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M23 rebels near the town of Bunagana, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Nicolas Pinault/VOA)

Ending Congo Instability A Moral Imperative

Despite the DRC’s seemingly intractable troubles, it would be a mistake for the international community to give up on it. More

Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful during the Angelus prayer from the window of his Castel Gandolfo summer palace, on the outskirts of Rome, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005.

An Historic Resignation

Pope Benedict XVI is the first pontiff in over 600 years to give up the reins of authority and resign from the papacy. More

Land Reform In Tajikistan

Over its three years, more than 102,000 citizens took advantage of the USAID Land Reform Project. More

Afghan men listen as a post office worker explains how to use their mobile phones at the Kabul post office. (file)

Addressing Poverty Through Electronic Payments

A mother quenches her malnourished child's thirst while waiting for food handouts at a health center in drought-stricken remote Somali region of Eastern Ethiopia.

Committing To Child Survival

"In the past two decades, we’ve seen huge reductions in under-five mortality. But we must do better.” More

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A Syrian refugee uses a toy shovel to remove snow from outside her tent at Bab al-Salam refugee camp in Syria near the Turkish border January 10, 2013.

More Aid For Syria

President Obama announced an additional $155 million in aid for the people of Syria.

Newly arrived Somali refugees ride a donkey along the street at the Ifo Extension refugee camp in Dadaab, near the Kenya-Somalia border. (file)

Kenya Urged To Reconsider Relocating Somalis

The United States is concerned by the announcement to move thousands of refugees from Nairobi.

USAID’s Neglected Tropical Disease program helped treat 60 million people. USAID works with international partners to distribute essential medicines to large at-risk populations

Preventing Tropical Disease

A year-old commitment to focus new resources on neglected tropical diseases is making progress.

Malian soldiers inspect vehicles and arms recovered from Islamist militants during fighting to retake the town of Konna, at the Malian military base in Sevare, central Mali, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The departure of the Islamists from the central town of

U.S. Steps Up Aid To Mali

U.S. is increasing assistance to African-led operation against the militants.

Deputy Chief of Mission Paul Mayer adds a coat of paint to the new Wildlife Education Center

Protecting Biodiversity In Laos

The ACRES Education Center and Auditorium will promote awareness about the wildlife trade, conservation, and a host of animal welfare issues.

Overcoming The Digital Gender Gap

The Obama Administration has centered its development policy on women.

Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson (file)

Four Years Of Progress In Africa

There is good reason for deep optimism about Africa’s future.

President Barack Obama listens as Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a news conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington, January 11, 2013.

Obama And Karzai Meet

Consultations reaffirmed the historic strategic partnership between both countries.

Syrian refugees fleeing violence in their towns are seen at their temporary home in a school at Tel Abyed near Hasaka December 17, 2012.

U.S. Support For Syrian People Continues

Much of this U.S. assistance has gone toward keeping the displaced warm.

The LettuceBee Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping these children find a better future.

Help For Islamabad Street Kids

"I knew I wanted to help these kids who, by the luck of the draw, were born on the roadsides."

A young girl in Sudan holding a baby near a USAID tent in the Al Salam IDP (Internally Displace Persons) camp.

Boosting The Future By Helping Youth Today

“Young people must be given the skills, resources and opportunities to succeed."

Women artisans weaving textiles in Bain Village, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Women-run Enterprises Drive Growth

“Data from the World Bank and other institutions show that women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises drive economic growth and create jobs."

Special Representative Kris Balderston and a delegation of representatives from public and private sectors participate in building a clean cook stove in Antigua, Guatemala as part of the Global Partnership Initiative.

Partnering For Development

Global Partnership Initiative includes input from local organizations, civil society actors and the private sector.

Workers on a community-run farm in Somalia.

USAID's New Focus On Resilience

USAID, is changing its approach from simply delivering emergency aid to also concentrating on building resilience.

Police officers detain a protester near the State Duma, in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. The poster reads: Are orphans guilty of Magnitsky

Yakovlev Act Is A Travesty

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a ban on American adoptions of Russian children.

U.S. - Mideast Strategy

A successful, long-term strategy in the Middle East requires a comprehensive approach.

Global Summit Will Promote Entrepreneurship

“Entrepreneurship is at the heart of what we call Economic Statecraft."

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. Clinton, the chair of MCC

Clinton At Millennium Challenge Corporation

“We look to MCC for helping to bring about that strategic shift that we’re making in our development work from aid to investment."

Transition In Yemen One Year In

The United States, along with the international community, is committed to supporting the ongoing efforts of President Hadi.

Syrians run as they flee from the Syrian town of Ras al-Ain to Turkish border town of Ceylanpinar, Sanliurfa province November 9, 2012.

Winter Survival Aid For Syria

“The world stands by you, and we will not ignore your plight.”

Placing Sanctions On Censorship In Iran

A screen at the General Satellite Control and Command Center shows the moment North Korea's Unha-3 rocket is launched in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. North Korea announced on February 12 that it had conducted its third nuclear test.

North Korea's Third Nuclear Test

Ending Congo Instability A Moral Imperative

An Historic Resignation

Land Reform In Tajikistan

Iran Intensifies Persecution Of Journalists

Somali journalists, in Mogadishu on Jan. 27, 2013, demand the release of Abdiaziz Abdinur Ibrahim, who was arrested after reporting on an alleged rape case involving government soldiers.

Somali Justice Questioned In Rape Case

North Korea's Unha-3 rocket lifts off from the Sohae launch pad in Tongchang-ri, North Korea. (file)

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