Political analyst says President Obama's latest showdown with Republicans over budget cuts is only first of many such confrontations to come
An intense battle brews between opposition leader Henrique Capriles and acting President Nicolas Maduro in April 14 presidential election
State Department official says goal is to help Africans see alternative routes to extremism
Current law requires background checks only for people who buy firearms from federally-licensed gun dealers, but exempts private transactions
Some analysts say Tehran intends to use its nuclear program as a way to glean concessions from Western powers
A London-based NGO says Mozambique's plight is part of a global problem
Attack on consulate on September 11 killed four Americans, inlcluding Ambassador Christopher Stephens
So-called swing states are those in which neither candidate has overwhelming support
All 435 positions in the House of Representatives, along with 33 senate seats, are up for grabs in 2012
There are also more than 170 state ballot measures under consideration in the election
Republican challenger has touted his business experience and largely focused on the sagging economy during his campaign
VOA examines the presidential candidates' positions on defense spending, conflict, Iran, Israel and China
President, Republican challenger rally in Ohio, Iowa, Virginia after dynamic and tense town hall style debate
Different analysts each have their own take on do's and don'ts as presidential competitors prepare for face-to-face political combat
President Obama campaign calls on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to release more personal tax returns
Deputy FSA commander says 48 hostages will be freed if Iranian government respects the human rights of 'its own people'
But experts say movies are not the cause of violent behavior
Bloodiest attack took place in Dara'a; Russia says it does not object to Assad's departure under certain conditions
Somalis working to change the image of their country from a war-torn African nation to an attractive destination for foreigners
Lead peace negotiator Kofi Annan says his plan has not yet failed as fresh clashes erupt in several cities
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