USA - Voice of America: Storm Forces 1-day Postponement of GOP Convention

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Storm Forces 1-day Postponement of GOP Convention Aug 26th 2012, 00:18 Republican officials have postponed by one day the start of their party's presidential convention in Tampa, Florida, moving opening events to Tuesday in hopes of escaping the wrath of an oncoming tropical storm. A Republican statement late Saturday said the convention will briefly convene Monday and immediately recess until Tuesday afternoon.  The notice came as tropical storm Isaac blew across Cuba, tracking to the northwest toward the Gulf coast of Florida as it gathered strength ... Media files: 697FFFA6-C475-4F44-B892-8418E62E707E_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Astronaut Neil Armstrong Dies at 82

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Astronaut Neil Armstrong Dies at 82 Aug 25th 2012, 20:31 Former U. S. astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died in his home state of Ohio. A family statement said the 82-year-old icon died Saturday outside Cincinnati, following a cardiovascular procedure earlier this month.    Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.  He then sent the historic radio message: "that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."  As the world ... Media files: C1D89A52-AC6B-409B-A35D-11CFBC4F0C25_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Air Strikes Hit Miltants in Pakstan, Afghanistan

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Air Strikes Hit Miltants in Pakstan, Afghanistan Aug 25th 2012, 17:25 ISLAMABAD — Drone strikes in Pakistan and Afghanistan have struck Taliban and Haqqani networks in the past week. The attacks were aimed at two leaders who planned and directed attacks against U.S. forces in Afghanistan.    NATO has confirmed a missle strike in eastern Afghanistan on Friday killed Maulawi Dadullah, a leader of the Pakistani Taliban.  The operation in Kunar province also killed at least a dozen other insurgents. NATO says Dadullah was responsible for the ...

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Economy - Voice of America: France: Greece Must Stay in Eurozone

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France: Greece Must Stay in Eurozone Aug 25th 2012, 17:56 French President Francois Hollande says Greece must stay in the European currency union and he has encouraged Greek leaders to make sure economic reforms they enact can be borne by the Greek people. Hollande met with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras in Paris Saturday to talk about the country's bailout plan. The French president said Greece must demonstrate the credibility of its plan for relieving its economic woes. Samaras said Saturday he is confident Greece will remain in the ... Media files: C641DD88-4707-47EC-9BC6-CD7E2FC5E3C2_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Experts Believe Limited Press Freedom to Continue in Ethiopia

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Experts Believe Limited Press Freedom to Continue in Ethiopia Aug 25th 2012, 18:14 The death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has raised questions about the state of press freedom in the country.  After weeks of government silence over Meles' health, he died suddenly in a Belgian hospital on August 20.  Journalists who had reported on his health had seen harsh reprisals from the government, such was the case with Temesgen Desalegn, editor of the prominent Ethiopian weekly newspaper Feteh who was jailed late last month. Analysts say hardliners in the ... Media files: E18B6464-B788-422B-BBFC-B78D38D0B7FF_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: More Executions in Gambia Expected

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More Executions in Gambia Expected Aug 25th 2012, 14:18 Amnesty International says more executions could take place in The Gambia in the coming days, after nine condemned prisoners apparently were put to death late Thursday - the first executions in the tiny West African nation in more than a quarter-century.   Authorities in The Gambia have refused to comment on Amnesty International's report that eight men and one woman were executed, presumably by hanging. In a recent televised address, President Yahya Jammeh told his nation he will ... Media files: EB24DA12-E5C1-4F50-889D-85F8E0D3B5E7_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Americas - Voice of America: 7 Dead in Venezuela Oil Refinery Blast

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7 Dead in Venezuela Oil Refinery Blast Aug 25th 2012, 11:21 Officials in Venezuela say an oil refinery explosion in the northwestern part of the country has killed seven people and injured 48 others. The blast hit the Amuay oil refinery in the early hours of Saturday. Officials of the OPEC member nation said there was significant damage to infrastructure and houses near the refinery, but the situation was under control several hours after the explosion. Venezuela's Amuay facility is part of the Paraguana Refining Center - one of the biggest ... Media files: 9224E82E-A835-4A08-8A03-EEB1E54EF60F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Obama Vows to Protect Medicare

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Obama Vows to Protect Medicare Aug 25th 2012, 11:29 U.S. President Barack Obama says his administration has taken steps to keep Medicare viable.  Medicare is the U.S. health care program for the elderly. During his weekly address Saturday, Obama says he wants to strengthen and preserve Medicare, while Republicans want to turn it into a voucher program the president says will not keep up with costs.  President Obama says Americans need to know the care they need will be available when they need it. Watch President Obama's weekly ...

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Americas - Voice of America: Nicaragua Seizes $7 Million from Fake Journalists

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Nicaragua Seizes $7 Million from Fake Journalists Aug 25th 2012, 11:02 Nicaragua says it has arrested 18 people posing as journalists, who were traveling with millions of dollars in cash. Nicaraguan National Police Chief Aminta Granera said the group carrying $7 million in cash was detained earlier in the week when it attempted to enter the country from Honduras.  Granera said several of the detainees have been confirmed as Mexican citizens.  She said the group, traveling in six vehicles, had posed as reporters from Mexico's Televisa, but were ... Media files: 21A4FA9E-C0F2-4EC3-8244-46C909F4E789_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Air Strike Kills Key Pakistani Taliban Leader

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Air Strike Kills Key Pakistani Taliban Leader Aug 25th 2012, 10:54 A NATO airstrike in eastern Afghanistan has killed a leader of the Pakistani Taliban. The international alliance says the operation Friday in the Shigal district in Kunar province killed Maulawi Dadullah and several others. Media reports say 12 insurgents were killed in the attack. NATO says Dudullah, who was also known as Jamal, was responsible for the movement of fighters and weapons, as well as attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Dudullah reportedly replaced Maulvi Faqir ...

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Asia - Voice of America: Powerful Typhoon Heads for Japan

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Powerful Typhoon Heads for Japan Aug 25th 2012, 10:46 A powerful typhoon with winds of up to 215 kilometers per hour is headed for southern Japan and expected to hit the southern islands on Sunday afternoon. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Saturday that Typhoon Bolaven is expected to bring torrential rain and strong winds to the islands in Okinawa prefecture on Sunday. Forecasters say that after hitting Okinawa, Bolaven is expected to sweep across the Korean Peninsula on Monday and Tuesday. Some information for this report was provided ...

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Americas - Voice of America: Tropical Storm Isaac Hits Earthquake-Ravaged Haiti

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Tropical Storm Isaac Hits Earthquake-Ravaged Haiti Aug 25th 2012, 10:14 Tropical Storm Isaac has hit the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti. The storm touched down early Saturday with near hurricane strength west of Port-au-Prince, the capital. Long lines were seen outside supermarkets Friday in Port-au-Prince, a locale where 400,000 people have lived in tent camps since an earthquake devastated the capital city nearly three years ago.  President Michel Martelly has urged Haitians to heed civil defense advice.   Aid groups have prepared ... Media files: 39390691-0E90-4431-BC97-0E4D68FDDC0C_cx0_cy38_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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