By Nico Colombant Monrovia 07 April 2008 Countries overwhelmed by conflict, disaster or poverty pose a serious risk to world stability. Liberia, Afghanistan and Haiti are some of the so-called failed states trying to rebuild after years of conflict.

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By Ron Corben Bangkok 27 May 2008 Nepal's traditional instruments date back centuries and have been very much at the core of the country's cultural heritage. But these days, modern musical forms from India and the West have some fearing that traditio

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Flamenco Band Has Arabic, Islamic Influences The unmistakable sound of flamenco - Spanish guitar and heels - is transformed by the members of the San Francisco band, La Ruya. One of the bands founding members is Sam Foster. Hes a rock and jazz drumme

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By Suzanne Presto New York 07 August 2007 Last week, the United Nations Security Council approved plans to send an expanded peacekeeping force to Sudan's Darfur region. From VOA's New York bureau, Suzanne Presto reports that officials say preparation

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By Stephanie Ho Washington 08 January 2006 The inaugural exhibit at the new Loyola University Museum of Art in Chicago is raising questions about art and the value of copies of art. The show features

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By Brian Padden Washington, D.C. 07 April 2008 Intervention advocates say peacefully resolving disputes and establishing a democratic form of government are key to creating a stable, prosperous society. But critics warn that democracy cannot be impos

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