Economy - Voice of America: NATO Trucks Remain Stalled in Pakistan’s Southern Port

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NATO Trucks Remain Stalled in Pakistan's Southern Port Jul 20th 2012, 23:01 ​​​KARACHI, Pakistan — Hundreds of NATO supply trucks are stuck in Pakistan's southern port, Karachi, despite Islamabad's decision to re-open routes to Afghanistan earlier this month.   Some trucks and drivers have been waiting for months to return to the road. Entry points to Afghanistan were closed after the United States mistakenly killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in an airstrike last November.   But truck owners say they are not moving until they are compensated for the money ... Media files: 21889321-E3BB-4FEC-8BD1-BC801144B312_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: NATO Trucks Remain Stalled in Pakistan’s Southern Port

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NATO Trucks Remain Stalled in Pakistan's Southern Port Jul 20th 2012, 23:01 ​ ​​KARACHI, Pakistan — Hundreds of NATO supply trucks are stuck in Pakistan's southern port, Karachi, despite Islamabad's decision to re-open routes to Afghanistan earlier this month.   These trucks and drivers have been waiting for months to return to the road. Entry points to Afghanistan were closed after the United States mistakenly killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in an airstrike last November.   But truck owners say they are not moving until they are compensated for the money ...

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Asia - Voice of America: NATO Trucks Remain Stalled in Pakistan’s Southern Port

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NATO Trucks Remain Stalled in Pakistan's Southern Port Jul 20th 2012, 23:01 ​ ​​KARACHI, Pakistan — Hundreds of NATO supply trucks are stuck in Pakistan's southern port, Karachi, despite Islamabad's decision to re-open routes to Afghanistan earlier this month.   These trucks and drivers have been waiting for months to return to the road. Entry points to Afghanistan were closed after the United States mistakenly killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in an airstrike last November.   But truck owners say they are not moving until they are compensated for the money ...

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Economy - Voice of America: British Soccer Team Offered to Investors in US

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British Soccer Team Offered to Investors in US Jul 20th 2012, 21:03 ​​NEW YORK — Britain's Manchester United soccer team is in deep financial trouble despite its winning tradition that dates to 1878. Its fans are known to resent the club's American owners, the Florida-based Glazer family, which wants to sell stock in the team to help manage its huge debt.  Manchester United fans protested in 2005 against the sale of their team to American billionaire Malcom Glazer. Many considered him a financial predator who would not invest in quality players to remain ... Media files: F422FED3-8571-4D2D-9AA2-C2237CA18E67_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: British Soccer Team Offered to Investors in US

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British Soccer Team Offered to Investors in US Jul 20th 2012, 21:03 ​​NEW YORK — Britain's Manchester United soccer team is in deep financial trouble despite its winning tradition that dates to 1878. Its fans are known to resent the club's American owners, the Florida-based Glazer family, which wants to sell stock in the team to help manage its huge debt.  Manchester United fans protested in 2005 against the sale of their team to American billionaire Malcom Glazer. Many considered him a financial predator who would not invest in quality players to remain ... Media files: F422FED3-8571-4D2D-9AA2-C2237CA18E67_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: UN, Clerics Urge Afghan Peace During Ramadan

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UN, Clerics Urge Afghan Peace During Ramadan Jul 20th 2012, 20:54 The United Nations is urging an end to violence in Afghanistan, as Muslims mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. The head of the U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, Jan Kubis, issued a statement calling for all parties to "respect the sanctity of this month and allow Afghan families to worship and celebrate in peace." "Let us all work during this holy month for the peace and the welfare of all Afghans who have suffered for over three long decades of ... Media files: DFF14AB5-EFE2-4978-AE1F-84484F8D4E25_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: DRC Army Education Enters New Phase

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DRC Army Education Enters New Phase Jul 20th 2012, 19:05 KINSHASA — The Democratic Republic of Congo's army has a new slogan - Lobi Mokolo Ya Sika - Tomorrow Is a New Day. It's also the name for a new education program to educate soldiers on the basics of human rights, the rules of war, and how to improve civilian relations. While donors have been funding human rights training for the Congolese army over the past five years, Lobi Mokolo Ya Sika is being conducted by the military with help from Search for Common Ground (SFCG), a U.S.-based ... Media files: 11946FC3-12DA-4EA0-BF5F-253814000F31_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Pentagon Officials Work to Stop Leaks

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Pentagon Officials Work to Stop Leaks Jul 20th 2012, 19:52 U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has ordered top military officials to monitor major U.S. news media for leaks of classified information, in an effort to stop the unauthorized release of government secrets to the public. The Pentagon made the announcement following a closed-door hearing Thursday in which top military officers, including Panetta, testified before the powerful House Armed Services Committee. Officials say the Pentagon has put into place a series of steps designed to limit ... Media files: F7C3CB68-993E-4DD0-AD13-39569912E47A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Amid Drought, Midwest Farmers Embrace Changes to Farm Bill

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Amid Drought, Midwest Farmers Embrace Changes to Farm Bill Jul 20th 2012, 14:53 BLOOMINGTON, Illinois — Legislation commonly known as the U.S. Farm Bill expires at the end of September. The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act, its formal name, comes up for renewal every five years. It directs the U.S. government's food and agricultural policy. Changes to the bill this year come at a time when producers may need it most. ​​Drought conditions aren't new to Matt Hughes. The Illinois farmer said "surviving to the next year is very important." Hughes has always ... Media files: 329E473C-1E5B-4DA1-8928-11629A5BE1E6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Zimbabwe Investigates Adverse Effects from Immunizations

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Zimbabwe Investigates Adverse Effects from Immunizations Jul 20th 2012, 15:49 HARARE — The Zimbabwe government has begun an investigation into reports of severe adverse effects - including deaths - from an immunization program against polio and measles it conducted last month.  On Friday, Henry Madzorera, Zimbabwe's health minister, said the program was important because it cuts down the number of childhood deaths from these diseases. Zimbabwean Health Minister Henry Madzorera attributed the negative physical reactions some children have to vaccinations to ... Media files: FE2F0D3E-3522-449A-9889-D0CB310DE3A2_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Famine Danger Continues in Parts of Somalia

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Famine Danger Continues in Parts of Somalia Jul 20th 2012, 17:55 NAIROBI — A year ago, United Nations officials declared famine in two regions of southern Somalia: Bakool and Lower Shabelle. Overwhelming support from the international community, together with favorable rains, helped improve food security in some parts of the country, saving millions of Somalis.  But the crisis is far from over. One of the reasons famine was declared in parts of Somalia last July was the malnutrition rate among children exceeded 30 percent.  Tens of thousands of ... Media files: 990FD12D-169E-40E3-8B7E-726AC7A9E515_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Free NYC Outdoor Theater Celebrates 50 Years

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Free NYC Outdoor Theater Celebrates 50 Years Jul 20th 2012, 13:48 NEW YORK CITY — The Delacorte Theater, an outdoor venue in New York's Central Park which is home to the beloved summer tradition, "Shakespeare in the Park," is celebrating its 50th anniversary. In June, actors Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline led an all-star cast in a staged reading of "Romeo and Juliet." When Kevin Kline was still a student at the Juilliard School for aspiring actors and musicians, he made his professional debut at the Delacorte Theater. "My ... Media files: DE662E12-D880-46EF-86F8-34E288FB94FF_cx0_cy26_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Presidential Election Takes Negative Turn

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US Presidential Election Takes Negative Turn Jul 20th 2012, 16:43 Public-opinion polls in the United States show a virtual tie in the political campaign between incumbent President Barack Obama of the Democratic Party and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, the Republican Party's presumptive nominee.  The race has taken a decidedly negative turn in recent days. This year's campaign is largely being fought out on the television airwaves, with both the Obama and Romney campaigns relying on attack ads to soften up the opposition. The ... Media files: 20B9724E-3E53-49EF-AA4A-1758A2BE342E_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Obama Urges Americans to Embrace Families of Shooting Victims

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Obama Urges Americans to Embrace Families of Shooting Victims Jul 20th 2012, 18:22 President Barack Obama has cut short political campaigning in Florida and is returning to Washington in response to the shootings at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado.  Obama's homeland security and counter-terrorism adviser John Brennan notified him of the shooting early Friday morning as the president was preparing for a final day of campaign events in Florida. After ordering his administration to do everything possible to support the people of the Colorado town in "this ... Media files: C17C67CD-3FF5-49F1-A9A1-9CC431D1279D_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Amid Drought, Midwest Farmers Embrace Changes to Farm Bill

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Amid Drought, Midwest Farmers Embrace Changes to Farm Bill Jul 20th 2012, 14:53 BLOOMINGTON, Illinois — Legislation commonly known as the U.S. Farm Bill expires at the end of September. The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act, its formal name, comes up for renewal every five years. It directs the U.S. government's food and agricultural policy. Changes to the bill this year come at a time when producers may need it most. ​​Drought conditions aren't new to Matt Hughes. The Illinois farmer said "surviving to the next year is very important." Hughes has always ... Media files: 329E473C-1E5B-4DA1-8928-11629A5BE1E6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: World Court Orders Prosecution of Chad's Former Dictator

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World Court Orders Prosecution of Chad's Former Dictator Jul 20th 2012, 15:50 The International Court of Justice has ruled that Senegal must either put former Chadian President Hissene Habre on trial for genocide or extradite him "without further delay." The court at The Hague issued the decision on Friday in a response to a request by Belgium to prosecute Mr. Habre on charges of crimes against humanity. A 1992 Truth Commission in Chad found Habre responsible for the politically motivated torture and the deaths of at least 40,000 people. The alleged abuses ... Media files: 95975758-AC44-42D7-B039-C56D5CC10CEE_cx0_cy45_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: South Sudan Parliament Passes Austerity Budget

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South Sudan Parliament Passes Austerity Budget Jul 19th 2012, 18:19 South Sudan's Parliament passed a budget of 6.6 billion South Sudanese pounds for 2012-2013 on Thursday.   The budget is less than last year's budget, which was 10 billion pounds. The biggest cuts came in foreign travel, salary bonuses, overtime, and housing allowances for government employees, including the army and organized forces. Civil service salaries account for the biggest part of the budget, followed by spending on security and the judiciary. South Sudan is operating on ...

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USA - Voice of America: How Ranking Works in Judo

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How Ranking Works in Judo Jul 20th 2012, 16:49 In order to be globally ranked in judo, athletes must earn points by defeating opponents in international competitions. The better an athlete finishes in an event, the more points he or she receives. An athlete's total point allotment throughout the year determines his or her ranking. Some competitions are weighted higher than others. For example, athletes earn the most points by winning a medal in the Olympics.  Winning a World Championship earns them the next highest amount of ... Media files: 9E8A48FD-70A2-4B18-B8AD-A4F3923250AE_cx0_cy28_cw79_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: What is Judo?

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What is Judo? Jul 20th 2012, 16:32 Judo, which means "gentle way" in Japanese, is a martial art created in Japan by Jigoro Kano in 1882.  It was derived from the ancient techniques of jiu-jitsu.  It is the most widely-practiced martial art in the world, and the second-most practiced sport worldwide behind soccer.  The combat sport develops self-discipline and lays its foundation on respect for one's self and others. Judo joins taekwondo as the only Asian martial art sports included in the Olympic ... Media files: 7C24B615-5315-4628-B007-F337C46FCB07_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Harrison Aims for 1st US Olympic Gold in Judo

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Harrison Aims for 1st US Olympic Gold in Judo Jul 20th 2012, 15:23 The U.S. Olympic team has won hundreds of gold medals, but never a gold in the combat sport, judo.  A 22-year-old American is hoping to change that at this year's London Games. Kayla Harrison is a judo World Champion, and she's heading to her first Olympic games this year ranked number 2 in the world.  Harrison got started with judo as a means of protection.  "My mom took it in college, and so, when I was a little girl, she wanted me to learn self-defense," ... Media files: 1DC22963-7C41-48B7-B71A-050F232DA66D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: ASEAN South China Sea Consensus Elusive

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ASEAN South China Sea Consensus Elusive Jul 20th 2012, 15:31 MANILA – Southeast Asian leaders are scrambling to reach consensus on how to handle territorial disputes in the South China Sea. After disagreement over how to deal with the issue at a summit in Phnom Penh on July 13, where ASEAN leaders failed to release a joint communique for the first time in the group's 45-year history, Indonesia's foreign minister Marty Natalegawa has circulated a proposal for six principles on resolving disputes in the South China Sea. The principles emphasize ... Media files: CE3A3C8C-C74D-40B7-BA26-84865A9BC62E_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: City Lights Outshine Stars, Obscure Night Sky

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City Lights Outshine Stars, Obscure Night Sky Jul 20th 2012, 14:44 The starry nighttime sky our ancestors knew is disappearing from view for most of the planet's population. Rampant artificial light in many parts of the world has become another urban pollutant, erasing our view of the night sky, blinding ground-based telescopes and threatening the health of humans and the planetary ecosystem. The vanishing night sky is the subject of "The City Dark," a documentary written and directed by Ian Cheney.   "The film begins with a very simple ... Media files: 13C39A13-9C19-40F3-A85E-ACCD348F10B7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: NY's Yankee Stadium to Host International Football Match

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NY's Yankee Stadium to Host International Football Match Jul 20th 2012, 14:25 NEW YORK — Across the U.S., baseball stadiums, more than ever before, are opening their doors to famous football (soccer) teams from around the world.  Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx, New York is home to one of the world's greatest baseball teams, the New York Yankees.   On July 22, the stadium will host a World Football Challenge match as European league champion Chelsea takes on Paris Saint-Germain. The game is one of 28 in North America as foreign clubs move to expand their ... Media files: 96FC6F3A-374F-4B94-BD72-CF849D76CFBB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Muslims Begin Ramadan

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US Muslims Begin Ramadan Jul 20th 2012, 01:53 Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, begins for Muslims in the U.S. on Friday. How do Muslims in America set the first day of fasting and what are the roles of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and Indonesian Muslim organizations here in this country?   The Fiqh Council of North America, which interprets Islamic law, decided that the first day of Ramadan in the U.S. would be Friday, as it is in most of the Arab world and parts of Asia. The Council, consisting of a set of ...

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Asia - Voice of America: Patent Dispute Threatens Access to Cheap Drugs in India

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Patent Dispute Threatens Access to Cheap Drugs in India Jul 20th 2012, 13:07 NEW DELHI — A long running legal battle in India over drug patents could impact access to affordable, lifesaving drugs to millions of people across the globe.  The case is being seen as a high stakes battle between drug companies supporting intellectual property rights and those who favor the production of cheap, generic drugs.   Dr. Suniti Solomon has treated thousands of men and women suffering from HIV at her clinic in the southern city of Chennai since she detected India's ... Media files: AC9D5C01-95DF-4C51-B7E6-E5B3116D8B29_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Olympian Seeks to Revive US Men's Gymnastics

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Olympian Seeks to Revive US Men's Gymnastics Jul 20th 2012, 12:54 U.S. Olympic gymnast Jonathan Horton, 26, is determined to win a gold medal at the upcoming London Games, after taking home a silver in high bar and a bronze in team competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.  But something else is driving Horton to succeed in London. He calls men's gymnastics a "dying sport."  The Olympian says the sport is losing participants on the college and club levels.  But he is confident it will regain popularity if the U.S. team ... Media files: 34056407-1993-4B4B-BC38-77C1E51B97BD_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Chinese Who Lost Only Child Petition Government for Help

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Chinese Who Lost Only Child Petition Government for Help Jul 20th 2012, 12:13 China's one-child policy, aimed at curbing the country's growing population, has helped facilitate an economic boom over the last three decades. But in a country with few social safety nets, the policy has made elderly parents heavily reliant on their only children. Parents whose children have died face greater uncertainty and are now asking the government to help support them in their old age. China's birth control policy The term "shiduzhe" or "those who have lost their only child," ... Media files: 01369321-5CFE-4657-8EBB-E081422D4AE5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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