USA - Voice of America: Battling an HIV Epidemic Through Spoken Word

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Battling an HIV Epidemic Through Spoken Word Jul 13th 2012, 23:20 WASHINGTON — HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is an epidemic in the capital of the United States. ​​"There's a community in our world where one out of 30 people are HIV positive," says Dr. Susan Blumenthal, a former U.S. Assistant Surgeon General.  "That's higher than 15 African nations, including Rwanda and Angola, and that community is Washington, DC." But there's a community organization called "Metro TeenAIDS" that is dedicated to helping ...

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USA - Voice of America: Obama: Romney Policies Would Take US Backwards

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Obama: Romney Policies Would Take US Backwards Jul 13th 2012, 21:55 WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama Friday returned to Virginia, which is among a few key states that could determine the fate of his bid for re-election in November, and the White House chances for his presumed Republican rival, Mitt Romney.  Obama won Virginia in 2008 when the state went into the Democratic Party column for the first time in decades, giving him a 53 percent to 46 percent margin over his then-Republican rival, Arizona Senator John McCain. By an unofficial count, Obama ... Media files: D8588EFD-3163-4D54-BAA5-ABB22B4F4493_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Top UN Official Offers Ideas to Quell Ethnic Strife in Burma

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Top UN Official Offers Ideas to Quell Ethnic Strife in Burma Jul 13th 2012, 18:59 GENEVA — The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres, is offering to help the Burmese government reconcile the Buddhist and Muslim groups in sectarian-torn Rakhine State.  Guterres, who is on a mission to Thailand and Burma, also known as Myanmar, has presented proposals to the Burmese president and other officials for bringing the two communities closer together. The U.N. refugee agency reports a tense calm has returned to Rakhine State, a remote region in western ... Media files: 805DCEB2-5304-401F-8983-E607E1685BA6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Protests grow in Khartoum

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Protests grow in Khartoum Jul 13th 2012, 18:08 By Alsanosi Ahmed Media files: A600DC57-6E0F-4145-A36B-D53CC28FFBDF_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Clinton to Visit Egypt as Relations Change

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Clinton to Visit Egypt as Relations Change Jul 13th 2012, 18:01 CAIRO -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Egypt over the weekend to meet the nation's first freely elected president, Mohamed Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood whose Islamist followers want to reassess the previously close relations between Washington and Cairo. Clinton's visit, scheduled to begin Sunday, comes as many Egyptians are increasingly concerned about what they consider American interference in the domestic affairs of this Arab nation of more than 80 ... Media files: B4039316-388B-47B4-8E12-D399966BF22A_cx0_cy26_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Northern Mali Residents Rise Up Against Islamists

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Northern Mali Residents Rise Up Against Islamists Jul 13th 2012, 18:19 Residents of Goundam, in Mali's Timbuktu region, rose up against the armed group Ansar Dine on Friday after the group carried out beatings in its bid to impose strict Islamic law.  Goundam residents said people began demonstrating after the group whipped a woman holding an infant. One resident said the situation was calmer, but tense by Friday evening.  He said five vehicles with Ansar Dine reinforcements arrived in the late afternoon in Goundam, a town about 80 kilometers ... Media files: 9D4F6BE3-C734-4E83-96A2-A784C9469481_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Americans Divided on Many Fronts Ahead of Election

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Americans Divided on Many Fronts Ahead of Election Jul 13th 2012, 17:14 All indications are that this year's U.S. presidential election will be a close contest between the incumbent Democrat, President Barack Obama, and his presumptive Republican challenger, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. One of the reasons why the election is expected to be close is that the United States remains a politically polarized nation. ​​​​​​America's political polarization has been building for decades. Partisan battles in Congress over budgets and the size of government ... Media files: 798D89EA-E0A9-4DF9-9027-1159B5D9013B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Over 200,000 Congolese Flee North Kivu Fighting

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Over 200,000 Congolese Flee North Kivu Fighting Jul 13th 2012, 15:54 GENEVA — U.N. aid agencies have reported more than 200,000 people have fled recent fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The agencies said they are deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation and their inability to get humanitarian assistance to the thousands of newly-displaced in North Kivu province. The violent rebellion by hundreds of Congolese Tutsis who defected from the DRC army in March is taking a heavy toll on civilians. The United Nations estimates 220,000 people have ... Media files: CEDAA852-E1E0-470A-BBC7-640C946BCC57_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: WHO: Cholera Rising in Southern Somalia

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WHO: Cholera Rising in Southern Somalia Jul 13th 2012, 16:06 LONDON -- The World Health Organization said Friday that cholera is on the rise in Kismayo, an al-Shabab-held town in southern Somalia. At one Kismayo health facility, WHO officials say a rapid test found that six-in-10 patients had cholera, 65 of whom have since been treated. "It's a worrying sign so far, we will have to see what happens now in the next couple of days," says WHO spokesperson Pieter Desloovere. "But it may be an alert that something more is happening on ... Media files: BE0027C2-DD68-4D3A-A168-58729713F7B4_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Burmese President Says Nation at 'Critical Juncture'

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Burmese President Says Nation at 'Critical Juncture' Jul 13th 2012, 15:30 Burmese President Thein Sein has told a group of U.S. business leaders that Burma is at a "critical juncture" as it moves from a military administration to democracy and economic reform. He spoke Friday at a meeting in Cambodia's Siem Reap, just two days after the United States eased sanctions on Burma to allow U.S. businesses to invest there for the first time in 15 years. Leaders of companies such as Coca Cola, Caterpillar, and Goldman Sachs attended the meeting. Earlier ... Media files: 762F0D14-5C42-4A0F-8640-45F141A4A4BE_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: No Let-up in Attacks in Pakistan's Baluchistan Province

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No Let-up in Attacks in Pakistan's Baluchistan Province Jul 13th 2012, 15:39 Pakistan's volatile Baluchistan province suffered another attack Friday, when a bomb struck a political rally in the provincial capital. At least six people, including a child, were killed in the blast, which occurred while members of the Awami National Party were meeting in Quetta.  Police say more than 12 others were wounded when a bomb planted on a bicycle exploded. Rasheed Nasir, a party worker who was among the wounded, told reporters: "We were on stage and the rally was ... Media files: FAF30427-5503-4B40-AB34-4F0E2A657BFD_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: In Shanghai, US Consulate's Microblog Disappears

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In Shanghai, US Consulate's Microblog Disappears Jul 13th 2012, 14:03 A social media account run by the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai has mysteriously disappeared from the Internet in China, prompting many to wonder if it is the work of government censors. The Shanghai consulate's account on Sina Weibo, a popular Twitter-like microblog service owned by SINA Corporation, was known for its sometimes witty commentary, often on Chinese political and social issues. But as of Friday, the consulate's account was still inaccessible, replaced by an error message ... Media files: DBDDE669-CDFE-4133-B889-08059BE984C0_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Foreign Investment in India Slows

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Foreign Investment in India Slows Jul 13th 2012, 13:33 NEW DELHI — Foreign investment in India has slowed down in recent months, but a recent United Nations survey says Asia's third largest economy continues to be an attractive investment destination for global companies. Official data show that in April and May, foreign direct investment in India slumped by nearly 40 percent, falling from more than $5 billion during the same period last year to $3.2 billion. Economists say a weakening global and domestic economy is only partly to blame. ... Media files: E9BB3C96-EDB7-48AF-9D4F-0746E868DB3D_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Scientists Warn of Reef Peril at Australian Summit

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Scientists Warn of Reef Peril at Australian Summit Jul 13th 2012, 14:17 SYDNEY — A document signed by more than 2,500 scientists at the International Coral Reef Symposium in Cairns, Australia said that climate change is a greater threat to coral reefs than pollution and overfishing. Marine scientists are also warning that the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia's Queensland state will degenerate if the oceans continue to acidify.   The repeated warning from delegates is that manmade climate change is posing a serious risk to coral expanses ... Media files: 39D3D55A-AAB5-41FC-ADC5-136C19689071_cx0_cy13_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: JPMorgan Loss Hits $5.8 Billion

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JPMorgan Loss Hits $5.8 Billion Jul 13th 2012, 13:50 The largest U.S. bank, JPMorgan Chase, says it lost $5.8 billion in bad trades this year, nearly triple its original estimate. The Wall Street investment bank said two months ago it estimated that losses originating in its London trading office would total about $2 billion. But in a new earnings statement Friday, the bank said it lost $4.4 billion in the April-to-June period and an additional $1.4 billion earlier this year and in the first days of this month. The bank's chairman, Jamie ... Media files: 6F0B3878-EA71-4D15-BB7D-EC330D2A5A23_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: In Shanghai, US Consulate's Microblog Disappears

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In Shanghai, US Consulate's Microblog Disappears Jul 13th 2012, 14:03 A social media account run by the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai has mysteriously disappeared from the Internet in China, prompting many to wonder if it is the work of government censors. The Shanghai consulate's account on Sina Weibo, a popular Twitter-like microblog service owned by SINA Corporation, was known for its sometimes witty commentary, often on Chinese political and social issues. But as of Friday, the consulate's account was still inaccessible, replaced by an error message ... Media files: DBDDE669-CDFE-4133-B889-08059BE984C0_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: JPMorgan Loss Hits $5.8 Billion

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JPMorgan Loss Hits $5.8 Billion Jul 13th 2012, 13:50 The largest U.S. bank, JPMorgan Chase, says it lost $5.8 billion in bad trades this year, nearly triple its original estimate. The Wall Street investment bank said two months ago it estimated that losses originating in its London trading office would total about $2 billion. But in a new earnings statement Friday, the bank said it lost $4.4 billion in the April-to-June period and an additional $1.4 billion earlier this year and in the first days of this month. The bank's chairman, Jamie ... Media files: 6F0B3878-EA71-4D15-BB7D-EC330D2A5A23_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Foreign Investment in India Slows

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Foreign Investment in India Slows Jul 13th 2012, 13:33 NEW DELHI — Foreign investment in India has slowed down in recent months, but a recent United Nations survey says Asia's third largest economy continues to be an attractive investment destination for global companies. Official data show that in April and May, foreign direct investment in India slumped by nearly 40 percent, falling from more than $5 billion during the same period last year to $3.2 billion. Economists say a weakening global and domestic economy is only partly to blame. ... Media files: E9BB3C96-EDB7-48AF-9D4F-0746E868DB3D_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Thailand Court Dismisses Constitutional Challenges

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Thailand Court Dismisses Constitutional Challenges Jul 13th 2012, 13:13 Thailand's Constitutional Court has dismissed opposition petitions challenging the legality of government amendments to the constitution. The court ruled Friday that the changes do not threaten the role of the monarchy, but also said a referendum is necessary to decide whether the government can go ahead with the amendments. The current constitution was drawn up by the military, which deposed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.   The party of current Prime Minister ... Media files: AA83840B-9C63-4742-B920-018C50DF3458_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Bomb Kills Afghan Women's Affairs Official

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Bomb Kills Afghan Women's Affairs Official Jul 13th 2012, 13:11 Afghan officials say a bomb has killed a local official with the Ministry of Women's Affairs. Provincial authorities say the director of women's affairs in eastern Laghman province, Hanifa Sahi, was killed Friday when a bomb hidden under her car exploded in the provincial capital, Mehterlam.  Her husband was also in the vehicle and sustained injuries. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Also Friday, NATO says a roadside bomb killed one of its service ...

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USA - Voice of America: Clinton Discusses Investment, Debt in Cambodia

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Clinton Discusses Investment, Debt in Cambodia Jul 13th 2012, 11:26 PHNOM PENH — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Cambodia where she met with Prime Minister Hun Sen to discuss U.S. investment and Cambodia's outstanding debt. Cambodia wants the United States to forgive more than $400 million in debt accrued by the US-backed military government of Lon Nol. He took power in a 1970 coup and borrowed money from Washington at three percent interest, in part, to feed supporters in Phnom Penh as they were surrounded and ultimately defeated by the ... Media files: 82E559BC-D4DE-4228-8437-1785DA62854D_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Clinton to Meet with Burma's President

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Clinton to Meet with Burma's President Jul 13th 2012, 11:43 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to meet with Burmese President Thein Sein Friday, after the United States formally lifted economic sanctions against the southeast Asian nation. A senior State Department official says the talks will take place on the sidelines of a conference in Cambodia.  Clinton met with President Thein Sein in December, during a landmark trip to Burma. Washington ended the sanctions Wednesday, allowing American companies to invest in Burma for ... Media files: B0412D53-A484-4304-8E52-A12BE454804B_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: AU Troops Recover Stolen Relief Food

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AU Troops Recover Stolen Relief Food Jul 13th 2012, 12:21 African Union troops in central Somalia have recovered more than 500 bags of food aid that were stolen by the insurgent group al-Shabab. The AU says the food, which was meant for drought-stricken Somali families, was instead being used to feed al-Shabab militants at a training camp outside Mogadishu. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) says it captured the area, the village of Lanta-Buro, from al-Shabab this week.  AMISOM spokesperson Eloi Yao tells VOA it represents a major ... Media files: 3E798ABA-FB1E-4F74-9F37-25B9AEA1490F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Ethiopia Jails Journalists, Activists for 'Terrorism'

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Ethiopia Jails Journalists, Activists for 'Terrorism' Jul 13th 2012, 12:09 At least 20 Ethiopians, including journalists and opposition figures, have been sentenced to prison on terrorism charges, after a trial denounced by human rights groups. In sentences handed down Friday, prominent journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega was jailed for 18  years, while Andualem Arage, a member of the Unity for Democracy and Justice party, was given life in prison. Many of the others were sentenced in absentia, but both Eskinder and Andualem are in Ethiopian custody. Last ... Media files: 82CFEA38-CA9D-4440-809C-58FE59938AB0_cx41_cy17_cw41_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: ASEAN Concludes, Exposing S. China Sea Rifts

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ASEAN Concludes, Exposing S. China Sea Rifts Jul 13th 2012, 11:38 PHNOM PENH – Southeast Asian foreign ministers have failed to hammer out a joint statement summarizing key regional meetings this week. Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations stumbled over how to deal with a simmering dispute in the South China Sea. The unprecedented impasse has left some officials pointing a finger at chair Cambodia, and it raises questions on the cohesiveness of the 10-member bloc.   ASEAN's failure to compile a basic statement has brought this ... Media files: 7E9F9D2A-FEA8-49DB-9FEA-7B8B0299256B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Clinton to Meet with Burma's President

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Clinton to Meet with Burma's President Jul 13th 2012, 11:43 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to meet with Burmese President Thein Sein Friday, after the United States formally lifted economic sanctions against the southeast Asian nation. A senior State Department official says the talks will take place on the sidelines of a conference in Cambodia.  Clinton met with President Thein Sein in December, during a landmark trip to Burma. Washington ended the sanctions Wednesday, allowing American companies to invest in Burma for ... Media files: B0412D53-A484-4304-8E52-A12BE454804B_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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