Civilians are main victims of fighting between largely Muslim former rebels and militia groups set up to protect Christian communities
For thousands of people across the country, a lung transplant is their only hope to one day breathe normally
The plant will deploy 170,000 heliostat mirrors to focus solar energy on boilers
The world's largest solar thermal plant is set to go online in California by the end of the year. Wind and sun-generated energy are generally considered clean, unlike coal-generated energy. Zlatica Hoke reports from Washington.
Known locally as arabbers, vendors selling fruits and vegetables from colorful horse-drawn carts still ply the streets of the city
Almost one quarter of young people aged 15 to 24 are unemployed, which is more than twice the unemployment rate among adults
European Union leaders have called for swift action to reduce youth unemployment, a growing problem in the 28-nation zone. Almost one quarter of the young people ages 15 to 24 are unemployed, and that is more than twice the unemployment rate among adults there. Zlatica Hoke has more.
Rhinos are targeted for their horns, which can be sold for tens of thousands of dollars on the black market in Asia
South African environmentalists are using an innovative measure in an effort to save the rhinoceros. VOA's Zlatica Hoke has more.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry reports that there has been some progress made in talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders, but told reporters in Jordan that many issues still must be resolved.
Analysts note that the peace process has been ongoing for more than two decades without a significant step forward
Environmentalists warn that 200 million of people worldwide risk exposure to toxic pollution. The Blacksmith Institute in the United States and Green Cross of Switzerland have published a 2013 report of the world's worst polluted places and the human activities that led to them. Zlatica Hoke reports from Washington.
The tightly controlled Central Asian country of Tajikistan is holding a presidential vote Wednesday. Zlatica Hoke reports the election is expected to extend the rule of longtime Russian-backed leader Emomali Rakhmon by another seven years.
Moscow-backed incumbent Emomali Rakhmon has ruled former Soviet republic since 1992; election will likely extend his rule another seven years
A German media report says authorities confiscated a cache of about 1,500 works of art from an apartment in Munich in 2011. The works -- including paintings by Picasso, Matisse and Chagall -- have been missing for 70 years and are believed to have been private property confiscated by the Nazis. Zlatica Hoke reports that the masterpieces likely were owned by Jewish families.
Experts say that 20,000 works of modern art were confiscated from Jewish dealers in Nazi Germany; many remain missing
Hutovo Blato attracts nature lovers and over 240 species of migratory birds every year; it was declared a protected nature reserve in 1995
Hong Kong schools still teach British English, but there is growing demand for American English as it takes over as the language of international business
US defense plans for Europe also call for facilities in the Czech Republic and Poland, with missile defense radar deployed in Turkey
As elderly care gets more expensive, providers are looking for new ways to provide well-being at a lower cost
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