Anti-government protesters have continued their attempt to shutdown the capital, Bangkok, by marching to government buildings and urging the employees inside to join their strike. This comes as the countrys Constitutional Court considers whether a Fe...
The battle about balancing a budget in the Midwest state of Wisconsin has entered its second week, with no end in sight. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, a Republican, is refusing to negotiate on legislation that would end collective bargaining right...
Israeli warplanes have been attacking the homes of Hamas leaders in Gaza, during the 17th day of Israel's assault. Palestinian medical officials say nearly 900 people have died in the attacks, which are showing no signs of letting up. Palestinians r...
By Steve Herman Thimpu, Bhutan 22 May 2007 There is anxiety in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, where gross national happiness is the metric of success. Changes are occurring swiftly since King Jigme Singye Wangchuck suddenly retired last year, handi...
By Al Pessin Pentagon 21 May 2007 Violence continued in Iraq Monday, after a particularly deadly weekend for U.S. troops, and the killing of a key insurgent leader. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon. A wounded Iraqi woman is wheeled into a ho...
By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 15 May 2007 An injured man is wheeled into a hospital in Gaza City following factional clashes, 15 May 2007 Factional fighting continued for a third day in the Gaza Strip. At least 10 people were reported killed, including eig...
By Scott Stearns White House 07 June 2006 President Bush wants U.S. lawmakers to agree on comprehensive changes to American immigration laws aimed at both strengthening border security and offering lo...
By Katherine Cole Washington 04 April 2006 The official motto of Austin, Texas, is "Live Music Capital of the World." It is certainly true for 10 days in mid-March each year, when the annual South By...
By Jim Malone Washington 22 March 2006 President Bush has taken his campaign to build public support for the war in Iraq to West Virginia. It is the latest in a series of speeches by Mr. Bush aimed at...
Stephanie Ho Iraqi, American and U.N. officials are deadlocked over who should be president in the interim Iraqi government that will take over the country June 30. Meanwhile, continuing violence clai...