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Thousands Disrupt Johannesburg Traffic in Protest Over Rising PricesOrganizers say demonstrators registering their 'disgust' with government and employers over high prices
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 19:06
Rights Group: Displaced Abyei Residents Fear Renewed Fighting in Sudan
Human Rights Watch says many residents cannot return for fear violence could erupt again
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 18:51
NATO, Afghan Forces Launch Offensive in Eastern Afghanistan
Meanwhile, a district police chief was killed when a roadside bomb struck his convoy in Nangarhar province
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 18:36
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Testifies Before US Congress
Ayad Allawi says US, Iraq at critical stage of decision on US troop withdrawals from Iraq
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 18:21
US Lawmakers Vote to Extend Sanctions Against Burma
House of Representatives voted to extend sanctions for one year
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 18:06
Karadzic's Lawyer Predicts His Client Will Prevail at War Crimes Tribunal
Attorney Svetozar Vujacic said Karadzic will conduct his own defense at the UN war crimes tribunal in the Hague
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 17:51
As Surge Ends, How Many US Troops Will Remain in Iraq?
VOA's Al Pessin seeks answers on more than 12 percent increase in troops following operation to boost army capabilities
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 17:36
Ex-US Official Charges Afghan Leader Protecting Drug Trade
Thomas Schweich's 'New York Times' article says efforts to eliminate poppy crops have been repeatedly thwarted by President Hamid Karzai
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 17:21
Afghan Troops Kill at Least 34 Militants in Southern Afghanistan
Defense Ministry spokesman says fighting erupted Thursday after militants tried to attack Afghan forces on main road between Kabul and Kandahar in Zabul province
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 17:06
Somalia Islamists Condemn Attacks on Aid Workers
Leader of a radical faction of Somalia's Islamist opposition says his group will work to protect aid workers in areas it controls
Source : voanews.com | 24-Jul-2008 16:51
Arrest of Karadzic Seen as Triumph for Serbia's Government
Karadzic is under indictment for a long list of gruesome war crimes, including genocide
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 07:20
Another Bulldozer Rampage in Jerusalem Injures 16
Palestinian resident rams bulldozer into dozens of vehicles, injuring 16 people before being shot dead by police
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 01:24
Nigeria Oil Community Fear Army Reprisal Over Deadly Ambush
During last weekend's ambush by oil rebels three Nigerian soldiers were killed
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 01:09
Zimbabwe Traditional Leader Moves To Expel Opposition Members
Acting Chief Negomo of Chiweshe district in Mashonaland Central province accused eight families of backing the opposition, demanded money and livestock from them and issued eviction orders against them
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 00:54
US Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Terrorist Plot
Gregory Patterson, 24, pleads guilty to conspiracy to wage war against US
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 00:39
Zimbabwe Crisis Negotiators Face Tough Task, Tight Deadline
Some observers expressed skepticism the parties to the talks could address all the issues on the table in the fortnight allotted for the task
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 00:24
Rights Group Hails Condemnation of British Company Operating in DRC
Rights and Accountability in Development spokesperson says some transportation companies play a large role in sustaining conflicts in DRC and across Africa
Source : voanews.com | 23-Jul-2008 00:09
McCain Highlights Differences with Obama Over Iraq
Republican presidential hopeful opposes setting timeline for withdrawal of US troops from Iraq while Democratic presidential contender vows to remove most combat troops within 16 months of taking office
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 23:54
Karadzic Lived In Belgrade Under False Identity
Former leader of Bosnian Serbs had been in hiding since 1995
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 23:39
China: No Link Between Bus Bombings, Olympics
Investigators say bombings were acts of sabotage, but have not named any suspects or given motive for attacks in Kunming, southern China
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 19:18
ASEAN Fails to Resolve Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute
Cambodia requests emergency meeting of UN Security Council to mediate military standoff with neighboring country over disputed territory around historic temple
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 19:03
Serbian Judge Orders Extradition of Former Fugitive Radovan Karadzic
One of world's most wanted men, former Bosnian Serb leader faces charges of genocide, crimes against humanity in The Hague
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 18:48
Pakistani Network Broadcasts Rare Interview of Al-Qaida Commander in Afghanistan
Mustafa Abu Yazid, believed to be al-Qaida's third highest ranking leader, says group gets support from tribal areas of Pakistan
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 18:33
Iraqi Parliament Approves Elections Law Despite Kurdish Protests
Deputy parliamentary speaker says it is unlikely provincial election will be held this year considering lawmakers' protests
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 18:18
Obama: Goal is to Disengage US Troops From Iraqi Combat Operations
Democratic presidential hopeful says he hopes US forces can be out of Iraq in 2010
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 18:03
Obama Visits Pro-US Tribal Leaders in Iraq's Anbar Province
US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama visit to Anbar province comes a day after a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 13:25
Zimbabwe's Mugabe & Opposition Chiefs Sign Pact For Power-Sharing Talks
Political analyst Brian Raftopoulos said the mere fact that Mr. Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai found it possible to sit down at the same table was a milestone
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 01:12
Zimbabwe Ruling Party Militia Demand Cash For Mugabe Victory Fetes
In Gokwe, Midlands province, those who do not contributed the demanded Z$300 billion are being threatened with eviction from their homes by ruling party militia
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 00:57
Cambodian-Thai Border Talks Fail to Reach Solution
Cambodian, Thai officials spoke for eight hours, but discussion ended without a solution to a dispute over who owns an ancient temple or a schedule for further talks
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 00:42
McCain Remains Opposed to Iraq Troop Withdrawal Deadline
Republican presidential contender quick to respond to his Democratic opponent, Senator Barack Obama's meeting in Baghdad with Iraqi PM Nouri al-Malaki Monday
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 00:27
Zimbabwe Civic & Church Groups Cautiously Welcome Talks Pact
Zimbabwean civil society was not ready to celebrate the signature of the memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for power-sharing talks
Source : voanews.com | 22-Jul-2008 00:12
More Defendants Plead Guilty in British Airliner Bomb Plot Trial
British prosecutors allege suspects intended to carry out simultaneous suicide attacks in 2006 on at least seven airliners flying from Britain to US
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 23:57
Israeli Army Probes Shooting of Detained Palestinian
Israeli soldier is shown in video firing a rubber bullet at a blindfolded and handcuffed Palestinian protester
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 23:42
Mali Government, Tuareg Rebels Announce Ceasefire
Algerian mediator Abdelkrim Ghrieb announces agreement Monday following four days of talks, which were called after recent flare-up in violence that threatened a 2006 peace accord
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 23:27
Ex-Bosnian-Serb Leader and War Crimes Suspect Radovan Karadzic Arrested
Wanted on charges of genocide, Karadzic has been on the run for more than 10 years
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 23:12
Karadzic: Poet Obsessed with Violence
Some call Bosnian Serb leader a nature-loving poet, others say he was obsessed with violence and wanted to rid Serbia of all non-Serbs
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 22:57
Former Bin Laden Driver Pleads Not Guilty at Guantanamo Trial
Salim Hamdan is first US-designated 'enemy combatant' to face military trial in Guantanamo
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 19:22
Obama Visits Iraq for First-Hand Look at War
US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is expected to meet with senior Iraqi officials and US military commanders during his visit
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 13:19
Poles who Hid Jews From Nazis Honored in Warsaw
Jewish Foundation for the Righteous honors more than 60 elderly Polish Christians who risked their lives hiding Jews
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 07:21
Iraq's Electoral Commission Urges Postponing Provincial Polls
Commission warns there is not enough time to hold provincial elections in October under international standards
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 07:06
Obama Meets Karzai in Kabul
Democratic presidential candidate promises to send more troops to Afghanistan if he wins US presidential election, calls for gradual withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 01:07
Turkey: Kurdish Rebels Release Kidnapped German Tourists
Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier confirms release, thanks Turkish authorities for their efforts
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 00:52
Cambodian Official Says 'Little Hope' for Fast Resolution of Border Dispute
Cambodia and Thailand in dispute over ownership of a 900-year-old Hindu temple
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 00:37
New Darfur Mediator Arrives in Sudan
Djibril Bassole says his mission would be difficult but not impossible
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 00:22
Obama Says US Must Focus on Threats in Afghanistan
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee spoke after meeting with Afghanistan's president in Kabul
Source : voanews.com | 21-Jul-2008 00:07
US Military Official Says Setting Iraq Withdrawal Timetable 'Dangerous'
US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has suggested a plan to withdraw US troops from Iraq within 16 months
Source : voanews.com | 20-Jul-2008 19:17