Influential Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy has proposed that an independent truth commission be established to investigate alleged abuses of power under the Bush administration. President Barack Obama has reacted cautiously to the suggestion, sayi...
By Phuong Tran Dakar 09 April 2007 According to most poverty indicators, almost half the population of Sub-Saharan Africa is living on less than $1 a day. One Senegalese food stand owner shows how far a dollar goes in this part of the world. Her alum...
By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 15 March 2007 Nigeria 's electoral commission has removed the name of Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the ballot sheet, effectively disqualifying him from contesting next month's presidential elections. Gilbert da Costa...
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 14 December 2006 The incoming Speaker of the House of Representatives says Democrats will push for creation of a new bipartisan committee to oversee how money is spent on and by the U.S. intelligence community. VOA's Dan...
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 25 November 2006 The United Nations, governments and humanitarian organizations are calling for stepped up action to combat violence against women. To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a...
By Margaret Besheer Washington 22 September 2006 Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says his country is committed to fighting terrorism. Speaking to an audience at the George Washington University on Friday, General Musharraf said Pakistan would f...
By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 17 May 2006 The international community was urged not to support factions outside of the Somali government by a top official in the seven-nation regional grouping Intergovern...
By Brian Padden Washington, D.C. 16 May 2006 watch Wheelchair Athlete report The United States is one of the most progressive countries in the world in protecting the rights of individuals with disabi...
By Paige Kollock Washington, D.C. 12 January 2006 watch Bird Flu report In the last week, at least 12 people in Turkey have been infected with bird flu. While UN officials fear the virus may spread fr...