As news of Steve Jobs’ death spreads, VOA’s Derek Henkle reports many people are celebrating a much accomplished life.

U.S. President Barack Obama was preparing to announce Osama bin Laden was dead when word got out and crowds gathered outside the White House in Washington and at Ground Zero in New York City. Derek Henkle reports.

In the first full test of its anti-terrorism laws, an Australian court sentenced five men accused of the country’s largest terror plot to lengthy prison terms. Derek Henkle is in Sydney and filed this report.

As President Obama works to build support for his new jobs plan, VOA’s Derek Henkle tells us about one company — and one family — that are now thriving because of the first round of stimulus spending.

Even in tough economic times, Americans are giving generously to charities that claim to help US troops. But does the money really go to support soldiers? Derek Henkle investigates.

New research in Africa confirms that a once-a-day pill, used to treat patients infected with the virus which causes AIDS, also works to prevent HIV infection in healthy people. Derek Henkle reports from Washington.

They’re called micronations, and they say they comprise a burgeoning movement for people who are dissatisfied with politics – or just want to have some fun. But as Derek Henkle reports, some are questioning their legal validity.

Sydney Mardi Gras went out with a bang, as some of the biggest names in popular music came out to support of one of the world’s largest gay parties. More than 18,000 partygoers danced the night away to extravagant acts.

The discovery of an AIDS-like virus in koalas is raising newfound fears the animal may soon face extinction. Derek Henkle reports for VOA News from Queensland, Australia.

President Obama discusses his decision on withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan, and the status of America’s relationships with Pakistan and NATO in this VOA News exclusive interview, edited and produced by Derek Henkle.