Africa - Voice of America: Stanford Study Gives US Global AIDS Program High Marks

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Stanford Study Gives US Global AIDS Program High Marks Jun 30th 2012, 01:05 Former U.S. president George W. Bush is well remembered in Africa for his plan to help people suffering from AIDS. In 2003, President Bush launched PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS, to combat the AIDS pandemic in developing countries. "With the approval of Congress, we'll devote $15 billion to fight AIDS abroad over the next five years, beginning with $2 billion in the year 2004," Bush said. Much of the money went to relieve the suffering of AIDS victims ... Media files: F97F4A5C-4335-4350-B9F2-960277D512E8_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: South Sudanese Woman Works for Profit, Public Good

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South Sudanese Woman Works for Profit, Public Good Jun 27th 2012, 12:04 Aisha Ali can't take anything for granted—not the political situation in South Sudan, not the economy, not even the electricity. But she says uncertainty is part of the thrill of being a businesswoman. "I like challenges, and I believe I'm a problem solver," Ali says. Ali is one of sixty young African leaders who have come to the United States this month for a professional development program sponsored by the U.S. State Department. At twenty-eight, Ali has already started one business in ... Media files: D7A6DB44-96E8-4390-900A-80D5E4761E39_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: In DRC, Some Tout Fertilizer as Agrarian Panacea

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In DRC, Some Tout Fertilizer as Agrarian Panacea Jun 29th 2012, 20:25 GOMA -- The Democratic Republic of Congo's government has promised to abolish fertilizer taxes, which are among the highest in the region. Farmer's groups have welcomed the pledge, saying that fertilizer helps to reduce poverty and resolve conflicts, and even improve domestic relations. But regional fertilizer use is a controversial subject among some development experts. One agricultural project manager working for the Belgian government said that, in parts of the Congo where land is ... Media files: 39836E05-AF8E-4284-8981-DD41422CE3A7_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: S. Sudan Official Credits Education for Her Career

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S. Sudan Official Credits Education for Her Career Jun 27th 2012, 13:13 Jackcilia Ebere is Western Equatoria's minister for labor, public service, and human resource development. She traces her passion for public service back to the Catholic schools for girls she attended while growing up. Speaking at the Institue for Women in Public Service, which was created by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, she says an early emphasis on education helped her succeed and will do the same thing for other girls and women in South Sudan. "Because you know, knowledge ... Media files: 09CA6EC6-5678-4F11-8F08-E5769A4E1557_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: South Sudanese in US Face Culture Gap

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South Sudanese in US Face Culture Gap Jun 27th 2012, 14:28 Rose Lokwang was one student who proudly accepted a degree in biology and anthropology from Colorado University at Boulder this spring. Now she's thinking about going to medical school. In the meantime, she is staying in the western United States and sharing a house with a female friend. She says if she had remained in South Sudan, her life would probably look more like her peers' lives -- married with kids. "One of the things I heard back from going to medical school is that, I'm 26 ... Media files: A6B72B72-1058-413C-9BAD-D10AE5381277_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Eurozone Leaders Try Again to Resolve Debt Crisis

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Eurozone Leaders Try Again to Resolve Debt Crisis Jun 29th 2012, 19:50 For more than two years, Europe's 17-nation euro currency bloc has grappled with containing its burgeoning governmental debt crisis. Its leaders often took half-steps they thought surely would calm international financial markets worried about the fate of the euro and solve the financial problems of the latest country that was strangled in debts of its own making. And then the eurozone financial chieftains and heads of state would return to yet another summit weeks or months later and try ... Media files: F1EC7B8E-4731-4441-AB97-385B8C1FA278_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Bill Restricting US Lobbying for Foreign Governments Has Support

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Bill Restricting US Lobbying for Foreign Governments Has Support Jun 29th 2012, 19:43 U.S. Congressman Frank Wolf has expressed confidence that an amendment restricting former U.S. government officials from lobbying on behalf of certain foreign nations will soon become law. Wolf said Friday that countries like China, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Iran, among others, need to be reminded that their government policies, or illegal human rights abuses, are not acceptable to American people.  He said there have been cases where former members of Congress, former CIA station chiefs ... Media files: 27F4C29B-B72D-4150-AB6D-0BC7FBD4A396_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Experts Warn Congress of Terrorist Influx into Mali

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Experts Warn Congress of Terrorist Influx into Mali Jun 29th 2012, 18:49 CAPITOL HILL — A U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on the threat of Islamist terrorists in northern Mali.  Senior U.S. government officials and research institute experts appeared in front of a congressional panel to discuss the situation in northern Mali, where Tuareg nomads launched a rebellion in January against the Bamako government in the south.  Several of the witnesses told the panel that the Tuaregs' struggle for an independent ... Media files: BF435D2B-E5E9-4090-8AD8-FD11477FFCE9_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: British-Australian Woman Attempts Record Cuba-US Swim

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British-Australian Woman Attempts Record Cuba-US Swim Jun 29th 2012, 18:03 British-Australian marathon swimmer Penny Palfrey, 49, has set out on a record attempt to become the first person to swim from Cuba to the U.S. state of Florida without a shark cage. The mother of three and grandmother of two dove into the sea off the Cuban capital, Havana, Friday morning. Before beginning the 166-kilometer journey, she said she was filled with anticipation. "It's a lot of work that's gone into this over the past year for my team, my husband, myself. A lot of ... Media files: 7DD57A78-E3C6-4482-8E05-FF197DE065B6_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Militants Storm Eastern Afghan District, Killing 10

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Militants Storm Eastern Afghan District, Killing 10 Jun 29th 2012, 18:10 Officials in eastern Afghanistan say militants, including suicide bombers, stormed a remote district early Friday, sparking a gunbattle that killed 10 people. The Taliban took responsibility for the attack in the Kamdesh district of Nuristan province. In an interview with VOA, the provincial governor's spokesman Muhammad Zarin said that at least 17 militants crossed the border from Pakistan and attacked a compound that housed government offices and residences. The dead included four ...

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Americas - Voice of America: British-Australian Woman Attempts Record Cuba-US Swim

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British-Australian Woman Attempts Record Cuba-US Swim Jun 29th 2012, 18:03 British-Australian marathon swimmer Penny Palfrey, 49, has set out on a record attempt to become the first person to swim from Cuba to the U.S. state of Florida without a shark cage. The mother of three and grandmother of two dove into the sea off the Cuban capital, Havana, Friday morning. Before beginning the 166-kilometer journey, she said she was filled with anticipation. "It's a lot of work that's gone into this over the past year for my team, my husband, myself. A lot of ... Media files: 7DD57A78-E3C6-4482-8E05-FF197DE065B6_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Egypt President-Elect Addresses Tahrir Square Crowd

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Egypt President-Elect Addresses Tahrir Square Crowd Jun 29th 2012, 17:00 Egyptian president-elect Mohamed Morsi says he cherishes the "great honor" given to him by the Egyptian people. Morsi spoke to tens of thousands of his supporters who had filled Cairo's Tahrir Square to protest the country's military. He saluted Egyptians across the country and abroad, telling them that the blood of revolutionaries who were killed and wounded in the uprising has "watered the tree of freedom." Morsi will be sworn in Saturday. He ran for president ... Media files: D6D63B0A-83FF-4C6D-92D7-643C8AA3E51F_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: For Exotic Parrots, Florida is for the Birds

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For Exotic Parrots, Florida is for the Birds Jun 29th 2012, 17:53 The southeastern state of Florida is a land of sunshine, beaches, orange groves, alligators, and lots of retired people. It's also a paradise for birds: big birds, little birds, exotic birds, endangered birds and very pretty birds.  In Florida, one sees beautiful pink flamingos, those tall, long-necked water birds that often stand on one leg; snowy egrets roosting in trees in the swampy Everglades; and funny-looking brown pelicans with big beaks, that look like scoops, which is exactly ... Media files: 55CE113D-F2FE-43C8-A284-B6AD7DCB9EC0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Malaysian, Indonesian Culture Spats Flare Up

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Malaysian, Indonesian Culture Spats Flare Up Jun 29th 2012, 16:53 JAKARTA — They may be close neighbors, but they are not always close allies. A long-standing cultural spat between Indonesia and Malaysia has re-ignited this week, sparking fierce debate over who owns culture. Located on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the Mandailing region is better known for its rich highland coffee beans than gordang sambilan - a nine-drum ensemble sacred to the local Batak tribe. But the traditional instrument has become embroiled in a fierce cultural debate after ... Media files: 565C74F4-42CE-4CEE-9932-C6397235EAE6_cx0_cy1_cw95_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Writers Kick-start Career with Print-on-Demand

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Writers Kick-start Career with Print-on-Demand Jun 29th 2012, 15:30 On a recent Sunday afternoon, there was a steady stream of visitors to a house in Alexandria, Virginia, where John Saul signed copies of his first published book, "Candle in the Window."  "It is a collection of verse that I have compiled over the last 40 years," Saul says. "There are 66 selections in the book. They range from humor to children to love and romance, kind of [a] large range of things." When the local housing market collapsed a few years ago, the ... Media files: 583472E1-E6F8-40A9-96C3-2380459E8726_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Watchdog Group Warns of 'Dangerous Expansion' of State Power

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Watchdog Group Warns of 'Dangerous Expansion' of State Power Jun 29th 2012, 15:42 LONDON — The watchdog group Human Rights Watch says many world governments downgraded concerns about protecting human rights, in favor of more aggressive measures aimed at countering terrorism. An HRW report published Friday says the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, were the catalyst for this trend. The report says the impact of the attacks in 2001 has not been limited to the United States or even, more broadly, to western nations, but has spanned the globe. 144 ... Media files: 0F9DD3D8-E9A4-4A88-9E74-0728F62ACEF7_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Ambassador to Kenya Announces Resignation

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US Ambassador to Kenya Announces Resignation Jun 29th 2012, 16:19 NAIROBI, KENYA — The U.S. ambassador to Kenya, Scott Gration, has announced his resignation, citing differences with Washington. The sudden decision leaves many questions unanswered. In a statement Friday, Ambassador Scott Gration said he will resign from his post on July 28, after just over 14 months in office. Gration said differences with Washington regarding his "leadership style and certain priorities" lead him to believe that it is the time to leave. He said he submitted his ... Media files: BC8233D8-7134-47F2-9717-965C01D84853_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Indian PM Urges Revival Plan for Slowing Economy

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Indian PM Urges Revival Plan for Slowing Economy Jun 29th 2012, 14:19 NEW DELHI — India will formulate an economic revival plan to tackle a loss of investor confidence as the country's economic growth dips to its slowest pace in nearly a decade.  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called on officials to take measures to revive the "animal spirit" in the country's economy and reverse a climate of pessimism. His remarks came after taking charge of the finance portfolio from Pranab Mukherjee, who stepped down earlier this week as finance minister to run ... Media files: 0B697CBC-C1AF-413E-B2AE-9CDED61B928D_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Burmese Government Demands Opposition Use 'Myanmar'

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Burmese Government Demands Opposition Use 'Myanmar' Jun 29th 2012, 16:36 The nominally civilian Burmese government is demanding that democracy icon and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi stop referring to the country as "Burma," the colonial name still used by dissidents and many foreign governments. In a terse statement Friday published by state-controlled media, the Union Election Commission called on the Nobel laureate's National League for Democracy party to call the country the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar."  That name was ...

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Economy - Voice of America: Writers Kick-start Career with Print-on-Demand

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Writers Kick-start Career with Print-on-Demand Jun 29th 2012, 15:30 On a recent Sunday afternoon, there was a steady stream of visitors to a house in Alexandria, Virginia, where John Saul signed copies of his first published book, "Candle in the Window."  "It is a collection of verse that I have compiled over the last 40 years," Saul says. "There are 66 selections in the book. They range from humor to children to love and romance, kind of [a] large range of things." When the local housing market collapsed a few years ago, the ... Media files: 583472E1-E6F8-40A9-96C3-2380459E8726_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Indian PM Urges Revival Plan for Slowing Economy

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Indian PM Urges Revival Plan for Slowing Economy Jun 29th 2012, 14:19 NEW DELHI — India will formulate an economic revival plan to tackle a loss of investor confidence as the country's economic growth dips to its slowest pace in nearly a decade.  Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called on officials to take measures to revive the "animal spirit" in the country's economy and reverse a climate of pessimism. His remarks came after taking charge of the finance portfolio from Pranab Mukherjee, who stepped down earlier this week as finance minister to run ... Media files: 0B697CBC-C1AF-413E-B2AE-9CDED61B928D_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Tensions High on Niger Delta’s Oily Waters

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Tensions High on Niger Delta's Oily Waters Jun 29th 2012, 15:42 WARRI, NIGERIA — Environmental damage from oil spills in Nigeria's Niger Delta region has reached epic proportions and continues to threaten the stability of Africa's most populous nation.  Locals say people are dying young or fleeing the region while oil companies and corrupt officials get rich on their resources.  However, oil companies say sabotage of their facilities accounts for 75 percent of the spills.  Before the war and before there was oil, the Niger Delta must ... Media files: 4D5CE152-912C-4F7A-8E91-ED7298CBD84D_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: US Ambassador to Kenya Announces Resignation

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US Ambassador to Kenya Announces Resignation Jun 29th 2012, 16:19 NAIROBI, KENYA — The U.S. ambassador to Kenya, Scott Gration, has announced his resignation, citing differences with Washington. The sudden decision leaves many questions unanswered. In a statement Friday, Ambassador Scott Gration said he will resign from his post on July 28, after just over 14 months in office. Gration said differences with Washington regarding his "leadership style and certain priorities" lead him to believe that it is the time to leave. He said he submitted his ... Media files: BC8233D8-7134-47F2-9717-965C01D84853_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: National Mall Construction to Affect July 4 Celebrations

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National Mall Construction to Affect July 4 Celebrations Jun 29th 2012, 13:06 The National Mall in Washington hosts Independence Day celebrations every July 4th. Thousands of Americans watch a fireworks show, listen to concerts and take in the sights. But this year, some of the Mall will be inaccessible to visitors. Construction on National Mall If you are one of the 25 million tourists visiting the National Mall this year, you can't help but notice that it's going through changes. National Park Service information officer Carol Johnson says there are three ... Media files: C22712D1-0190-4C5F-8BDA-592AF55E9F7F_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: New Vaccine Could Fight Nicotine Addiction

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New Vaccine Could Fight Nicotine Addiction Jun 29th 2012, 13:50 Cigarette smokers who are having trouble quitting because of nicotine's addictive power may some day be able to receive a novel antibody-producing vaccine to help them kick the habit.  The average cigarette contains about 4000 different chemicals that - when burned and inhaled - cause the serious health problems associated with smoking. But it is the nicotine in cigarettes that, like other addictive substances, stimulates rewards centers in the brain and hooks smokers to the ... Media files: AA145400-7A48-45F3-B9F4-55FA23750C60_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Blended Organic-Conventional Farming Could Feed World

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Blended Organic-Conventional Farming Could Feed World Jun 29th 2012, 13:43 RUTHSBURG, Maryland — In rural Maryland, an hour-and-a-half drive from Washington, Bill Mason is tilling his fields to plant organic maize and soybeans. About two-thirds of his 340 hectares are organic, but not all of them. And that bothers some people. "There are some die-hard organics," Mason says. "They think every organic farmer should not be planting any conventional." As both an organic and conventional farmer, Mason sits right in the middle of a long-running debate over ... Media files: ACCFE0C5-6FFB-44F3-84F4-E35F3959CEE8_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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