VOA News: In the News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:16:41 -0400 http://www.voanews.com/ Up to the minute news from Voice of America Targeting Violence Aimed at Women in Conflicts Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:16:41 +0200 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:16:41 -0400 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:16:41 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-23-voa2.cfm?rss=in the news On IN THE NEWS: ''Violence against women is not prosecuted because it is not a top government and urgent social priority,'' actress and U.N. goodwill ambassador Nicole Kidman told U.S. lawmakers. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-23-voa2.cfm?RSS=In the News" Gays and Disabled Are Now Protected Under Hate Crimes Law in US Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:45:21 +0200 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:45:21 -0400 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:45:21 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-30-voa6.cfm?rss=in the news On IN THE NEWS: Conservatives objected to adding sexual orientation. Separately, the U.S. criticized international efforts by Islamic countries to ban anti-religious speech. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-30-voa6.cfm?RSS=In the News" A Second Term for Karzai; US Jobless Rate at 10.2% Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:56 +0200 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:56 -0400 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:56 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-06-voa3.cfm?rss=in the news On IN THE NEWS: In Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai was declared the winner after his opponent withdrew. In the United States, a report said unemployment hit a 26-year high in October. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-06-voa3.cfm?RSS=In the News" Remembering Wars of the Past, and the Present Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:44:35 +0200 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:44:35 -0400 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:44:35 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-13-voa3.cfm?rss=in the news On IN THE NEWS: The 20th anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall. The coming decision on Afghanistan. And the shooting at the Army base at Fort Hood, Texas. "www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-11-13-voa3.cfm?RSS=In the News"