Asia - Voice of America: Azerbaijani Troops Reported Killed in Armenia Border Clashes

Asia - Voice of America asia

Azerbaijani Troops Reported Killed in Armenia Border Clashes Jun 5th 2012, 20:34 Azerbaijan has accused Armenia of killing five Azerbaijani soldiers in a second day of violence at the common border. This brings to eight the death toll in the border clashes since Monday. Armenia said Monday that three of its soldiers were killed. Several people on both sides have been wounded in the exchange of fire. The most recent Azerbaijani-Armenian border violence has flared up at the time when U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is visiting south Caucasus.  During a ...

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Europe - Voice of America: Azerbaijani Troops Reported Killed in Armenia Border Clashes

Europe - Voice of America europe

Azerbaijani Troops Reported Killed in Armenia Border Clashes Jun 5th 2012, 20:34 Azerbaijan has accused Armenia of killing five Azerbaijani soldiers in a second day of violence at the common border. This brings to eight the death toll in the border clashes since Monday. Armenia said Monday that three of its soldiers were killed. Several people on both sides have been wounded in the exchange of fire. The most recent Azerbaijani-Armenian border violence has flared up at the time when U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is visiting south Caucasus.  During a ...

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Africa - Voice of America: Liberian Orphanage Takes in Children Abandoned by Peacekeepers

Africa - Voice of America africa

Liberian Orphanage Takes in Children Abandoned by Peacekeepers Jun 5th 2012, 19:37 DAKAR - An orphanage on the outskirts of Monrovia has taken in dozens of children fathered by West African peacekeepers in the 1990s during Liberia's civil war.  The orphanage is now using the Internet to try to reunite the children, now teenagers, with their fathers. West African regional bloc ECOWAS sent soldiers from its peacekeeping force, known as ECOMOG, to Liberia in 1990. Civil war was raging. Liberians say the ECOMOG soldiers fathered and then abandoned hundreds, ... Media files: 88899B63-6E44-47D2-BC5C-AB3D65859A76_cx0_cy14_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Africa - Voice of America: ICC Prosecutor Urges UN to Consider Sudanese Arrests

Africa - Voice of America africa

ICC Prosecutor Urges UN to Consider Sudanese Arrests Jun 5th 2012, 20:01 NEW YORK - The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, has urged the U.N. Security Council to consider asking countries to arrest Sudanese officials indicted by the court for crimes in Darfur.   The International Criminal Court, the ICC, has indicted four Sudanese officials for war crimes in Darfur, including Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir and Defense Minister Abdel Raheem Hussein.  But none of the officials have been arrested. The court's ... Media files: 7C29C07F-778D-4E2B-8974-E1EC14C67338_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

USA - Voice of America: California Gay Marriage Ban Backers Turn to Supreme Court

USA - Voice of America usa

California Gay Marriage Ban Backers Turn to Supreme Court Jun 5th 2012, 20:47 A U.S. federal appeals court in California has upheld is decision to strike down the state's homosexual marriage ban as unconstitutional. The appeals court refused to reconsider the February decision by a three-judge panel.  Same-sex marriage supporters call Tuesday's ruling a victory for justice.  Opponents say they will take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Same-sex marriage was briefly legal in California in 2008, before voters approved a ban called Proposition ... Media files: AFE16591-3EDD-4CCA-BA2B-82532C279E07_cx0_cy72_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Asia - Voice of America: SCO Summit Shines Spotlight on Afghanistan

Asia - Voice of America asia

SCO Summit Shines Spotlight on Afghanistan Jun 5th 2012, 19:46 China and Afghanistan are expected to deepen ties when they sign a series of strategic agreements during this week's annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Set to begin Wednesday in Beijing, the SCO meeting will focus on membership expansion and more security and economic collaboration among the members, said Beijing's Foreign Ministry's spokesman Liu Weimin.  The current members are China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. ... Media files: 8E0DC1F2-4752-4B61-9FB7-E8E055C247DE_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Europe - Voice of America: Analysts Discuss Russia's Role in Syria

Europe - Voice of America europe

Analysts Discuss Russia's Role in Syria Jun 5th 2012, 19:53 There are concerns in the international community that diplomatic efforts to stop the violence in Syria are failing and that the situation could spiral into all-out civil war, with consequences throughout the region. Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan's peace plan to end the 15-months of bloodshed, which calls for withdrawal of heavy weaponry from urban areas, a ceasefire, and talks between the Syrian government and opposition, is not gaining traction. Given Russia's strong ... Media files: D9827332-4F12-4CAD-BCCA-4A8C818F1951_cx1_cy2_cw90_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Economy - Voice of America: Outside Glitzy Taiwan Trade Show, Workers Fight for Pay and Rest

Economy - Voice of America economy-and-business

Outside Glitzy Taiwan Trade Show, Workers Fight for Pay and Rest Jun 5th 2012, 12:20 TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's annual Computex trade show opened with labor groups  highlighting workers' rights issues outside the glitzy trade show venues. Tech firms and government agencies have pledged to go easier on workers in what is turning out to be a tough year for business.    Product launches are what makes the Computex tech show one of the biggest annual tech shows in the world. The event expects 120,000 visitors who will be examining the latest hardware and software ... Media files: 3CD008AC-2E26-4C6F-8D81-0CEDAA3E875C_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Middle East - Voice of America: Analysts Discuss Russia's Role in Syria

Middle East - Voice of America middle-east

Analysts Discuss Russia's Role in Syria Jun 5th 2012, 19:53 There are concerns in the international community that diplomatic efforts to stop the violence in Syria are failing and that the situation could spiral into all-out civil war, with consequences throughout the region. Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan's peace plan to end the 15-months of bloodshed, which calls for withdrawal of heavy weaponry from urban areas, a ceasefire, and talks between the Syrian government and opposition, is not gaining traction. Given Russia's strong ... Media files: D9827332-4F12-4CAD-BCCA-4A8C818F1951_cx1_cy2_cw90_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Asia - Voice of America: Outside Glitzy Taiwan Trade Show, Workers Fight for Pay and Rest

Asia - Voice of America asia

Outside Glitzy Taiwan Trade Show, Workers Fight for Pay and Rest Jun 5th 2012, 12:20 TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's annual Computex trade show opened with labor groups  highlighting workers' rights issues outside the glitzy trade show venues. Tech firms and government agencies have pledged to go easier on workers in what is turning out to be a tough year for business.    Product launches are what makes the Computex tech show one of the biggest annual tech shows in the world. The event expects 120,000 visitors who will be examining the latest hardware and software ... Media files: 3CD008AC-2E26-4C6F-8D81-0CEDAA3E875C_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Asia - Voice of America: US Wants India to Play Greater Role in Afghanistan

Asia - Voice of America asia

US Wants India to Play Greater Role in Afghanistan Jun 5th 2012, 18:50 U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will encourage India to take a more active role in Afghanistan, as he meets with officials to discuss regional security and defense relations. Panetta arrived Tuesday in New Delhi for two days of talks with Indian officials. U.S. defense officials say there is a risk that "the tensions and historical mistrust between India and Pakistan could lead them to view their respective roles in Afghanistan as being in conflict."  ... Media files: 115A5BF4-3AE1-4630-A992-7774CF060A65_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Arts & Entertainment - Voice of America: Artist Carves 1600 Eggshells a Year

Arts & Entertainment - Voice of America arts-and-entertainment

Artist Carves 1600 Eggshells a Year Jun 5th 2012, 17:05 OCCOQUAN, Virginia - Few people, we're sure, have ever seen carved eggshells.  These have no relationship to eggs that are painted or decorated with gems or other jewels, like Faberge's famous eggs, which weren't even eggs. One artist in the Washington DC area is delicately sculpting on eggshells. Her eggshells are seen frequently in local art galleries.  Our reporter spent time with Tina Kannapel and her cats - mostly NOT walking on eggshells. Carving and sculpting ... Media files: EFFE4E2C-6080-4C02-858F-B8CEDD323F80_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Middle East - Voice of America: Analysts: In Syria, Few Arab Spring Lessons Apply

Middle East - Voice of America middle-east

Analysts: In Syria, Few Arab Spring Lessons Apply Jun 5th 2012, 17:54 CAIRO -- In the past year and a half, uprisings across the Arab world have toppled four men whose rule had lasted decades. Tunisia's Zine el Abidine Ben Ali fled into exile in Saudi Arabia. Libya's Moammar Gadhafi held on longer, but with NATO intervention was forced underground and eventually killed by his own people. In Yemen, a diplomatic solution ended the standoff; a regional deal pushed a reluctant Ali Abdullah Saleh to hand power to his deputy. The life ... Media files: EE03692A-8C68-4016-A64B-C710ED4AAEB5_cx8_cy8_cw87_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

USA - Voice of America: China Studies US to Revamp Police Force

USA - Voice of America usa

China Studies US to Revamp Police Force Jun 5th 2012, 14:00 China is spending more than ever before in an attempt to upgrade its domestic police force, but it may also be seeking to change its approach to law enforcement by looking to the United States for ideas.  U.S. law enforcement officials and experts who have advised China on its police force say Beijing is looking to update an antiquated system plagued by outdated crime reporting methods, outmoded equipment and vehicles and a lack of trust with the people. "They're really ... Media files: 3047E04D-4814-46E4-9DD6-ED04AD0D596A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

USA - Voice of America: Artist Carves 1600 Eggshells a Year

USA - Voice of America usa

Artist Carves 1600 Eggshells a Year Jun 5th 2012, 17:05 OCCOQUAN, Virginia - Few people, we're sure, have ever seen carved eggshells.  These have no relationship to eggs that are painted or decorated with gems or other jewels, like Faberge's famous eggs, which weren't even eggs. One artist in the Washington DC area is delicately sculpting on eggshells. Her eggshells are seen frequently in local art galleries.  Our reporter spent time with Tina Kannapel and her cats - mostly NOT walking on eggshells. Carving and sculpting ... Media files: EFFE4E2C-6080-4C02-858F-B8CEDD323F80_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Africa - Voice of America: Mukesh Kapila: Act Now or It will Be Too Late

Africa - Voice of America africa

Mukesh Kapila: Act Now or It will Be Too Late Jun 5th 2012, 18:20 The former head of the United Nations in Sudan  said humanitarian situation in the Nuba mountains is very disturbing. Mukesh Kapila recently visited villages in southern Kordofan and said he has witnessed illegal weapons such as landmine and cluster bombs being used against civilians in the Nuba Mountains. He also said many children in the region showed signs of malnourishment. Kapila warned of what he termed the ''second genocide of the century'' unless the international community ... Media files: 950458CF-39C6-4240-8462-DDB4AB118EE3_cx0_cy43_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Asia - Voice of America: China Studies U.S. to Revamp Police Force

Asia - Voice of America asia

China Studies U.S. to Revamp Police Force Jun 5th 2012, 14:00 China is spending more than ever before in an attempt to upgrade its domestic police force, but it may also be seeking to change its approach to law enforcement by looking to the United States for ideas.  U.S. law enforcement officials and experts who have advised China on its police force say Beijing is looking to update an antiquated system plagued by outdated crime reporting methods, outmoded equipment and vehicles and a lack of trust with the people. "They're really ... Media files: 3047E04D-4814-46E4-9DD6-ED04AD0D596A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Europe - Voice of America: Ukraine's Parliament Backs Language Bill Amid Protests

Europe - Voice of America europe

Ukraine's Parliament Backs Language Bill Amid Protests Jun 5th 2012, 17:21 Thousands of demonstrators massed in Ukraine's capital Tuesday, as parliament backed a controversial bill that would make Russian the country's second language. An estimated 6,000 people gathered outside the parliament building in Kyev.  The crowd was divided in half between those for and against the draft law. A VOA reporter on the scene, Ruslan Deynychenko, says police supported the demonstrators who back Russian as a second language but did not allow opponents of the ... Media files: E9C1167D-3EFC-4177-A54D-5C4D030020C7_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Middle East - Voice of America: New Syria Clashes, Government Expels Envoys

Middle East - Voice of America middle-east

New Syria Clashes, Government Expels Envoys Jun 5th 2012, 16:57 Fierce clashes between government troops and opposition forces in Syria's western Latakia province are further dimming hopes that diplomats can salvage a cease-fire and end the bloodshed. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the latest battles broke out Tuesday in the city of Haffeh and surrounding villages, where rebel forces had taken over several police stations.   The Observatory's Rami Abdurrahman said at least 15 government soldiers and at least ... Media files: 911BDEAE-4490-44B8-B0C3-0E3C87466531_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Middle East - Voice of America: Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117

Middle East - Voice of America middle-east

Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117 Jun 5th 2012, 16:05 Skywatchers around the world will have the chance to witness one of the galaxy's rarest astronomical events - Venus passing between the Sun and the Earth. The six-and-a-half hour long passage begins Tuesday at 2209 UTC. Skywatchers on all seven continents will be able to view it - except for a large portion of South America and western Africa.   Venus will appear as a small, black dot as it crosses in front of the Sun. However, experts warn to never look directly at the ... Media files: 855442DB-B0EF-4E4B-AFFE-BD1A92473D26_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Middle East - Voice of America: Libya's Main Airport Reopens After Militia Raid

Middle East - Voice of America middle-east

Libya's Main Airport Reopens After Militia Raid Jun 5th 2012, 09:53 Libya's main airport in Tripoli reopened Tuesday with the departure of an Austrian airliner, following a seizure of the facility by disgruntled militiamen. The Libyan government said it retook control of the airport late Monday, hours after militiamen from a central region stormed the runway to protest the disappearance of their leader. Pro-government militias initially responded to the airport seizure, disarming some of the assailants and forcing others to flee before handing ... Media files: 73018C8B-9540-4FCB-8CF9-5C31FBBAF7DC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

USA - Voice of America: Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117

USA - Voice of America usa

Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117 Jun 5th 2012, 16:05 Skywatchers around the world will have the chance to witness one of the galaxy's rarest astronomical events - Venus passing between the Sun and the Earth. The six-and-a-half hour long passage begins Tuesday at 2209 UTC. Skywatchers on all seven continents will be able to view it - except for a large portion of South America and western Africa.   Venus will appear as a small, black dot as it crosses in front of the Sun. However, experts warn to never look directly at the ... Media files: 855442DB-B0EF-4E4B-AFFE-BD1A92473D26_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Americas - Voice of America: Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117

Americas - Voice of America americas

Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117 Jun 5th 2012, 16:05 Skywatchers around the world will have the chance to witness one of the galaxy's rarest astronomical events - Venus passing between the Sun and the Earth. The six-and-a-half hour long passage begins Tuesday at 2209 UTC. Skywatchers on all seven continents will be able to view it - except for a large portion of South America and western Africa.   Venus will appear as a small, black dot as it crosses in front of the Sun. However, experts warn to never look directly at the ... Media files: 855442DB-B0EF-4E4B-AFFE-BD1A92473D26_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Africa - Voice of America: Malawi Ready to Arrest Sudan's Bashir If he Comes for Summit

Africa - Voice of America africa

Malawi Ready to Arrest Sudan's Bashir If he Comes for Summit Jun 5th 2012, 15:18 NAIROBI - A Malawian newspaper says authorities are prepared to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir if he visits the country next month  for an African Union summit.  Malawi President Joyce Banda reportedly told a British development official that her country would comply with an International Criminal Court warrant against the Sudanese leader.   In an interview with the Nation newspaper, British Secretary for International Development Andrew Mitchell said President ... Media files: B611E0CB-85EA-46C8-A212-38B902A43960_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Africa - Voice of America: Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117

Africa - Voice of America africa

Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117 Jun 5th 2012, 16:05 Skywatchers around the world will have the chance to witness one of the galaxy's rarest astronomical events - Venus passing between the Sun and the Earth. The six-and-a-half hour long passage begins Tuesday at 2209 UTC. Skywatchers on all seven continents will be able to view it - except for a large portion of South America and western Africa.   Venus will appear as a small, black dot as it crosses in front of the Sun. However, experts warn to never look directly at the ... Media files: 855442DB-B0EF-4E4B-AFFE-BD1A92473D26_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions

Africa - Voice of America: Despite Fixes, W. African Air Travel Still Risky

Africa - Voice of America africa

Despite Fixes, W. African Air Travel Still Risky Jun 5th 2012, 16:49 DAKAR - The crew of Dana Air flight 9J-922 from Abuja to Lagos sent out a mayday call on June 3. There was engine trouble, and minutes later the plane crashed into a crowded Lagos neighborhood, killing all 153 passengers and more on the ground. The fourth plane crash to kill more than 100 people in Nigeria in the past decade, it occurred less than 24 hours after a Nigerian cargo plane missed the runway at Ghana's Kotoka International Airport and crashed into a bus, killing ten. ... Media files: A9D2AABD-9006-461D-A2C0-1DA453718209_cx3_cy3_cw95_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed, or manage all your subscriptions