Africa - Voice of America: Sudan, S. Sudan Leaders Meet to Avoid War

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Sudan, S. Sudan Leaders Meet to Avoid War Jul 15th 2012, 00:26 The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan have met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and pledged to negotiate their differences peacefully. On the sidelines of an African Union (AU) summit, President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan and President Salva Kiir of South Sudan met Saturday at a hotel.  It was the first such meeting between the two men since their countries came close to war in April over oil revenue, border disputes and security issues. AU officials say the two presidents had each addressed a ... Media files: 1FE0EFF2-FA19-496D-94FF-3263AF976C44_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US, Cuba Resume Direct Maritime Shipments

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US, Cuba Resume Direct Maritime Shipments Jul 14th 2012, 21:53 Direct maritime shipments from Miami to Cuba resumed Friday for the first time in half a century.    The shipments included items from authorized religious groups, charitable organizations and individuals sending packages to family and friends on the island. The first ship from Miami entered Havana harbor in the early hours Friday.    The ships left from a Miami river terminal through what is to be a weekly service provided by International Port ... Media files: AE03700D-4F93-4C23-B218-ABB9BA2D498E_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Burma Signs GE Deal

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Burma Signs GE Deal Jul 14th 2012, 21:24 Just days after the United States formally lifted economic sanctions against Burma, General Electric has signed a deal to provide X-ray machines to two private hospitals in Rangoon.  The U.S. company says the $2-million sale will go through a local company called Sea Lion. The head of GE's Asia operations, Stuart Dean, has said the company is looking at expanding into other sectors of the Burmese economy now that sanctions no longer stand in the way. The U.S. formally lifted ... Media files: BBAD2564-16D3-4227-B496-36D66AB53CCE_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Burma Signs GE Deal

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Burma Signs GE Deal Jul 14th 2012, 21:24 Just days after the United States formally lifted economic sanctions against Burma, General Electric has signed a deal to provide X-ray machines to two private hospitals in Rangoon.  The U.S. company says the $2-million sale will go through a local company called Sea Lion. The head of GE's Asia operations, Stuart Dean, has said the company is looking at expanding into other sectors of the Burmese economy now that sanctions no longer stand in the way. The U.S. formally lifted ... Media files: BBAD2564-16D3-4227-B496-36D66AB53CCE_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Mali Poses Regional Threat, AU Says

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Mali Poses Regional Threat, AU Says Jul 14th 2012, 20:19 ADDIS ABABA – The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council says the strengthening grip of Islamist militants in northern Mali poses a serious threat to regional stability.  African leaders meeting in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, affirmed their support for a military intervention in Mali if necessary Saturday.   The leaders met ahead of an AU summit to discuss ongoing security concerns in the region.  Topping the agenda was Mali.   AU commissioner for Peace ... Media files: 4EEB4B3E-E97F-432D-9C37-1E6C072925AE_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Nigeria Oil Spill Threatens Health, Environment

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Nigeria Oil Spill Threatens Health, Environment Jul 14th 2012, 17:36 ABUJA — Late Thursday in Zamfara State, Nigeria, a fuel tanker overturned in a road accident and poured its entire contents into a nearby river, potentially impacting the drinking water of millions of people in Zamfara and neighboring Sokoto state.  Officials say they currently don't have the expertise or the equipment to clean up the oil and prevent another health disaster.  Nigeria's Zamfara state is also known for being the site of the worst lead poisoning outbreak in ... Media files: 913ED237-61A4-4568-BE4C-3F52558D8A98_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Clinton in Egypt to Discuss Political Transition

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Clinton in Egypt to Discuss Political Transition Jul 14th 2012, 14:43 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Egypt where she will discuss the country's political transition with newly inaugurated Islamist President Mohamed Morsi and other officials.   Clinton, who arrived in Cairo on Saturday on a flight from Abu Dhabi, says she wants to hear what Morsi's plans are for moving the country forward.   During the transition over the last year, Egypt's economy has suffered both in a lack of growth and a drop in tourism. U.S. officials ... Media files: E43ECADB-E676-4192-9F9E-D6D44AFB6410_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Gubernatorial Elections Tense in Key Nigerian State

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Gubernatorial Elections Tense in Key Nigerian State Jul 14th 2012, 17:39 Amid fears of violence and fraud, Nigerians in Edo State went to the polls to vote for a new governor Saturday. Both leading parties accuse each other other of preparing for battle, buying votes and attempted political assassinations but some voters say they still have high hopes that this will be a free and fair election. Analysts say this election will be the first real indicator of what is to come in 2015, when the ruling party's sinking popularity will be tested at the polls.   ... Media files: 0F8963B4-3A9A-4F2E-BDD2-D8EECB7DD842_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: African Union Seeks Way Forward on Mali Crisis

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African Union Seeks Way Forward on Mali Crisis Jul 14th 2012, 15:12 African Union Commission Chairman Jean Ping says the crisis in Mali is one of the biggest threats to regional stability. A.U. heads of state met in Addis Ababa Saturday to consider efforts to resolve the situation in Mali and other regional conflicts.   Mali topped the agenda at an A.U. Peace and Security Council meeting in the Ethiopian capital, ahead of an A.U. summit.   At the start of the closed-door meeting, A.U. Commission Chairman Ping stressed the urgency of stabilizing the ... Media files: B2EC2870-B936-48DB-BAFF-222EC92EC9FE_cx0_cy14_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Suicide Bomber Kills 17 in Northern Afghanistan

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Suicide Bomber Kills 17 in Northern Afghanistan Jul 14th 2012, 14:41 A suicide bomber blew himself up in the middle of a wedding party in Afghanistan's northern Samangan province Saturday, killing a regional commander and at least another 16 people.   One of those killed in the explosion was commander Ahmad Khan Samangani, a member of parliament who once fought against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and also fought against the Taliban.   An eyewitness, who gave his name only as Hussen, described the attack.   He says he was in the ... Media files: 0EAA31ED-DFF4-44D3-BA1A-4061487534C1_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Opera Fallujah Shows US Veteran's Inner Battle

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Opera Fallujah Shows US Veteran's Inner Battle Jul 14th 2012, 12:55 The suffering of war is being depicted in an opera that can be seen on the Internet and may one day be in American opera houses.  The production, called Fallujah, is based on the experiences of an American Marine in Iraq. It's sponsored by explore, a division of the Annenberg Foundation, a charity known for funding media projects. The opera, Fallujah, is inspired by real-life events. It highlights 72 hours in the life of a U.S. Marine who recalls his battle experience in Iraq. ... Media files: DFA16DCF-30A7-4511-9A6A-D9270A4B0732_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Obama Seeks Tax Cut Extension

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Obama Seeks Tax Cut Extension Jul 14th 2012, 12:13 U.S. President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to extend tax cuts for another year for the 98 percent of Americans who make less than $250,000 per year. The president said in his weekly address Saturday a tax increase, scheduled to go into effect on January 1, would be a "huge financial hit" for middle-class families. President Obama said under his plan, the other 2 percent of Americans would have to pay "a little more in taxes" on anything they make over $250,000. ... Media files: D8588EFD-3163-4D54-BAA5-ABB22B4F4493_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Lawmakers Ready Bill for US Olympic Uniforms to Be Made in USA

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Lawmakers Ready Bill for US Olympic Uniforms to Be Made in USA Jul 14th 2012, 11:28 Six Democratic Party U.S. senators say they will introduce legislation next week requiring the ceremonial uniforms worn by American Olympic athletes to be made in the United States.   The move follows media reports that highlighted the "Made in China" labels on the red, white and blue patriotic clothing that will be worn by U.S. athletes at the games later this month in London.   Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said the outsourcing decision was ... Media files: 89013F97-8C6E-49A2-B2E6-F3AEFC4CFDC0_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: At Least 20 Dead in Suicide Attack at Afghan Wedding Party

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At Least 20 Dead in Suicide Attack at Afghan Wedding Party Jul 14th 2012, 10:26 Afghan authorities say an explosion has killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 40 others at a wedding reception in northern Afghanistan. Police say Mohammad Khan Samangani, a powerful former Uzbek commander and a member of the lower house of parliament was killed in the suicide attack early Saturday in Samangan Province.   The wedding party was for Samangani's daughter. Authorities say a suicide bomber entered the wedding hall in Aibak, the provincial capital, and ... Media files: 0063CA67-A31B-4AC8-AE31-2E35578FBA9F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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