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November 07, 2014
Will Lower Oil Prices Pressure Exporters?

The global price of oil has fallen sharply in recent months, providing some benefits to consumers and putting economic pressure on exporting countries, including two that are involved in disputes with the West. But as VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London, the impact on Iran and Russia may not be as great as some might expect.
November 07, 2014
Falling Oil Prices May Not Pressure Iran, Russia

Short-term impact for both countries can be mitigated by cutting government spending, running deficits
November 05, 2014
Republican Victory Complicates Obama’s Foreign Policy

When the U.S. Republican Party takes control of the Senate in January, experts say it will complicate President Barack Obama’s foreign policy initiatives. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London.
October 30, 2014
US Envoy: 'Alarming Gaps' Remain in Fighting Ebola

US ambassador to UN Samantha Power says some nations have yet to shoulder their fair burden in the battle against the disease
October 29, 2014
Prominent Bahrain Activists Face Jail Time

Prison sentences possible for activities prominent rights groups call peaceful expression of human rights
October 29, 2014
Two Bahrain Activists in Court This Week

Two prominent Bahraini human rights activists face prison sentences at trials this week for activities that Amnesty International and other groups call the peaceful expression of their rights. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London.
October 25, 2014
Talks to Resume on Winter Gas for Ukraine

Ukrainian and Russian officials will meet again next week in an effort to settle their dispute over natural gas supplies that threatens to leave Ukraine short of heating fuel for the coming winter. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London the dispute is complex, and has both economic and geopolitical dimensions.
October 25, 2014
Talks to Resume on Winter Gas for Ukraine

Dispute is complex, and has both economic and geopolitical dimensions
October 23, 2014
‘Lone Wolf’ Attacks Small-Scale But Hard to Stop

Militants around the world appear to be turning more and more to the type of apparent “Lone Wolf” attack that hit Canada’s capital, Ottawa, on Wednesday, and in Quebec province on Monday. As VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London, such attacks are small-scale but often difficult to stop.
October 22, 2014
Ukrainians Vote Sunday in Key Election

Early parliamentary poll called by President Poroshenko, whose bloc is expected to win most seats, form pro-Europe reform-minded majority
October 22, 2014
Ukrainians Vote Sunday in Key Election

Ukrainian voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a new parliament, the last political step in the revolution that started nearly a year ago. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London the vote is expected to move the country closer to badly-needed reforms, but won’t solve all of its problems.
October 15, 2014
Catholic Church Signals More Acceptance of Gays

A special meeting of Roman Catholic bishops and lay advisers at the Vatican is moving the Catholic Church toward a more tolerant relationship with homosexuals, divorcees and others it has shunned and marginalized in the past. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London
October 10, 2014
Pakistan’s Malala, India’s Satyarthi Win Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan’s teenage advocate for education and women’s rights, Malala Yousafzai, and Indian children’s rights activist Kailash Satyarthi have won the Nobel Peace Prize. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from London.
October 07, 2014
IS Attack on Turkey Would Challenge NATO

Some analysts say NATO will be reluctant to do anything more than absolutely necessary to defend Turkey's borders, though it also may be tough to limit its involvement
October 02, 2014
Analysis: China Raises Hong Kong Rhetoric to Tiananmen Level

A front-page commentary in The People’s Daily called the current demonstrations 'chaos,' the same word Party officials used 25 years ago to describe the Tiananmen Square protests
September 22, 2014
For West Ukraine City, Conflict Far Away Yet Near

Physically and culturally close to Western Europe, Lviv feels solidarity with compatriots in country’s east but says they need to decide own future
September 22, 2014
For West Ukraine City, Conflict Far Away Yet Near

The western Ukrainian city of Lviv prides itself on being both physically and culturally close to Western Europe. The Russian-backed separatists in the eastern part of the country are 1,200 kilometers away, and seemingly even farther away in their world view. Still, as VOA’s Al Pessin reports, the war is having an impact in Lviv.
September 19, 2014
Ukraine Holds Military Exercises in New Strategic Environment

Ukrainian troops are hosting military exercises with forces from 15 nations, including the United States, in what a senior American officer calls a changed strategic environment. VOA’s Al Pessin reports from the Yavoriv Military Range in western Ukraine.
September 18, 2014
Annual Military Exercise Takes on New Meaning for Ukraine Troops

Troops from 15 nations participating in annual event, 'Rapid Trident' in western Ukraine
September 17, 2014
Despite Criticism, Ukraine's Poroshenko Still Has Much Support

As president heads to Washington and New York to seek more help in fight against separatists, VOA finds he still commands significant support at home

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