North Korea’s harsh winter weather seemed to capture perfectly the somber mood of the nation as it mourned the loss of its late leader Kim Jong Il. The funeral procession began early Wednesday under gray skies. A light snowfall grew heavy as the morning progressed, covering the streets of Pyongyang with a blanket of fresh, […]
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Snow, Tears Capture Mood As North Korea Mourns Kim
Posted December 28th, 2011 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
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Twin Bombings Unusual for Syria
Posted December 23rd, 2011 at 2:15 pm (UTC-5)
Friday’s deadly twin car bombings in Damascus are believed to be the first large-scale attacks of their kind since the start of Syria’s opposition protests nine months ago. The government says it suspects al-Qaida militants may be responsible for the blasts. However, some opposition groups have expressed doubts about the government’s claim. The Syrian General […]
China Wants to Retain Burma Ties Amid Western Influence
Posted November 30th, 2011 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
China says it is open to Burma seeking closer ties with the West, but not at the expense of Beijing’s interests. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman (Hong Lei) said Wednesday Beijing welcomes Burma’s moves to enhance contact and improve relations with Western nations. But China’s state-run newspaper Global Times, known for its nationalist stance, said […]
China Wants to Retain Burma Ties Amid Western Influence
Posted November 30th, 2011 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
China says it is open to Burma seeking closer ties with the West, but not at the expense of Beijing’s interests. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman (Hong Lei) said Wednesday Beijing welcomes Burma’s moves to enhance contact and improve relations with Western nations. But China’s state-run newspaper Global Times, known for its nationalist stance, said […]
China Wants to Retain Burma Ties Amid Western Influence
Posted November 30th, 2011 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
China says it is open to Burma seeking closer ties with the West, but not at the expense of Beijing’s interests. China’s state-run Global Times said Wednesday U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s trip to Burma raises speculation that the United States is trying to persuade the Chinese neighbor to align itself with the U.S. […]
Obama: Deep Bonds, Common Purpose Forge US-Australian Alliance
Posted November 17th, 2011 at 6:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says deep bonds and a common purpose strengthen the alliance between the United State and Australia. Mr. Obama commended the sacrifice made by U.S. and Australian troops soldiers during a visit Thursday to a military base in Darwin, where U.S. forces will soon be stationed under an agreement to maintain a […]
EU Extends Food Aid Program Two More Years
Posted November 14th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
The European Union has overcome a deadlock that would have forced an end to a food aid program benefiting 18-million of Europe’s poorest citizens on January 1. At a meeting in Brussels Monday, Germany ended its opposition to the program after earlier saying that the bloc’s money should not be used to fund it. The […]
World Trade Organization Aspires to Equitable Global Trading
Posted November 10th, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
The World Trade Organization was established in Geneva, Switzerland on January 1, 1995, with the goal of helping producers of goods and services, exporters and importers conduct their business. The WTO’s main function is to ensure that global trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible to contribute to economic growth and development. It […]
Expert: Greece Can Find A Way Out of The Crisis
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 4:50 pm (UTC-5)
One expert on Europe’s economy blames the current crisis on Greece and 16 other nations using a single currency without a “single and fully well-coordinated policy.” In a VOA interview, Robert Hockett of Cornell University says Greece was able to borrow substantial sums “because it was part of this shared common currency.” He says Greece […]
Palestinian Vote Puts Spotlight on UNESCO
Posted October 31st, 2011 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations cultural agency’s historic vote Monday to grant Palestinians full membership in the international body shines a spotlight on UNESCO. The U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s mission includes promoting peace-building, the eradication of poverty, literacy, science and education – including sex education. The organization focuses on two global priorities – Africa and […]
