Africa - Voice of America: Governments Urged to Make International Justice a Priority

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Governments Urged to Make International Justice a Priority Jul 17th 2012, 05:56 An alliance of civil society organizations has called on governments worldwide to make a firm commitment to make international justice a priority.  The Coalition for the ICC said governments should also do more to hold accountable those suspected of committing the gravest crimes.  The appeal comes as the world celebrates International Justice Day Tuesday, July 17. The day is set aside to commemorate the adoption of the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International ... Media files: D15E2F05-93B6-49B1-852D-CBE488277DE6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Dlamini-Zuma Sworn in as First Female Leader of the AU Commission

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Dlamini-Zuma Sworn in as First Female Leader of the AU Commission Jul 17th 2012, 01:40 Addis Ababa — South African Home Affairs Minister Nkosozana Dlamini-Zuma was sworn in Tuesday as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission. The leadership handover at the African Union takes place as the organization tackles security crises across the continent.  Dlamini-Zuma took the oath of office shortly after midnight, at the close of the AU summit in Addis Ababa.  The former wife of South African President Jacob Zuma was elected in a fourth round ballot on ... Media files: E9ABEE72-C57D-4866-952E-63BFBD6D0111_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Eritrea Demands UN Sanctions Be Lifted

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Eritrea Demands UN Sanctions Be Lifted Jul 17th 2012, 01:26 Eritrea's UN envoy said Asmara has petitioned the Security Council to lift sanctions on his country after a monitoring group said it found no evidence that Eritrea supports the Somali-based Islamist militant group al-Shabab. Ambassador Araya Desta said Eritrea has yet to officially receive a copy of the UN monitoring group's report before it was allegedly leaked to some media organizations. "It's a pity we have not yet received officially the copy of the report. But, we have seen it in ... Media files: BB3CD915-55E7-4FE4-96CD-67417AA18023_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Former Advisor to Kenya’s Prime Minister Calls for His Resignation

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Former Advisor to Kenya's Prime Minister Calls for His Resignation Jul 17th 2012, 01:37 A former senior Kenyan government official has called for the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Raila Odinga for what he calls his abdication of his constitutional responsibilities.  Miguna Miguna, the former prime minister's advisor on coalition affairs, said Odinga has yet to deny accusations that he has been condoning graft. "He should have resigned a long time ago.  He is totally incompetent; he is very disorganized; he is dysfunctional; he is confused, [and] he has not ... Media files: 5D390FF1-7551-4DE1-8999-56C9BFC89513_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Turkish-Kurdish Oil Deals Upset Baghdad

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Turkish-Kurdish Oil Deals Upset Baghdad Jul 16th 2012, 18:10 ISTANBUL — Growing tensions between Baghdad and the semiautonomous Iraqi Kurdish government over control of the country's energy reserves is threatening to pull neighboring Turkey into the deepening dispute. This past weekend, Iraq warned Ankara that such trade with the region could damage its relations with the central government in Baghdad. Iraq's semiautonomous Kurdish regional government has started to send dozens of tankers of crude oil to neighboring Turkey. The shipments will ...

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USA - Voice of America: Obama, Romney Spar Over Jobs, Economy

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Obama, Romney Spar Over Jobs, Economy Jul 16th 2012, 22:27 WHITE HOUSE — In his latest visit to Ohio, one of several key states in this year's U.S. presidential election, President Barack Obama on Monday accused presumed Republican presidential nominee, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney of proposing policies that would send more U.S. jobs overseas. President Obama has a three to four point advantage over Mitt Romney in public opinion surveys conducted in Ohio, a Midwestern state where many jobs are linked to the U.S auto industry that ... Media files: F371631D-849F-4FEB-947D-FB097F591687_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Near Timbuktu, a Fragile Calm Follows Unrest

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Near Timbuktu, a Fragile Calm Follows Unrest Jul 16th 2012, 20:33 Calm has returned to the town of Goundam in Mali's Timbuktu region after Saturday demonstrations prompted Islalmist militiamen to bring in reinforcements and round up protesters. According to local residents, Ansar Dine, which alone has controlled the Timbuktu region since seizing the northern two-thirds of the country with other rebel groups in late March, detained and beat about 90 people following the unrest. Ansar Dine leaders then called Goundam's imam and other elders to the ... Media files: 30CF34BF-2B2C-4D0E-BF55-C79C1CFD4FEE_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Approves First Drug to Reduce Risk of HIV Infection

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US Approves First Drug to Reduce Risk of HIV Infection Jul 16th 2012, 18:26 U.S. officials have approved what they call the first drug on the market that reduces the risk of HIV infection in those who are free of the virus that causes AIDS. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday that the drug Truvada now can be used daily in combination with safer sex practices to reduce the risk of sexually-acquired HIV infection in adults at high risk. In a statement, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the approval marks an important milestone in the fight against ... Media files: B3C156E0-F1E3-4F99-A05A-8BCD5F121F78_cx0_cy51_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Zimbabwe NGOs Urge Youths to Vote

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Zimbabwe NGOs Urge Youths to Vote Jul 16th 2012, 17:05 HARARE — In Zimbabwe, a coalition of youth organizations has launched a campaign urging young people to participate in the country's elections. The organizations say the "First Time Voters Campaign" or "X1G" will be a deciding factor in Zimbabwe's next polls, expected by June 2013.  Youths let's go We are in Bulawayo at the National Art Gallery where youths launched the "First time voters campaign" or "X1G."  The song fits the occasion:Youths let's go (and ... Media files: 1F31BBF6-843B-474B-871C-9DB63E9B9696_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: South Sudan Still Most Dangerous Country For New Mothers

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South Sudan Still Most Dangerous Country For New Mothers Jul 16th 2012, 18:03 JUBA, South Sudan — A year after independence, South Sudan is still battling a lack of staff and resources as it tries to end its distinction of having the highest maternal mortality rate in the world. In a steaming hot room in South Sudan's main hospital, women puffing and wailing from labor pains squeeze up next to each other in a maternity ward with just 8 beds. But more than 90 percent of births in South Sudan happen without the help of a skilled birth attendant, and more than 2,000 ... Media files: 38E9DAE0-75F5-4A25-ADF3-5BADDC02ADCC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: African Businesswomen Seek More Financing

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African Businesswomen Seek More Financing Jul 16th 2012, 15:07 ABUJA — African financial leaders say despite some reforms, women are largely left out of economic growth on the continent because they often don't have access to financing. At the 2nd African Women Economic Summit in Lagos this month, organizers called for poverty reduction through investment in female entrepreneurs.  It's not just about women, says Nomsa Daniels, the executive director of New Faces New Voices, the women's financial organization that hosted the summit along with the ... Media files: 39A7D2C0-77DD-40CA-BE28-179D9C6F3848_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Equatorial Guinea in Spotlight with Controversial UNESCO Award

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Equatorial Guinea in Spotlight with Controversial UNESCO Award Jul 16th 2012, 17:25 PARIS — The Paris-based U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is due to award a science prize financed by Equatorial Guinea - even as French authorities are investigating the country's leaders for alleged large-scale corruption.  Hailing from Egypt, South Africa and Mexico, the three scientists receiving the UNESCO prize are all leading researchers in their fields. What's in dispute is the origin of the new prize. It's a mouthful - the ... Media files: 31B13996-20C0-4B0B-BC44-C3F3AC2BD67E_cx0_cy15_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: WTO: China Discriminating Against US Credit Companies

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WTO: China Discriminating Against US Credit Companies Jul 16th 2012, 17:12 The World Trade Organization has concluded that China is discriminating against U.S. credit card companies by denying them full access to the Chinese market. The WTO Monday sided with U.S. claims that a Chinese company, China UnionPay, discriminated against foreign financial institutions by not allowing them legitimate access to the country's electronic-payment systems. The ruling can be appealed to the WTO's Appellate Body, but as it stands, would give such American companies as ...

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Asia - Voice of America: Northern Route a Key Supply Network for NATO Troops in Afghanistan

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Northern Route a Key Supply Network for NATO Troops in Afghanistan Jul 16th 2012, 17:57 Pakistan has recently re-opened a vital supply line to NATO troops in Afghanistan - the so-called southern route. But, NATO forces also use another major thoroughfare. The so-called northern route is a far more complex network of supply lines than the southern route, which relies merely on trucks transiting through Pakistan to provide military equipment to U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan. Alexander Cooley is a Central Asian expert at Barnard College, New York. "The northern route uses ... Media files: 05E1362B-56EF-46B9-B228-09C5F5F38A1F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: WTO: China Discriminating Against US Credit Companies

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WTO: China Discriminating Against US Credit Companies Jul 16th 2012, 17:12 The World Trade Organization has concluded that China is discriminating against U.S. credit card companies by denying them full access to the Chinese market. The WTO Monday sided with U.S. claims that a Chinese company, China UnionPay, discriminated against foreign financial institutions by not allowing them legitimate access to the country's electronic-payment systems. The ruling can be appealed to the WTO's Appellate Body, but as it stands, would give such American companies as ...

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Economy - Voice of America: African Businesswomen Seek More Financing

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African Businesswomen Seek More Financing Jul 16th 2012, 15:07 ABUJA — African financial leaders say despite some reforms, women are largely left out of economic growth on the continent because they often don't have access to financing. At the 2nd African Women Economic Summit in Lagos this month, organizers called for poverty reduction through investment in female entrepreneurs.  It's not just about women, says Nomsa Daniels, the executive director of New Faces New Voices, the women's financial organization that hosted the summit along with the ... Media files: 39A7D2C0-77DD-40CA-BE28-179D9C6F3848_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Homeless Pushed Toward Self Sufficiency

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Homeless Pushed Toward Self Sufficiency Jul 16th 2012, 17:37 PHILADELPHIA — Construction workers are still hammering nails in doors and paving the sidewalks outside an apartment complex in West Philadelphia. Although it is new, the 24-unit building is already at capacity. It's one of several owned by ACHIEVEability, a local nonprofit that offers affordable housing to single-parent families.   "Many families, when they come to our program, they're in desperate situations," says Marcus Allen, ACHIEVEability's chief executive officer. ... Media files: 7BDC583D-28DB-4FC3-840D-CFC937250174_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: DR Congo, Rwanda Agree on 'Partial Solution' to M23 Rebellion

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DR Congo, Rwanda Agree on 'Partial Solution' to M23 Rebellion Jul 16th 2012, 17:06 KINSHASA — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to a proposal for a neutral force to be stationed along their border.  The agreement, signed by the presidents of the two countries on Sunday, says the proposed force would help to eradicate the Congolese rebel movement, the M23, and other armed groups in the region. The proposal was put forward by the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, an inter-governmental body for 11 countries including Rwanda, Congo ... Media files: 799B825B-8D02-40E9-B8E3-64873D2C3955_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: South Sudan President Plans to Shrink Government

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South Sudan President Plans to Shrink Government Jul 16th 2012, 17:50 There is growing support for President Salva Kiir's plan to downsize his government. Mr. Kiir said earlier this month that due to the current austerity measures, he needs to eliminate positions that will save money and provide more social services. The President acknowledged in his one year anniversary speech on July 9th that his government is larger than that of many other governments in the region. After the shutdown in oil production in January, which accounted for 98 percent of South ... Media files: 1FE0EFF2-FA19-496D-94FF-3263AF976C44_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Spanish Workers Protest Austerity Measures

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Spanish Workers Protest Austerity Measures Jul 16th 2012, 16:30 Spanish workers protested in the streets against government plans to impose new austerity measures that will cut their wages. Thousands of people poured into the streets of Madrid Sunday night in a spontaneous protest sparked by calls on Internet social networking sites. A smaller group of firefighters, police and other government workers marched again on Monday against the $80 billion plan unveiled last week by Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. The workers stand to lose one of their 14 ... Media files: C9D62F78-7878-453F-B3F3-56FB34C9DB99_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: IMF: Global Economic Growth Slowing

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IMF: Global Economic Growth Slowing Jul 16th 2012, 15:36 The International Monetary Fund says global economic growth is slowing as debt problems continue in Europe, and expansion is less than expected in major emerging economies. IMF experts say the global economy will expand 3.5 percent this year and 3.9 percent in 2013, slightly lower than earlier estimates. But a report presented Monday in Washington says the economic situation could get worse if efforts to improve Europe's situation stall, or if political gridlock in Washington lead to ... Media files: 2F1BFA3B-A4A7-44B9-B256-87F18367DF17_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Ethiopia's Meles Ill, Misses AU Meetings

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Ethiopia's Meles Ill, Misses AU Meetings Jul 16th 2012, 16:28 Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi did not attend scheduled meetings with other African leaders in Addis Ababa on Saturday and Sunday, fueling speculation about his health. The government confirmed the prime minister was ill but gave no details. Meles had been scheduled to chair a meeting of the New Partnership for Africa's Development, or NEPAD, on Saturday, and an African Union government leaders' summit on Sunday. Ethiopia's foreign minister attended in his place. The foreign ... Media files: 565AB253-74DE-429E-92DD-B461559498C6_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: In Africa, Bill Clinton Visits Foundation Projects

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In Africa, Bill Clinton Visits Foundation Projects Jul 16th 2012, 14:49 JOHANNESBURG — Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is in Africa this week to make on-site visits to projects funded by the William J. Clinton Foundation. On Sunday, hundreds of singing children and volunteers greeted the former president as he arrived at the ramshackle Ikusasalethu Community Center in Johannesburg's impoverished Soweto township, which houses a program that pairs students with mentors for a year as part of efforts to help the children acquires skills to better compete in South ... Media files: 06D32E54-3FB2-4052-8E65-F448940FC1EA_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: New AU Chair First Woman to Hold Post

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New AU Chair First Woman to Hold Post Jul 16th 2012, 16:03 The new chair of the African Union (AU) is expected to stress economic growth and development, as well as women's rights. In Sunday's election, South African Minister of Home Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma defeated incumbent Jean Ping at the AU meeting in Addis Ababa. She is the first woman to hold the post. South African Ambassador-at-Large Lindiwe Zulu praised the new chair, saying she will bring much to the post. This includes setting priorities for improving and building infrastructure, ... Media files: 8DA8FBC0-D3A1-4B12-8530-C24C26D2BE02_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Police Kill 2 Burqa-Clad Militants in NW Pakistan

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Police Kill 2 Burqa-Clad Militants in NW Pakistan Jul 16th 2012, 14:08 Police officials in northwestern Pakistan say they have killed two militants disguised in burqas who attacked a police station on the border with the North Waziristan tribal agency. District Police Chief Waqar Khan says that two attackers armed with suicide vests and guns stormed the building in Bannu Monday and tried to take hostages.  There were eight police officers, including a senior official, in the building at the time. Khan says that after several hours of intense gunfire, ... Media files: 8CB0CB04-F2C9-4F29-9C7D-0E14FE0070F8_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Egypt's Mubarak Ordered Back to Prison

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Egypt's Mubarak Ordered Back to Prison Jul 16th 2012, 14:33 Egypt's official news agency says the prosecutor general has ordered former president Hosni Mubarak be moved from a military hospital back to prison, now that his health has improved. Prosecutor General Abdel Maguid Mahmoud's decision means the 84-year-old former leader could be back in prison later Monday. Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison for failing to stop the killings of protesters during last year's uprising that ended his three-decade rule. Mubarak was moved to ... Media files: D5EDC76A-63AE-4F47-8384-E18E8FC2584E_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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