By Jessica Berman Washington 25 September 2007 Scientists say musical training appears to improve verbal skills. They explain that developing musical skills and learning to speak involve the same brain stem process, and that could help children with...
By Cindy Saine Washington 25 September 2007 The non-profit group One-Laptop per Child has announced a program to sell its durable laptop computers to American and Canadian residents for $399. The profit from the sale of each computer will allow the p...
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 25 September 2007 The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation to strengthen economic sanctions against Iran over its support for terrorist groups and refusal to halt uranium enrichment. VOA's Dan Robinson...
By Katherine Cole Washington 25 September 2007 For decades, the small town of Sisters, Oregon, has been a favorite vacation spot for people who enjoy spending time outdoors. Whether it's winter skiing, or hiking, mountain biking or bird watching on t...
By Gary Thomas Washington 25 September 2007 Exiled former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto says she plans to return home, even without reaching a political deal with the country's military ruler. VOA Correspondent Gary Thomas reports the forme...
By Jim Malone Washington 25 September 2007 The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to take a case that will determine whether the use of lethal injections to execute criminals violates a constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment. VOA National Cor...
By Carol Pearson Washington 25 September 2007 A lot of people wonder about the impact cell phones might have on their health. And now a new study shows that heavy mobile, or cell, phone use may result in hearing loss. VOA's Carol Pearson reports. As...
By Carolyn Turner Washington 25 September 2007 The Smithsonian Institution's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, in partnership with the National Museum of African Art, recently presented an exhibit of 300 objects produced by cultures touched by Portugal's ea...
By Selah Hennessy Dakar 25 September 2007 More fighting has been reported in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo following Monday's clashes between the army and renegade forces who battled on three separate fronts despite a shaky ceasefire. Anal...
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 25 September 2007 The U.N. refugee agency says it may have to scale down its operations in West Darfur because it is running out of money. The UNHCR says it is facing a shortfall of more than $7 millionneeded to assist more tha...
By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 25 September 2007 Ethiopia's foreign minister is expected to travel soon to Somalia's seat of government in Baidoa to help resolve a deepening political crisis sparked by a dispute between the country's top leaders. VOA Correspo...
By Phillip Wellman Dakar 25 September 2007 A program to issue identity papers to millions of undocumented northerners has begun in Ivory Coast, a step many say is necessary to reconcile the divided nation as elections draw closer. Phillip Wellman rep...
By Phuong Tran Dakar 25 September 2007 Starting in Senegal, the Spanish government is running television announcements to discourage young Africans from risking their lives on dangerous sea crossings to Spain.Phuong Tran has more from Dakar. One of t...
By Robert Raffaele Washington 25 September 2007 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has again denied U.S. accusations that Iran seeks to develop nuclear weapons, and is supplying weapons and training to insurgents in Iraq. Mr. Ahmadinejad made his...
By Challiss McDonough Cairo, Egypt 25 September 2007 Egyptian journalists are planning a newspaper strike to protest a crackdown on the press.The head of the Egyptian Press Syndicate says the string of court cases is aimed at muzzling the independent...
