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NATO And Afghanistan's Future

Alliance leaders agreed that the Afghan National Security Forces will move into the lead for combat operations in mid-2013.

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Nabil Karoui, head of Tunisian TV Nessma channel, answers reporters as he arrives at the courthouse in Tunis, Thursday, April, 19, 2012

A Question Of Freedom Of Expression

As Tunis prepared to celebrate one of the core pillars of democracy, its courts made a crucial decision with regard to another.

President Obama speaks at G8 meeting

G-8 Helps Arab Countries In Transition

At the recent Camp David G-8 meeting, leaders agreed to take additional steps to support Arab transitions underway.

A Syrian government military vehicle is seen in Talbiseh near Homs, Syria, May 22, 2012.

Syria Beset By Violence

The refusal of Bashar al Assad’s regime to comply with the provisions of the U.N.-backed plan is leading to grave consequences.

A New Chapter In U.S. - Burma Relations

The United States has named its first ambassador in 22 years and announced the intent to ease restrictions on new American investment.

People in the Malian capital, Bamako, marched to protest the takeover of the north by Tuareg rebels and Islamic militants

Mali Transition Delay is Unacceptable

Civilian rule is vital to winning the respect and support of the Malian people.

Iranian technicians monitor data flow in the control room of an internet service provider in Tehran, February 15, 2011.

Iranian Government Strengthens Electronic Curtain

Iran has established a cyber army to track dissidents and censor news.

Tunisians are seen celebrating on Habib Bourguiba Boulevard in Tunis marking the one year anniversary of their revolution, Saturday, January 14, 2012.

Supporting Transitions In North Africa And The Mid East

The Arab Spring is an unprecedented opportunity for the people of the region to achieve greater freedom and prosperity.

Bosnia is making progress in its quest for European Union membership.

Progress In Bosnia And Herzegovina

The United States welcomes Bosnia and Herzegovina’s recent political progress.

Secretary Clinton speaks on the opening day of the first-ever Global Impact Economy Forum in the Loy Henderson at the State Department.

Clinton At Global Impact Economy Forum

The United States works to create conditions for the less affluent to prosper.

Realizing Opportunities In The Americas

Engagement with our Latin America, Caribbean, and Canadian neighbors remains a top priority for the United States.

Soldiers of Guinea-Bissau on April 13, 2012, one day after the Army staged a coup in this West African country.

A Way Forward In Guinea-Bissau

We strongly condemn the military coup and the continued exercise of authority by military leaders in Guinea-Bissau.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during a press conference after the U.S. - China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing Friday, May 4, 2012.

U.S.and China Strategic And Economic Dialogue

We are working to build a relationship that allows both of our countries to flourish.

Dr. Tomicah Tillemann at a press briefing at the United Nations in Geneva.

Strategic Dialogue With Civil Society 2012 Summit

Civil society groups are playing an increasingly important role in global affairs.

Marking World Press Freedom Day In Russia

Journalists around the world face blackmail, exile, imprisonment, assault and murder as they try to do their jobs.

Fairness For Alan Gross

Alan Gross was working in Cuba as a subcontractor on a project for USAID when he was arrested.

VOA's Kurd Connection

VOA Kurdish At 20

In 1992, the Voice of America recognized a growing need to provide reliable news and information to Kurds.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, is greeted by Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dipu Moni upon her arrival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 5, 2012.

U.S. Betting On Bangladesh

The United States wants Bangladesh to be a prosperous, successful, democratic country.

Defending Press Freedom

Many journalists around the world who have been jailed, attacked, disappeared, and forced into exile or murdered for reporting truth.

A New Day Coming In Somalia

Somalia's leaders have started the process of convening a constituent assembly reflecting Somalia’s diverse clans and communities.

Dr. Nguyen Dan Que

Vietnam Human Rights Day

Respect for human rights is an integral aspect of the bilateral relationship that cannot be separated out.


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