Although the deadline for completion of negotiations between Zimbabwe's two main political parties has been reached, the talks are continuing in South Africa's capital, Pretoria. Peta Thornycroft reports that the Movement for Democratic Change, whic...
A day after being freed from Colombian rebels, Ingrid Betancourt is calling for new efforts to win the release of other hostages in rebel hands. VOA's Brian Wagner reports Betancourt was one of 15 people freed by Colombian forces on Wednesday. Ingri...
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 10 April 2008 Democrats are criticizing President Bush's latest decisions on military deployments in Iraq, based on recommendations of the U.S. military commander and senior U.S. diplomat in the country. VOA's Dan Robinso...
By Raymond Thibodeaux Cavelossim Beach, Goa, India 07 April 2008 Top media and advertising executives are touting the rise of the India's smaller cities and towns as the country's fastest-growing consumer market. Raymond Thibodeaux files this report...
By Cathy Majtenyi Zeila, Somaliland 22 February 2008 Somaliland is a relatively new east African republic that broke away from Somalia in 1991 and is still not recognized internationally as independent. But it is a land ripe with historical treasure,...
By Steve Herman New Delhi 24 December 2007 The six parties in Nepal's interim government and the Maoists have reached agreement on abolishing the Himalayan nation's monarchy, clearing the way for twice-delayed national elections. VOA correspondent St...