Africa - Voice of America: Egyptians Living Abroad Cast Votes for New President

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Egyptians Living Abroad Cast Votes for New President May 19th 2012, 03:29 WASHINGTON - Voters in Egypt go to the polls Wednesday and Thursday [May 23 and 24] to choose a new president. Ahead of that historic election, Egyptians living overseas have been able to cast their ballots at local consulates and embassies. In the shade outside of her office in Washington, Nihal Elwan is about to do something she's never done before. She's voting for the president of her homeland - Egypt. She has 13 candidates to choose from - including Islamists, leftists and ... Media files: CA7A0346-BE8C-416E-89A7-6E5C2846C327_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Egyptians Living Abroad Cast Votes for New President

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Egyptians Living Abroad Cast Votes for New President May 19th 2012, 03:29 WASHINGTON - Voters in Egypt go to the polls Wednesday and Thursday [May 23 and 24] to choose a new president. Ahead of that historic election, Egyptians living overseas have been able to cast their ballots at local consulates and embassies. In the shade outside of her office in Washington, Nihal Elwan is about to do something she's never done before. She's voting for the president of her homeland - Egypt. She has 13 candidates to choose from - including Islamists, leftists and ... Media files: CA7A0346-BE8C-416E-89A7-6E5C2846C327_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Obama Announces Food Initiative for Africa

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Obama Announces Food Initiative for Africa May 18th 2012, 16:00 WHITE HOUSE - U.S. President Barack Obama has announced a plan aimed at lifting 50 million Africans out of poverty in the next 10 years. Private companies from around the world have pledged more than $3 billion toward the effort.   With the leaders of several African countries watching, the president said Friday that governments, private industries and organizations will work together to improve Africa's food security.   "Today, I can announce a ... Media files: 118C3819-F5D8-412E-901E-6A50AA032C18_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Hollande Meets Obama, Reaffirms Early Afghanistan Withdrawal

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Hollande Meets Obama, Reaffirms Early Afghanistan Withdrawal May 18th 2012, 22:16 French President Francois Hollande and President Barack Obama have discussed Afghanistan, the eurozone crisis, Syria and other international issues in a meeting at the White House. President Hollande's White House talks, his attendance at the G8 summit in Camp David, Maryland, and the NATO summit in Chicago, are part of his international debut after his election victory. As a candidate he pledged to withdraw France's 3,400 troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year. ... Media files: 79D99445-B098-4AEF-ABA7-7691B283398D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Syrian Attacks Continue as Mass Protests Spread

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Syrian Attacks Continue as Mass Protests Spread May 18th 2012, 21:39 Syrian government troops pounded the rebel stronghold, Rastan, and parts of the flashpoint city, Homs, Friday, amid widespread anti-government protests across the country. Meanwhile, the head of the United Nations observer forces urged both the government and the opposition to engage in dialogue to end the violence. Witnesses say Syrian security forces fired tear-gas and live rounds to break up a student protest in Aleppo Friday. The demonstration was billed as the largest of its kind in ... Media files: D7DAB555-11B4-46CA-B2DD-5C04ACE0279F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Eritrean President Discusses Path to Development

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Eritrean President Discusses Path to Development May 18th 2012, 21:34 Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki calls the country's development drive over two decades of independence "a success story."     "We have achieved a lot, and our culture has helped us a lot to create an environment for sustainable development,"  he told VOA in an exclusive interview ahead of the 21 st anniversary of his country's independence on May 24. "Our main objective for the last 21 years was to create an environment for real independence… We have put ...

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Asia - Voice of America: Turkey Seeks to Revive Its EU Bid

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Turkey Seeks to Revive Its EU Bid May 18th 2012, 21:16 ISTANBUL - Turkey is showing renewed interest in reviving its stalled bid to join the European Union now that Nicolas Sarkozy, one of its key opponents, is no longer the president of France. The 27-nation bloc also seems keen to put life back into Ankara's membership aspirations. The election of French President Francois Hollande has been welcomed in Ankara. Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Selcuk Unal said there already is a positive atmosphere. "Well, we hope and ... Media files: A3ABCB6E-1B05-4FFF-ABA6-C19C527AADF4_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Economists: Greek Economic Problems Could Spread

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Economists: Greek Economic Problems Could Spread May 18th 2012, 21:58 How can problems in Greece's relatively small economy cause problems for the rest of Europe and even far-away Asia and the United States?  Some economists say that international loans and worried investors are among the reasons for the fear of financial contagion. Economic austerity measures recently sparked riots in Greece as some citizens protested cuts in government spending, services, wages along with tax increases. The bitter medicine was intended to help the troubled ... Media files: 7BB11FE5-71BC-4631-A625-6FD7FAFA6A11_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Turkey Seeks to Revive Its EU Bid

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Turkey Seeks to Revive Its EU Bid May 18th 2012, 21:16 ISTANBUL - Turkey is showing renewed interest in reviving its stalled bid to join the European Union now that Nicolas Sarkozy, one of its key opponents, is no longer the president of France. The 27-nation bloc also seems keen to put life back into Ankara's membership aspirations. The election of French President Francois Hollande has been welcomed in Ankara. Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Selcuk Unal said there already is a positive atmosphere. "Well, we hope and ... Media files: A3ABCB6E-1B05-4FFF-ABA6-C19C527AADF4_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Ukraine Under Increasing Fire Over Jailed Ex-PM

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Ukraine Under Increasing Fire Over Jailed Ex-PM May 18th 2012, 21:26 MOSCOW - The government of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has given the European Union permission to send specialists to assess the condition of jailed former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who says she was beaten by prison guards last month while being transferred to a hospital for treatment of a back condition.  Meanwhile, criticism in connection with Tymoshenko's incarceration is mounting in the West, with some European leaders threatening to boycott the Euro 2012 football ... Media files: 394D1664-4680-4308-84C3-B50D149E5BE4_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Economists: Greek Economic Problems Could Spread

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Economists: Greek Economic Problems Could Spread May 18th 2012, 21:58 How can problems in Greece's relatively small economy cause problems for the rest of Europe and even far-away Asia and the United States?  Some economists say that international loans and worried investors are among the reasons for the fear of financial contagion. Economic austerity measures recently sparked riots in Greece as some citizens protested cuts in government spending, services, wages along with tax increases. The bitter medicine was intended to help the troubled ... Media files: 7BB11FE5-71BC-4631-A625-6FD7FAFA6A11_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Turkey Seeks to Revive Its EU Bid

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Turkey Seeks to Revive Its EU Bid May 18th 2012, 21:16 ISTANBUL - Turkey is showing renewed interest in reviving its stalled bid to join the European Union now that Nicolas Sarkozy, one of its key opponents, is no longer the president of France. The 27-nation bloc also seems keen to put life back into Ankara's membership aspirations. The election of French President Francois Hollande has been welcomed in Ankara. Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Selcuk Unal said there already is a positive atmosphere. "Well, we hope and ... Media files: A3ABCB6E-1B05-4FFF-ABA6-C19C527AADF4_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Tight, Negative US Presidential Campaign Expected: Analysts

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Tight, Negative US Presidential Campaign Expected: Analysts May 18th 2012, 19:34 Less than six months before the U.S. presidential election, new polls show a deadlocked race between President Barack Obama and his expected Republican opponent, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. The intense verbal jousting between the Obama and Romney campaigns has begun early and political analysts predict a long and largely negative campaign between now and November. Frank Newport is a pollster with one of the most respected monitors of U.S. public opinion, the Gallup ... Media files: B3EFC7CB-6366-406D-BCE2-E3A015CD2008_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Arts & Entertainment - Voice of America: Montana Man's Not too Old to Clown Around

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Montana Man's Not too Old to Clown Around May 18th 2012, 18:44 'Creeky' Creekmore, 95, makes Guinness Book of World Records Media files: 4BBD5E71-C122-4D84-80F8-A32AB36DBA97_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Move to Suspend Burma Sanctions Draws Mixed Reaction

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US Move to Suspend Burma Sanctions Draws Mixed Reaction May 18th 2012, 13:50 BANGKOK - The United States' suspension of some economic sanctions against Burma has sparked mixed reaction from analysts and rights groups. Some argue that sanctions should have been lifted long ago.  But others point out that rights violations in Burma continue, and fear Washington may be moving too fast. The economic restrictions against Burma were originally put in place as punishment for the military government's human rights abuses, which included a violent suppression of ... Media files: 8B5C1158-02DC-4368-882E-33E7A59B32C2_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Moody’s Downgrades Spanish Banks

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Moody's Downgrades Spanish Banks May 18th 2012, 14:56  World stocks fell Friday, after the credit rating of more than a dozen Spanish banks was downgraded. The blow comes amid investor fears about the stability of the eurozone. Residents on the streets of Spain's capital, Madrid, seemed resigned to the downgrading. One resident said the measure should have happened a long time ago because the banks in Spain are not in a good position to secure deposits and accounts. But residents say Spain is on the right track to resolve its ... Media files: E72BC4C6-FB41-44D5-89F3-8AC7F10D4FF5_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Syrian Protesters Rally in Northern Flashpoint City

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Syrian Protesters Rally in Northern Flashpoint City May 18th 2012, 14:02 Thousands of protesters are taking to the streets in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo in what opposition activists are saying is one of the biggest demonstrations since the anti-government uprising began 15-months-ago. Activists have been urging protesters to rally behind a slogan of "heroes" of Aleppo University in a show of support for students who were confronted by security forces during a protest on Thursday. Al-Qaida The protests and the violence come as ... Media files: B7A5B174-1EAE-4BA6-BEB8-63BEF07EA328_cx0_cy11_cw95_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: West African Mediators, Mali Militants Open Talks

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West African Mediators, Mali Militants Open Talks May 18th 2012, 14:19 DAKAR - President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso has begun negotiations with armed rebel and Islamist groups who seized control of northern Mali after the March 22 coup toppled the civilian government in Bamako. Compaore has been leading West African mediation efforts aimed at reuniting Mali and returning it to constitutional rule. Burkina Faso's foreign affairs minister, Djibrill Bassole, told reporters Thursday that President Compaore is engaged in talks with militant groups in ... Media files: AC87DA1E-B708-459E-B0BF-51D6D776195C_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Arts & Entertainment - Voice of America: Student Art Showcased Before Move into Job Market

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Student Art Showcased Before Move into Job Market May 18th 2012, 14:11 Final projects on display at Maryland Institute College of Art Media files: 02396F2E-F456-43DF-96FA-E01DB3F9C1EB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Korean Surveillance School Trains Citizen Snoops

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Korean Surveillance School Trains Citizen Snoops May 18th 2012, 13:30 SEOUL - Law-breakers in South Korea beware.  Citizens trained to videotape illegal activity are on the loose and making extra income by selling the tapes to the police.   Ji Soo-hyun leads a double life. Three-months ago, the housewife began a career catching lawbreakers red handed.  Ji, 54, says her specialty is going undercover at private tutoring schools. "I pretend that I am going to enroll my kids in the school.  I ask the faculty about extra ...

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USA - Voice of America: Student Art Showcased Before Move into Job Market

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Student Art Showcased Before Move into Job Market May 18th 2012, 14:11 Final projects on display at Maryland Institute College of Art Media files: 02396F2E-F456-43DF-96FA-E01DB3F9C1EB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: 2 NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan Rocket Attack

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2 NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan Rocket Attack May 18th 2012, 12:25 NATO says a rocket attack in eastern Afghanistan has killed two of its service members. Local coalition officials say six other NATO troops were slightly wounded in Friday in the Nari district of Kunar province. So far this year, at least 154 coalition service members have been killed in Afghanistan. Officials say another insurgent rocket attack in the Watapoor district of Kunar killed two women and a child on Friday.  At least six other civilians were wounded. The ... Media files: BF9CA3A3-F767-46D6-BDD6-E5E71EB8246A_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Facebook Set for History-Making IPO

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Facebook Set for History-Making IPO May 18th 2012, 13:19 Facebook , the world's biggest social media website, will begin its eagerly-awaited first day as a publicly traded company, Friday. The California-based company will sell for $38 per share when trading begins on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.  The initial public offering -- the opening price at which average investors can buy a share -- is expected to raise about $16 billion, making it one of biggest IPOs in U.S. corporate history, rivaled only by financial services company Visa ... Media files: 386F0FC9-6B2A-45B0-A962-BA7C112174E6_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Colleges Innovate to Fill Science Job Surplus

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Colleges Innovate to Fill Science Job Surplus May 18th 2012, 13:12 Active learning replaces traditional lectures Media files: 1598DDAE-24C6-49BB-A3D0-CAA67493873D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Facebook Set for History-Making IPO

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Facebook Set for History-Making IPO May 18th 2012, 13:19 Facebook , the world's biggest social media website, will begin its eagerly-awaited first day as a publicly traded company, Friday. The California-based company will sell for $38 per share when trading begins on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.  The initial public offering -- the opening price at which average investors can buy a share -- is expected to raise about $16 billion, making it one of biggest IPOs in U.S. corporate history, rivaled only by financial services company Visa ... Media files: 386F0FC9-6B2A-45B0-A962-BA7C112174E6_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Eritrean President Denies Stifling Freedom of Speech

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Eritrean President Denies Stifling Freedom of Speech May 18th 2012, 12:26 Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki has denied that his country stifles freedom of speech, just days after a media rights group identified Eritrea as the most censored country in the world. Listen to VOA's interview with President Afewerki In an interview with VOA's English to Africa service Thursday, President Afewerki said his government is not interested in keeping people from expressing their views. But he says he will do what is necessary to ... Media files: B9301D79-6709-49C6-8663-945D18DB8726_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: US Activists, Officials Seek to Protect Africa's Gay Refugees

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US Activists, Officials Seek to Protect Africa's Gay Refugees May 18th 2012, 11:27 As the world marked the International Day Against Homophobia Thursday, in Washington, U.S. activists and officials outlined efforts to protect an extremely vulnerable group - gay refugees in east Africa.  Kenya is host to more than 600,000 refugees, while there are an estimated 135,000 refugees in Uganda. Both countries criminalize homosexuality.  In Uganda, what are called "unnatural offenses" carry a risk of life in prison, with some lawmakers even advocating ... Media files: 46926C9F-4236-4EAD-BE2C-5E25DA4BA7E6_cx0_cy50_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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