http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=960&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa VOA English - USA en-us Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:08:08 GMT 2009-11-25T01:08:08Z en-us http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=72380342&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FObama-Afghanistan-War-Stragegy-72380342.html US president says he will announce a new Afghanistan war strategy soon. Mr. Obama says he will explain his decision to the American people after the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:29:46 GMT 0d510ff924908bdca0fe2694897e0909 Craig Brown 2009-11-24T10:29:46Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=73039852&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FUS-Wants-More-NATO-Troops-in-Afghanistan-If-Obama-Sends-More-US-Forces-73039852.html Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:08:08 GMT 64db0ade4675d039d7a5155100b1902d Al Pessin 2009-11-25T01:08:08Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=73025472&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FAstronauts-Talk-to-Media-From-International-Space-Station--73025472.html Astronauts aboard the orbiting space station and the shuttle Atlantis spent most of the day relaxing after long hours of unloading cargo and working on building the International Space Station. The astronauts spent some time November 24 talking to reporters about the latest mission. The shuttle Atlantis will undock from the space station on Wednesday, and seven astronauts will return to earth on Friday. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:46:12 GMT 2a875dd5fd775e8be57997e1964a4d22 Chris Simkins 2009-11-25T00:46:12Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=72055892&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FLawmakers-Rights-Advocates-Urge-Obama-to-Protest-Chinese-Lawyers-Detention-72055892.html Advocates for human rights in China joined members of the U.S. Congress on Monday in denouncing the recent detention of a Chinese lawyer who testified before a congressional human rights committee earlier this month. Critics say the detention of Jiang Tianyong underscores the dangers of weakening U.S. pressure on China regarding human rights. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:04:42 GMT 3734298a5c79fb78cad61403e746e1fe Dan Robinson 2009-11-24T03:04:42Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=72749497&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2F2009-11-24-Obama-Hosts-Indias-Singh-for-First-State-Visit----.html President Barack Obama says the U.S. partnership with India will be one of the defining relationships of the 21st century. Mr. Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke to reporters after a two-hour meeting. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:07:35 GMT 873fe30657d49cd22aaddb7a5e006a04 VOA News 2009-11-24T19:07:35Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=71614972&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FIndian-Prime-Minister-Manmohan-Singh--71614972.html The flags of the United States and India are flying outside the White House as President Barack Obama prepares to host his first state visit. There will be pomp and ceremony as Mr. Obama welcomes Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:53:04 GMT 4a8f0aaad9c06dc78bf3e5db63f3696b 2009-11-24T20:53:04Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=72801112&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FThanksgiving-Native-American-Foods-72801112.html Many of the traditional foods eaten at Thanksgiving dinner have Native American roots but have been spiced up Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:56:13 GMT 11769a169a6a27e3391f166f8494dff2 Jeff Swicord 2009-11-24T19:56:13Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=72764037&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FAmerican-comedy-Iran-72764037.html Comedy Central's Daily Show brings its brand of satire to Tehran Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:42:26 GMT a2734ab78c696bcc8b37d93e7f1ea1da 2009-11-24T19:42:26Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=71877342&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FUS-Cautious-on-Afghan-Outreach-to-Taliban-71877342.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:14:51 GMT d44d15d903a37f651a149937f3f860d6 David Gollust 2009-11-23T22:14:51Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=72565337&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FObama-Hosts-Indian-Prime-Minister-in-First-State-Visit-72565337.html U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House Tuesday, during the first state visit of his presidency. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:11:48 GMT f3bb92ea4a7346795158bba12591c538 2009-11-24T16:11:48Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=72614247&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FUS-Economy-Growing-Slower-Than-First-Thought--72614247.html Commerce Department experts say US economy expanded at an annual pace of 2.8 percent in last quarter, which is seven-tenths of a percent less than an earlier estimate. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:10:53 GMT 18f7e50f9c15a1203d80de1cdc9f489a 2009-11-24T16:10:53Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=71866242&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FObama-Urges-Efforts-to-Enhance-Math-Science-Education-71866242.html The White House has launched a campaign to improve math and science education in the United States. President Barack Obama says the private sector is coming through with talent and money to support the cause. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:00:24 GMT a1e3d79eb3703436b9d9f70454dd58c0 Paula Wolfson 2009-11-23T22:00:24Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=72447297&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FH1N1-Cases-Declining-In-Hospitals-Across-US-72447297.html CDC reports number of H1N1 cases down in parts of US Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:43:39 GMT f789f06b509883f7ec919c070ceaad9c Elizabeth Lee 2009-11-24T13:43:39Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=71048737&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FIndian-PM-Becomes-President-Obamas-First-State-Guest-71048737.html Talks are expected to provide opportunities and challenges Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:20:11 GMT 9888c1b95b0a33b62d847919480eac5a Ravi Khanna 2009-11-22T22:20:11Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=72037797&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FShuttle-Astronauts-Conduct-3rd-Spacewalk-72037797.html Robert Satcher and Randy Bresnik ventured into open space Monday for the walk that lasted nearly six hours. The two worked to attach a new oxygen tank at the orbiting outpost and installed a unit to conduct experiments. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:35:23 GMT c1ea47cc20c10c3549c15bf49177cc8c VOA News 2009-11-24T02:35:23Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=71156852&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FUS-Officials-Consider-Illinois-Prison-to-House-Detainees-71156852.html Relocating Guantanamo detainees could boost small community Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:48:52 GMT 62a910e8dbf405489a5c28666bc21e4d Kane Farabaugh 2009-11-23T02:48:52Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=71924137&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FTax-Revenues-Fall-Across-United-States-71924137.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:25:01 GMT 8c0801773c81536284a711c1d6e36691 Bernard Shusman 2009-11-23T23:25:01Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=71832887&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FBullish-US-Economic-News-Boosts-World-Markets-71832887.html U.S. home sales rose just over 10 percent in October to an annual rate of 6.1 million units, the highest level in more than two years. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:22:23 GMT 2179967cf95c9096984a4db8ad8ccec9 Michael Bowman 2009-11-23T21:22:23Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=71778532&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FIsrael-Moves-to-Repair-Relations-With-Turkey--71778532.html Benjamin Ben Eliezer told business leaders in Turkey Monday that Israel wants to clear a "cloudy" situation Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:38:36 GMT 1130f4da1bda786dc1dd2757b2d871bb 2009-11-23T20:38:36Z http://www1.voanews.com/r?19=961&43=571477&44=71697842&32=7079&7=579107&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.voanews.com%2Fenglish%2Fnews%2Fusa%2FSaudi-Interior-Minister-Warns-Against-Hajj-Violence-71697842.html Security forces on alert for possible attacks by Yemeni infiltrators Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:51:39 GMT 7919d31c083b3014524a323e2c902b2d Edward Yeranian 2009-11-23T19:51:39Z