Africa - Voice of America: Egypt Postpones Declaration of Winner in Election Run-Off

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Egypt Postpones Declaration of Winner in Election Run-Off Jun 21st 2012, 02:18 The Secretary General of Egypt's Presidential Elections Committee has ruled out declaring the results of the presidential run-off Thursday, as originally planned. Chancellor Hatem Bagato said parties of both presidential candidates have logged complaints about the conduct of the vote, which he said need to be resolved. Said Sadek, professor of political sociology at the American University in Cairo, said the country could be plunged into deeper crisis if the electoral body declares ... Media files: 572EA9EC-074D-4F13-A781-2E0ECA2B6F5A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Lawmaker Defends Hearings on American Muslims

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US Lawmaker Defends Hearings on American Muslims Jun 20th 2012, 22:39 CAPITOL HILL - A senior U.S. lawmaker held the fifth in a series of congressional hearings Wednesday on alleged radicalization within the American Muslim community.  The House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security focused on the response from the U.S. Muslim community to the hearings, which have generated a great deal of controversy and media attention.   Committee Chairman Peter King opened the hearing by defending the basic premise of examining the extent of ... Media files: F3117A5E-E69F-4818-9FF9-3B2C90C4C78D_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Obama Invokes Executive Privilege in Congressional Investigation

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Obama Invokes Executive Privilege in Congressional Investigation Jun 20th 2012, 22:14 WHITE HOUSE - For the first time, President Barack Obama has invoked executive privilege, a power used by the Executive Branch of the U.S. government to deny requests for documents or reject subpoenas to compel testimony by senior officials.  Mr. Obama acted before a congressional committee voted along party lines to cite the U.S. attorney general for contempt. ​​President Obama invoked the rarely-used power in response to a request from Attorney General Eric Holder, who is involved ... Media files: 52072BAF-4C8E-4C4E-8F7E-A3CA2D3AA17B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Survey Shows Somalis Have Mostly Shared Vision for Future

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Survey Shows Somalis Have Mostly Shared Vision for Future Jun 20th 2012, 20:04 A new Voice of America Somali Service survey reveals many Somalis share similar opinions on key issues regarding the draft constitution that is scheduled to become a provisional ruling document in July.   The survey was part of a larger program to engage Somalis around the world in a discussion of the kind of government they want after more than two decades of strife have decimated national institutions. According to Jibril Mohamed, the head of the Somali-focused ... Media files: F95D14C3-E7C0-405B-8EC3-39052A8846BB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Aid Agencies Fear For Survival of Sudan’s Blue Nile Refugees

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Aid Agencies Fear For Survival of Sudan's Blue Nile Refugees Jun 20th 2012, 16:25 UPPER NILE STATE - South Sudan, Around 35,000 people have poured over the border to South Sudan from Sudan's war-torn Blue Nile state in recent weeks.  Increasingly malnourished, exhausted and sick, they are arriving to overcrowded and ill-prepared sites that aid agencies fear could run out of water and be cut off by rains very soon.  At a clinic run by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) near the border with Sudan, concerned mothers sit on a mat cradling frail babies that wail ... Media files: 3FD38A91-30F6-44F3-979D-CD8503CE3595_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: 'Identity Politics' Play a Role in US Elections

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'Identity Politics' Play a Role in US Elections Jun 20th 2012, 17:15 WASHINGTON -- It is human nature to identify with others who look and act like us, and share our values.  The political process in the United States - and nearly everywhere else on Earth - taps into that self-identification as a means of motivating voters.  While many voters would say they cast their ballots on the basis of where the candidates stand on key issues, some of them are swayed by a candidate's color…or ethnicity…or other factors.  And that's called ... Media files: 847BC72D-85BE-4356-A8F6-B4B538EDAC97_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Rights Group Presses Bangladesh on Rohingya Refugees

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Rights Group Presses Bangladesh on Rohingya Refugees Jun 20th 2012, 18:45 BANGKOK - Human-rights activists are stepping up calls for Bangladesh to stop turning back Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Burma. The struggle over the stateless status of the Rohingya remains an un resolved issue in Burma's political reforms.    The New York-based Human Rights Watch is calling for Bangladesh to open its borders to Rohingya refugees in a statement marking World Refugee Day. The group says Bangladesh authorities have conducted more than 140 "push ... Media files: 04179C2D-56F7-4D8D-BE80-D9875723008D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: China Denies Ulterior Motives for Cutting Rare Earths Supply

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China Denies Ulterior Motives for Cutting Rare Earths Supply Jun 20th 2012, 20:21 HONG KONG - China controls the global supply of rare earths, a group of minerals critical to the production of high-tech products, from cell phones and televisions to missile defense systems. By imposing increasingly stringent quotas on export supplies and thus driving up rare earth prices, analysts say China appears intent on provoking its international trading partners to take action. Extracting and processing the group of 17 rare earth minerals is a costly and polluting process, which ... Media files: 766613F8-E962-4E24-9D79-24979C8EDF58_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: China Denies Ulterior Motives for Cutting Rare Earths Supply

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China Denies Ulterior Motives for Cutting Rare Earths Supply Jun 20th 2012, 20:21 HONG KONG - China controls the global supply of rare earths, a group of minerals critical to the production of high-tech products, from cell phones and televisions to missile defense systems. By imposing increasingly stringent quotas on export supplies and thus driving up rare earth prices, analysts say China appears intent on provoking its international trading partners to take action. Extracting and processing the group of 17 rare earth minerals is a costly and polluting process, which ... Media files: 766613F8-E962-4E24-9D79-24979C8EDF58_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Google Translate Misfires on Egypt's Future President

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Google Translate Misfires on Egypt's Future President Jun 20th 2012, 17:02 While Egyptians were busy voting for a new president, a glitch in Google Translate's system accidentally revived the presidency of Hosni Mubarak. When one types "I will respect Egypt's future president" in English, the Arabic translation is, "I will respect President Hosni Mubarak." Mubarak, who is reportedly clinging to life on a respirator, will not be Egypt's future president. But as his military allies assert their power and Egyptian revolutionaries cry "coup," Mubarak's ... Media files: E2BE3547-59E9-44B6-9947-87B9FD5AB071_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Study Identifies Hotel Rooms' Germiest Spots

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Study Identifies Hotel Rooms' Germiest Spots Jun 20th 2012, 17:36 A new study of U.S. hotel room hygiene has found that potentially dangerous bacteria can lurk on surfaces such as TV remotes and lamp switches. These results, say researchers, show that the hospitality industry - the nation's third largest industry - must move beyond visual inspections. Researchers collected samples from nine hotel rooms in three American states. Team members checked 19 different spots per room for aerobic bacteria and coliform bacteria, which is associated with fecal ... Media files: 2C05FF1E-58D0-42DE-87F7-BBB954870677_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Report: Israel, US Behind Iranian Spying Virus

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Report: Israel, US Behind Iranian Spying Virus Jun 20th 2012, 18:00 A U.S. cyber security expert says it is "pretty likely" the United States and Israel are behind a sophisticated computer virus that appears to have been used to gather intelligence about Iran's nuclear program. Tofino Security chief technology officer Eric Byres said there are only a few countries in the world with the resources to develop something as advanced as the so-called Flame virus. The Washington Post newspaper reports Israeli and U.S. security agencies used ... Media files: CE869AA4-6277-4213-B022-C11E31E8F155_cx6_cy3_cw89_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Oxford Honors Aung San Suu Kyi

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Oxford Honors Aung San Suu Kyi Jun 20th 2012, 13:39 Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi received an honorary degree on Wednesday from Oxford, the prestigious British university where she studied before embarking on her long campaign to bring democracy to Burma.  It's a short but significant stop on Suu Kyi's two-week Europe tour. Speaking in Oxford Wednesday, Suu Kyi said she had lived a happy life in the university town. "During the most difficult years I was upheld [by] my memories of Oxford," said Suu Kyi.  ... Media files: 11D13A70-6B1F-4E8D-A8F8-3DB4873FC3CB_cx0_cy15_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Frustration Mounts in Nigeria After 3 Days of Deadly Violence

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Frustration Mounts in Nigeria After 3 Days of Deadly Violence Jun 20th 2012, 16:57 DAKAR - Frustration over Nigeria's handling of a security crisis is mounting after three days of violence killed at least 80 people in the country's north.    Three days of deadly violence in northern Nigeria have intensified criticism of the government's handling of militant Islamic sect Boko Haram, whose attacks have killed hundreds this year, despite a heavy security deployment. The militant group has waged increasingly deadly attacks in since 2010.  ... Media files: 238B1534-999A-474A-A6F1-D37480C36FC4_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Millions Pay Tribute on World Refugee Day

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Millions Pay Tribute on World Refugee Day Jun 20th 2012, 17:13 Many people around the world are marking World Refugee Day Wednesday by paying tribute to the more than 42 million people who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. In a special message, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said "refugees leave because they have no choice."  He said everyone must choose to help. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday the United States joins the international community in commemorating the courage and determination ... Media files: 57909B61-29AD-46DA-9AC1-C3A65329ADB4_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Wrestler Burroughs Aims for Olympic Gold

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US Wrestler Burroughs Aims for Olympic Gold Jun 20th 2012, 16:21 His personal Internet website, alliseeisgold.com , which is also his Twitter handle, says it all. U.S. freestyle wrestler Jordan Burroughs has his eye on the top prize at the Olympic games in London this summer. You just have to look at what he's already accomplished to know Burroughs' Olympic dream is firmly rooted in reality. After capturing a high school state title in New Jersey, he went on to star at the University of Nebraska. During his junior year, he broke the school ... Media files: 216EC24B-46E3-4198-8A46-A878E716CD08_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Americas - Voice of America: Millions Pay Tribute on World Refugee Day

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Millions Pay Tribute on World Refugee Day Jun 20th 2012, 17:13 Many people around the world are marking World Refugee Day Wednesday by paying tribute to the more than 42 million people who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. In a special message, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said "refugees leave because they have no choice."  He said everyone must choose to help. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday the United States joins the international community in commemorating the courage and determination ... Media files: 57909B61-29AD-46DA-9AC1-C3A65329ADB4_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Millions Pay Tribute on World Refugee Day

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Millions Pay Tribute on World Refugee Day Jun 20th 2012, 17:13 Many people around the world are marking World Refugee Day Wednesday by paying tribute to the more than 42 million people who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. In a special message, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said "refugees leave because they have no choice."  He said everyone must choose to help. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday the United States joins the international community in commemorating the courage and determination ... Media files: 57909B61-29AD-46DA-9AC1-C3A65329ADB4_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Dietary Changes May Ease Climate Change

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Dietary Changes May Ease Climate Change Jun 20th 2012, 16:51 Some scientists are advising a dietary approach to climate change. They say eating less meat can mitigate the effects of rising temperatures. However, the recommendation is being made at a time when meat consumption worldwide is on the rise. Researchers at Britain's University of Exeter say a rapidly rising population and a growing demand for meat is a bad combination when it comes to climate change. They say lifestyle changes, recycling plant material and wasting less food can help ... Media files: E86FDD40-EC25-45D1-B047-6318D26D831A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Congo Rebellion Threatens Ties with Rwanda

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Congo Rebellion Threatens Ties with Rwanda Jun 20th 2012, 15:02 NAIROBI - Accusations that Rwanda is supporting a rebellion in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are raising tensions between the two nations. Rwanda denies any involvement in Congolese affairs. Rwanda President Paul Kagame, speaking at a news conference in Kigali Tuesday, told reporters Rwanda has nothing to do with the rebellion that began in North Kivu province in April. "I have simply, and this [means] Rwanda, has simply no responsibility for it. Somebody else has ... Media files: F8BB6D0B-77A9-4BA5-BEE6-3026CA4E9E6B_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Americas - Voice of America: UN Environmental Summit Opens in Rio

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UN Environmental Summit Opens in Rio Jun 20th 2012, 16:20 Leaders from more than 100 nations are meeting in Rio de Janeiro Wednesday for the first day of a three-day United Nations environmental summit.   The leaders are expected to put the finishing touches on a draft document approved by diplomats from more than 190 nations that spells out a number of goals aimed at lifting billions of people out of poverty through sustainable development. Opening the conference Wednesday, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said officials are now in ... Media files: 063253F6-4881-4918-9DEC-1324BBC30B1D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Anti-China Protest Leads to 2 Tibetan Immolations

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Anti-China Protest Leads to 2 Tibetan Immolations Jun 20th 2012, 15:27 Two young Tibetans set themselves on fire in eastern Tibet Wednesday, while calling for Tibetan independence and a long life for their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. Exile leaders say the activists, age 22 and 24, were carrying Tibetan national flags as they launched their midafternoon protest in Zatoe town, in the southeastern Kham region of the Tibetan plateau.  Early reports quote witnesses saying one of the protesters died, while the condition and the whereabouts of the ... Media files: 9E63F932-13D1-4AB9-8042-D48D2D3F3710_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: New Greek Government to Seek Bailout Relief

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New Greek Government to Seek Bailout Relief Jun 20th 2012, 14:32 The new Greek government is moving quickly to win Europe's approval for easing the terms of its financial bailout. Socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos, a partner in the fledgling coalition government, said the meeting of the continent's finance ministers on Thursday in Luxembourg "will be the first big battle" on revising the $168 billion bailout Greece secured earlier this year. Venizelos said Wednesday that Greece will seek terms allowing the debt-ridden country, now ... Media files: B8FC68F5-8200-4C7B-9695-D267DEAEFC58_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Paralympian Hopes to Lift Gold for Ghana

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Paralympian Hopes to Lift Gold for Ghana Jun 20th 2012, 13:45 The Paralympic Games will be staged in London less than three weeks after the 2012 Summer Olympics end. Charles Teye is a disabled Ghanaian powerlifter who is headed to London in late August to show off his skills and try to win a medal. Teye has great hopes of winning a medal in the bench press in the 67.5 kilogram weight class.  He says he was just an infant when he lost both his legs because of an infection. "In the twinkle of an eye they realized that the whole legs ... Media files: 0657BD91-9763-4CFA-B726-D1501368823D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Pakistan Moves to Elect New PM

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Pakistan Moves to Elect New PM Jun 20th 2012, 13:24 Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned lawmakers to meet later this week for discussions on electing a new prime minister after the dismissal of Yousuf Raza Gilani. The president's office announced Wednesday that Zardari had summoned the lower house of parliament to meet Friday.  The announcement comes a day after the Supreme Court Gilani ineligible for office because of a prior conviction. ​​The court found Gilani guilty of contempt on April 26 after he refused ... Media files: 1B3A42AB-020B-468D-83D6-1C174357BD53_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Youth Football Group Issues Rules to Prevent Head Injuries

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US Youth Football Group Issues Rules to Prevent Head Injuries Jun 20th 2012, 11:26 American-style football can be a violent sport. But the recent suicides of several former professional players who'd struggled with depression and dementia have renewed concerns about the brain injuries players suffer from repeated concussions.  A majority of the pros in the National Football League start learning the game as young boys in youth football leagues.  Now, officials with one organization, Pop Warner football , have announced major rule changes designed to ... Media files: 611D5B97-524D-410C-A690-CF7C448170FF_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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