Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:31:09 -0400 http://www.voanews.com/ Up to the minute news from Voice of America Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:31:09 +0200 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:31:09 -0400 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:31:09 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-24-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories Human rights monitors are concerned over an Azerbaijan court's decision to imprison youth leaders Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-24-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:19 +0200 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:19 -0400 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:19 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-20-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories The people of Kosovo voted in their first local elections since the country's independence in 2008. Forty-five percent cast ballots. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-20-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:47 +0200 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:47 -0400 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:47 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-20-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories The Iranian government is setting up a new police unit to monitor so-called "crimes" committed in cyber space. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-20-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:54:12 +0200 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:54:12 -0400 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:54:12 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-19-voa5.cfm?rss=topstories The United States government will contribute $125 million for the first phase of a Signature Energy Program. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-19-voa5.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:30:40 +0200 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:30:40 -0400 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:30:40 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-19-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories President Barack Obama has become personally involved with the United States' effort to engage with the government of Burma. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-19-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:37:19 +0200 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:37:19 -0400 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:37:19 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-19-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories The U.S. is committed to the people of Ethiopia and ensuring that its humanitarian aid does reach those most in need. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-19-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:13:10 +0200 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:13:10 -0400 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:13:10 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-18-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories The United States aims to strengthen its nearly 50-year alliance with Japan, as part of an ongoing effort to deepen engagement in Asia. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-18-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:50:50 +0200 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:50:50 -0400 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:50:50 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-17-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories USAID is launching a new program to combat this menace over the next five years. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-17-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:59:56 +0200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:59:56 -0400 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:59:56 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories Drastic changes have taken place in the Arctic during the past 5 years faster than scientists anticipated. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:25:51 +0200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:25:51 -0400 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:25:51 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories The plan would satisfy Iran's need for medical isotopes for cancer research, and it would help allay the international community's fears. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:38:13 +0200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:38:13 -0400 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:38:13 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa5.cfm?rss=topstories For many of those who were displaced by the fighting, a chance to get back to normal life has been a long time coming. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa5.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:13:40 +0200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:13:40 -0400 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:13:40 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa7.cfm?rss=topstories By passing a much-anticipated election law, Iraq's parliament took another step toward national unity and political stability. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa7.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:57:15 +0200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:57:15 -0400 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:57:15 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa8.cfm?rss=topstories Zimbabwe's suspect diamond trade lives to mine another day. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa8.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:11:02 +0200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:11:02 -0400 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:11:02 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories It is imperative to do more "to address not only the causes, but also conditions or actions that can exacerbate conflict." "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-16-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:29:35 +0200 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:29:35 -0400 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:29:35 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-13-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories It has been more than 100 days since three American hikers were detained by Iranian security forces. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-13-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:49:39 +0200 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:49:39 -0400 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:49:39 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-13-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories This month 3 prominent Cuban Internet journalists were attacked by plain clothes government security agents. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-13-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:15:28 +0200 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:15:28 -0400 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:15:28 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-12-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories Efforts to return deposed President Manuel Zelaya to office in Honduras have hit another roadblock. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-12-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:20:57 +0200 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:20:57 -0400 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:20:57 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-12-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories America pauses to honor these men and women and the values of duty and sacrifice they represent. Long after they leave uniform, they symbolize what it means to be a citizen of a free nation. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-12-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:13:40 +0200 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:13:40 -0400 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:13:40 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa8.cfm?rss=topstories The extremists committed to destroying what is dear to Americans are just as committed to destroying what is dear to the people of Pakistan. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa8.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:48:12 +0200 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:48:12 -0400 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:48:12 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa9.cfm?rss=topstories Empowering women is one of the most effective and positive forces for improving conditions around the globe. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa9.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:35:13 +0200 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:35:13 -0400 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:35:13 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa6.cfm?rss=topstories The crackdown by the Iranian government against journalists and media outlets in Iran continues. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa6.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:26:09 +0200 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:26:09 -0400 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:26:09 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa5.cfm?rss=topstories "Where there was once only a dark wall, a door suddenly opened and we all walked through it." "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa5.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:17:33 +0200 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:17:33 -0400 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:17:33 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories In the early hours of Sunday, August 13th, 1961, the East German police and units of the East German army closed the border dividing the city of Berlin into 2 sectors. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:08:12 +0200 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:08:12 -0400 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:08:12 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories Trade and investment between the U.S. and Bangladesh is growing, said Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Michael Delaney. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-10-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:04:23 +0200 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:04:23 -0400 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:04:23 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-09-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories The U.S. is concerned about the humanitarian situation in northern Yemen caused by the ongoing conflict between the government of Yemen and Al-Houthi opposition groups. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-09-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:05:33 +0200 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:05:33 -0400 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:05:33 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-06-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories This month we remember the takeover of the U.S. embassy in Tehran. Fifty-two Americans were held hostage for 444 days. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-06-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:18:43 +0200 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:18:43 -0400 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:18:43 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-06-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories The United Nations Security Council has passed multiple resolutions on Iran over its nuclear program. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-06-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:09:09 +0200 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:09:09 -0400 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:09:09 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-06-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories The United States respects the vote and Haiti's regard for the democratic process. The nation's leaders should now act quickly to put a new government in place to avoid instability. Haiti's future is in its own hands. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-06-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:46:13 +0200 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:46:13 -0400 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:46:13 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-04-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories The U.S. State Department has released the 2009 Report on International Religious Freedom. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-04-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:28:29 +0200 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:28:29 -0400 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:28:29 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-04-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories Guinea's military government continues to drag its feet on returning the West African nation to constitutional rule. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-04-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:55:15 +0200 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:55:15 -0400 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:55:15 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories New National Institutes of Health grants will fund biomedical research informatics programs worldwide. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:18:47 +0200 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:18:47 -0400 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:18:47 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories The government of Pakistan continues its military offensive against extremists operating within its soil. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:18:49 +0200 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:18:49 -0400 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:18:49 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories Honduran political leaders took a historic step in reaching an agreement to resolve the recent crisis. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:29:09 +0200 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:29:09 -0400 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:29:09 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa5.cfm?rss=topstories Nicaragua's President, Daniel Ortega, has taken an approach that threatens democratic governance there. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa5.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:39:14 +0200 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:39:14 -0400 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:39:14 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa6.cfm?rss=topstories "The range and intensity of current nuclear proliferation challenges is alarming." "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa6.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:52:54 +0200 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:52:54 -0400 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:52:54 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa7.cfm?rss=topstories The United States is joining with Mali and its neighbors to help secure their borders and achieve peace and security throughout the region. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa7.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:03:09 +0200 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:03:09 -0400 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:03:09 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-04-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories A key U.S. goal for Iraq is to promote its economic development and integration into the global economy. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-04-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:41:40 +0200 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:41:40 -0400 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:41:40 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories Effectively countering corruption requires the combined efforts of nations across the globe. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-11-03-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:13:44 +0200 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:13:44 -0400 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:13:44 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-30-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories "Government rhetoric and actions created a threatening atmosphere." "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-30-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:28:02 +0200 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:28:02 -0400 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:28:02 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-30-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories A concerted international effort is pushing the sea-going gangs farther into the Indian Ocean in order to seek more victims. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-30-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:12:25 +0200 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:12:25 -0400 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:12:25 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-29-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories "Afghan plans are in place to enable a second round of voting, and we pledge our support to the election authorities to help them achieve a conclusion to the elections process." "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-29-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:18:27 +0200 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:18:27 -0400 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:18:27 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-28-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories The U.S. will "press for universal adherence to human rights commitments by all governments." "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-28-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:07:56 +0200 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:07:56 -0400 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:07:56 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-28-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories The United States and nations in the Asia-Pacific region are looking to enhanced trade to help restore growth. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-28-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:41:03 +0200 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:41:03 -0400 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:41:03 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-27-voa5.cfm?rss=topstories U.S. President Barack Obama strongly condemned the "outrageous attacks on the Iraqi people" and expressed his deepest condolences. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-27-voa5.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:13:49 +0200 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:13:49 -0400 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:13:49 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-27-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories Five Iranians listed in the indictments issued after post-election unrest have been sentenced to death. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-27-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:03:36 +0200 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:03:36 -0400 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:03:36 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-27-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories The United States extends its sympathies to the victims of a series of terrorist attacks in Pakistan that killed more than 150 people in the first weeks of October. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-27-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:51:48 +0200 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:51:48 -0400 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:51:48 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-27-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories The United States is taking the next step in its efforts to promote democratic reform in Burma. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-27-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:34:06 +0200 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:34:06 -0400 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:34:06 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa6.cfm?rss=topstories United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has issued a report to the U.N. General Assembly on human rights conditions in Iran. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa6.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:58:00 +0200 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:58:00 -0400 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:58:00 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa5.cfm?rss=topstories Energy; economic and political modernization; security; and people-to-people contacts loom large. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa5.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:13:56 +0200 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:13:56 -0400 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:13:56 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories Three leaders of the Kongra-Gel terrorist group have been designated drug kingpins by the United States government. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:57:14 +0200 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:57:14 -0400 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:57:14 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories The bill places no conditions on the Government of Pakistan, but instead places strict measures on the U.S. executive branch. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:38:43 +0200 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:38:43 -0400 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:38:43 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories "I also know that this prize reflects the kind of world that those men and women, and all Americans, want to build." "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:27:58 +0200 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:27:58 -0400 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:27:58 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories The U.S. is stepping up its efforts in the interests of the Sudanese people. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-25-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:16:21 +0200 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:16:21 -0400 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:16:21 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-23-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories Kosovo and Macedonia have agreed to establish full diplomatic relations after resolving a border dispute. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-23-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:16:38 +0200 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:16:38 -0400 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:16:38 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-21-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories There isn't much transition to be seen in the transitional government. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-21-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:55:19 +0200 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:55:19 -0400 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:55:19 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-21-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories Iranian American scholar Kian Tajbakhsh has been sentenced to at least 12 years in prison in Iran. He was arrested in the aftermath of the disputed presidential election in June. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-21-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:58:42 +0200 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:58:42 -0400 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:58:42 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-20-voa1.cfm?rss=topstories The United States is making a concerted effort to develop advanced technologies that can capture carbon dioxide at existing American power plants. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-20-voa1.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:48:56 +0200 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:48:56 -0400 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:48:56 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-19-voa5.cfm?rss=topstories P5+1 have agreed upon a dual-track approach that recognizes sanctions as an important tool, alongside engagement, to help clarify the choice before Iran’s leadership. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-19-voa5.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:39:33 +0200 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:39:33 -0400 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:39:33 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-19-voa6.cfm?rss=topstories Political reconciliation in Sri Lanka and freedom of movement of its IDPs is of vital importance to that country's future. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-19-voa6.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:30:45 +0200 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:30:45 -0400 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:30:45 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-19-voa4.cfm?rss=topstories The U.S. wants to be Russia's partner "in helping to address some of the most difficult challenges that the world faces." "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-19-voa4.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:16:19 +0200 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:16:19 -0400 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:16:19 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-19-voa3.cfm?rss=topstories A U.S. government project is aimed at improving agricultural production, environment. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-19-voa3.cfm?RSS=TopStories" Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:06:06 +0200 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:06:06 -0400 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:06:06 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-19-voa2.cfm?rss=topstories Stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and preventing nuclear terrorism is a shared responsibility. "www.voanews.com/uspolicy/2009-10-19-voa2.cfm?RSS=TopStories"