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Europe, Iran Discuss Nukes Issue, But No Progress
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 9:14 am | VOA News
Europe's top diplomat met in London Friday with Iran's main nuclear negotiator to discuss possible new initiatives in the dispute over Iran's nuclear program. The talks ended without progress. More >>
Botched Coup Reminder Of Philippine Weaknesses
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 9:13 am | VOA News
Mutinous soldiers made themselves look ridiculous by repeating old, failed, battle plans. And the idea of driving the President from office by taking over a hotel, which had not worked in 2003, is now "only pathetic." More >>
OSCE Debates Russian Election Monitoring Situation
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 1:02 am | VOA News
A two-day ministerial meeting in Madrid of members of Europe's main security watchdog began on a note of contention over its decision to not to send election observers for Russia's upcoming parliamentary vote. More >>
Bush To Urge Congress To Approve War Funding
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 1:01 am | VOA News
President Bush wants Congress to give American troops more money for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Opposition Democrats want additional funding linked to a plan to begin withdrawing U.S. forces from Iraq. More >>
Bin Laden Urges Europeans To Stop Helping US
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 1:00 am | VOA News
An audio recording purportedly from al-Qaida terrorist network leader Osama bin Laden urges European countries to stop helping the U.S. military with the war in Afghanistan. More >>
US Seeks Clarification From China On Naval Dispute
Friday, 30 November 2007, 11:35 am | VOA News
The United States is seeking clarification from China on the reasons several U.S. Navy ships were denied entry to Hong Kong Harbor last week. The request comes after apparently contradictory comments by Chinese officials about the reason for the actions. More >>
Africa Looks Toward Biofuels Amid Yield Doubts
Friday, 30 November 2007, 11:34 am | VOA News
African government officials, economists and scientists have met for three days in Burkina Faso to discuss the local production and use of biofuels. An official with the Economic Community of West African States, Thierno Bocar Fall, cannot contain ... More >>
Lebanon Presidential Vote To Be Delayed Again
Friday, 30 November 2007, 11:34 am | VOA News
Lebanese politicians say the presidential vote scheduled for Friday will likely be postponed to allow for talks on a compromise that would make Army chief General Michel Suleiman the next president. More >>
NATO: Nuristan Air Raid Did Not Kill Afghan Worker
Friday, 30 November 2007, 11:00 am | VOA News
NATO says its has evidence that shows an airstrike against a Taliban leader in northeastern Nuristan province was successful and did not result in the deaths of 14 Afghan construction workers. More >>
Two Koreas Agree On Cross-Border Train Security
Friday, 30 November 2007, 11:00 am | VOA News
The top defense officials from North and South Korea have agreed on security arrangements for cross border train service, but have failed to reach an accord on a joint fishing zone. More >>
Russia's Ruling Party Accused Of Pressuring Voters
Friday, 30 November 2007, 10:59 am | VOA News
President Vladimir Putin continues his campaign on behalf of the ruling United Russia Party amid charges the organization is pressuring voters to cast ballots on its behalf in Sunday's parliamentary election. Such pressure violates Russian law. More >>
US Republican Pres Contenders Clash On Immigration
Friday, 30 November 2007, 10:58 am | VOA News
In their latest presidential debate, the Republican contenders clashed over illegal immigration and the war in Iraq. From Washington, Jim Malone has the latest on the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination. More >>
Guineans Say Military & Cops Continue Abuses
Friday, 30 November 2007, 10:58 am | VOA News
Prime Minister Lansana Kouyaté pledged he would bring about reform. He said protecting human rights through a fair justice system is central to Guinea's development. More >>
UN Report Examines Coverage Of Kenya Elections
Friday, 30 November 2007, 10:56 am | VOA News
One month ahead of general elections in Kenya, a new report claims that government-controlled broadcast media are favoring President Mwai Kibaki in their coverage. President Kibaki is locked in a tight race with challenger Raila Odinga. More >>
Rebellious Philippine Soldiers End Hotel Siege
Friday, 30 November 2007, 7:55 am | VOA News
The leader of the rebel group, Senator Antonio Trillanes, said he gave up after a six-hour siege by government forces to prevent the loss of innocent life that might have occurred in a shoot-out. More >>
New Australian Leader Names Cabinet
Friday, 30 November 2007, 7:54 am | VOA News
Australia's Prime Minister-designate, Kevin Rudd, has named a woman as the country's deputy leader for the first time, and a former rock singer has been appointed environment minister. More >>
Hamas Calls On UN To Rescind 1947 Partition Vote
Friday, 30 November 2007, 7:53 am | VOA News
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has called on the United Nations to rescind its 1947 vote that partitioned then British-ruled Palestine into two states, one Jewish and one Arab. More >>
US Hosts Russia In Davis Cup Tennis Final
Friday, 30 November 2007, 7:53 am | VOA News
The United States Davis Cup Tennis Team will be gunning for its 32nd championship when it hosts defending champion Russia in a best-of-five final series starting Friday in Portland, Oregon. More >>
Bush Wants More Progress After Peace Conference
Friday, 30 November 2007, 7:52 am | VOA News
The Bush administration is urging Israel and the Palestinians to seize the window of opportunity created at the recently-concluded Mideast conference in Annapolis, Maryland. More >>
Olmert Says Survival Depends On 2-State Solution
Friday, 30 November 2007, 7:52 am | VOA News
Mr. Olmert told Israel's Haaretz newspaper that if the two-state solution collapses, Israel will face a struggle for equal voting rights for all, including the Palestinians. More >>
