Global Economy Still Viewed as Fragile Business, government and civil society officials are expressing greater confidence in the world economy over the next 12 months. However, the Global Confidence Index also shows they believe the economy remains o...
After 100 Years, Girl Scouts Still Thrive in US Singing campfire songs has always been a big part of Girl Scouts. It is a key component of the outdoor activities, like camping and hiking that are central to scouting. Those are activities that Girl Sc...
Coalition Commander Says Afghan Plan Still Intact General Allen took command of international forces in Afghanistan last July. Since then, his mission has been to put himself out of a job - to train Afghan troops to take over, against a weakened Tali...
U-2 Spy Plane Still Flying High One of the oldest planes the United States Air Force still flies is used to carry out some of America's most sensitive and critical missions. Whether it's aiding NATO troops in Afghanistan, providing surveillance over...
Yodelings Still Big in Mississippi In the hot and humid piney woods of the Deep South, youll find a small industrial city that has become a hub for trucks that crisscross the nation. But Meridian, Mississippi - population 40,000 - was once an importa...
US Christian Broadcaster Still Believes in Shortwave Since the dawn of wireless communications, international broadcasters, including the Voice of America, have used shortwave radio to communicate with the world. While many broadcasters now are switc...
Britain to ask UN for Olympic Truce Vocabulary safe passage permission to cross war zones free from harm revived brought back limited impact small influence recall remember erupted started nevertheless in spite of what has been said to co-sponsor to...
THIS IS AMERICA - Musical Legend Chuck Berry Still Reeling and Rocking on Stage at 85 DOUG JOHNSON: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. Im Doug Johnson. (MUSIC) FAITH LAPIDUS: And Im Faith Lapidus. This week on our program -- the music...
US Adds 103,000 Jobs, Unemployment Still 9.1 Percent The U.S. economy added 103,000 jobs in September, but the nation's unemployment rate held steady at 9.1 percent for the third straight month. Although September's job growth was stronger than most...