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The Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, will discuss arms and energy during his visit to Moscow, his first in more than 20 years. As Libya could buy more than $US 2 billion worth of Russian weapons, Gaddafi's trip is seen as an opportunity to woo him away from Western companies who've been lobbying hard for lucrative contracts since the UN lifted sanctions in 2003.

With just days before the US presidential election, opinion polls indicate growing support for Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama. Even traditionally conservative North Carolina is now considered a "toss up," where both Obama and Republican nominee Senator John Mcain are virtually tied in the polls. This is a surprising development in a traditionally conservative state where in 2004 President George W. Bush won by 12 percentage points. VOA's Brian Padden reports from North Carolina that the state is now in play because of the economy, an energized Democratic organization, and Republican neglect.

B.C. conjoined twins who share a brain stem celebrate their second birthday.

Japan's prime minister has unveiled a $300bn spending package to give a boost Asia's largest economy. Exports are down, and many large corporations are reporting poor earnings and profits. And as Al Jazeera's Aya Asakura reports, local businesses are being hit as well.

Pennsylvania, with its 21 electoral votes, has gone Democratic in recent presidential elections but the campaign of Republican John McCain believes it can still eke out a victory. Even though Democrat Barack Obama leads the polls in Pennsylvania, McCain is pouring in resources and making frequent visits hoping to attract support. VOA's Bill Rodgers was in Pennsylvania and reports on the ground game by the two campaigns to win the state.

Leading up to the American presidential election, CBC producer Terence McKenna takes a retrospective look at U.S. President George W. Bush, arguably one of the most controversial public figures of recent memory. (Part 8 of 8) http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/doczo...

Rescue efforts are under way in southwestern Pakistan after a powerful earthquake hit the region. More than 150 people are confirmed dead. The 6.4 magnitude earthquake has flattened hundreds of mud and timber houses. The epicentre of the quake was 60km from Quetta near the valley of Zairat. Al Jazeera's Kamal Hyder reports.

If the last two US presidential races are anything to go by, this year's race could be just as controversial, with voter irregularities and the customary legal wrangling. Experts say that the huge voter turnout expected on election day could overwhelm the new electronic voting system prompting a repeat of the debacles seen in 2000 and 2004. So is history about to be repeated or will the US voting system hold up? And will the outcome of the election be what polls suggest? At the moment it seems as though Barack Obama will be the clear winner. But what if many voters hide their true preferences or change their minds at the very last minute?

A home in Hollywood, Calif. bears a mannequin representing Gov. Sarah Palin hanging by a noose. Neighbors have complained but the LAPD does not believe it constitutes a hate crime.

Voting in the US' crucial battleground states could swing the country's presidential election. With just one week to go now, Barack Obama appears to be winning the fight for them, leading John McCain in 5 of 8 key states. Democratic candidate Obama is ahead in Virginia, North Carolina, Missouri, Nevada and Ohio. Ohio has been a happy hunting ground for Republicans in recent years, but as Teresa Bo reports from Zanesville, opinion on the candidates is now more evenly divided.

Syrian officials are claiming U.S. helicopters an area near the town of Abu Kamal, killing 8 people. Thalia Assuras is monitoring developments from Washington.

Part 1 Part2 Has the US military troop surge worked in Iraq? Has the Al-Mahdi army finally been defeated, and is this the end of the armed Shia resistance to the occupation? Filmmakers Rick Rowley and David Enders returned to Muqtada Al-Sadr's stronghold in Baghdad's Sadr City to look for answers for People & Power.

A Little Rock, Arkansas, police spokeswoman says detectives still haven't been able to speak with a television anchorwoman critically injured in an attack earlier this week.

John McCain and Barack Obama met in three debates ahead of the U.S. presidential election. The match-ups were filled with verbal blows, character attacks and angry denials. Did the negative rhetoric change the media's view of the two men battling to be the next president of the United States?

"Only On The Web:" The Bradley Effect is often mentioned as a possible factor in this year's presidential election. However it has not been known to affect elections since the 1980s.

A South African MP gets a shock when his chair collapses during a live television interview.

The US republican presidential candidate John McCain caused controversy when he chose Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska, to be his running mate. While some view her as inexperienced, others support her for being a career driven woman and a mother. Here's why Virginia mother and business woman, Beth Tweddle, says Palin won her vote.

In many parts of the world, parents have two choices -- either pay the full cost of medical care for their children or hope that free treatment will be available under government programs. In the United States, much of the cost of a child's medical care is usually absorbed by the family's health insurance plan. But for parents, the cost of health insurance has steadily outstripped the cost of inflation in recent years. VOA's Melinda Smith has more on the dilemma many working parents face when their child gets sick.

Iraq war veteran and the youngest U.S. Congressional candidate, Michael Prysner, has spoken out against the American-led invasion of Iraq.

Sen. John McCain plans to visit three swing states in one day as several polls show him behind Sen. Barack Obama by double digits, reports Jeff Glor.

The RNC is being criticized for buying designer duds for Sarah Palin while the rest of the country goes without, reports Michelle Gielan.

Early on it seemed that President George W. Bush would join Sen. John McCain on the campaign trail. As Bill Plante reports, once Mr. Bush's approval rating dropped, he was dropped by McCain.

"Caught On Tape": A protester attempts to make a citizen's arrest for treason against Karl Rove during a California event.

More than 30 letters containing a suspicious powder were mailed to Chase bank branches and federal banking regulators' offices in nine cities in what was being investigated as a first public backlash over the nation's financial crisis.

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When you think of car makers - Ford, Toyota, Nissan or BMW will probably spring to mind. But the name Khodro is not so well known, even though its the biggest car maker in the Middle East. And because they are made in Iran, international sanctions are putting the brakes on exports as Al Jazeera's Alireza Ronaghi reports.

The wife of a Florida congressman embroiled in an adultery scandal filed for divorce Monday. U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney admitted last week to having at least two affairs, including with an aide he paid off to keep her quiet about their relationship.

The problem of child prostitution in Cambodia is often depicted as an industry which serves predatory foreign tourists. But the vast majority of customers who pay for underage sex are local, Cambodian men. It has been suggested that one in 40 Cambodian girls is sold into sex slavery. David Hawkins reports from the capital, Phnom Penh.

As the US presidential election approaches, voters seem to be less interested in candidates' promises - and more concerned by rumours surrounding them. The huge volume of gossip has forced candidates to keep busy rebuffing them.

Part 1 One in eight Americans - that is 37 million people - live below the poverty line. We the People travels to Oakland, California, where a lack of opportunities, little investment in education and the legacy of the drug epidemic of the 1980s have created a cycle of poverty Part 2

Part 2 Michigan perhaps more than any other state has felt the impact of the troubled economy. It's largest city, Detroit, is among the most liberal in America consistently voting overwhelmingly for Democrats. The population, which is mostly black, continues to decline as the auto industry shrinks and the city's economic situation deteriorates. The former mayor faces jail time after resigning earlier this year and the governor recently ordered an investigation of the public

The stakes are high for the US presidential election, and the outcome of November's vote could very well shape America's future for decades to come — something that has not been lost on the nation's youth, which have come out in unprecedented numbers to have their voices heard. At least 40 million young people are eligible to vote in next month's presidential election. Al Jazeera's Rob Reynolds reports on how America's youth could be the deciding factor in who ends up in the White House.

Here's the latest news for Sunday, October 19th: Powell endorses Obama; Candidates in battleground states; Missing Nevada boy found; Massive France car accident.

The states of Kentucky and Virginia currently do not allow felons to cast ballots. That accounts for nearly seven per cent of voting-age citizens. And with Virginia considered a battleground state in this election, the issue has become a hot topic. Al Jazeera's Avi Lewis travelled to Richmond, Virginia to speak with people on both sides of the divide.

Earlier this week, Al Jazeera aired a story that captured the seemingly intolerant attitudes of some people who attended a rally for Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate. The story received more than one million hits on YouTube's website. But did their views represent a wider opinion? Casey Kauffman, who filmed the original story in Ohio, showed it to some African-American families to gauge their reaction.

A conservative African-American man at a Norm Coleman rally in Mora, MN hopes the Bradley Effect comes into play to prevent an Obama presidency. The Bradley Effect is the alleged tendency among some voters to tell pollsters they'll vote for a black candidate, but actually vote for their white opponent.

Canadian Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr goes to trial this fall. Will he get a fair trial?

Millvina McLean is the last living survivor of the Titanic and, at 96 years old, she has been forced to auction off her valuable Titanic souvenirs to pay for her nursing home. Mark Phillips reports.

A Kansas City grandmother is suing John McCain and Sarah Palin for promoting hate speech. Mary Kay Green told KSHB that some statements at McCain campaign rallies terrify her as much as the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

An Arizona woman is fighting back against someone who's been stealing Barack Obama campaign signs from her front lawn. She caught the culprit on tape and has posted it on the Internet. (

Part two of Maggie Rodriguez's exclusive interview with Mrs. Barack Obama. Michelle Obama talks about what home has been like in the past year, as well as her hopes for the future.

Hear the Senator's excuse for canceling on Dave. Plus: Sarah Palin, campaign controversies and more.

Many voters found long lines at their polling places on the first day of early voting in North Carolina.

Joe Wurzelbacher was launched into the national spotlight after being used as an example in a debate. Wyatt Andrews does a Reality Check on how each candidate would affect Joe "The Plumber."

"Face The Nation" host and presidential debate moderator Bob Schieffer speaks with Katie Couric about the performances of John McCain and Barack Obama during their final debate together.

With only a few weeks until Election Day, Barack Obama is basking in the glow of his post-debate success and his lead in most polls, but the candidate remains cautious. Dean Reynolds reports.

MNS delegation demanded reinstatement of all 1900 employees. Goyal will also be meeting the MNS chief shortly

Four people, including a 13-month-old girl, were killed when a medical evacuation helicopter crashed overnight in the Chicago suburb of Aurora, authorities said early Thursday. It is unclear what caused the chopper to go down.

The bottled water you buy at supermarkets or convenience stores might not be as pure or free of pollutants as you might think according to a recent study. KXLY4's Tania Dall reports.

Election Day isn't even for two more weeks and already Kootenai County is setting records for voter registrations and turnout. KXLY4's Annie Bishop reports.

Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain spent their last debate reiterating familiar talking points to the American public, reports Jeff Glor. Also, a CBS poll suggests Obama came out a winner.

CBS chief Washington correspondent and debate moderator Bob Schieffer spoke with Harry Smith about his take on the performances of John McCain and Barack Obama.

"Only On The Web:" The candidates said his name more than a half a dozen times during the debate and Katie Couric got a chance to speak with Joe Wurzelbacher, A.K.A "Joe The Plumber....

The mother of a missing 3-year-old Florida girl went before a judge Wednesday to hear charges she killed her daughter, a day after she was indicted following four months of searches that yielded no sign of the child.

Some airlines want to let passengers pack liquids in their carry-on baggage.

The Indonesian Government has confirmed that almost 40 police officers have been interviewed about the shooting death of a senior tribal leader, at a peaceful rally in West Papua in August this year.

In the last 100 years, the midwestern state of Missouri has correctly picked the winner of the US presidential race every time except for once. This is why Missouri is considered a pivotal state and is home to a diverse voting population that mirrors the electorate for the United States at large. As VOA's Kane Farabaugh reports from St. Louis, both Presidential candidates view Missouri as a key prize to help win the election.

A crowd of at least 500 march down Vancouver's busy Davie Street to protest violent gay bashing.

Some young voters say the traditional version of the American dream is fading, but many of them still cite opportunity as the cornerstone of the concept. In this story, five young voters share their individual American dreams, how they think the idea is being reshaped and why theyre looking to the next president to restore and preserve the American dream for generations to come.

Even though the Dow Jones Industrial Average is on the way back up this week, thousands of New Yorkers have lost their jobs in the last several months in the financial crisis. As one large financial firm after another has failed or been swallowed by others, the city's tax base and service industries that depend on the high pay of the financial industry, which account for an estimated one-third of all wages earned in the city. Now New York is bracing for the continuing impact of the financial meltdown. VOA's Carolyn Weaver talked to a variety of New Yorkers about the mood of the city and what they expect next.

Tariq Amin-Khan : Pakistani government is playing with fire by arming more tribes with modern weapons

Police are looking for a group of young men accused of attacking seven people around Columbia University. Images of the men were caught on surveillance cameras.

Laura Schwartz presents an analysis of uncanny recurring factors not related to politics that have predicted presidential winners.

Police are investigating after a fence painted with Sen. Barack Obama's name was defaced.

Three people sitting at a Phoenix, Ariz. bus stop survived after an out of control driver plowed into them. It's still unclear what caused the driver to veer off the road.

Al Jazeera has uncovered evidence that an increasing number of Afghan forces are switching sides - joining the Taliban and turning their weapons against those they used to fight alongside.

Julie Chen spoke with the Lyons family about their three new additions. The New York couple is the proud parents of identical triplets, a one-in-a-million birth.

Duke Univeristy Professors Chris Gelpi and Peter Feaver say both presidential candidates are constrained on Iraq.

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson lays out steps to shore up the nation's banking system by having the government buy shares in leading banks, something he 'regrets' doing but says is necessary for the health of the economy.

The effects of the US financial meltdown are spreading throughout the economy, freezing credit markets and hurting banks. Despite the 700 billion dollar rescue plan for Wall Street, ordinary Americans are now beginning to feel the effects of the financial crisis and are worrying about making ends meet. VOA's Alex Villarreal gives us a Main Street perspective of the problem from a different kind of Wall Street.

Barack Obama and John McCain spar over new economic plans as the third and final presidential debate draws closer. As Jeff Glor reports, McCain is confident his plan will boost his numbers.

Part1 Part2 America's top pollster discusses the impact of race, the economy and Sarah Palin on the US presidential election and explains why he thinks the US is moving beyond its traditional divides to form a national consensus.

Villagers in Russia's south eastern Altai region are on alert following an invasion of hungry bears. People living in a nature reserve are afraid to leave home at night after a series of attacks.

Environmental crime is a growing source of income for international gangs attracted by huge profits on illegal items such as tiger skins, according to the Environmental Investigation Agency. The UK-based charity captured undercover video of tiger skins being sold in Linxia, China

Joe Biden spoke to a group of 900 people about how attacking candidates takes time and energy away from the real problem, the economy.

Sen. Joe Biden says North Carolina is a critical state in the 2008 presidential election, and he says he believes Sen. Barack Obama can win it.

Arabs in the Israeli northern city of Acre say they are discriminated against and that 60 to 70 per cent of the way they are treated is discriminatory - even in boxing clubs.

Republican John McCain unveiled a tough new campaign speech Monday as polls showed him trailing Democrat Barack Obama nationally and in several battleground states.

Meat byproducts and other pet food additives suffer from a lack of oversight and has led to contamination, reports Dr. Debbye Turner Bell. She offers tips that can help you choose a better product.

Democratic Barack Obama on Monday called for more immediate steps to heal the nation's ailing economy, proposing a 90-day moratorium on home foreclosures at some banks and a two-year tax break for businesses that create new jobs.

Vice presidential candidate Joe Biden stumped in his northeastern Pennsylvania hometown Sunday alongside New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and former President Bill Clinton.

Finance leaders from around the world meeting in Washington agree on principles to help solve a growing financial crisis gripping the globe, but the AP's Lee Powell says markets may demand something extraordinary.

The Treasury Department is set to buy stakes in many U.S. banks in an effort to help thaw out the credit freeze. Thalia Assuras reports.