Economy - Voice of America: JPMorgan Trading Losses Prompts New Probe, Concerns About Wall Street

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JPMorgan Trading Losses Prompts New Probe, Concerns About Wall Street May 17th 2012, 01:11 JPMorgan is facing increasing pressure to explain recent losses.  Last week, the world's largest bank disclosed a loss of at least $2 billion from trades that were supposed to protect the firm from risk.  Now the FBI is looking into whether any laws were broken, and shareholders are looking for assurances that it won't happen again. Just days after JPMorgan Chase reported the loss, Jamie Dimon, the bank's embattled CEO, apologized to shareholders. "This should ... Media files: 3BF2FC41-EDCE-4269-93A1-B1A6F64F7DCB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: JPMorgan Trading Losses Prompts New Probe, Concerns About Wall Street

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JPMorgan Trading Losses Prompts New Probe, Concerns About Wall Street May 17th 2012, 01:11 JPMorgan is facing increasing pressure to explain recent losses.  Last week, the world's largest bank disclosed a loss of at least $2 billion from trades that were supposed to protect the firm from risk.  Now the FBI is looking into whether any laws were broken, and shareholders are looking for assurances that it won't happen again. Just days after JPMorgan Chase reported the loss, Jamie Dimon, the bank's embattled CEO, apologized to shareholders. "This should ... Media files: 3BF2FC41-EDCE-4269-93A1-B1A6F64F7DCB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Surgeon General Stages 'Walk to Wellness'

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US Surgeon General Stages 'Walk to Wellness' May 17th 2012, 01:47 In 20 years, four out of ten American adults will be overweight, according to a recent study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Even today more than 78 million U.S. adults are obese. Faced with these staggering figures, the U.S. Surgeon General, the nation's leading spokesman on matters of public health, says Americans need to be more active.  To set an example, Surgeon General Regina Benjamin went for a walk this week. Lots of other people went along. Benjamin is ... Media files: 38F1F08F-44FD-4572-9E29-4A64718C1254_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Mombasa Separatists Still Want Split from Kenya

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Mombasa Separatists Still Want Split from Kenya May 16th 2012, 19:58 A Kenyan separatist group is not abandoning its call for secession, despite constitutional reforms that could give leaders from its region an increased voice in the national government. Ali Saie, youth leader for the Mombasa Republican Council, says the constitutional reforms do not change their stance, because they still do not trust the national government. "In a way, the constitution is very good, if the national leaders are good," Saie said. But he said "we expect nothing, they're ... Media files: 2CAED4C2-CF2C-4A25-AEBB-AB6364E755FB_cx0_cy38_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Debate: How To Fix The Economy

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Debate: How To Fix The Economy May 17th 2012, 00:42 French and Greek voters, angered by austerity efforts, are the latest to push European governments out of power.   Although cuts in government spending and services are deeply unpopular and cause economic problems, those who favor austerity say government budget deficits are worse.  Economic experts are debating both sides of the issue. Austerity measures angered many Greeks, including some who threw gasoline bombs and rocks at police.   They protested plans to cut ... Media files: 90529961-355C-45CA-97BA-233C984C8310_cx0_cy30_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Debate: How To Fix The Economy

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Debate: How To Fix The Economy May 17th 2012, 00:42 French and Greek voters, angered by austerity efforts, are the latest to push European governments out of power.   Although cuts in government spending and services are deeply unpopular and cause economic problems, those who favor austerity say government budget deficits are worse.  Economic experts are debating both sides of the issue. Austerity measures angered many Greeks, including some who threw gasoline bombs and rocks at police.   They protested plans to cut ... Media files: 90529961-355C-45CA-97BA-233C984C8310_cx0_cy30_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: ICC Judges to Consider Libyan Request to Try Gadhafi Son

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ICC Judges to Consider Libyan Request to Try Gadhafi Son May 16th 2012, 23:26 UNITED NATIONS - The International Criminal Court, or ICC, next month will consider whether to grant Libya's request to try the son of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi in a domestic court.  The international court has issued an arrest warrant for Saif al-Islam Gadhafi to be tried at The Hague.  He is being held by a Libyan militia outside the capital, Tripoli. Libya's deputy U.N. ambassador, Ibrahim Dabbashi, told the U.N. Security Council that Libya is not a party to the ICC ... Media files: AA2390C6-041D-4D21-8E34-36EE4975FF3B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: ICC Judges to Consider Libyan Request to Try Gadhafi Son

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ICC Judges to Consider Libyan Request to Try Gadhafi Son May 16th 2012, 23:26 UNITED NATIONS - The International Criminal Court, or ICC, next month will consider whether to grant Libya's request to try the son of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi in a domestic court.  The international court has issued an arrest warrant for Saif al-Islam Gadhafi to be tried at The Hague.  He is being held by a Libyan militia outside the capital, Tripoli. Libya's deputy U.N. ambassador, Ibrahim Dabbashi, told the U.N. Security Council that Libya is not a party to the ICC ... Media files: AA2390C6-041D-4D21-8E34-36EE4975FF3B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Obama Order Targets People Threatening Yemen Transition

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Obama Order Targets People Threatening Yemen Transition May 16th 2012, 21:52 WHITE HOUSE - President Barack Obama on Wednesday issued an executive order freezing U.S. assets of anyone considered to be threatening the success of the U.S.-backed political transition in Yemen. In the order, Mr. Obama declares a national emergency with respect to "actions and policies of certain members of the government of Yemen, and others threatening peace, security or stability by obstructing implementation of last year's political transition agreement." In an ... Media files: 4977DB7C-A948-4C0A-A3B0-9439B0EB05B1_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Obama Warns Against Repeat of Debt Ceiling 'Debacle'

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Obama Warns Against Repeat of Debt Ceiling 'Debacle' May 16th 2012, 22:45 White House officials say President Barack Obama has warned top lawmakers from both major political parties - the Democrats and Republicans - that a repeat of last year's standoff over increasing the legal U.S. borrowing limit is unacceptable.  The president met Wednesday with congressional leaders at the White House.   Mr. Obama told Capitol Hill's top Democrats and Republicans that he will not tolerate another legislative battle over raising the national debt ceiling, ... Media files: AB4119DA-617E-4367-BAA6-339EA14AA005_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Poll: Swazi King Among Africa’s Least Popular Leaders

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Poll: Swazi King Among Africa's Least Popular Leaders May 16th 2012, 22:18 A founding member of Swaziland's banned opposition People's United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) party said Swazis cherish the institution of the monarchy, but hate the way the country is governed.  "First of all, we are Africans with a long background of monarchy," said opposition leader Mphandlana Shongwe. "But in this country, the problem is with the government per se.  You will find that on the ground, the people still like King Mswati III.  But, the ... Media files: AC5550CC-40FE-4F2F-A888-851208845233_cx1_cy3_cw76_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Concerns Mount Over India's Role In Incubating Drug-Resistant Bacteria

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Concerns Mount Over India's Role In Incubating Drug-Resistant Bacteria May 16th 2012, 22:58 Medical research is once again pointing to India as a dangerous crucible of bacterial strains that resist many forms of antibiotic treatment. Cheap, under-regulated antibiotics and a severe shortfall of sanitation infrastructure fuel the problem. Medical experts warn India remains at the forefront of what the World Health Organization calls "the post-antibiotic era," in which a wide range of infectious bacteria evolve past the ability of even potent medicines to treat them. So-called ... Media files: E06BA674-EC95-4E53-9D1D-94270313778B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Iran, World Powers to Resume Nuclear Negotiations

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Iran, World Powers to Resume Nuclear Negotiations May 16th 2012, 19:41 The United States and other world powers are scheduled to meet with Iran next week as part of efforts to curb that country's controversial nuclear program and avoid an armed conflict in the Middle East. The talks to be held in Baghdad on May 23 are the second in the latest round between Iran and the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council plus Germany. Western nations have long suspected Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons, a charge Iran denies. The Security Council ... Media files: FC2AAE4D-3E64-45F5-8EB4-47D1B404FC26_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Greenpeace: Congo Government Complicit in Timber Violations

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Greenpeace: Congo Government Complicit in Timber Violations May 16th 2012, 19:40 KINSHASA, Congo - Environmental activists say timber companies are flouting the law in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the complicity of the government. The environmental pressure group Greenpeace on Monday revealed results of a study showing that companies operating in the Congo are using illegal permits to get around a ban on new logging concessions.   Greenpeace says it has evidence timber companies are expanding their operations despite a ban on new logging ... Media files: 594D6B98-9A40-4CEF-AFB6-F6B7F34D71E4_cx0_cy13_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: US Lawmakers Calling for Faster Withdrawal From Afghanistan

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US Lawmakers Calling for Faster Withdrawal From Afghanistan May 16th 2012, 19:17 CAPITOL HILL, Washington, D.C.- A bipartisan group of 86 members of the U.S. House of Representatives has written a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to bring the war in Afghanistan to an accelerated end.   Democratic Representative Barbara Lee of California is the only one of the 435 members of the House who voted against authorizing the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan in 2001.   Now, Lee is spearheading efforts to bring U.S. troops home faster than the planned ... Media files: 4F51291A-D258-455D-BAF7-746BDE5372EB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: France Unveils New Cabinet; Half Are Women

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France Unveils New Cabinet; Half Are Women May 16th 2012, 21:07 New French President Francois Hollande is putting the pieces in place to forge ahead with "a new path" for the European economic power.   Aides announced Wednesday the formation of the new French Cabinet, one day after the Socialist politician was sworn in as president during a rain-soaked ceremony in Paris. The new assignments include former Socialist prime minister Laurent Fabius as foreign minister and Pierre Moscovici as finance minister. Moscovici is a ... Media files: BCABC721-F4ED-47B5-967B-84609CF61346_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: France Unveils New Cabinet; Half Are Women

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France Unveils New Cabinet; Half Are Women May 16th 2012, 21:07 New French President Francois Hollande is putting the pieces in place to forge ahead with "a new path" for the European economic power.   Aides announced Wednesday the formation of the new French Cabinet, one day after the Socialist politician was sworn in as president during a rain-soaked ceremony in Paris. The new assignments include former Socialist prime minister Laurent Fabius as foreign minister and Pierre Moscovici as finance minister. Moscovici is a ... Media files: BCABC721-F4ED-47B5-967B-84609CF61346_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Lawmakers Calling for Faster Withdrawal From Afghanistan

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US Lawmakers Calling for Faster Withdrawal From Afghanistan May 16th 2012, 19:17 CAPITOL HILL, Washington, D.C.- A bipartisan group of 86 members of the U.S. House of Representatives has written a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to bring the war in Afghanistan to an accelerated end.   Democratic Representative Barbara Lee of California is the only one of the 435 members of the House who voted against authorizing the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan in 2001.   Now, Lee is spearheading efforts to bring U.S. troops home faster than the planned ... Media files: 4F51291A-D258-455D-BAF7-746BDE5372EB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Jazz, Hip Hop, Broadway Taught in Bangkok, Beyond

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Jazz, Hip Hop, Broadway Taught in Bangkok, Beyond May 16th 2012, 15:11 BANGKOK - A U.S.-funded arts program is training students in the Middle East and Asia with American style music, theater and dance. The "Yes Academy" strives to build bridges between the U.S. and countries emerging from conflict. One of their biggest programs is in Iraq. ​ Grammy nominated jazz instructor Gene Aitken has conducted some of the top military bands in Asia and the Middle East.   From Thailand he travels to countries emerging from conflict and isolation to ... Media files: 39730D60-CFBB-4488-A8A0-9217BF3744CC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Arts & Entertainment - Voice of America: Jazz, Hip Hop, Broadway Taught in Bangkok, Beyond

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Jazz, Hip Hop, Broadway Taught in Bangkok, Beyond May 16th 2012, 15:11 BANGKOK - A U.S.-funded arts program is training students in the Middle East and Asia with American style music, theater and dance. The "Yes Academy" strives to build bridges between the U.S. and countries emerging from conflict. One of their biggest programs is in Iraq. ​ Grammy nominated jazz instructor Gene Aitken has conducted some of the top military bands in Asia and the Middle East.   From Thailand he travels to countries emerging from conflict and isolation to ... Media files: 39730D60-CFBB-4488-A8A0-9217BF3744CC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Moscow 'Occupy' Camp Shut Down

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Moscow 'Occupy' Camp Shut Down May 16th 2012, 19:03 MOSCOW - Police dispersed opposition activists camping out in a park in central Moscow Wednesday, acting on a court order issued a day earlier. Police arrived at the park, located in the capital's Chistiye Prudy district, around 5:30 a.m., hours ahead of the noon deadline cited in Tuesday's court order. A district court issued the ruling after several local residents filed a suit demanding the activists be evicted. The camp was set up after a May 6 protest against President Vladimir ... Media files: DD07D132-5EDB-4CF7-A010-E26D30901C56_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Jazz, Hip Hop, Broadway Taught in Bangkok, Beyond

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Jazz, Hip Hop, Broadway Taught in Bangkok, Beyond May 16th 2012, 15:11 BANGKOK - A U.S.-funded arts program is training students in the Middle East and Asia with American style music, theater and dance. The "Yes Academy" strives to build bridges between the U.S. and countries emerging from conflict. One of their biggest programs is in Iraq. ​ Grammy nominated jazz instructor Gene Aitken has conducted some of the top military bands in Asia and the Middle East.   From Thailand he travels to countries emerging from conflict and isolation to ... Media files: 39730D60-CFBB-4488-A8A0-9217BF3744CC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Turkey Flexes Muscles Before NATO Summit

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Turkey Flexes Muscles Before NATO Summit May 16th 2012, 18:58 ISTANBUL - A last-minute deal has cleared away a dispute over the attendance of senior European Union officials at the NATO summit opening in Chicago Sunday.  Analysts saw the dispute as an example of Turkey flexing its growing diplomatic muscle within the military alliance. With only days to go before the NATO summit, the president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, and the head of European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, finally received an official invitation to attend. ... Media files: 7867F021-B8C0-4920-94BE-234BF996D700_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Europe Prepares for Dressing Down at G8

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Europe Prepares for Dressing Down at G8 May 16th 2012, 17:31 LONDON - With eyes firmly focused on the eurozone's debt crisis and its threat to global recovery, leaders of the Group of Eight (G8) major industrialized nations are preparing to meet Friday at Camp David, near Washington.  European Union leaders are unlikely to get much sympathy for their present economic predicament. It is Europe's G8 members, notably France and Germany, who will face the scrutiny of fellow leaders at Camp David. With full military honors, Francois ... Media files: D2D7BCA8-0E97-4BF9-8139-D4D937AB4A27_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Europe Prepares for Dressing Down at G8

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Europe Prepares for Dressing Down at G8 May 16th 2012, 17:31 LONDON - With eyes firmly focused on the eurozone's debt crisis and its threat to global recovery, leaders of the Group of Eight (G8) major industrialized nations are preparing to meet Friday at Camp David, near Washington.  European Union leaders are unlikely to get much sympathy for their present economic predicament. It is Europe's G8 members, notably France and Germany, who will face the scrutiny of fellow leaders at Camp David. With full military honors, Francois ... Media files: D2D7BCA8-0E97-4BF9-8139-D4D937AB4A27_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Turkey Flexes Muscles Before NATO Summit

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Turkey Flexes Muscles Before NATO Summit May 16th 2012, 18:58 A last-minute deal has cleared away a dispute over the attendance of senior European Union officials at the NATO summit opening in Chicago Sunday.  Analysts saw the dispute as an example of Turkey flexing its growing diplomatic muscle within the military alliance. With only days to go before the NATO summit, the president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, and the head of European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, finally received an official invitation to attend. The ... Media files: 7867F021-B8C0-4920-94BE-234BF996D700_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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