Kenya’s Rift Valley -- a rich source of geothermal power -- is being touted as the answer to the country’s energy problems, but most of the ...
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Scourge of Power Outages Holding Business Back in Africa
Power outages are a fact of life across much of Africa, with the near-daily blackouts affecting rich and poor countries alike. A small busin...
Scourge of Power Outages Holding Business Back in Africa
Power outages are a fact of life across much of Africa, with the near-daily blackouts affecting rich and poor countries alike. VOA's Gab...
Looking Back at Lucy: Ancient Bones Still Carry Powerful Message
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the early human skeleton named Lucy. Australopithecus Afarensis as her family is ca...
Malaysia Court Upholds Anwar’s Sodomy Conviction
Malaysia's top court has upheld the sodomy conviction of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, a decision rights groups say is politically mo...
Obama: No Decision Yet on Lethal Weapons for Ukraine
As violence escalates in eastern Ukraine, U.S. President Barack Obama says he has not yet decided whether to provide lethal weapons to Ukrai...
Peruvian Ice Cap Harbors Evidence of Conquistadors' Greed
After vanquishing the Inca Empire with superior weapons and a touch of treachery, the Spanish conquistadors sought to satisfy their lust for...
Germany Warns ‘European Order’ at Risk Ahead of Ukraine Peace Talks
Germany has warned that the ‘peaceful order of Europe’ is at risk if the West abandons the principle of territorial integrity. German Chance...
East Timor to Decide on New Prime Minister This Week
East Timor's president is expected to decide on a new prime minister by the end of this week after accepting the resignation of independ...
Zoo Protects Animals from Weather
It’s been a cold winter across much of the United States. While humans can put on coats or stay warm inside, animals in zoos need to be prot...
Egypt Orders Investigation of Deadly Football Stampede
Egypt suspended all major football games in the country Monday and ordered an investigation into a violent clash in a Cairo suburb between s...
Netflix Launches in Cuba
Netflix Inc launched its movie and TV streaming service in Cuba on Monday, joining the list of U.S. companies looking to take advantage of t...
Egypt Orders Investigation of Deadly Football Stampede
Egypt suspended all major football games in the country Monday and ordered an investigation into a violent clash in a Cairo suburb between s...
Bombings Kill at Least 15 in Baghdad
A pair of bombings killed at least 15 people in and near Iraq's capital on Monday, police said, including a suicide blast in a mainly Sh...
February 9, 2015
A look at the best news photos from around the world. from Voice of America http://ift.tt/16LfO0U
Donors Pledge $529 Million for S. Sudan
International donors at a conference in Nairobi have pledged an additional $529 million toward humanitarian relief in war-torn South Sudan. ...
Economic Boom on Thai-Myanmar Border Brings Hope
Thailand and Myanmar are working on big plans to boost trade and entice businesses to locate along their long land border. The influx of mon...
'Boyhood' Scoops Best Film, Director Prizes at BAFTA Awards
Coming-of-age drama "Boyhood" scooped three prizes including best film and director at Britain's biggest film awards on Sunday...
Obama, Merkel Begin Ukraine Crisis Talks
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived at the White House Monday for talks with President Barack Obama on the fighting in Ukraine, amid...
Economic Boom on Thai-Myanmar Border Brings Hope
Thailand and Myanmar are working on big plans to boost trade and entice businesses to locate along their long land border. The influx of mon...
Putin Visiting Egypt
Russian President Vladimir Putin is starting a two-day state visit to Egypt at a time of major challenges and uncertainties for both Moscow ...
Old Machines Printing Modern Styles Make an Impression
In 2012, two friends in their twenties made a daring decision; they quit their jobs as graphic designers for a magazine to start their own p...
Shi'ite Muslims Consider Ancient Tomb in Israel a Sacred Site
About 50 Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims settle down to chant and prostrate themselves in worship near an ancient tomb. Not an unusual scene in ...
David Beckham Launches '7' Fund for Kids in Danger
Footballing (soccer) legend David Beckham pledged to change the lives of millions of children on Monday as he launched "7", a new ...
Bahrain Confirms Suspension of Saudi-owned News Channel
Bahrain said on Monday it had suspended the operation of a new satellite news channel owned by a Saudi prince shortly after its launch becau...
District of Columbia Holds Hearing on Marijuana Sales
The finance, business and judiciary committees will hear testimony on a bill that would let the city join the states of Washington and Color...
Laos Faces Pressure to Stall Decision on Lower Mekong River Dam
Laos is facing increasing pressure to delay construction of a 260 megawatt dam on the Lower Mekong River because of concerns about its envir...
Afghan Militant With Suspected IS Ties Killed in Drone Attack
A drone-fired missile killed an influential Afghan militant in southern Helmand province Monday, local officials said. Former Guantanamo Bay...
Indonesian Muslims Try to Counter Appeal of ‘Islamic State’ Terrorist Group
In the last decade Indonesia’s strategy to combat terrorism through police action and criminal prosecution, not military means, has successf...
G20 Finance Chiefs Seek to Spur Global Economic Growth
A leading international economic organization says governments around the world are not doing enough to implement a series of policies once ...
57th annual Grammy Awards - Feb. 8, 2015
The 57th annual Grammy Awards were held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, February 8, 2015. Heartbreak paid off for British ...
Qualcomm Nears Deal Resolving China Antitrust Dispute
Qualcomm is likely to pay China a record fine of around $1 billion, ending a 14-month government investigation into anti-competitive practic...
Kerry: US-Led Coalition on the Road to Destroying Islamic State
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the U.S./led coalition is on the road to degrading and destroying the Islamic State (IS) group. Pres...
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