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Kim Young-hwang has been working construction jobs in South Korea for about eight years (VOA/Jason Strother).

Ethnic Koreans from China Hit by Seoul Visa Policy

This year, about 70,000 of these workers will have to return home because their visas are set to expire - a policy that many claim is unfair More

Africa

The controversial portrait of South African President Jacob Zuma painted by Brett Murray stands defaced  at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Audio Slideshow Zuma Painting Vandalized

Two arrested for defacing portrait of President Jacob Zuma with genitals exposed More

Middle East

A weapons dealer dismantles AK-47 rifles before selling it to smugglers transferring it to Syria, at his house near the city of Mosul, north of Baghdad, Iraq, February 16, 2012.

Syrian Smugglers' Operations Booming in Jordan

As violence has intensified in Syria, a recent trip to northern Jordan near Syrian border shows how, why dangerous practice is thriving More

USA Votes 2012

While some decry the Supreme Court's decisions and the rise of these Super PACS, others say both parties, and these political committees, have equal opportunities to raise money.

Video PACs Boosted by Supreme Court Ruling

While some decry Supreme Court's decisions, rise of Super PACS, others say both parties have equal opportunities to raise money More

Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, May 18, 2012.

Tight, Negative US Presidential Campaign Expected: Analysts

Less than six months before US presidential election, new polls show deadlocked race between President Barack Obama, Mitt Romney More

President Barack Obama participates in a roundtable discussion with local small business owners at Taylor Gourmet in the U Street neighborhood in Washington, May 16, 2012.

Video Obama Campaign Fundraising Drops to $43.6 Million in April

President still bringing in more money than likely Republican rival Mitt Romney More


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Video Egyptians Flock to Polls for Historic Election

Egyptians are taking part in a historic election, having an unprecedented say in choosing their next president. VOA's Elizabeth Arrott has more from Cairo on this key step in Egypt's post-revolution transition.