By Cindy Saine Washington 14 February 2008 The Defense Department says it is planning to shoot down a defunct U.S. spy satellite before it is expected to hit the Earth in early March, because of potential danger to human beings from its unburned rock...
By Scott Bobb Lake Naivasha, Kenya 14 February 2008 Kenyan flowers account for one-third of Europe's cut flower imports, and Kenyan growers have been working hard to keep exports up for the Valentine's Day holiday, despite ethnic violence that has pa...
By Jim Malone Washington 14 February 2008 Republican presidential contender John McCain picked up the endorsement of a former rival Thursday. Meanwhile, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton got some potential good news in her battle with Barack Obama...
By Ward Ana Washington, DC 14 February 2008 The U.S. Library of Congress is the world's largest library with more than 130 million items. Among its works is the largest collection of Persian language materials outside Iran. Recently, VOA's Ana Ward w...
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 14 February 2008 The U.N. Children's Fund warns tens of thousands of children in Somalia could die unless international donors immediately provide the money needed to keep them alive. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from Geneva, U...
By Nico Colombant Dakar 14 February 2008 Aid workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expressing concern that a cholera epidemic in the southeastern mining region is getting worse, despite attention to the problem. About 100 people have died s...
By Doug Levine Washington 14 February 2008 In the music world, it's often said, What goes around comes around. As VOA's Doug Levine tells us, that phrase rang true for Grammy-winning vocalist Diane Schuur, who pays tribute to her jazz roots on her la...
By Steve Herman New Delhi 14 February 2008 India is considering lifting certain trade duties with African countries. The move is aimed at countering China's increasing business ventures in the resource-rich continent. VOA's Steve Herman reports from...
By Deborah Tate Washington 13 February 2008 The U.S. Senate has defied a veto threat from President Bush and approved legislation that would prohibit intelligence agencies from using extreme interrogation techniques, including waterboarding. The meas...
By David Gollust Washington 13 February 2008 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Wednesday said she hopes Serbia will accept a resolution of Kosovo's status and move forward to fuller integration with Europe. Kosovo, a Serbian province administe...
By Barry Wood Washington 14 February 2008 Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis told a Washington audience Wednesday the European Union is divided on whether to officially recognize Kosovo as a territory independent of Serbia. VOA's Barry Wood has...
By Paula Wolfson White House 13 February 2008 President Bush will set the stage for his upcoming trip to Africa in a speech Thursday morning in Washington. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from the White House. This will be the president's second trip to...
By Jessica Berman Washington 13 February 2008 Scientists in the United States say they have developed fabrics that can generate electricity. Researchers say they have harvested enough electricity to power small electronic devices such as an mp3 playe...
By Paula Wolfson White House 13 February 2008 President Bush has signed legislation designed to give the U.S. economy a boost. VOA White House correspondent Paula Wolfson reports the stimulus package includes tax rebates and incentives for business i...
By David Gollust Washington 13 February 2008 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Wednesday condemned implicit threats by Russian President Vladimir Putin against Ukraine, if the Kyiv government upgrades its relationship with NATO. Mr. Putin sug...
