Social Practice of College Students Nowadays, many universities encourage and organize students to take part in social practice activities. During the holidays, more and more students choose to be the volunteers, take part-time jobs or take part in o...
Hispanics are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States. In the last official U.S. census 10 years ago, Hispanics, or Latinos, made up more than 12 percent of the population. Their numbers are expected to be much higher when the governmen...
Australian scientists say an organic compound used by Indian women to paint dots or bindi on their foreheads could hold the key to a breakthrough in cancer treatment. Rose Bengal was first used in the early 1900s as a dye for food, textiles and cosm...
By Paula Wolfson Kyiv 31 March 2008 U.S. President George Bush has arrived in Ukraine - the first stop on a European tour that will also take him to Croatia, Russia and the NATO summit in Romania. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from Kyiv this is his fir...
By Paula Wolfson Washington 07 January 2008 President Bush heads to the Middle East this week to encourage Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, and strengthen ties with Gulf states. VOA White House Correspondent Paula Wolfson reports it will be one of...
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By Kane Farabaugh New York 15 October 2007 Last October, the international community condemned North Korea for testing a nuclear device, and accused it of destabilizing security in Northeast Asia. As current negotiations with Pyongyang begin to show...
By David McAlary Washington 01 November 2006 A panel of scientists says African hunger, malnutrition, and rural poverty could be lessened if researchers could improve native vegetables well suited to difficult growing conditions. Africa is home to h...
By Jim Malone Washington 19 October 2006 Less than three weeks before U.S. congressional elections, Democrats are enthusiastic about their chances, while Republicans are in a defensive mode, hoping to limit Democratic gains. US Capitol, Washington D...