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BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government on Wednesday announced a set of policies to encourage more college graduates to serve in the military. A circular posted on the official website of the Ministry of Education states that college gra...
BANJUL, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Deputies at the Gambian National Assembly (parliament) on Friday passed a new bill entitled the Food Safety and Quality Bill 2011. Under the new act, food operators are obliged to ensure food safety, quality production, pr...
Republicans are trying to change the focus of the U.S. presidential race between their candidate, Senator John McCain, and the Democratic nominee, Senator Barack Obama. A new wave of Republican attacks now target Senator Obama's background and raise...
By Lisa Bryant Paris 13 December 2007 European Union leaders are adopting a groundbreaking treaty in Lisbon aimed to streamline and grant more powers to the 27-member institution. From Paris, Lisa Bryant reports the document is the result of a length...
By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 06 September 2006 watch report Green Business Many companies are learning they can be both pro-business and pro-environment without hurting the bottom line. In fact, for some, it's been quite profitable. ----- Being envi...
By Melinda Smith Wahington, DC 24 May 2006 watch Palliative Care report Medicine has been called the healing art. But what happens when medicine can no longer heal? Who cares for the patient when there is no cure? VOA's Melinda Smith reports on an a...
By Steve Herman Japan has taken another step towards freeing itself from military restrictions in place since the end of World War II. The changes are a significant retreat from the pacifist policies...
