Syria's opposition is meeting in Istanbul, trying again to pick leaders and form a government with the hope of administering diverse rebel-held parts of the country. VOA's Jeff Seldin reports on this latest effort by the opposition to form a rebel government to replace the regime of Bashar al-Assad.
The US budget cuts known as Sequestration are projected to reduce government spending by $1.2 trillion over 10 years. The cuts are already being felt by US defense contractors. VOA's Brian Padden visited eastern Virginia, site of the country's largest naval base and an area that could sink into recession if these cuts stay in place, and he filed this report.
John Kerry wrapped up his first trip abroad as Secretary of State. VOA State Department Correspondent Scott Stearns reports on Secretary Kerry's evolving diplomatic style and how his approach may differ from his predecessor, Hillary Clinton.
Later this wee, President Barack Obama is expected to make three trips to the US Capitol to meet with lawmakers of both parties. VOA's Michael Bowman reports the president hopes personal interaction with legislators will produce a rare commodity in Washington: a bipartisan approach to challenges ranging from fiscal matters to immigration reform.
U.S. President Barack Obama has delivered the annual State of the Union address to Congress, focusing on the nation's fragile economy and calling for reforms on clean energy, immigration and gun control. Speaking to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, President Obama said there is "much progress to report." VOA Khmer’s Poch Reasey discussed address with CNC’s news anchor Prak Samphors.
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards are held on Feb. 10, 2013, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles
Residents in nine northeastern states are preparing for what forecasters say could be the most powerful winter storm to hit the region in 25 years.
n the groundbreaking move, departing US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has lifted the banon women serving in military combat poaitions. The Army and Marines, which make up the bulk of US ground forces, are expected to present plans by May 15 to open most jobs to women. VOA's Jeff Swicord reports from Washington.
A push for US immigration reform and Senate action on President Barack Obama's Cabinet picks highlight what promises to be a busy week in US politics. VOA's Michael Bowman reports.
If confirmed as expected, John Kerry will be the first white male US Secretary of State in about 16 years. So what, if anything, does that mean? VOA's Jeff Seldin takes a look.
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