The United States says it is discussing new aid to Burma as well as other measures to support the beginnings of reforms in that country. The State Department’s top official for human rights, Michael Posner, said at the U.S. embassy in Rangoon Friday the United States wants to recognize what is being done in Burma […]
US Considers Rewarding Burma For Reforms
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 10:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Greek PM Urges Parliament to Support Bailout Agreement
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 5:55 pm (UTC-5)
Greece’s embattled prime minister told parliament Friday that his nation’s financial bailout is an opportunity for Greece which must not be wasted. George Papandreou is addressing the parliament before facing a crucial confidence vote. The session was scheduled for late Friday evening after world financial markets sensitive to the outcome closed for the weekend. Mr. […]
Obama Says Progress Made in Stabilizing World Economy
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says the world’s leaders have “made important progress” in stablizing the global economy and that he is confident European leaders will be able to resolve the continent’s debt crisis. Mr. Obama told reporters Friday at the end of the Group of 20 summit in Cannes, France, that “more hard work” remains […]
Obama Says Progress Made in Stabilizing World Economy
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says the world’s leaders have “made important progress” in stablizing the global economy and that he is confident European leaders will be able to resolve the continent’s debt crisis. Mr. Obama told reporters Friday at the end of the Group of 20 summit in Cannes, France, that “more hard work” remains […]
US Jobless Rate Drops Slightly
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. unemployment rate dropped slightly in October to hit 9 percent, while the economy had a net gain of 80,000 jobs. Friday’s report from the Labor Department says job growth in the private sector was partly offset by declining government employment. The jobless rate is the lowest in six months, but still leaves 13.9 […]
Activists: Israeli Ships Intercept Pro-Palestinian Flotilla
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 9:35 am (UTC-5)
Pro-Palestinian activists say that they have lost contact with their two ships trying to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, after Israeli navy vessels reportedly intercepted them in international waters. A spokeswoman for the activists told VOA Friday that two Israeli ships approached the boats Friday evening local time. The Israelis then asked the flotilla for […]
At Least 4 Killed by Syrian Forces as Protests Continue
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 7:55 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have fired on demonstrators in several towns, as weekly Friday protests continued despite the government’s acceptance of an Arab League peace initiative. Activists say forces killed at least one protester in the Damascus area. Earlier, they said at least three people were killed in Homs after tanks renewed shelling in the central […]
11th Tibetan Buddhist Self-Immolates in Southwestern China
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
China says a Tibetan nun has died after setting herself on fire in southwestern China. It was the 11th such self-immolation protest this year involving Buddhist monks and nuns in the restive region. Thirty five-year-old Palden Chetso died Thursday in Sichuan province. A witness told VOA’s Tibetan service he found the nun drenched in gasoline […]
Reports: Greek PM Refuses to Resign, Drops Referendum Plans
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
Reports say Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has told his Cabinet he will not resign his post, but is prepared to drop a plan for a nationwide referendum on a European Union bailout package. Officials say Mr. Papandreou made the comments during an emergency Cabinet meeting Thursday, after the opposition said they would support the […]
‘Occupy’ Protesters, Police Clash in Oakland, Dozens Arrested
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
A mass protest that forced the temporary shutdown of one of the busiest ports in the U.S. erupted in violence, pitting demonstrators against police in riot gear. Police in the western Californian city of Oakland moved in on the protesters early Thursday, firing tear gas and making arrests, after dozens of protesters broke into an […]
