By Peter Fedynsky Washington, D.C. 29 March 2007 watch Russia Election report Russia holds a presidential election in less than a year. If the nominating process, campaign and vote are transparent and fair, Russians will witness an unprecedented dem...
By Phil Mercer Fiji 05 December 2006 Fiji's military commander Frank Bainimarama announces he had taken control of the country, in Suva, 5 Dec 2006 Fiji's military commander says he has overthrown the country's democratically elected government. Com...
Thank you very much. Its a privilege and an honor to be in the white intellectual ghetto of the West. We wanted to do a couple of things before we started. The first is that, based on the fact that SNCC, through the articulation of its program by it...
By Ron Corben Bangkok 19 September 2006 Thai soldiers on the streets of Bangkok Thai military leaders have seized control of the capital in an apparently bloodless coup. They say they acted out of loyalty to King Bhumipol Adulyadej. The move follows...
By Gary Thomas Tehran 15 July 2006 Iran's government has long been a source of fascination and frustration for international political analysts. Figuring out how decisions are made in the theocratic system is a difficult exercise. VOA correspondent...
By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 22 June 2006 The build-up to the 2007 elections in Nigeria has seen a fierce challenge by some of the country's major ethnic groups. The South-South region, which includes the oil-rich Niger Delta, has mounted the most vigo...
By Zulima Palacio Washington, DC 24 April 2006 watch Wind Power report It is estimated that the world's consumption of energy will increase by 60 percent over the next 20 years. Today half of U.S. ele...
By Scott Bobb Bangkok 05 April 2006 Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has handed over his duties to a deputy, Chitchai Wannasathit - hours after announcing his resignation in the face of continue...
By Scott Stearns White House 18 February 2006 President Bush wants more nuclear power plants in the United States to help lessen the nation's dependence on foreign oil. President Bush President Bush s...
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