USA - Voice of America: US Museum Showcases National Medical Collection

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US Museum Showcases National Medical Collection Aug 3rd 2012, 23:17 SILVER SPRING, Maryland — One of the oldest museums in the United States is devoted to the history of medical technology including items that were used to treat people and so-called anatomical collections of bones and preserved human organs. The National Museum of Health and Medicine originally opened as the Army Medical Museum during the Civil War. It's celebrating its 150th anniversary with a new building for its massive collection of rare - and sometimes morbid - items. These conjoined ... Media files: B1CE023D-62C6-4659-9A8A-B604452A2B9F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: A Cappella Group Delights DC Suburb

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A Cappella Group Delights DC Suburb Aug 4th 2012, 14:35 Alexandria, a city in Virginia near the nation's capital, has many attractions especially in a district called Old Town. One music group, formed more than six decades ago there, is a pride of the city. The group is made up of about 100 men ranging in age from 19 to 83. They have one thing in common: A passion for singing.  Every Tuesday night, since after the end of World War II, the group gathers here to rehearse.  They're the Alexandria Harmonizers.  Many members ... Media files: A2071005-14A1-440B-AF84-3C50ABEA1B86_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: President Obama Turns 51

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President Obama Turns 51 Aug 4th 2012, 15:50 U.S. President Barack Obama turned 51 years old Saturday. The president celebrated his birthday by playing a round of golf at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington. He is leaving later Saturday for a quiet weekend at Camp David, the presidential retreat. The president's birthday celebrations continue into next weekend, when he will hold several birthday-themed campaign fundraisers in Chicago. One of the fundraisers will be held at his Chicago home. Some information for this report ... Media files: 98F94195-A0AC-48BF-BAFA-1195251036B3_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Chinese Farmer Bikes to Olympic Games

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Chinese Farmer Bikes to Olympic Games Aug 4th 2012, 14:26 LONDON — Olympic fans have travelled to London from all over the world to see the 2012 Games but probably no-one's journey has been quite as epic as the one made by Chen Guanming. The Chinese farmer covered 60,000 kilometers by pedicab in order to get to the Games. Chen Guanming says he loves being in London for the Olympics - and that's a good thing since it took him two years to get here. He road across 16 countries on this pedicab, all the way from his home in eastern China.  ...

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Asia - Voice of America: Australia, New Zealand to Re-establish Ties With Fiji Military

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Australia, New Zealand to Re-establish Ties With Fiji Military Aug 4th 2012, 13:52 SYDNEY — Australia's decision to re-establish diplomatic ties with Fiji's military government has been criticized by human rights campaigners.  They argue Australia and New Zealand are acting prematurely to restore links to Fiji's army rulers, who seized power in a bloodless coup in the South Pacific island nation in 2006.    Fiji has had a fractious relationship with its South Pacific neighbors since the military overthrew an elected government almost six years ...

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Asia - Voice of America: Afghan Parliament Votes to Dismiss 2 Top Ministers

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Afghan Parliament Votes to Dismiss 2 Top Ministers Aug 4th 2012, 13:33 Afghanistan's parliament voted Saturday to dismiss the country's defense and interior ministers. Parliament had expressed concerns after questioning the two about security lapses, including cross-border attacks blamed on Pakistan. Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak and Interior Minister Bismullah Mohammadi were the top ministers in President Hamid Karzai's Cabinet.  Their dismissal comes even as Karzai is trying to show stability in his government ahead of the withdrawal ... Media files: 036418BD-7252-402C-B475-425F8D328371_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Former US President Truman's Grandson Visits Hiroshima

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Former US President Truman's Grandson Visits Hiroshima Aug 4th 2012, 12:15 The grandson of former U.S. president Harry Truman, who authorized the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945, visited Hiroshima Saturday and offered a silent prayer for victims of the nuclear attack. Japan's Kyodo news agency says Clifton Truman Daniel is in Japan at the invitation of the nonprofit peace organization Sadako Legacy to attend the 67th anniversary of the bombings on August 6 in Hiroshima and three days later in Nagasaki. He is the first Truman relative to attend the ceremonies, ... Media files: 5AB0CBC4-0320-435E-AA4D-B5248BAF4169_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Former US President Truman's Grandson Visits Hiroshima

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Former US President Truman's Grandson Visits Hiroshima Aug 4th 2012, 12:15 The grandson of former U.S. president Harry Truman, who authorized the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945, visited Hiroshima Saturday and offered a silent prayer for victims of the nuclear attack. Japan's Kyodo news agency says Clifton Truman Daniel is in Japan at the invitation of the nonprofit peace organization Sadako Legacy to attend the 67th anniversary of the bombings on August 6 in Hiroshima and three days later in Nagasaki. He is the first Truman relative to attend the ceremonies, ... Media files: 5AB0CBC4-0320-435E-AA4D-B5248BAF4169_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Amputee Makes Olympics History

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Amputee Makes Olympics History Aug 4th 2012, 12:38 South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius entered the history books Saturday at the London Olympics.  He became the first double-amputee runner ever to compete in the Olympic games.  He came in second in a 400-meter preliminary heat in 45.44 seconds, qualifying him for the semi-finals. Pistorius was born without fibulas - the outer bones in the lower leg.  He wears special prosthetics from just below the knees. American swimmer Michael Phelps, already the most decorated ... Media files: A1CAB032-1642-4C46-A19C-8CF6AC01EE8C_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Obama Celebrates Summer Olympics, Paralympics

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Obama Celebrates Summer Olympics, Paralympics Aug 4th 2012, 11:01 U.S. President Barack Obama took a break from the politics of his presidential campaign in his weekly address Saturday.  He talked, instead, about the Summer Olympics.  He thanked the U.S. athletes in both the Olympics and the Paralympics for "presenting the best of America to the rest of the world." Obama mentioned the names of several athletes and said he was "filled with pride" watching Gabby Douglas win the gymnastics all-around gold with "incredible ...

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USA - Voice of America: Phelps Golden in His Final Individual Olympics Swimming Race

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Phelps Golden in His Final Individual Olympics Swimming Race Aug 4th 2012, 11:40 LONDON — Superstar American swimmer Michael Phelps won what he has made clear was the last individual Olympics race of his storied career. What more can be said or written about Michael Phelps?  The media and fans alike are running out of words to describe his performances and achievements. His final individual race at the London Games, the men's 100-meter butterfly, was a thriller.  Coming off the wall after the first length of the pool, he was seventh of the eight swimmers, and ... Media files: 504566B2-476D-4AA3-9BD8-BC300EFABDF5_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: UN Body Sends First Food Aid to Flood-Hit North Korea

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UN Body Sends First Food Aid to Flood-Hit North Korea Aug 4th 2012, 10:35 The World Food Program says it is sending a first shipment of emergency food aid to flood-hit areas of North Korea, where torrential rain has killed nearly 120 people and has left tens of thousands of families without clean water and adequate supplies of food. After sending a survey team to North Korea earlier this week, the U.N. body said Friday that flooding caused considerable damage to corn, soybean and rice fields. The WFP said the assistance will provide victims with an initial ration ... Media files: 0C01C8A6-DFF1-4858-9A23-B9BCA2A58842_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Clinton in Kenya to Discuss Elections

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Clinton in Kenya to Discuss Elections Aug 4th 2012, 10:42 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Kenya Saturday on the latest stop of her 11-day tour of Africa. She will press the country's leaders to conduct free and fair elections planned for next year.  Kenya's 2007 election resulted in widespread violence. Clinton will also meet with leaders of neighboring Somalia to urge them to complete a political transition to a new government on schedule.  The transitional government is set to end August 20 when the U.N. ... Media files: 56BEAB82-3371-4423-B067-9D0E1E995A70_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Clinton in Kenya to Discuss Elections

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Clinton in Kenya to Discuss Elections Aug 4th 2012, 10:42 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Kenya Saturday on the latest stop of her 11-day tour of Africa. She will press the country's leaders to conduct free and fair elections planned for late this year.  Kenya's 2007 election resulted in widespread violence. Clinton will also meet with leaders of neighboring Somalia to urge them to complete a political transition to a new government on schedule.  The transitional government is set to end August 20 when the U.N. ... Media files: 56BEAB82-3371-4423-B067-9D0E1E995A70_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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