Africa - Voice of America: Togo’s Prime Minister and Cabinet Step Down

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Togo's Prime Minister and Cabinet Step Down Jul 13th 2012, 05:23 The Prime Minister of Togo -- Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo -- and his cabinet resigned late Wednesday in what observers are calling a surprised move.  President Faure Gnassingbe has reportedly accepted the resignation. Freelance journalist Ebow Godwin said Prime Minister Houngbo's resignations could be related to the upcoming October municipal and legislative elections. "The new electoral code of Togo says all office holders who intend to offer themselves as candidates in the next ... Media files: 5D71A8DE-1DC4-4C8D-A52B-8ECD83B00844_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: United States Donates $10 Million for Refugee Relief in Mali

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United States Donates $10 Million for Refugee Relief in Mali Jul 12th 2012, 20:43 The White House announced Thursday it is releasing up to $10 million to go toward emergency relief for displaced refugees in, and migrants from, Mali. According to Remi Dourlot, a spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the money is needed to help relieve some of the suffering of more than 230,000 people who have fled violence in Mali, as well as the more than 155,000 internally displaced (IDP) who fled fighting in the north, but who remain in the ... Media files: 54193E2F-D8F0-4A38-8382-F8C6178A640F_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: DRC Lawmaker: Government Has Failed to Protect Citizens

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DRC Lawmaker: Government Has Failed to Protect Citizens Jul 13th 2012, 01:25 A Democratic Republic of Congo parliamentarian has said the government has failed to form a credible army capable of defending its citizens from violent attacks by armed groups. Aime Boji, who is also a leading member of the Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC) opposition party, said the administration has so far abdicated its responsibility enshrined in the constitution, which he said is to protect Congolese from any foreign aggression. "We have been telling the government to get on with ... Media files: B8CDC80D-E985-44CC-8F04-5D3D127D8446_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Pastor Blames Islamic Extremism for Nigeria Violence

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Pastor Blames Islamic Extremism for Nigeria Violence Jul 13th 2012, 01:08 The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) blames growing insecurity in his country on Islamic extremists who he said aim to create an Islamic state. Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor made his comments at a hearing of US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, Sub-committee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights. He called on the United States to declare violent Islamic sect Boko Haram as a terrorist organization. "There are certain Muslim extremists who believe that ... Media files: 8A5FFC7B-C67F-4931-9B7D-20DC7E2205F4_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Pakistan Court Orders PM to Reopen Zardari Case

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Pakistan Court Orders PM to Reopen Zardari Case Jul 12th 2012, 20:10 Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the country's new prime minister to pursue corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari - the latest development in a long-running showdown between the court and government. In an order issued Thursday, Judge Asif Saeed Khosa said Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf is bound to obey the court's directives in this matter just as his predecessor Yousuf Raza Gilani was and must submit a report by July 25. Last month, the Supreme Court ruled ... Media files: 6BEDDE11-CFC3-4A3C-B740-74A5C1D273F9_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: US Resident Detained in Sudan Protests

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US Resident Detained in Sudan Protests Jul 12th 2012, 17:26 Among the 2,000 or so anti-government protestors in Sudan who reportedly have been detained in the past few weeks, the case of Rudwan Dawod has become particularly serious. Dawod, a Sudanese citizen with permanent residency in the US, was arrested on July 3 and faces terrorism charges that could be punishable by death. Rudwan Dawod had been visiting his family in Sudan while waiting to start work on a volunteer project in South Sudan. His American wife, Nancy Dawod, said one of her husband's ... Media files: 34FBB38D-F201-419E-8895-2D4858B543AF_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: UN Helicopters Attack Rebel Targets in DRC

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UN Helicopters Attack Rebel Targets in DRC Jul 12th 2012, 20:28 United Nations helicopters have attacked positions of the rebel group M23 in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. A DRC spokesman tells VOA French to Africa service there were casualties in Thursday's exchange. "M23 shelled a small village, Runiga, killing three people according to our sources.  Our army had to fight back because we had to protect civilians," he said. M23 has withdrawn from several areas it seized last week in Congo's North Kivu province, but ... Media files: B8CDC80D-E985-44CC-8F04-5D3D127D8446_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: United Nations Focuses on Peace Building

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United Nations Focuses on Peace Building Jul 12th 2012, 19:50 NEW YORK — United Nations officials and international diplomats on Thursday called for steps to enhance the effectiveness of a U.N. commission created in 2005 to support peace efforts in countries emerging from conflict.  The U.N. Peacebuilding Commission, or PBC, has been active in six African nations - Burundi, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia and Sierra Leone. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, speaking at a Security Council meeting focused on the ... Media files: 0AA0866A-6DCA-475D-B483-73C7980D248E_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: NATO Military Supplies Roll Again Through Pakistan

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NATO Military Supplies Roll Again Through Pakistan Jul 12th 2012, 17:49 WASHINGTON – NATO military supplies are rolling once again through Pakistan to help the alliance fight the Taliban in Afghanistan, saving an estimated $100 million a month over alternative supply routes. There are questions, however, whether this will lead to better relations between Washington and Islamabad, which had closed down the supply route for seven months after NATO planes accidentally killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.   The so-called southern route, which runs through Pakistan, is ... Media files: 24FD099E-C222-442B-B887-40BE7E6968D7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Afghan Patients Hope for Speedy Red Cross Return

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Afghan Patients Hope for Speedy Red Cross Return Jul 12th 2012, 18:24 Patients in southern Afghanistan are hoping Red Cross workers will soon return to a key hospital, after an explosion there prompted the aid agency to withdraw its foreign staff.  On June 21, Afghan and Red Cross officials say a small bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded on the grounds of the Mirwais Hospital in Kandahar city, the main health facility for the war wounded in the region. Authorities say no one was injured because the device failed to properly detonate. No one claimed ... Media files: B76F50DE-8B62-49AE-9C1D-DD40BC65B854_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Lawmakers Weigh UN Treaty on Disabled

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US Lawmakers Weigh UN Treaty on Disabled Jul 12th 2012, 17:15 CAPITOL HILL — American lawmakers are pressing for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Many legislators see the pact as a global extension of a landmark federal law protecting disabled Americans at home. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill put aside partisan politics Thursday, with senators from both parties voicing support for the convention.  The U.N. measure was drafted in 2006 and has more than 150 signatory nations. Republican ... Media files: 99B50AD1-EECB-493F-BFF3-DD87A1B484EF_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Technology May Ease Skills Gap, Unemployment

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Technology May Ease Skills Gap, Unemployment Jul 12th 2012, 16:59 Around 350,000 newly unemployed people signed up for financial assistance last week in the United States, which is one reason that the jobless rate remains stuck at a relatively high 8.2 percent.   Some employers say they would hire more people if they could find workers with key high-tech skills.  Some experts say better communication and technology could reduce this "skills gap."   The head of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ... Media files: D56F2BA7-9644-4C2E-B420-BA2E1308C48D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Nearly 100 Killed in Nigeria Fuel Explosion, Fire

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Nearly 100 Killed in Nigeria Fuel Explosion, Fire Jul 12th 2012, 13:26 ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 100 people were killed Thursday in a vehicle crash involving a fuel tanker in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta region. Authorities say locals who rushed to gather fuel as it spilled from the tanker were killed in the fire that followed.     Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency says the fuel tanker tipped over after swerving to avoid a collision with another vehicle. As the tanker began to leak, locals rushed to the scene to scoop up as much ... Media files: FB515A56-F32F-4BC1-BA10-082A7C28B252_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Technology May Ease Skills Gap, Unemployment

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Technology May Ease Skills Gap, Unemployment Jul 12th 2012, 16:59 Around 350,000 newly unemployed people signed up for financial assistance last week in the United States, which is one reason that the jobless rate remains stuck at a relatively high 8.2 percent.   Some employers say they would hire more people if they could find workers with key high-tech skills.  Some experts say better communication and technology could reduce this "skills gap."   The head of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ... Media files: D56F2BA7-9644-4C2E-B420-BA2E1308C48D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Peugeot Slashes Jobs in Grim Sign of Times

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Peugeot Slashes Jobs in Grim Sign of Times Jul 12th 2012, 18:04 PARIS -- In the latest sign of hard times for Europe, French carmaker PSA Peugeot-Citroen says it will slash about 8,000 jobs and close an assembly plant. French unions are furious at Peugeot's announcement, calling it a "declaration of war" and an "earthquake." Speaking on French radio, union member Jean-Pierre Mercier accused Peugeot of looking out only for its financial interests. Explaining that workers like himself have been bracing for the cuts for months, he ... Media files: ACAEFDC2-6781-49C7-8E80-BECA1B0278A0_cx3_cy6_cw96_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Karzai Urges Mullah Omar to Join Afghan Political Process

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Karzai Urges Mullah Omar to Join Afghan Political Process Jul 12th 2012, 17:51 Afghan President Hamid Karzai is again urging Taliban fighters, including their fugitive leader Mullah Omar, to lay down their weapons and join the political process. "Mullah Omar should come to Afghanistan and open a political office wherever he wants," said Karzai.  "But he should drop the gun.  He and his friends should come and make a political party.  Do politics in this country, stand in elections. If people vote for them, it's theirs and they should ... Media files: 56AB7625-34B2-4B00-BE03-7893EEF25B34_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: East Timor to Seek Legal Action Against ConocoPhillips

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East Timor to Seek Legal Action Against ConocoPhillips Jul 12th 2012, 14:30 JAKARTA — The tiny half-island nation of East Timor says it will seek legal action against the U.S. mining giant ConocoPhillips for unpaid mining taxes. The East Timorese government claims that U.S. mining company ConocoPhillips owes the country "millions, possible billions" in unpaid mining taxes. The small and impoverished nation has a $10 billion petroleum fund, which is almost entirely generated by the Bayu Undan project - operated by ConocoPhillips. Imbued by a new mandate following ... Media files: 63E3B617-0560-4212-90A1-168CFDA6728A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: 'Tough Mudder' Course Tests Mettle, Helps US Veterans

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'Tough Mudder' Course Tests Mettle, Helps US Veterans Jul 12th 2012, 13:34 EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennysylvania—"Tough Mudder" is not your typical run in the mountains; it is a world-class military-designed obstacle course. In fact, it's the type of thing you're told never to try at home with gut-wrenching obstacles like muddy, electrified water, ice, and a scorching blaze.  It's treacherous and long, and like any other fulfilling adventure, requires participants to sign a liability waiver. The 20-kilometer course is hidden in the Pocono ... Media files: B031D4AC-9DF9-45B1-81D0-59DB8A3EE32D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: NAACP Convention Welcomes Biden After Booing Romney

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NAACP Convention Welcomes Biden After Booing Romney Jul 12th 2012, 16:52 U.S. Vice President Joe Biden praised President Barack Obama's health care law in an address to a civil rights group, a day after the gathering booed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for vowing to repeal the reforms. Biden spoke to the convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Houston, Texas Thursday. "He [President Obama] cut $100 billion from the federal debt over the next 10 years, providing access to affordable health ... Media files: 05BAB842-F870-448E-8EE7-310875C539C1_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Women Underutilized in Sierra Leone Politics, says Media Analyst

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Women Underutilized in Sierra Leone Politics, says Media Analyst Jul 12th 2012, 14:58 BO, SIERRA LEONE -- The coordinator of the UN -backed Gender Media Club in Sierra Leone, Willette James, says it's imperative that the press give more coverage to women's issues if their lives are to improve, and their influence in politics is to increase.   James, who is also a lecturer in the department of mass communication at Fourah Bay College, added that UN Women supports the Gender Media Club in its efforts to promote women-related activities, especially those competing in ... Media files: 2E8B7D71-82AE-4366-BF91-B247BF74BB7A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Sambo Dasuki - New Face of Nigerian Security

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Sambo Dasuki - New Face of Nigerian Security Jul 12th 2012, 14:31 ABUJA — Nigeria's new national security adviser Colonel Sambo Dasuki took up his post late last month and has been touring the north, calling on leaders to reach out to Boko Haram contacts and convince them to accept peace talks. Some locals said the powerful northern leader is more likely to start successful talks than his southern predecessor, but some analysts said he is just a new face on an old problem. ​​In late June, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan sacked his national security ...

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Africa - Voice of America: Malawians Debate Banda’s First 100 Days in Office

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Malawians Debate Banda's First 100 Days in Office Jul 12th 2012, 15:11 BLANTYRE — Malawi's new president, Joyce Banda, marks 100 days in office Saturday.  Since assuming power after the death of president Bingu wa Mutharika, Banda has reversed many of her predecessor's policies and laws which had cost the country much needed foreign aid.  But Malawians are divided on their new president and are engaging in heated debates on local radio talk shows and social media networks. Malawians are not united in thinking President Joyce Banda is as good for ... Media files: 5294730E-EADE-488B-A8CA-E71706AE6366_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Decision on New Somali Parliament Delayed

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Decision on New Somali Parliament Delayed Jul 12th 2012, 14:36 NAIROBI — A constituent assembly tasked with choosing the members of Somalia's next parliament will not convene on schedule, due to tribal elders' concerns about the country's draft constitution.  In what appears to be a play for more political power, the elders are withholding the names of candidates for the new assembly. An 825-member National Constituent Assembly representing a broad range of Somali political factions was scheduled to meet Thursday in Mogadishu to begin ... Media files: 22372298-0BDD-4D35-A70C-5588BDFD13EB_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: East Timor to Seek Legal Action Against ConocoPhillips

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East Timor to Seek Legal Action Against ConocoPhillips Jul 12th 2012, 14:30 JAKARTA — The tiny half-island nation of East Timor says it will seek legal action against the U.S. mining giant ConocoPhillips for unpaid mining taxes. The East Timorese government claims that U.S. mining company ConocoPhillips owes the country "millions, possible billions" in unpaid mining taxes. The small and impoverished nation has a $10 billion petroleum fund, which is almost entirely generated by the Bayu Undan project - operated by ConocoPhillips. Imbued by a new mandate following ... Media files: 63E3B617-0560-4212-90A1-168CFDA6728A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: ASEAN Members Fail to Draft South China Sea Statement

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ASEAN Members Fail to Draft South China Sea Statement Jul 12th 2012, 17:04 PHNOM PENH — Southeast Asian ministers have failed to reach a common position on the maritime dispute involving the South China Sea. Senior officials emerged from a forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, unable to reach their goal of hammering out a joint statement representing the members' views on the issue. ASEAN foreign ministers have been attempting all week to craft a statement summarizing its members' position on territorial disputes in the South China Sea. But when ... Media files: 72EA01E9-EFDD-428A-8898-5EE6118AD521_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: India Begins Paying for Iranian Oil With Local Currency

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India Begins Paying for Iranian Oil With Local Currency Jul 12th 2012, 13:36 NEW DELHI - India has begun using its currency to purchase Iranian oil. The move is part of New Delhi's effort to bolster exports to the Middle Eastern nation. After tightening U.S. sanctions made it difficult for New Delhi to pay Iran for oil in dollars, Tehran agreed to accept nearly half the payment in Indian rupees. The arrangement became operational recently. Rafique Ahmed with the Federation of Export Organizations of India says it will give a major boost to trade between the two ... Media files: B6BFFA68-CE5A-4B3E-BBFC-6EA315F16D9D_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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