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Saturday, 18 July 2009

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Apollo 11

On 20 July 1969, the first person set foot on the Moon, a monumental feat that captivated an audience of one billion people around the globe and heralded in the era of modern space flight. Monday, 20 July, marks the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic Moon landing. Our special report "Apollo 11: Making Space History," revives the memories and takes a look forward at America's space program. Within the report you can also listen to VOA's coverage of the historic NASA mission by listening to the radio documentary "Eagle on the Moon." the radio documentary "Eagle on the Moon".


US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton signs memorial book for 26 Nov 2008 terrorist attacks at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (Handout picture provided by hotel) Clinton Urges Global Fight on Terrorism, Meets Mumbai Victims
US secretary of state spoke to reporters in Mumbai, where Indian officials believe terrorists linked to Pakistan killed 166 people during attack in November


Forensic investigators examine the ruins at the site of the bomb blast at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, 18 Jul 2009 Investigations Continue into Jakarta Terrorist Bombings
Eight people killed, at least 50 others wounded by nearly simultaneous bomb explosions inside Ritz-Carlton, Marriott hotels in Jakarta


Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Ali Akbar Salehi (file photo) Iran's Nuclear Chief Calls for Mutual Trust with West
Ali Akbar Salehi says he hopes West will make more efforts to end 'last six years of hostility'


Pakistan army soldiers offer water to displaced people upon arrival in Mingora, capital of troubled Swat Valley, 17 Jul 2009 Displaced Pakistanis Begin Returning to Battle-Scarred Swat Valley Video clip available
Experts say international community should do more to help resettlement as way to undercut Taliban influence in region


Ousted President Manuel Zelaya pauses during news conference in Managua, 17 Jul 2009 Honduras Talks to Resume, Zelaya Gives Ultimatum
Toppled president says he plans to return to his country, his post, with or without agreement from US-backed talks being held in Costa Rica


Mogadishu's  Sahafi Hotel, 14 Jul 2009 Sharia Trial Looms for Frenchmen Kidnapped in Somalia
Insurgents say two French military advisers kidnapped in Mogadishu will be tried according to traditional Islamic law


Voters outside Maurtiania's capital wait to cast their ballots in an election meant to restore constitutional rule following last year's coup, 18 Jul 2009 Voting Underway in Mauritania Audio Clip Available
Nine candidates running to return country to constitutional rule after coup eleven months ago toppled first freely-elected leader


US President Barack Obama (file photo) Obama Discusses 'High Stakes' of Health Care Reform
US president says situation affects whole economy, as businesses, government pay ever-growing medical costs


Top economic adviser, Larry Summers, during a speech about the economy in Washington, 17 Jul 2009 Top US Advisor: 'US Economy Back from the Brink' Video clip available
Lawrence Summers says economy has made 'substantial progress' and is no longer in 'free-fall'


Walter Cronkite speaks at Arizona State University, 1 Nov. 2005 TV Anchor Walter Cronkite Dies Audio Clip Available
Legendary newsman who retired as CBS news anchor in 1981, died late Friday at the age of 92 after a long illness