U.S. lawmakers just back from Afghanistan say the United States and its NATO allies must have a clearer strategy to stabilize the country and fight resurgent Taliban forces and al-Qaida. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democr...
The United Nations says the number of civilians killed during 2008 in Afghanistan rose 40 percent from the year before. The 2,118 civilians reported killed last year is the highest number since the U.S.-led invasion toppled the Taliban government in...
By Margaret Besheer United Nations 18 June 2008 U.N. Security Council ambassadors back from a mission to five African countries say their trip was productive and gave them an opportunity to personally see the situation in several troubled regions. V...
Scientists develop herbicide-resistant seeds that can kill the parasitic plant. Transcript of radio broadcast: 23 June 2008 This is the VOA Special English Development Report. A sorghum field infested with striga, or witchweed Farmers in Africa call...
By David McAlary Washington 15 May 2007 Another African epidemic is taking the spotlight, cancer. Experts say aging and infectious diseases are increasing Africa's cancer burden. A new non-governmental group is trying to raise global awareness of the...
By Michael Bowman Washington 13 September 2006 Two private U.S. charitable foundations are joining forces to improve African agricultural production. The initiative aims to combat both hunger and poverty on the continent. Bill and Melinda Gates (fil...
By Al Pessin Washington 17 August 2006 Gen. James L. Jones, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and Commander, U.S. European Command, briefs members of the press, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006 The commander of NATO forces worldwide says he is not surprised b...
By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 30 March 2006 Sri Lanka has held local government elections that are being widely seen as a referendum on President Mahinda Rajapakse's handling of a peace process with th...
By Paula Wolfson New Delhi 01 March 2006 President Bush has made a surprise visit to Afghanistan. Mr. Bush made a secret detour to Kabul on his way to talks in India and Pakistan. President Bush says...
By Jill Moss DEVELOPMENT REPORT - January 21, 2002: Clearing Land Mines in Afghanistan This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Each year, thousands of people are killed or injured by explo...