Africa - Voice of America: Malawi's Ruling Party Endorses Joyce Banda as President

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Malawi's Ruling Party Endorses Joyce Banda as President Aug 27th 2012, 23:33 BLANTYRE, Malawi — Delegates to the convention of Malawi's ruling People's Party, or P.P., on Monday endorsed President Joyce Banda and her vice president for operations, Khumbo Kachale. The rest of the 83 party positions will be decided on Tuesday. President Banda's endorsement follows the late withdrawal of her only challenger, businessman Ceaser Fatchi, who pulled out after he failed to meet the registration deadline.  No one ran against Vice President Khumbo Kachale. After ... Media files: 5294730E-EADE-488B-A8CA-E71706AE6366_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Gambia Confirms 9 Death Row Executions

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Gambia Confirms 9 Death Row Executions Aug 27th 2012, 23:52 Gambian officials Monday said nine death row prisoners have been executed by firing squad, after President Yahya Jammeh said all death sentences would be carried out by mid-September. The interior ministry issued a statement saying the nine, including one woman, were executed on Sunday. The statement also warns the general public that criminal activities which carry a death sentence will not be tolerated. Amnesty International reported the execution of the nine prisoners on Saturday, a day ...

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USA - Voice of America: Corn Harvest Comes Early for Midwest Farmers

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Corn Harvest Comes Early for Midwest Farmers Aug 27th 2012, 21:56 TAYLORVILLE, Illinois — The worst drought conditions in a generation are sending some U.S. farmers into their fields early to harvest corn.  In the Midwest state of Illinois the poor condition of the corn is cutting into farmers' profits and is driving global prices higher. The only thing farmer Bruce Nation sees in his cornfields outside Taylorville, Illinois, is heartache. "This stuff is depressing here.  This is hard to look at for me," he said. Most of the ears of corn ... Media files: 87D0B0F9-E725-473F-9359-1E1306B841FB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Corn Harvest Comes Early for Midwest Farmers

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Corn Harvest Comes Early for Midwest Farmers Aug 27th 2012, 21:56 TAYLORVILLE, Illinois — The worst drought conditions in a generation are sending some U.S. farmers into their fields early to harvest corn.  In the Midwest state of Illinois the poor condition of the corn is cutting into farmers' profits and is driving global prices higher. The only thing farmer Bruce Nation sees in his cornfields outside Taylorville, Illinois, is heartache. "This stuff is depressing here.  This is hard to look at for me," he said. Most of the ears of corn ... Media files: 87D0B0F9-E725-473F-9359-1E1306B841FB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Kenyan University Offers Degree Programs on Climate Change

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Kenyan University Offers Degree Programs on Climate Change Aug 27th 2012, 22:56 Changing climate conditions are making it harder for people in East Africa, most of whom grow food or raise livestock, to survive. Rainy seasons are changing, destructive floods and temperatures have risen, and the soils have become drier than in recent years. Among the hardest hit are arid and semi-arid regions, small islands and the coastal strips. Environmental experts say it's important for the people of the region to learn to adapt. In an effort to help farmers, the University of ...

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USA - Voice of America: Republican Convention Gets Down to Business Tuesday

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Republican Convention Gets Down to Business Tuesday Aug 27th 2012, 23:17 TAMPA, Florida — U.S. Republicans meeting in Tampa, Florida, plan to get down to business Tuesday after their national nominating convention was delayed a day by the effects of Tropical Storm Isaac.  The Republican National Convention will finally kick into high gear Tuesday with speeches from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and from Ann Romney, wife of the soon-to-be presidential nominee, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. The Republican gathering briefly convened Monday ... Media files: FAB19BA0-EC3A-4B57-B861-225EF74F8F12_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Kenya Government Urged to Calm Tensions

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Kenya Government Urged to Calm Tensions Aug 27th 2012, 22:07 The chairman of Kenya's National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has called on the government to step up efforts to reduce religious, political and ethnic tensions in the run up to next year's election. Mzalendo Kibunja said the murder of a radical Muslim cleric Monday in Mombasa could increase tensions and plunge the country into violence ahead of the vote. "This is what [we] have been urging the government to do because if these incidents are not dealt with effectively, they ... Media files: 6391AFC2-2DC5-4CA9-B727-EA3EA4541B1B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Republicans Stay Upbeat Despite Convention Rain Delay

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Republicans Stay Upbeat Despite Convention Rain Delay Aug 27th 2012, 21:37 TAMPA, Florida — Postponements and hurricane warnings did little to dampen the spirits of Republican party faithful in Tampa, Florida, Monday for their party's presidential nominating convention. Party officials cut back the day's events to a 10-minute opening ceremony as Tropical Storm Isaac surged through the nearby Gulf of Mexico, but many delegates were undeterred. Wind and rain from Isaac lashed Tampa early Monday, but the impact was much weaker than anticipated. Tornado warnings ... Media files: A37A88B6-537A-4F31-A213-EA2AEBDD2E17_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Former Rivals Join Romney in Bid to Unite Party

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Former Rivals Join Romney in Bid to Unite Party Aug 27th 2012, 20:43 TAMPA, Florida — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has a complicated challenge this week at his party's national nominating convention in Tampa, Florida. Romney must overcome doubts among some Republicans that he is a true conservative, while at the same time finding a way to appeal to undecided moderate voters for the election in November. Romney won the Republican nomination through the lengthy process of party primary and caucus elections. But Romney consistently had trouble ... Media files: E048EC90-8CB3-4E09-8E4A-1565F3443EB8_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: African Immigrants Talk About Life in Beijing

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African Immigrants Talk About Life in Beijing Aug 27th 2012, 19:44 BEIJING — Chinese companies have invested heavily in Africa in recent years and trade among Asian and African nations has soared. As their economic ties have grown, so have the number of African immigrants to China, now estimated at around half a million people. Turay Lamin owns Africa House, the sole restaurant serving pan-African cuisine in Beijing.  Although many of Turay's staff and friends are new to China, he is not. Turay moved here in 1989 and says China was a part of his life ... Media files: CC87656C-7ACD-419F-AC41-DF5F1B8AFC34_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Typhoon Bolaven Heads for Korean Peninsula

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Typhoon Bolaven Heads for Korean Peninsula Aug 27th 2012, 21:25 South Korea is on high alert as a powerful typhoon makes its way up the Korean peninsula after lashing Japan's southern islands. Typhoon Bolaven moved into the East China Sea Monday after bringing rain and heavy winds to Okinawa and Amami, injuring five people and leaving thousands without power. The storm will strike South Korea's southern island of Jeju between late Monday and early Tuesday before moving towards North Korea and eastern China. Meanwhile, another storm in the ... Media files: A3469CB0-760D-46C3-8F54-32D98BA870DF_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Indian PM Dismisses Charges of Coal Mine Corruption

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Indian PM Dismisses Charges of Coal Mine Corruption Aug 27th 2012, 12:27 NEW DELHI — India's prime minister has dismissed allegations of corruption against his government relating to the sale of coal mines and when the opposition refused to let him mount his defense in parliament, the prime minister used the Internet social media Twitter to make his case. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement that allegations of impropriety against his government are "without basis and unsupported by facts" were virtually drowned out as opposition lawmakers shouted ... Media files: CA9DA841-D64F-4D36-9BCA-0D72EA7E0246_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: African Immigrants Talk About Life in Beijing

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African Immigrants Talk About Life in Beijing Aug 27th 2012, 19:44 BEIJING — Chinese companies have invested heavily in Africa in recent years and trade among Asian and African nations has soared. As their economic ties have grown, so have the number of African immigrants to China, now estimated at around half a million people. Turay Lamin owns Africa House, the sole restaurant serving pan-African cuisine in Beijing.  Although many of Turay's staff and friends are new to China, he is not. Turay moved here in 1989 and says China was a part of his life ... Media files: CC87656C-7ACD-419F-AC41-DF5F1B8AFC34_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Americas - Voice of America: Venezuelan Refinery Still Ablaze

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Venezuelan Refinery Still Ablaze Aug 27th 2012, 20:42 Venezuelan firefighters struggled Monday to extinguish a blaze sparked by a massive explosion that ripped through the country's largest oil refinery. The blast Saturday killed 48 people and critically injured numerous others. The fire continued to burn in two fuel storage tanks.  President Hugo Chavez, in the midst of a re-election bid, visited the Amuay facility Sunday and declared three days of mourning. He rejected suggestions that negligence caused the explosion and fire. ... Media files: 52FD8153-D130-46A2-A64A-00E3CA789150_cx0_cy12_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: More Tibetan Protesters Set Themselves on Fire

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More Tibetan Protesters Set Themselves on Fire Aug 27th 2012, 20:07 Two more Tibetans have set themselves on fire to protest China's policies in Tibet. The latest in a long series of self-immolations took place Monday outside the gates of the Kirti Monastery in China's Sichuan Province - an area Tibetans call Ngaba. Sources tell VOA's Tibetan Service two men set themselves ablaze, calling for Tibet to be freed from Chinese rule and for the return of the Dalai Lama.  Security forces put out the flames and took the men away.   The ... Media files: 3D0BB480-2108-482B-9FC6-8B7450D7FCB6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Experts: Tightening Iran Sanctions Hurts Ordinary Iranians

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Experts: Tightening Iran Sanctions Hurts Ordinary Iranians Aug 27th 2012, 18:07 Iran is hosting a summit for dozens of nations in the Non-Aligned Movement, while some of those countries are complying with U.S. and international sanctions against Tehran for its nuclear program. Iran says its atomic program is for peaceful purposes.  Tehran's refusal to address international concerns about its atomic ambitions has forced the United States and the United Nations to tighten sanctions on Iran. U.S. authorities are investigating the Royal Bank of Scotland and ... Media files: BA6144EF-59AD-45B1-8A31-A6DCD30677F4_cx0_cy16_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: UN Humanitarian Chief to Visit Mali

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UN Humanitarian Chief to Visit Mali Aug 27th 2012, 19:07 U.N. humanitarian chief Valerie Amos is going to Mali, where a food crisis and unrest in the north have affected millions of people. The United Nations says Amos will visit the capital of Bamako and the central town of Mopti during a three-day visit beginning Tuesday.  Amos is to assess efforts to aid an estimated 4.6 million Malians affected by the food crisis and poor nutrition. She also is set to explore ways of improving access to northern Mali, where armed Islamist groups that ... Media files: 9F97300A-99E7-4948-9E37-81A6ADEF756D_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Malawi Reduces Crime Rate, Says Police Spokesman

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Malawi Reduces Crime Rate, Says Police Spokesman Aug 27th 2012, 19:52 Malawi's police spokesman says the nation's overall crime rate has gone down sharply despite public concerns that there has been an upsurge in certain violent crimes. Davie Chingwalu says the police have stepped up efforts to prevent violent criminals from undermining the stability of the country. "I can admit that two months ago there was some sort of violent crime in cases like murder and armed robbery," Chingwalu said. "But, we strategized and increased the police presence and ... Media files: 325E194E-CF2F-4360-A682-F6E4C9887AAE_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Disease, Malnutrition Plague Growing South Sudan Refugee Camp

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Disease, Malnutrition Plague Growing South Sudan Refugee Camp Aug 27th 2012, 18:33 YIDA, South Sudan — As conflict has raged in Sudan's South Kordofan state and food supplies run low, a refugee camp over the border in South Sudan has swelled to more than 60,000 people. With the camp's food stocks set to run out next month, the United Nations is gearing up to deliver food, but a lack of sanitation continues to cause high levels of diarrheal diseases. At a clinic run by medical charity Doctors Without Borders, known by its French acronym MSF, children lie quietly on beds ... Media files: B7AEC9EB-AB87-4021-9169-E1982A1657E4_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Togo Opposition to Continue Protests

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Togo Opposition to Continue Protests Aug 27th 2012, 15:50 DAKAR — Anti-government protests are intensifying in Togo, where female opposition leaders have called for weeklong sex strike to begin Monday.  Protesters are calling for the resignation of the country's president, whose family has ruled the West African nation since 1967. The female wing of the opposition "Save Togo" movement has called for Togolese women to abstain from sex for one week as part of ongoing protests against President Faure Gnassingbe. The movement has ... Media files: E4B49714-4C63-4AD8-8BD1-5D63921EE40D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Chinese Arms Flowing Into Sudan

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Chinese Arms Flowing Into Sudan Aug 27th 2012, 18:37 A new report shows China is a major player in supplying cheap weapons to Sub-Saharan Africa, including conflict zones like the Darfur region of Sudan, a practice that is in violation of United Nations sanctions. Chinese arms sales jumped from only 3 percent from the years 1996-2000 to 25 percent during the years 2006-2010. The weapons have shown up in a number of UN investigations, according to Pieter Wezeman, chief author of a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. ... Media files: D460A192-3610-4CE9-80B1-6BA893E84B74_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Pakistani PM Given More Time to Comply with Graft Order

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Pakistani PM Given More Time to Comply with Graft Order Aug 27th 2012, 14:28 Pakistan's Supreme Court has given Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf three more weeks to comply with its order to reopen corruption cases against the country's president. The decision is seen as a rare conciliatory move in the battle between the government and the judiciary.  Ashraf appeared before the court Monday and pledged to resolve the situation, which resulted in his predecessor being disqualified from office.  He said he was facing pressure to resolve the issue ... Media files: 6BEDDE11-CFC3-4A3C-B740-74A5C1D273F9_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Nigerian Presidency Announces 'Backroom' Talks With Boko Haram

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Nigerian Presidency Announces 'Backroom' Talks With Boko Haram Aug 27th 2012, 14:07 ABUJA — Nigeria's government says it is in negotiations with Islamist militant group Boko Haram. Some analysts are skeptical the talks will end the violence blamed on the group in northern Nigeria. There has been a lot of debate among Nigerians recently about the militant group known as Boko Haram. Are they, or are they not holding peace talks with the government?   On Sunday, the government emphatically said "Yes, they are." Presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati ... Media files: E6D35276-EC3E-44CD-8C6B-9E07385C79C2_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Somali, AU Troops Oust al-Shabab from Port Town

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Somali, AU Troops Oust al-Shabab from Port Town Aug 27th 2012, 14:36 Somali government and African Union troops have seized a critical port town from al-Shabab, dealing another blow to the Islamist militant group. The pro-government forces seized the town of Merca on Monday, according to a tweet posted by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Residents confirmed to VOA's Somali Service that al-Shabab fighters have fled the town. The port is located about 100 kilometers south of the capital Mogadishu. Merca was critical to al-Shabab because ...

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USA - Voice of America: Republican Party Shortens Convention as Storm Skirts

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Republican Party Shortens Convention as Storm Skirts Aug 27th 2012, 15:08 The U.S. Republican Party has shortened its national convention for the nomination of its presidential candidate Mitt Romney, as a tropical storm skirts the coastline of Florida, the southeastern state hosting the event. The four-day convention in the city of Tampa was due to begin Monday, but Republican party officials rescheduled most of the day's speeches and other events for the remaining three days. The delay was prompted by Tropical Storm Isaac, which forecasters said would pass ... Media files: D40F5B3C-6D78-4FB9-871B-64DD3EE722EA_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: St. Petersburg Tops Moscow as Russia's Leading Tourist Destination

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St. Petersburg Tops Moscow as Russia's Leading Tourist Destination Aug 27th 2012, 14:58 ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — St. Petersburg was built to be Russia's window on Europe. Now it is becoming the world's window on Russia. Coming by train, plane and cruise ship, more than 6 million tourists this year are expected to visit St. Petersburg, Russia's cultural capital. That is more than the tourist flow to Moscow, the nation's business and government capital. With its waterways and canals, St. Petersburg has long been called the "Venice of the North." Now, with visitors ... Media files: 7EDE34E9-1BC7-4231-9D7A-5E655758ED85_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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