Israeli President Shimon Peres says Israel is heading toward early elections after prime minister-designate Tzipi Livni failed to form a coalition government. VOA Jerusalem correspondent Luis Ramirez reports the elections could lead to a change of d...
Scores of demonstrators in support of Zimbabwe's power-sharing deal were arrested in Harare after scuffles broke out between members of the country's two main political parties. Peta Thornycroft reports from Harare the demonstration occurred before...
The dispute between Cambodia and Thailand over an ancient temple complex continues to challenge both countries. Cambodia says Thai troops damaged an ancient temple during a recent military clash. The allegation comes after the two governments promis...
North Korea has warned South Korean military leaders it may suspend a key inter-Korean industrial project if South Korean civic groups do not stop launching leaflets into the North's territory. VOA Seoul Correspondent Kurt Achin reports. South Korea...
Its famous Rose Revolution in November 2003 was to usher in a new era for the former Soviet Republic of Georgia - an era of democracy and a path forward to eventual membership in the West's most prestigious political clubs - the European Union and N...
A new report said investing in renewable energy would not only help reduce heat-trapping greenhouse gasses, but create a booming industry and help the global financial crisis. From Paris, Lisa Bryant has more on the report. The report from environme...
A conservative party critical of Russia has declared victory in the second and final round of Lithuania's parliamentary election. Stefan Bos reports for VOA from Budapest that official results show the Homeland Union received as many as 44 seats in...
Taking their lead from Asia, the European markets are kicking off the week in another gloomy mood. Meanwhile, Britain's prime minister has been defending his plans to increase government borrowing in an effort to combat the economic downturn. For VO...
Asian stock markets had another rough and tumble day, even as policymakers sought to restore confidence. Leaders of advanced economies voiced concern about swings in Japan's currency, and South Korea's president outlined his agenda for getting throu...
A new study says that a global agreement on climate change will come too late to save the majority of the world's coral reefs. The research comes as the Queensland state government announces a new multi-million dollar plan to protect the Great Barri...
Australians are keeping a close eye on the U.S. presidential election, and there are indications that the race will help improve opinions of the United States. As Phil Mercer reports from Australia, the outcome of the race could have important effec...
Ethiopia says it is prepared to withdraw its troops from Somalia in line with an accord between the transitional Somali government and an Islamist opposition group. But as VOA's Peter Heinlein reports from Addis Ababa, the pullout pledge comes with...
NATO warships have launched an anti-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia by escorting one ship to port with plans for a similar operation on Tuesday. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris. The NATO operation aims to help calm the situation off Somali...
The Nigerian lawyer for U.S.-based blogger, Jonathan Elendu, has called for the secret police to either charge him in court or free him immediately. Elendu has been held since October 18, when the Nigerian State Security Service arrested him at the...
Somalia's Ethiopia-backed transitional government has agreed on a date for the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops from two major Somali cities in a new cease-fire deal between the government and an opposition faction. But VOA Correspondent Alisha Ryu in...
