombant Dakar 30 April 2007 Mixed brigades in Ivory Coast are being launched in two towns in a buffer zone separating the government-run south and rebel-held north, but the process is mired in a dispute over military ranks given to rebels.
Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is mixed metaphors. Politicians often provide good fodder for language commentary, and one of Barack Obama's comments during the debates has been rattling around in my head for a while now. He made a comment that some
A: How may I help you? B: Something is wrong with my washing machine. A: Tell me the problem. B: For some reason, the water won't drain. A: That's the only problem with it? B: That's the only problem. A: Would you like me to come fix it for you? B: Y
A: What can I help you with today? B: My washing machine isn't working. A: What's the problem? B: The water will not drain. A: Is there anything else wrong with it? B: No, that's it. A: I can come down and fix that for you if you'd like. B: When will
By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 12 June 2006 In Somalia's capital, there are mixed reactions over the recent closure of public cinemas by hard-line Islamists, with some people believing the closures are just the beginning of repressive measures, while oth
An ass and an ox,fastened to the same yoke,were draging a waggon.While the ox was pulling with all his might he he broke a horn.The ass swore that he had got no help whatever from his weak companion.Exerting himself in the labour,the ox b
By Dan Robinson Washington 26 April 2007 The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives has approved a war funding bill that includes a timetable for the eventual withdrawal of most U.S. troops from Iraq. VOA's Dan Robinson reports, the vote was
By Mil Arcega Washington 24 April 2007 New YorkStock Exchange opening on 20 April U.S. stock market indexes opened with slight gains in early trading Monday after a week of record gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 150 points on F
By Andre de Nesnera Washington 23 April 2007 Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died in Moscow at the age of 76. In this report from Washington, Senior Correspondent Andr de Nesnera looks at the Russian leader's legacy. Russian President Bori
By Gary Thomas Washington 21 February 2007 As another U.N. deadline on Iran's nuclear program passed, Tehran continued to send signals of both defiance and compromise. Meanwhile, the United States and its allies on the nuclear issue remain steadfast
By Michael Bowman Washington 19 October 2006 The International Committee of the Red Cross says the United States has made progress in the treatment of detainees in the war on terrorism, but that concerns remain. Jakob Kellenberger, the president of
By Ron Corben Bangkok 21 September 2006 Thaksin Shinawatra leaves a London hotel with his daughter Pinthongta, September 21, 2006 Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, deposed this week by a military coup, left office tarnished by allegations of c
By Sonja Pace London 22 June 2007 British Prime Minister Tony Blair steps down June 27th after a decade in power during which he re-energized his Labor Party, embarked on an interventionist foreign policy and forged ever-closer ties with the United S
By Sean Maroney Washington, DC 25 January 2007 watch State of Union Reaction President Bush's annual State of the Union speech is getting mixed reviews both at home and abroad. And as VOA's Sean Maroney reports, the biggest debate centers on Mr. Bus
By Nico Colombant Abidjan 15 June 2006 Human rights activists are giving mixed reviews to a decision by Britain to jail Charles Taylor if Liberia's former president is convicted for his role during Sierra Leone's civil war. The decision paves the wa
A: Did you need help with something? B: I'm having a problem with my washing machine. A: What is wrong with it? B: The water isn't draining from it. A: Is that the only problem? B: Everything else is working fine. A: I'm available if you'd like me to
By Andre de Nesnera Washington 09 May 2007 Outgoing French President Jacques Chirac leaves office inMay 17, making way for center-right politician Nicholas Sarkozy, who defeated socialist Segolene Royal for France's highest office. In this report fro