http://community.myvoa.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25 New videos from David_Clements on myVOA Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:56:56 GMT Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:56:56 GMT admin@USAVotes2008.com (VOA_News) admin@USAVotes2008.com (VOA_News) KickApps Feed Builder 2010-09-04T16:56:56Z 497 http://community.myvoa.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=45137&sortType=recent 0 http://community.myvoa.com/_Zombies-Stalk-the-Streets-for-a-Good-Cause/VIDEO/1298349/45137.html Few things bring a community together like large-scale, organized, athletic competition.  For some casual athletes, a city-wide game of tag is the perfect way to spend a Saturday night.  Add to that a horrible twist, and you get what some call the "Night of the Running Undead."  Arash Arabasadi reports. Few things bring a community together like large-scale, organized, athletic competition.  For some casual athletes, a city-wide game of tag is the perfect way to spend a Saturday night.  Add to that a horrible twist, and you get what some call the "Night of the Running Undead."  Arash Arabasadi reports. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:56:56 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Zombies-Stalk-the-Streets-for-a-Good-Cause/VIDEO/1298349/45137.html David_Clements 2010-09-04T16:56:56Z Entertainment American Life myVOA Few things bring a community together like large-scale, organized, athletic competition.  For some casual athletes, a city-wide game of tag is the perfect way to spend a Saturday night.  Add to that a horrible twist, and you get what some call the "Night of the Running Undead."  Arash Arabasadi reports. american life, charity, entertainment, zombie tag nonadult false Zombies Stalk the Streets for a Good Cause video american life,charity,entertainment,zombie tag 5827 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States AK Alexandria 0 Entertainment / American Life 0 1298349 3947263 Admin 113667 195 http://community.myvoa.com/_Arabic-Farsi-Fluency-Considered-39Critical39-to-US-National-Security/VIDEO/1296013/45137.html Summer vacation is ending and students at American schools and colleges are getting ready to head back to class. In previous years, many of them would have been taking French or Spanish as a second language.  But as VOA'S Mana Rabiee reports, knowledge of Arabic or Farsi is now considered "critical" to U.S. national security and more Americans are learning these languages today than ever before. Summer vacation is ending and students at American schools and colleges are getting ready to head back to class. In previous years, many of them would have been taking French or Spanish as a second language.  But as VOA'S Mana Rabiee reports, knowledge of Arabic or Farsi is now considered "critical" to U.S. national security and more Americans are learning these languages today than ever before. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:19:47 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Arabic-Farsi-Fluency-Considered-39Critical39-to-US-National-Security/VIDEO/1296013/45137.html David_Clements 2010-09-03T19:19:47Z News and Politics myVOA Summer vacation is ending and students at American schools and colleges are getting ready to head back to class. In previous years, many of them would have been taking French or Spanish as a second language.  But as VOA'S Mana Rabiee reports, knowledge of Arabic or Farsi is now considered "critical" to U.S. national security and more Americans are learning these languages today than ever before. arabic, education, farsi, news and politics, security nonadult false Arabic, Farsi Fluency Considered 'Critical' to US National Security video arabic,education,farsi,news and politics,security 2529 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1296013 3947263 Admin 113667 219 http://community.myvoa.com/_IMF-Promises-450-Million-to-Flood-Ravaged-Pakistan-by-End-of-Month/VIDEO/1295777/45137.html The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced it will increase its funding for flood-hit Pakistan just as the United Nations warns that international relief aid is lagging significantly. The IMF says it will give Pakistan $450 million in emergency flood aid later this month. The move follows similar increases by the Red Cross and World Bank.  U.N. officials are urging the international community to speed up assistance to Pakistan, where flood victims are beginning to show frustration and resentment at the slow pace of aid. VOA's Ravi Khanna has more. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced it will increase its funding for flood-hit Pakistan just as the United Nations warns that international relief aid is lagging significantly. The IMF says it will give Pakistan $450 million in emergency flood aid later this month. The move follows similar increases by the Red Cross and World Bank.  U.N. officials are urging the international community to speed up assistance to Pakistan, where flood victims are beginning to show frustration and resentment at the slow pace of aid. VOA's Ravi Khanna has more. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:50:10 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_IMF-Promises-450-Million-to-Flood-Ravaged-Pakistan-by-End-of-Month/VIDEO/1295777/45137.html David_Clements 2010-09-03T17:50:10Z News and Politics Disaster myVOA The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced it will increase its funding for flood-hit Pakistan just as the United Nations warns that international relief aid is lagging significantly. The IMF says it will give Pakistan $450 million in emergency flood aid later this month. The move follows similar increases by the Red Cross and World Bank.  U.N. officials are urging the international community to speed up assistance to Pakistan, where flood victims are beginning to show frustration and resentment at the slow pace of aid. VOA's Ravi Khanna has more. disaster, flood aid, news and politics, pakistan, pakistan floods nonadult false IMF Promises $450 Million to Flood Ravaged Pakistan by End of Month video disaster,flood aid,news and politics,pakistan,pakistan floods 2186 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics / Disaster 0 1295777 3947263 Admin 113667 160 http://community.myvoa.com/_Development-Memorial-Museum-Emerging-at-World-Trade-Center-Site/VIDEO/1292324/45137.html Nine years after the September 11 terror attacks leveled the World Trade Center's twin towers not a single new building has been completed in the area known as Ground Zero. But in the last few months, a deadlock between municipal authorities and developers has eased, and prospective tenants for five new skyscrapers are beginning to line up. Progress is even more visible at the September 11 Memorial and Museum, which will cover much of the site. VOA's Carolyn Weaver has more. Nine years after the September 11 terror attacks leveled the World Trade Center's twin towers not a single new building has been completed in the area known as Ground Zero. But in the last few months, a deadlock between municipal authorities and developers has eased, and prospective tenants for five new skyscrapers are beginning to line up. Progress is even more visible at the September 11 Memorial and Museum, which will cover much of the site. VOA's Carolyn Weaver has more. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:11:57 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Development-Memorial-Museum-Emerging-at-World-Trade-Center-Site/VIDEO/1292324/45137.html David_Clements 2010-09-02T16:11:57Z News and Politics myVOA Nine years after the September 11 terror attacks leveled the World Trade Center's twin towers not a single new building has been completed in the area known as Ground Zero. But in the last few months, a deadlock between municipal authorities and developers has eased, and prospective tenants for five new skyscrapers are beginning to line up. Progress is even more visible at the September 11 Memorial and Museum, which will cover much of the site. VOA's Carolyn Weaver has more. ground zero, memorial, news and politics, world trade center, wtc nonadult false Development, Memorial, Museum Emerging at World Trade Center Site video ground zero,memorial,news and politics,world trade center,wtc 2557 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States NY New York 0 News and Politics 0 1292324 3947263 Admin 113667 165 http://community.myvoa.com/_Maternal-Child-Health-Infectious-Disease-Focus-of-Obama-Administrations-Global-Health-Initiative/VIDEO/1291915/45137.html U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently announced a new $63 billion Global Health Initiative with an emphasis on maternal and child health, family planning and programs to fight infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.  VOA's Vidushi Sinha looks at reaction to the initiative. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently announced a new $63 billion Global Health Initiative with an emphasis on maternal and child health, family planning and programs to fight infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.  VOA's Vidushi Sinha looks at reaction to the initiative. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:15:04 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Maternal-Child-Health-Infectious-Disease-Focus-of-Obama-Administrations-Global-Health-Initiative/VIDEO/1291915/45137.html David_Clements 2010-09-02T14:15:04Z Science Health myVOA U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently announced a new $63 billion Global Health Initiative with an emphasis on maternal and child health, family planning and programs to fight infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.  VOA's Vidushi Sinha looks at reaction to the initiative. global health initiative, health, science nonadult false Maternal, Child Health, Infectious Disease Focus of Obama Administration's Global Health Initiative video global health initiative,health,science 3051 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 Science/Health 0 1291915 3947263 Admin 113667 156 http://community.myvoa.com/_Iraqi-Commanders-Say-They-Are-Ready-to-Handle-Security-in-Iraq/VIDEO/1289304/45137.html As U.S. forces formally hand over control to the Iraqi Security Services, there are questions as to whether the Iraqi army is up to the challenge.  Iraqi troops have been training under U.S. guidance since 2004. So when the U.S. military offered VOA's Jeff Swicord the opportunity to visit a training facility South of Baghdad, he immediately took them up on it. As U.S. forces formally hand over control to the Iraqi Security Services, there are questions as to whether the Iraqi army is up to the challenge.  Iraqi troops have been training under U.S. guidance since 2004. So when the U.S. military offered VOA's Jeff Swicord the opportunity to visit a training facility South of Baghdad, he immediately took them up on it. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:21:28 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Iraqi-Commanders-Say-They-Are-Ready-to-Handle-Security-in-Iraq/VIDEO/1289304/45137.html David_Clements 2010-09-01T17:21:28Z News and Politics myVOA As U.S. forces formally hand over control to the Iraqi Security Services, there are questions as to whether the Iraqi army is up to the challenge.  Iraqi troops have been training under U.S. guidance since 2004. So when the U.S. military offered VOA's Jeff Swicord the opportunity to visit a training facility South of Baghdad, he immediately took them up on it. iraq, iraq army training, iraq war, news and politics nonadult false Iraqi Commanders Say They Are Ready to Handle Security in Iraq video iraq,iraq army training,iraq war,news and politics 1814 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false Iraq Baghdad 0 News and Politics 0 1289304 3947263 Admin 113667 176 http://community.myvoa.com/_New-Orleans-Artisan-Turns-Tragedy-into-Beauty/VIDEO/1278174/45137.html In New Orleans, five years after Hurricane Katrina, there are still many reminders of the storm's destructive power in the form of empty lots where homes once stood and in the form of empty places in the hearts of families who lost loved ones.  But at least one local artisan has found a way to make something positive and even beautiful from the debris left by the storm. VOA's Greg Flakus has the story from New Orleans. In New Orleans, five years after Hurricane Katrina, there are still many reminders of the storm's destructive power in the form of empty lots where homes once stood and in the form of empty places in the hearts of families who lost loved ones.  But at least one local artisan has found a way to make something positive and even beautiful from the debris left by the storm. VOA's Greg Flakus has the story from New Orleans. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:15:18 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_New-Orleans-Artisan-Turns-Tragedy-into-Beauty/VIDEO/1278174/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-28T14:15:18Z Entertainment myVOA In New Orleans, five years after Hurricane Katrina, there are still many reminders of the storm's destructive power in the form of empty lots where homes once stood and in the form of empty places in the hearts of families who lost loved ones.  But at least one local artisan has found a way to make something positive and even beautiful from the debris left by the storm. VOA's Greg Flakus has the story from New Orleans. arts, entertainment, katrina, new orleans nonadult false New Orleans Artisan Turns Tragedy into Beauty video arts,entertainment,katrina,new orleans 5712 1 4.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States LA New Orleans 0 Entertainment 0 1278174 3947263 Admin 113667 194 http://community.myvoa.com/_Britain-Marks-Slavery-Remembrance-Day/VIDEO/1276302/45137.html Britain and many other countries have been marking UNESCO Slavery Remembrance Day. It commemorates the 1791 uprising of enslaved Africans on the island of Saint Domingue, or modern day Haiti. The British government says it's at the forefront of efforts to tackle the legacy of the slavery, but campaigners say much more needs to be done. Henry Ridgwell reports from Liverpool, once at the center of the transatlantic slave trade. Britain and many other countries have been marking UNESCO Slavery Remembrance Day. It commemorates the 1791 uprising of enslaved Africans on the island of Saint Domingue, or modern day Haiti. The British government says it's at the forefront of efforts to tackle the legacy of the slavery, but campaigners say much more needs to be done. Henry Ridgwell reports from Liverpool, once at the center of the transatlantic slave trade. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:28:15 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Britain-Marks-Slavery-Remembrance-Day/VIDEO/1276302/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-27T19:28:15Z News and Politics myVOA Britain and many other countries have been marking UNESCO Slavery Remembrance Day. It commemorates the 1791 uprising of enslaved Africans on the island of Saint Domingue, or modern day Haiti. The British government says it's at the forefront of efforts to tackle the legacy of the slavery, but campaigners say much more needs to be done. Henry Ridgwell reports from Liverpool, once at the center of the transatlantic slave trade. britain, news and politics, rememberance, slavery, slavery remembrance day nonadult false Britain Marks Slavery Remembrance Day video britain,news and politics,rememberance,slavery,slavery remembrance day 3004 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United Kingdom London 0 News and Politics 0 1276302 3947263 Admin 113667 202 http://community.myvoa.com/_Kosovo-Independence-Ruling-Watched-Around-World/VIDEO/1275836/45137.html The United Nations General Assembly next month is expected to debate the future of Kosovo. The breakaway Serbian province became a U.N. protectorate in 1999 after its ethnic Albanian majority fought a two-year war with Serbia, then declared independence in 2008. Earlier this summer, the U.N.'s International Court of Justice ruled that declaration legal under international law. Jennifer Glasse examines what that decision might mean for other secessionist movements. The United Nations General Assembly next month is expected to debate the future of Kosovo. The breakaway Serbian province became a U.N. protectorate in 1999 after its ethnic Albanian majority fought a two-year war with Serbia, then declared independence in 2008. Earlier this summer, the U.N.'s International Court of Justice ruled that declaration legal under international law. Jennifer Glasse examines what that decision might mean for other secessionist movements. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:50:42 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Kosovo-Independence-Ruling-Watched-Around-World/VIDEO/1275836/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-27T17:50:42Z News and Politics myVOA The United Nations General Assembly next month is expected to debate the future of Kosovo. The breakaway Serbian province became a U.N. protectorate in 1999 after its ethnic Albanian majority fought a two-year war with Serbia, then declared independence in 2008. Earlier this summer, the U.N.'s International Court of Justice ruled that declaration legal under international law. Jennifer Glasse examines what that decision might mean for other secessionist movements. european, independence, kosovo, kosovo independence, news and politics, union nonadult false Kosovo Independence Ruling Watched Around World video european,independence,kosovo,kosovo independence,news and politics,union 2843 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News and Politics 0 1275836 3947263 Admin 113667 155 http://community.myvoa.com/_Israelis-Palestinians-Hold-Out-Little-Hope-for-Direct-Negotiations/VIDEO/1275653/45137.html Both Israelis and Palestinians are doubtful that upcoming US-brokered direct talks will yield any results or even make progress toward ending the six-decade-old conflict in the Middle East. VOA Jerusalem correspondent Luis Ramirez has this report. Both Israelis and Palestinians are doubtful that upcoming US-brokered direct talks will yield any results or even make progress toward ending the six-decade-old conflict in the Middle East. VOA Jerusalem correspondent Luis Ramirez has this report. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:18:17 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Israelis-Palestinians-Hold-Out-Little-Hope-for-Direct-Negotiations/VIDEO/1275653/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-27T17:18:17Z News and Politics myVOA Both Israelis and Palestinians are doubtful that upcoming US-brokered direct talks will yield any results or even make progress toward ending the six-decade-old conflict in the Middle East. VOA Jerusalem correspondent Luis Ramirez has this report. israel, middle east, negotiations, news and politics, palestinians, peace nonadult false Israelis, Palestinians Hold Out Little Hope for Direct Negotiations video israel,middle east,negotiations,news and politics,palestinians,peace 2602 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false Israel 0 News and Politics 0 1275653 3947263 Admin 113667 205 http://community.myvoa.com/_MRSA-Infections-Down-Significantly-in-US-Hospitals/VIDEO/1275586/45137.html Health care facilities, especially hospitals, are frequent breeding grounds for bacteria that are increasingly resistant to antibiotics. In the United States, more than one million resistant infections are linked to at least 100,000 hospital deaths every year.  One of the most prevalent of these superbugs is MRSA, a drug-resistant staph bacterium.  Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) said countries should take steps to prevent the spread of such resistant bacteria.  But while MRSA is at epidemic proportions worldwide, it is declining in hospitals in the United States.  VOA's Melinda Smith reports in a report voiced by Carol Pearson. Health care facilities, especially hospitals, are frequent breeding grounds for bacteria that are increasingly resistant to antibiotics. In the United States, more than one million resistant infections are linked to at least 100,000 hospital deaths every year.  One of the most prevalent of these superbugs is MRSA, a drug-resistant staph bacterium.  Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) said countries should take steps to prevent the spread of such resistant bacteria.  But while MRSA is at epidemic proportions worldwide, it is declining in hospitals in the United States.  VOA's Melinda Smith reports in a report voiced by Carol Pearson. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:43:53 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_MRSA-Infections-Down-Significantly-in-US-Hospitals/VIDEO/1275586/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-27T16:43:53Z Science Health myVOA Health care facilities, especially hospitals, are frequent breeding grounds for bacteria that are increasingly resistant to antibiotics. In the United States, more than one million resistant infections are linked to at least 100,000 hospital deaths every year.  One of the most prevalent of these superbugs is MRSA, a drug-resistant staph bacterium.  Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) said countries should take steps to prevent the spread of such resistant bacteria.  But while MRSA is at epidemic proportions worldwide, it is declining in hospitals in the United States.  VOA's Melinda Smith reports in a report voiced by Carol Pearson. health, hospital, infections, science, staph, staph bacteria nonadult false MRSA Infections Down Significantly in US Hospitals video health,hospital,infections,science,staph,staph bacteria 3051 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 Science/Health 0 1275586 3947263 Admin 113667 135 http://community.myvoa.com/_Conservative-Political-Rally-Stirs-Racial-Tensions-among-US-Civil-Rights-Activists/VIDEO/1275503/45137.html It was 47 years ago that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famed "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.  The 1963 March on Washington was intended to change the racial divide in the country between blacks and whites.  By contrast, a different type of rally planned for the site, on the August 28 anniversary this year, has stirred up racial tensions.  VOA's Chris Simkins has more on the controversy. It was 47 years ago that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famed "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.  The 1963 March on Washington was intended to change the racial divide in the country between blacks and whites.  By contrast, a different type of rally planned for the site, on the August 28 anniversary this year, has stirred up racial tensions.  VOA's Chris Simkins has more on the controversy. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:07:31 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Conservative-Political-Rally-Stirs-Racial-Tensions-among-US-Civil-Rights-Activists/VIDEO/1275503/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-27T16:07:31Z News and Politics myVOA It was 47 years ago that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famed "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.  The 1963 March on Washington was intended to change the racial divide in the country between blacks and whites.  By contrast, a different type of rally planned for the site, on the August 28 anniversary this year, has stirred up racial tensions.  VOA's Chris Simkins has more on the controversy. i have a dream, king, luther, martin, mlk, news and politics, speech nonadult false Conservative Political Rally Stirs Racial Tensions among US Civil Rights Activists video i have a dream,king,luther,martin,mlk,news and politics,speech 2799 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1275503 3947263 Admin 113667 244 http://community.myvoa.com/_Some-Pakistani-Flood-Victims-Camp-in-Middle-of-Busy-Roadway/VIDEO/1273434/45137.html The Pakistani government and humanitarian aid agencies are stepping up efforts to provide assistance to victims of the country's worst flood disaster, but millions of people still have received little or no help nearly a month later. VOA Correspondent Sean Maroney visited an area in northwestern Pakistan where several hundred families are living on the busy roadway between the capital Islamabad and Peshawar. The Pakistani government and humanitarian aid agencies are stepping up efforts to provide assistance to victims of the country's worst flood disaster, but millions of people still have received little or no help nearly a month later. VOA Correspondent Sean Maroney visited an area in northwestern Pakistan where several hundred families are living on the busy roadway between the capital Islamabad and Peshawar. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:31:30 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Some-Pakistani-Flood-Victims-Camp-in-Middle-of-Busy-Roadway/VIDEO/1273434/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-26T17:31:30Z News and Politics Disaster myVOA The Pakistani government and humanitarian aid agencies are stepping up efforts to provide assistance to victims of the country's worst flood disaster, but millions of people still have received little or no help nearly a month later. VOA Correspondent Sean Maroney visited an area in northwestern Pakistan where several hundred families are living on the busy roadway between the capital Islamabad and Peshawar. aid, disaster, flood, news and politics, pakistan, pakistan floods nonadult false Some Pakistani Flood Victims Camp in Middle of Busy Roadway video aid,disaster,flood,news and politics,pakistan,pakistan floods 1777 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false Pakistan Charsadda 0 News and Politics / Disaster 0 1273434 3947263 Admin 113667 110 http://community.myvoa.com/_Global-Youth-Unemployment-at-All-Time-High/VIDEO/1272598/45137.html The United Nations says global youth unemployment is at an all time high. In a recent report, the UN's International Labour Organization says 81 million young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are unemployed, and youth unemployment is expected to rise throughout the year.  VOA's Carla Babb has more. The United Nations says global youth unemployment is at an all time high. In a recent report, the UN's International Labour Organization says 81 million young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are unemployed, and youth unemployment is expected to rise throughout the year.  VOA's Carla Babb has more. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:40:20 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Global-Youth-Unemployment-at-All-Time-High/VIDEO/1272598/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-26T13:40:20Z myVOA The United Nations says global youth unemployment is at an all time high. In a recent report, the UN's International Labour Organization says 81 million young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are unemployed, and youth unemployment is expected to rise throughout the year.  VOA's Carla Babb has more. economy, jobs, recession, youth unemployment nonadult false Global Youth Unemployment at All Time High video economy,jobs,recession,youth unemployment 2208 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 0 1272598 3947263 Admin 113667 167 http://community.myvoa.com/_Flood-Victims-Angry-over-Pakistani-Government-Response/VIDEO/1271163/45137.html Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari says it will take at least three years for Pakistan to recover from devastating floods that have left nearly 5 million people homeless and 1,600 dead. He also is concerned that Islamist militants will try to exploit the floods, which have wiped out villages, infrastructure and farmland in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh provinces. VOA's Ravi Khanna has more. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari says it will take at least three years for Pakistan to recover from devastating floods that have left nearly 5 million people homeless and 1,600 dead. He also is concerned that Islamist militants will try to exploit the floods, which have wiped out villages, infrastructure and farmland in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh provinces. VOA's Ravi Khanna has more. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:53:15 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Flood-Victims-Angry-over-Pakistani-Government-Response/VIDEO/1271163/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-25T19:53:15Z News and Politics myVOA Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari says it will take at least three years for Pakistan to recover from devastating floods that have left nearly 5 million people homeless and 1,600 dead. He also is concerned that Islamist militants will try to exploit the floods, which have wiped out villages, infrastructure and farmland in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh provinces. VOA's Ravi Khanna has more. aid, flood, news and politics, pakistan, pakistan floods nonadult false Flood Victims Angry over Pakistani Government Response video aid,flood,news and politics,pakistan,pakistan floods 2262 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 News and Politics 0 1271163 3947263 Admin 113667 231 http://community.myvoa.com/_Lobbying-Regulated-to-Prevent-Abuse-in-US/VIDEO/1267894/45137.html When public policy decisions are being made in the United States, corporations, advocacy groups, and others interact with Congress and the government's Executive Branch to influence those decisions.  This activity, called "lobbying," is sometimes accused of promoting so-called special interests at the expense of the public at-large.  There are laws and ethics rules in place to prevent lobbying from becoming outright bribery.  VOA's Jeffrey Young takes a look at those in the second part of our three part series. When public policy decisions are being made in the United States, corporations, advocacy groups, and others interact with Congress and the government's Executive Branch to influence those decisions.  This activity, called "lobbying," is sometimes accused of promoting so-called special interests at the expense of the public at-large.  There are laws and ethics rules in place to prevent lobbying from becoming outright bribery.  VOA's Jeffrey Young takes a look at those in the second part of our three part series. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:28:31 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Lobbying-Regulated-to-Prevent-Abuse-in-US/VIDEO/1267894/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-24T19:28:31Z News and Politics myVOA When public policy decisions are being made in the United States, corporations, advocacy groups, and others interact with Congress and the government's Executive Branch to influence those decisions.  This activity, called "lobbying," is sometimes accused of promoting so-called special interests at the expense of the public at-large.  There are laws and ethics rules in place to prevent lobbying from becoming outright bribery.  VOA's Jeffrey Young takes a look at those in the second part of our three part series. government, lobbying, news and politics nonadult false Lobbying Regulated to Prevent Abuse in US video government,lobbying,news and politics 2455 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1267894 3947263 Admin 113667 244 http://community.myvoa.com/_Venezuelans-Despair-Over-Rampant-Deadly-Violence/VIDEO/1267746/45137.html Venezuela has stopped publishing official crime rates, but a non-governmental monitoring group reports there were more than 16,000 homicides in the country last year, more than triple the total in 1998 when President Hugo Chavez was first elected. 2009 saw more violent deaths in Venezuela than in war-torn Iraq and civil war-weary Colombia combined. Kidnappings, assaults, and robberies have also skyrocketed, making Venezuela one of the most dangerous nations in the world. VOA's Michael Bowman recently visited Caracas and has this report. Venezuela has stopped publishing official crime rates, but a non-governmental monitoring group reports there were more than 16,000 homicides in the country last year, more than triple the total in 1998 when President Hugo Chavez was first elected. 2009 saw more violent deaths in Venezuela than in war-torn Iraq and civil war-weary Colombia combined. Kidnappings, assaults, and robberies have also skyrocketed, making Venezuela one of the most dangerous nations in the world. VOA's Michael Bowman recently visited Caracas and has this report. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:18:03 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Venezuelans-Despair-Over-Rampant-Deadly-Violence/VIDEO/1267746/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-24T18:18:03Z News and Politics myVOA Venezuela has stopped publishing official crime rates, but a non-governmental monitoring group reports there were more than 16,000 homicides in the country last year, more than triple the total in 1998 when President Hugo Chavez was first elected. 2009 saw more violent deaths in Venezuela than in war-torn Iraq and civil war-weary Colombia combined. Kidnappings, assaults, and robberies have also skyrocketed, making Venezuela one of the most dangerous nations in the world. VOA's Michael Bowman recently visited Caracas and has this report. news, news and politics, politics, venezuela, venezuela crime nonadult false Venezuelans Despair Over Rampant, Deadly Violence video news,news and politics,politics,venezuela,venezuela crime 2197 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false Venezuela 0 News and Politics 0 1267746 3947263 Admin 113667 184 http://community.myvoa.com/_In-Afghanistan-US-Pilots-Play-Aim-to-Save-Lives-Win-Hearts/VIDEO/1258879/45137.html In July, the U.S military recorded its highest monthly death toll in the nine-year Afghanistan war. As the casualty rate steadily climbs, army medical evacuation units play an increasingly vital role in the war - both in saving soldiers lives, and in the battle for Afghan hearts, by helping injured civilians. Sam Beattie reports from southern Afghanistan. In July, the U.S military recorded its highest monthly death toll in the nine-year Afghanistan war. As the casualty rate steadily climbs, army medical evacuation units play an increasingly vital role in the war - both in saving soldiers lives, and in the battle for Afghan hearts, by helping injured civilians. Sam Beattie reports from southern Afghanistan. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:52:40 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_In-Afghanistan-US-Pilots-Play-Aim-to-Save-Lives-Win-Hearts/VIDEO/1258879/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-20T14:52:40Z News and Politics myVOA In July, the U.S military recorded its highest monthly death toll in the nine-year Afghanistan war. As the casualty rate steadily climbs, army medical evacuation units play an increasingly vital role in the war - both in saving soldiers lives, and in the battle for Afghan hearts, by helping injured civilians. Sam Beattie reports from southern Afghanistan. afghan war, afghanistan, health, medevac, military, news and politics, pilots nonadult false In Afghanistan, US Pilots Play Aim to Save Lives, Win Hearts video afghan war,afghanistan,health,medevac,military,news and politics,pilots 4856 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false Afghanistan Zabul Province 0 News and Politics 0 1258879 3947263 Admin 113667 187 http://community.myvoa.com/_Despite-Reform-Free-Health-Clinic-Draws-Crowd/VIDEO/1254125/45137.html Earlier this year, President Obama signed into law a long-awaited reform of health care in America. It's designed to provide medical insurance to tens of millions of Americans who can't afford it. But the US is still far from having universal health care, and even this reform is facing legal challenges. VOA's Jerome Socolovsky went to a free one-day health clinic in Washington, DC. Earlier this year, President Obama signed into law a long-awaited reform of health care in America. It's designed to provide medical insurance to tens of millions of Americans who can't afford it. But the US is still far from having universal health care, and even this reform is facing legal challenges. VOA's Jerome Socolovsky went to a free one-day health clinic in Washington, DC. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:12:27 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Despite-Reform-Free-Health-Clinic-Draws-Crowd/VIDEO/1254125/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-18T19:12:27Z Science Health myVOA Earlier this year, President Obama signed into law a long-awaited reform of health care in America. It's designed to provide medical insurance to tens of millions of Americans who can't afford it. But the US is still far from having universal health care, and even this reform is facing legal challenges. VOA's Jerome Socolovsky went to a free one-day health clinic in Washington, DC. free health care, health, health care, health care reform, science nonadult false Despite Reform, Free Health Clinic Draws Crowd video free health care,health,health care,health care reform,science 4775 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States DC Washington 0 Science/Health 0 1254125 3947263 Admin 113667 168 http://community.myvoa.com/_Blueberries-a-Big-Hit-in-South-Korea/VIDEO/1253054/45137.html The reputation of blueberries as a so-called "super-food" has created a boom in South Korea. People here are increasingly consuming the vitamin-rich fruit because of research contending blueberries may help ward off cancer, heart disease, strokes, infections, and other ailments. The berries were virtually unseen on the Korean peninsula until just a few years ago, but that has changed. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman traveled to Naekanri in Gyeonngi province to learn more about Korea's growing appetite for all things blueberry. The reputation of blueberries as a so-called "super-food" has created a boom in South Korea. People here are increasingly consuming the vitamin-rich fruit because of research contending blueberries may help ward off cancer, heart disease, strokes, infections, and other ailments. The berries were virtually unseen on the Korean peninsula until just a few years ago, but that has changed. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman traveled to Naekanri in Gyeonngi province to learn more about Korea's growing appetite for all things blueberry. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:52:10 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Blueberries-a-Big-Hit-in-South-Korea/VIDEO/1253054/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-18T13:52:10Z Entertainment myVOA The reputation of blueberries as a so-called "super-food" has created a boom in South Korea. People here are increasingly consuming the vitamin-rich fruit because of research contending blueberries may help ward off cancer, heart disease, strokes, infections, and other ailments. The berries were virtually unseen on the Korean peninsula until just a few years ago, but that has changed. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman traveled to Naekanri in Gyeonngi province to learn more about Korea's growing appetite for all things blueberry. blueberries, entertainment, food, health, south korea, south korea blueberries nonadult false Blueberries a Big Hit in South Korea video blueberries,entertainment,food,health,south korea,south korea blueberries 6149 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false Korea, Republic of Naekanri 0 Entertainment 0 1253054 3947263 Admin 113667 150 http://community.myvoa.com/_-Boarding-School-Provides-Hope-for-Physical-Challenged/VIDEO/1250207/45137.html In Kenya, educational and career opportunities are almost non-existent for people born with multiple physical challenges. They face many forms of discrimination -- including lingering beliefs that their condition was caused by a curse. But one father whose son Brian was born deaf, mute and legally blind aims to change all that. Joseph Shiroko started a school four years ago that teaches students who cannot hear, speak, and who have very low or no vision, a wide array of skills to support themselves. Cathy Majtenyi has more from Brian Resource Center on the outskirts of Kenya's capital. In Kenya, educational and career opportunities are almost non-existent for people born with multiple physical challenges. They face many forms of discrimination -- including lingering beliefs that their condition was caused by a curse. But one father whose son Brian was born deaf, mute and legally blind aims to change all that. Joseph Shiroko started a school four years ago that teaches students who cannot hear, speak, and who have very low or no vision, a wide array of skills to support themselves. Cathy Majtenyi has more from Brian Resource Center on the outskirts of Kenya's capital. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:33:33 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_-Boarding-School-Provides-Hope-for-Physical-Challenged/VIDEO/1250207/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-17T14:33:33Z News and Politics myVOA In Kenya, educational and career opportunities are almost non-existent for people born with multiple physical challenges. They face many forms of discrimination -- including lingering beliefs that their condition was caused by a curse. But one father whose son Brian was born deaf, mute and legally blind aims to change all that. Joseph Shiroko started a school four years ago that teaches students who cannot hear, speak, and who have very low or no vision, a wide array of skills to support themselves. Cathy Majtenyi has more from Brian Resource Center on the outskirts of Kenya's capital. africa, health, kenya, news and politics, persons with disabilities nonadult false : Boarding School Provides Hope for Physical Challenged video africa,health,kenya,news and politics,persons with disabilities 5328 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false Kenya Nairobi 0 News and Politics 0 1250207 3947263 Admin 113667 218 http://community.myvoa.com/_Ancient-Shipwrecks-Found-Off-Central-Italy39s-Coast/VIDEO/1241197/45137.html A team of marine archeologists using sonar scanners has discovered new underwater treasures in the Italian seas.  Trading vessels dating from the first century BC to the 5th through 7th centuries AD were found in the waters of the Pontine Islands.  Their cargoes were found to be intact.  Sabina Castelfranco has this VOA report from Ponza. A team of marine archeologists using sonar scanners has discovered new underwater treasures in the Italian seas.  Trading vessels dating from the first century BC to the 5th through 7th centuries AD were found in the waters of the Pontine Islands.  Their cargoes were found to be intact.  Sabina Castelfranco has this VOA report from Ponza. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:12:15 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Ancient-Shipwrecks-Found-Off-Central-Italy39s-Coast/VIDEO/1241197/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-13T18:12:15Z Entertainment myVOA A team of marine archeologists using sonar scanners has discovered new underwater treasures in the Italian seas.  Trading vessels dating from the first century BC to the 5th through 7th centuries AD were found in the waters of the Pontine Islands.  Their cargoes were found to be intact.  Sabina Castelfranco has this VOA report from Ponza. entertainment, italy, italy treasure, shipwreck nonadult false Ancient Shipwrecks Found Off Central Italy's Coast video entertainment,italy,italy treasure,shipwreck 4624 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false Italy 0 Entertainment 0 1241197 3947263 Admin 113667 157 http://community.myvoa.com/_Documentary-Incresing-Awareness-of-Disabled-Athletes-and-Persons-Worldwide/VIDEO/1240666/45137.html Americans this year are marking the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act -- also called the ADA -- a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on mental or physical disabilities. One event in the celebration was a recent film Festival which highlighted a documentary film called "Unbeaten," a story about the world's longest and toughest wheelchair race. VOA's June Soh has more on this inspiring story of courage and determination in the face of extreme adversity. Amy Katz narrates. Americans this year are marking the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act -- also called the ADA -- a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on mental or physical disabilities. One event in the celebration was a recent film Festival which highlighted a documentary film called "Unbeaten," a story about the world's longest and toughest wheelchair race. VOA's June Soh has more on this inspiring story of courage and determination in the face of extreme adversity. Amy Katz narrates. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:09:52 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_Documentary-Incresing-Awareness-of-Disabled-Athletes-and-Persons-Worldwide/VIDEO/1240666/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-13T15:09:52Z Entertainment American Life myVOA Americans this year are marking the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act -- also called the ADA -- a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on mental or physical disabilities. One event in the celebration was a recent film Festival which highlighted a documentary film called "Unbeaten," a story about the world's longest and toughest wheelchair race. VOA's June Soh has more on this inspiring story of courage and determination in the face of extreme adversity. Amy Katz narrates. american life, entertainment, health, sports nonadult false Documentary Incresing Awareness of Disabled Athletes and Persons Worldwide video american life,entertainment,health,sports 3621 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 Entertainment / American Life 0 1240666 3947263 Admin 113667 212 http://community.myvoa.com/_New-Constitution-Means-Major-Changes-for-Kenya/VIDEO/1237803/45137.html In a referendum held during the first week of August, voters in Kenya overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, replacing one that was drafted during the country's colonial era.   Among other things, the document sets out a Bill of Rights, creates a National Land Commission, and de-centralizes political power.  Many Kenyans see the vote as paving the way for greater government accountability and a fairer distribution of resources.  But analysts say the tough work is just beginning. Cathy Majtenyi has details from Kenya's capital. In a referendum held during the first week of August, voters in Kenya overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, replacing one that was drafted during the country's colonial era.   Among other things, the document sets out a Bill of Rights, creates a National Land Commission, and de-centralizes political power.  Many Kenyans see the vote as paving the way for greater government accountability and a fairer distribution of resources.  But analysts say the tough work is just beginning. Cathy Majtenyi has details from Kenya's capital. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:28:08 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_New-Constitution-Means-Major-Changes-for-Kenya/VIDEO/1237803/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-12T16:28:08Z News and Politics myVOA In a referendum held during the first week of August, voters in Kenya overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, replacing one that was drafted during the country's colonial era.   Among other things, the document sets out a Bill of Rights, creates a National Land Commission, and de-centralizes political power.  Many Kenyans see the vote as paving the way for greater government accountability and a fairer distribution of resources.  But analysts say the tough work is just beginning. Cathy Majtenyi has details from Kenya's capital. africa, kenya ballot, kenya constitution, news and politics nonadult false New Constitution Means Major Changes for Kenya video africa,kenya ballot,kenya constitution,news and politics 3160 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false Kenya Nairobi 0 News and Politics 0 1237803 3947263 Admin 113667 266 http://community.myvoa.com/_China-Using-Detention-to-Silence-Dissent/VIDEO/1235220/45137.html China's modernization and its power as a trading nation have made it an increasingly important player in the international arena.  Yet, as its influence grows, rights activists and legal experts say China's treatment of its citizens and of their demand for basic human rights casts a shadow over the country's many advances.  VOA's William Ide has more from Washington. China's modernization and its power as a trading nation have made it an increasingly important player in the international arena.  Yet, as its influence grows, rights activists and legal experts say China's treatment of its citizens and of their demand for basic human rights casts a shadow over the country's many advances.  VOA's William Ide has more from Washington. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:03:59 GMT http://community.myvoa.com/_China-Using-Detention-to-Silence-Dissent/VIDEO/1235220/45137.html David_Clements 2010-08-11T16:03:59Z News and Politics myVOA China's modernization and its power as a trading nation have made it an increasingly important player in the international arena.  Yet, as its influence grows, rights activists and legal experts say China's treatment of its citizens and of their demand for basic human rights casts a shadow over the country's many advances.  VOA's William Ide has more from Washington. china, china rights, human rights, news and politics nonadult false China Using Detention to Silence Dissent video china,china rights,human rights,news and politics 3122 0 0.0 http://community.myvoa.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=3947263&as=45137 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/45137/photos/PHOTO_4007186_45137_3947263_ap_160X120.jpg false United States 0 News and Politics 0 1235220 3947263 Admin 113667 186