Jennifer Higdon says the classical music world still has a way to go in supporting more women composers, as well as conductors.

VOA: special.2010.07.12

Their work could give infected mothers in the developing world a new way to prevent the spread of the AIDS virus to their newborn babies.

VOA: special.2010.05.24

It was the first time the world's largest AIDS gathering was held in a developing country and it changed the way future conferences would be held.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

West Africa's mangrove forests absorb thousands of tons of carbon dioxide, and could be a way for the region to get a foothold in the $136-billion carbon world market.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

Many people believe the World Cup will showcase South Africa in a once-in-a-lifetime way, and the new infrastructure is expected to help support the country's growing economy for years to come.

VOA: standard.2010.06.03

"We continue to look for ways to engage with Russia on missile defense in a way that is mutually beneficial and protective of countries' security against these new threats we face in the world."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26