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VOA provides in depth coverage of  Pakistan's Constitutional Crisis.  Check out the special report on our web site. 

 

Gen. Pervez Musharraf, left, administers oath to interim Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro, right, in Islamabad, 16 Nov 2007 Pakistan's Opposition Rejects New Caretaker Government  Audio Clip Available
Senate chairman Mohammadmian Soomro, a close political ally of General Pervez Musharraf, to lead Pakistan's caretaker government

Defense Secretary Robert Gates (l) and Joint Chief's Chariman Admiral Mike Mullen at a Pentagon news conference, 15 Nov 2007 US Defense Chief Says Coming Weeks Could Determine US Future With Musharraf  Audio Clip Available
Robert Gates says US patience with Pakistani leader's declaration of state of emergency is not unlimited

Filipino activists stand beside portrait of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they picket outside Singapore embassy ahead of ASEAN summit, 16 Nov 2007 Burma High on Agenda as Southeast Asian Leaders Gather for Summit  Audio Clip Available
Leaders to discuss how ASEAN should deal with Burma and what many believe is rising threat to regional security

Director General of the IAEA, Mohamed ElBaradei (l) with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher Hill at IAEA headquarters, 14 Nov 2007 US Criticizes Iran's 'Partial Answers' on Nuclear Program  Audio Clip Available
State Department says that while Iran has apparently been forthcoming with IAEA about some past nuclear efforts, its current activities are becoming more opaque

North Korean Premier Kim Yong Il, left, shakes hands with South Korean counterpart Han Duck-soo, right, before departing for Pyongyang, 16 Nov 2007 North, South Korea Conclude Summit with More Agreements
Prime ministers of two countries agree on regular train service for freight beginning December 11

Grandmother holds newborn baby named after Cyclone as she stands in front of her damaged hut in Barishal, 16 Nov 2007 Powerful Cyclone Wreaks Havoc in Bangladesh  Audio Clip Available
Cyclone Sidr packing winds up to 240 kilometers per hour, leveled numerous homes, uprooted trees; scores of people are missing

President Bush, right, meets with Sudan's First Vice President Salva Kiir, left, in the Oval Office, 15 Nov 2007 Bush Meets Leader of Sudan's South  Audio Clip Available
US president, Sudan's First Vice President Salva Kiir discussed efforts to keep Sudan's peace process on track, end violence in troubled Darfur region

Defense Secretary Robert Gates (l) and Joint Chief's Chariman Admiral Mike Mullen at a Pentagon news conference, 15 Nov 2007 US Defense Secretary Says Lack of Funding Could Hurt Iraq War Effort  Audio Clip Available
Robert Gates says there is 'serious misconception' in Congress that he can move money among accounts in his department to provide for troops in action

Democratic presidential hopefuls are seen on stage during the Democratic debate at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, 15 Nov 2007 US Democratic Presidential Candidates Face Off in Las Vegas  Audio Clip Available
Senator Hillary Clinton, ahead in polls, accuses rivals of distorting her record during heated debate, Thursday

Robert Mirabal has been playing flute for more than 20 years Musican Robert Mirabal Draws Inspiration from Land  Audio Clip Available
At the forefront of American Indian music for more than 20 years, Mirabal is back after a 4-year hiatus from performing

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