Africa - Voice of America: Ghana’s Female Pilots Are Ready for Takeoff

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Ghana's Female Pilots Are Ready for Takeoff May 14th 2012, 21:27 Patricia Mawuli was nineteen years old and had just finished high school when she saw an airplane for the first time. As she was collecting wood in a field outside of her uncle's house in a rural area of Ghana, Mawuli heard loud noises that she said scared her at first. "I saw these airplanes flying overhead, but because I was very close to the airfields, I thought the airplanes were chasing me," she recalled years later. But Mawuli said her fear did not last long. Before long, ... Media files: 84876D21-E2FD-4B64-BE12-F7FE579FC22D_cx0_cy22_cw75_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Palestinian Prisoners Agree to End Hunger Strike

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Palestinian Prisoners Agree to End Hunger Strike May 15th 2012, 00:48 Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have agreed to end a weeks-long hunger strike in exchange for promises of better conditions, averting fears of widespread unrest if any of the inmates had died. Israel Prisons Service spokeswoman Sivan Weizman confirmed late Monday that a deal had been reached. Egypt and Jordan played key roles in mediating between the Israelis and prison leaders representing all Palestinian factions. The Palestinians won key concessions, including ... Media files: 252A8E39-2108-4B17-A481-BA7AB8371BFA_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: ECOWAS Urged to Include Politicians to Resolve Mali Crisis

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ECOWAS Urged to Include Politicians to Resolve Mali Crisis May 15th 2012, 00:18 Party leader Niankoro Yeah Samake says sub-regional bloc is yet to make any significant impact on Mali's political and security situation Media files: EF36963F-E6AE-4285-9901-DB5667CF8D72_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: First Lady Obama's 'Let's Move' Campaign Links to Olympics

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First Lady Obama's 'Let's Move' Campaign Links to Olympics May 15th 2012, 00:25 DALLAS - First lady Michelle Obama joined U.S. Olympians and other athletes committed to her nationwide "Let's Move" campaign to help solve the problem of childhood obesity. First lady Michelle Obama, who will lead the U.S. presidential delegation to the London Olympics in late July, wants to see American children become more active.  She believes that the inspiration of the Summer Games will help achieve that goal. She is teaming up with the U.S. Olympic Committee, which has the ... Media files: 1F473FC9-DDB5-46AD-93A0-E01A4014D569_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US High School Puts Minority Students on Career Path

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US High School Puts Minority Students on Career Path May 14th 2012, 22:25 WASHINGTON - An educational study in the United States by the Alliance for Excellent Education says about 7,000 American students drop out of high school every school day.  Under-performing high schools also produce 58 percent of all African-American dropouts.  A  special high school in Washington is trying to reduce those numbers by keeping young African Americans in school and on a career path. Jakor Porter is like many other American teenagers. He has a passion for ... Media files: 7573ABC4-A4C8-4F68-855B-1FDC0DBFCF15_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Hollande and Merkel Face Berlin Showdown

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Hollande and Merkel Face Berlin Showdown May 14th 2012, 22:02 LONDON - They will try to overcome policy differences as the threat of a Greek exit from the euro looms closer German Chancellor Angela Merkel and France's President-elect, Francois Hollande, meet for the first time in Berlin Tuesday against the backdrop of renewed financial panic in the eurozone. The two leaders will try to overcome policy differences as the threat of a Greek exit from the euro looms closer. To the euphoric cheers of his supporters, Francois Hollande secured his ... Media files: 9C09DE93-A7FB-4578-8EB3-630B8537DFF6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Hollande and Merkel Face Berlin Showdown

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Hollande and Merkel Face Berlin Showdown May 14th 2012, 22:02 LONDON - They will try to overcome policy differences as the threat of a Greek exit from the euro looms closer German Chancellor Angela Merkel and France's President-elect, Francois Hollande, meet for the first time in Berlin Tuesday against the backdrop of renewed financial panic in the eurozone. The two leaders will try to overcome policy differences as the threat of a Greek exit from the euro looms closer. To the euphoric cheers of his supporters, Francois Hollande secured his ... Media files: 9C09DE93-A7FB-4578-8EB3-630B8537DFF6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Egypt's Politics Move Ahead, Economy Lags Behind

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Egypt's Politics Move Ahead, Economy Lags Behind May 14th 2012, 17:05 ZAGAZIG, Egypt - Egyptian voters are making their final choices in the first post-revolution presidential election. Many Egyptians say the electoral process will not resolve the issue at the top of people's minds, however, and that is the sorry state of the economy. Egypt's revolution bears fruit this month with the nation's first widely-contested presidential election. But another force behind last year's uprising - economic discontent - has yet to be eased. ... Media files: 97D28F03-7D06-470A-A859-46E4EA642BF6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Obama Challenges Women to Use Their Progress for Change

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Obama Challenges Women to Use Their Progress for Change May 14th 2012, 22:04 WHITE HOUSE - President Barack Obama used a college commencement address in New York City on Monday to urge women to use economic and social progress they have made to bring about a better future. Mr. Obama's address at Barnard College, a women's college that is part of Columbia University, combined words intended to energize and encourage female graduates with some sharp observations about the economy and political climate in the United States. The president noted that women ... Media files: 78562F53-5B0C-4E7C-9D2A-BDDFFB3C8516_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Egypt's Politics Move Ahead, Economy Lags Behind

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Egypt's Politics Move Ahead, Economy Lags Behind May 14th 2012, 17:05 ZAGAZIG, Egypt - Egyptian voters are making their final choices in the first post-revolution presidential election. Many Egyptians say the electoral process will not resolve the issue at the top of people's minds, however, and that is the sorry state of the economy. Egypt's revolution bears fruit this month with the nation's first widely-contested presidential election. But another force behind last year's uprising - economic discontent - has yet to be eased. ... Media files: 97D28F03-7D06-470A-A859-46E4EA642BF6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: ICC Seeks to Arrest Ntaganda, Mudacumura for DRC Crimes

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ICC Seeks to Arrest Ntaganda, Mudacumura for DRC Crimes May 14th 2012, 19:17 UNITED NATIONS - The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for two warlords he says are responsible for crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Democratic Republic of Congo.   Bosco Ntaganda, known as "the Terminator," has been wanted by the court at The Hague since 2006 for recruiting child soldiers in the district of Ituri. The children were used to fight in Thomas Lubanga's militia, known as the Union of Congolese ... Media files: 9A753193-03A9-4999-B588-F4808888FA0B_cx0_cy17_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Police, Protesters prepare for NATO Summit in Chicago

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Police, Protesters prepare for NATO Summit in Chicago May 14th 2012, 16:49 CHICAGO, Ilinois - The city of Chicago is hosting the NATO summit on May 20 and 21.  While NATO leaders are preparing for discussions on future cooperation, protesters are gearing up to demonstrate.  Chicago native Jacob Cayia is looking forward to the NATO summit, but not because it boosts local businesses or promotes his city.   With various world leaders in town, and the media that follow, Cayia wants to express his frustration publicly.  "I think a lot of ... Media files: 4954877A-A6D8-4863-B156-553650738D1C_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Asian-American Vote Could Impact US Election

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Asian-American Vote Could Impact US Election May 14th 2012, 16:28 Asian-Americans have largely been ignored by U.S. politicians, but they could provide a valuable edge in the upcoming presidential election, says new polling data . According to recently released census data , Asian-Americans are the fastest growing minority group in the U.S. population. The population has grown 46 percent since the 2000 census, and Asian-Americans now number more than 17 million nationwide. According to Lake Research, which conducted the poll, Asian-Americans ... Media files: F3F0CBED-AA0E-40F3-8323-A2E6E736C014_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Asian-American Vote Could Impact US Election

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Asian-American Vote Could Impact US Election May 14th 2012, 16:28 Asian-Americans have largely been ignored by U.S. politicians, but they could provide a valuable edge in the upcoming presidential election, says new polling data . According to recently released census data , Asian-Americans are the fastest growing minority group in the U.S. population. The population has grown 46 percent since the 2000 census, and Asian-Americans now number more than 17 million nationwide. According to Lake Research, which conducted the poll, Asian-Americans ... Media files: F3F0CBED-AA0E-40F3-8323-A2E6E736C014_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Police, Protesters prepare for NATO Summit in Chicago

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Police, Protesters prepare for NATO Summit in Chicago May 14th 2012, 16:49 CHICAGO, Ilinois - The city of Chicago is hosting the NATO summit on May 20 and 21.  While NATO leaders are preparing for discussions on future cooperation, protesters are gearing up to demonstrate.  Chicago native Jacob Cayia is looking forward to the NATO summit, but not because it boosts local businesses or promotes his city.   With various world leaders in town, and the media that follow, Cayia wants to express his frustration publicly.  "I think a lot of ... Media files: 4954877A-A6D8-4863-B156-553650738D1C_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Police, Protesters prepare for NATO Summit in Chicago

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Police, Protesters prepare for NATO Summit in Chicago May 14th 2012, 16:49 CHICAGO, Ilinois - The city of Chicago is hosting the NATO summit on May 20 and 21.  While NATO leaders are preparing for discussions on future cooperation, protesters are gearing up to demonstrate.  Chicago native Jacob Cayia is looking forward to the NATO summit, but not because it boosts local businesses or promotes his city.   With various world leaders in town, and the media that follow, Cayia wants to express his frustration publicly.  "I think a lot of ... Media files: 4954877A-A6D8-4863-B156-553650738D1C_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Americas - Voice of America: Chavez Back in Venezuela After Cancer Treatment

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Chavez Back in Venezuela After Cancer Treatment May 12th 2012, 18:45 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez returned home from Cuba late Friday following 11 days of cancer treatment, calling his latest radiation therapy a success.    After arriving in Caracas, the 57-year-old socialist leader said he must rigorously follow medical advice in coming days in order to continue recuperating.   Chavez began treatments in March following operations in February and last June to remove tumors from his pelvic area.   President Chavez has yet to ... Media files: DB67D3D3-0CD1-4B76-901F-B940C5BB8D21_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Americas - Voice of America: Police Discover 49 Mutilated Bodies in Mexico

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Police Discover 49 Mutilated Bodies in Mexico May 13th 2012, 19:38 Mexican authorities have found 49 mutilated bodies stuffed in bags near the northern city of Monterrey in what officials believe is the latest act of violence in the country's brutal drug war.   Police say they found the bodies in the early hours Sunday on a stretch of highway leading just south of the U.S. border.   So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the violence, but it echoes several other recent cases in which drug gangs have left bodies ... Media files: A19F3999-C718-466C-9811-E951E5AFF4F3_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: London Fears Losing Aviation Relevance

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London Fears Losing Aviation Relevance May 12th 2012, 17:23 Henry Ridgwell

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Europe - Voice of America: Greek Political Leaders Fail to Form Government

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Greek Political Leaders Fail to Form Government May 12th 2012, 04:46 Greek political leaders have failed to form a coalition that would resolve a political impasse and avert the need for new elections. Socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos made the announcement Friday after the Radical Left Coalition, or Syriza, refused to join the Socialists and conservatives due to a disagreement on the country's economic austerity program. The Socialist and conservative New Democracy parties have proposed a gradual phasing out of the tough measures ... Media files: 6A9DB99D-D81F-4DD1-B14E-B14DA4644452_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Turkey Begins Drafting New Constitution

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Turkey Begins Drafting New Constitution May 10th 2012, 17:14 ISTANBUL - Turkish members of parliament started writing a new constitution this week - a move seen as crucial to ending Turkey's ties with its military past. But although there is consensus about the need for a new constitution, political divisions still threaten the process. Turkish members of parliament started writing a new constitution this week - a move seen as crucial to ending Turkey's ties with its military past. But although there is consensus about the need for a new ... Media files: 38D4A690-84CC-47AF-95BC-9EEE69B2B369_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Renowned News Photographer Horst Faas Dies

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Renowned News Photographer Horst Faas Dies May 11th 2012, 17:46 Two-time Pulitzer-prize-winning German photographer Horst Faas, known for his Vietnam War coverage, has died. He was 79 years old. Faas died Thursday in Munich, where he had been hospitalized since February. He covered the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1974 and won a Pulitzer award in 1965 for his war photography. He won a second Pulitzer in 1972 for his coverage of the conflict in Bangladesh, A native of Germany, Faas joined the Associated Press in 1956. As chief ... Media files: B16FE2E2-0767-4904-9B7F-1EF000A9C0E8_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Putin Sworn In Amid Controversy Over Protest Violence

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Putin Sworn In Amid Controversy Over Protest Violence May 7th 2012, 18:13 MOSCOW - Vladimir Putin was sworn in Monday as Russia's president. But the highly choreographed ceremony in the Kremlin's St. Andrew Hall was clouded by events in the Russian capital a day earlier, when police and protesters, during a large opposition demonstration, left dozens injured on both sides. ​​With his right hand on the Russian constitution, Vladimir Putin swore that, in carrying out his duties as Russia's president, he would "respect and safeguard" rights and freedoms, observe ... Media files: 3F6C3931-2B25-4922-8FF7-B337045A375A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Thousands March in Russian Capital

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Thousands March in Russian Capital May 13th 2012, 14:27 Thousands of opposition supporters have participated in a rare unsanctioned march in the Russian capital, Moscow. Media files: 28C54AD1-AB69-4677-9199-6922607FBDEA_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Obama Gay Marriage Stance Draws Mixed Reaction Worldwide

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Obama Gay Marriage Stance Draws Mixed Reaction Worldwide May 10th 2012, 18:50 U.S. President Barack Obama's expression of support for same-sex marriage is generating both praise and criticism here in the United States. People around the world are also taking time to reflect on his historic announcement. An Egyptian florist in Cairo, Said Mohamed Hemeida, says he does not approve of men marrying men or women marrying women. He says it is bad and wrong for a president of a republic to think like that. He says he doesn't think it is in America's ... Media files: DBC539E3-D915-4BF5-A95D-115CDC8B2DD7_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: London Olympic Park Gets Major Test

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London Olympic Park Gets Major Test May 8th 2012, 22:30 London's Olympic Park got its first major test last week when nearly 150,000 fans came out to see competitions in several sports. They were part of the final stages of preparations for the Games, now fewer than 80 days away. The Olympic Stadium was opened with a flight of balloons, flashes of light and the cheers of its first large crowd, . Crowds of enthusiastic sports fans streamed into the park for a series of events in the stadium and other venues.  They were treated to top ... Media files: 56EE272F-E389-413B-9F64-21C3497A91DB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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