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G8 Examines Goals, Shortcomings on Africa Aid
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 8:02 am | VOA News
Leaders of the G8 economies have been meeting with counterparts from some of the world's poorest African nations on the first day of the G8 summit in northern Japan. The G8 leaders are facing criticism for failing to come through on promises. More >>
Afghanistan: Suicide Bomb Attack Kills At Least 41
Monday, 7 July 2008, 10:45 pm | VOA News
Authorities in Afghanistan say a suicide car bomb attack outside the Indian Embassy in Kabul has killed at least 41 people. Public health spokesman Abdullah Fahim also reports that 141 people were wounded in Monday attack. More >>
G8 Leaders Summit Opens In Toyako, Northern Japan
Monday, 7 July 2008, 7:26 pm | VOA News
French President Sarkozy told Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun that he expects the G-8 to address the food crisis by urging more countries to lift restrictions on food exports. Such a move would give needy countries access to the surplus food. More >>
President Bush In Japan For G8 Leaders Summit 2008
Monday, 7 July 2008, 1:01 am | VOA News
U.S. President Bush is in Japan for the annual meeting of the G8 leading industrial nations. G8 leaders are expected to denounce the re-election of Zimbabwean President Mugabe. Bush will press fellow leaders to deliver on previous promises to help Africa. More >>
G8 Summit Leaders to Discuss Africa, Climate
Sunday, 6 July 2008, 3:51 pm | VOA News
Leaders from the world's biggest industrial nations meet in Japan on Monday for the annual Group of Eight summit. U.S. President George Bush says he will use this year's G8 summit to press other leaders to honor previous commitments to help Africa. More >>
South African President Mbeki Meets With Mugabe
Sunday, 6 July 2008, 9:03 am | VOA News
South African President Thabo Mbeki has met with Zimbabwean President Mugabe to try to help end Zimbabwe's political crisis. Mbeki also met with leaders of a breakaway faction of the opposition MDC. Morgan Tsvangirai declined to participate. More >>
Ex-Hostage Betancourt Joyfully Welcomed In France
Saturday, 5 July 2008, 12:30 am | VOA News
Ex-hostage Ingrid Betancourt received a joyful welcome in France, where she arrived Friday after spending more than six years as a hostage of Colombian rebels. Betancourt said she had dreamed of this moment of returning for seven years. More >>
First Regular Flights For China-Taiwan Tourists
Friday, 4 July 2008, 8:27 pm | VOA News
The first non-stop flights from mainland China to Taiwan, since the two sides split in civil war, left for the island Friday. The regular weekend flights could bring as many as 3,000 mainland tourists per day to Taiwan. More >>
Colombian Forces Free Ingrid Betancourt, 14 Others
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 6:55 pm | VOA News
The rescue involved intelligence officials who had infiltrated the rebel unit in charge of the hostages. He said the rescue operation was launched when the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia were planning to transport the hostages by helicopter. More >>
AU Calls for National Unity Government in Zimbabwe
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 9:18 pm | VOA News
A summit of African leaders is encouraging Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe to form a government of national unity with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. A final summit statement takes no position on Zimbabwe's runoff presidential election. More >>
Mugabe Inaugurated After Widely Condemned Election
Monday, 30 June 2008, 6:44 am | VOA News
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has been sworn in for a new five-year term, after being declared the winner of an election that many observers have dismissed as unfair and illegitimate. Mr. Mugabe took the oath of office in the capital, Harare, Sunday. More >>
Report: Zimbabweans Voted in Fear, Defaced Ballots
Sunday, 29 June 2008, 7:31 am | VOA News
The head of an African Observer Mission to Zimbabwe says voter turnout was low in Friday's presidential runoff election and that many voted out of fear. The vote count is under way in the election in which the only candidate was President Robert Mugabe. More >>
Polls Close After Controversial Zimbabwe Runoff
Saturday, 28 June 2008, 6:49 am | VOA News
Polls have closed in Zimbabwe, after a presidential runoff widely dismissed as a sham. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai withdrew from the poll earlier this week, saying violence against his supporters made the election impossible. More >>
UN Chief Hails Progress on N. Korean Nukes Program
Friday, 27 June 2008, 10:44 am | VOA News
Ban Ki-moon welcomed North Korea's move to hand over details of its nuclear program as a "very encouraging development". The US lifting of trade sanctions and removal of Pyongyang from its list of states that sponsor terrorism are "important steps." More >>
World Criticism Mounts Over Mugabe's Election Plan
Thursday, 26 June 2008, 2:16 pm | VOA News
Former South African President Nelson Mandela said there is a tragic failure of leadership in Zimbabwe. U.S. President George Bush said the election appears to be a sham. Queen Elizabeth stripped Mr. Mugabe of his British knighthood. More >>
Mugabe Presses Friday 27 Vote As Violence Spreads
Wednesday, 25 June 2008, 6:03 am | VOA News
Zimbabwean President Mugabe says he has not ruled out negotiations with the MDC but elections must go ahead on Friday to meet a legal obligation. Meanwhile, reports are coming in that violence is continuing against opposition supporters. More >>
UN Security Council Condemns Violence In Zimbabwe
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 6:04 pm | VOA News
The UN Security Council has unanimously condemned the violence and intimidation against the opposition in Zimbabwe, saying it is now impossible to hold a free and fair presidential runoff vote. It is the first action by the Council on the Zimbabwe crisis. More >>
Zimbabwe: Morgan Tsvangirai Seeks Embassy Refuge
Tuesday, 24 June 2008, 1:10 pm | VOA News
Zimbabwe's political crisis entered uncharted territory Monday as opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai sought refuge at the Dutch Embassy after police raided his party's headquarters. Officials in the Netherlands confirmed he had sought diplomatic protection. More >>
28 Survivors Escape Philippine Ferry, 800 Missing
Monday, 23 June 2008, 6:34 pm | VOA News
Philippine media say authorities have found a group of 28 survivors from a passenger ferry that capsized during a typhoon with more than 800 people on board. In addition, dozens of lives have been lost in flooding and mudslides on some islands. More >>
Zimbabwe: Morgan Tsvangirai Pulls Out of Election
Monday, 23 June 2008, 9:10 am | VOA News
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has pulled out of the second round of presidential voting due Friday. Mr. Tsvangirai said he cannot take part in the runoff because he does not want to legitimize Mr. Mugabe's war against the people of Zimbabwe. More >>
