Voice of America: Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops Sep 20th 2012, 14:41 If African farmers are going to feed the continent, they may first want to feed the soil. Studies show farmland is often depleted of vital nutrients. But researchers say a combination of organic farming methods may help. Since the global food crisis several years ago, greater investment is being made in smallholder farms. Most of the farms in sub-Saharan Africa are smallholder, consisting of about one or two hectares. One of the goals is to boost yields without necessarily clearing more ... Media files: CCC760B3-01CD-4F4E-9186-604BB09447DC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Sudans Hoping to Finalize Border Talks Sunday

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Sudans Hoping to Finalize Border Talks Sunday Sep 20th 2012, 13:00 The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan will meet for a summit in Ethiopia Sunday to finalize the negotiations between the two countries.  President Omar al-Bashir and President Salva Kiir are expected to reach an agreement on the border issues and the Abyei region. Delegations from Sudan and South Sudan resumed negotiations at the beginning of September in Ethiopia.  They focused mostly on issues of oil, economy and trade, security and the border issue. South Sudanese Minister ... Media files: FA07F051-097E-4851-AC0D-A1993C72BC12_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Clinton to Push Tougher Syria Policy at UN

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Clinton to Push Tougher Syria Policy at UN Sep 20th 2012, 14:24 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton heads next week to the United Nations General Assembly, trying to rally international support for tougher action against embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. She is facing stiff opposition from China and Russia. World powers are divided over how to stop the violence in Syria - with Russia, China, and Iran supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad - and the Gulf Arab states, Britain, France, and the United States backing his opponents. At the ... Media files: 5BE3A1F3-E30C-433F-84A4-64456958DF23_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Vietnamese-American Doctor Helps Rebuild Bodies, Lives

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Vietnamese-American Doctor Helps Rebuild Bodies, Lives Sep 20th 2012, 11:37 Plastic surgery is often associated with celebrities getting cosmetic face lifts and other procedures to make them more attractive.  But plastic and reconstructive surgery can also help people who have been disfigured by birth defects, accidents or disease.  There are also cases in which plastic surgery can save a life. To his patients at the Methodist Hospital of Houston, Doctor Tue Dinh is a miracle worker. Barbara Martinez came to him for help after surgery to fix a hernia left ... Media files: BEA978F7-ED7A-43D2-81DC-7516616B6FAB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South African Restaurants Hurt by Climbing Electricity Prices

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South African Restaurants Hurt by Climbing Electricity Prices Sep 20th 2012, 13:55 South Africa's historically low electricity prices have increased dramatically over the last four years, and are expected to continue to do so over the next five.  For those in the restaurant business, it means lower profit margins, rising prices and layoffs.  The lifeblood of a restaurant is in the kitchen.  Inside that backroom, stoves are constantly burning, ovens baking and dishwashers cleaning. In terms of electricity, the meter is always spinning upward and costs are ... Media files: 771F0566-20EB-4E92-873B-A6A9B48E5C4A_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops

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Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops Sep 20th 2012, 14:41 If African farmers are going to feed the continent, they may first want to feed the soil. Studies show farmland is often depleted of vital nutrients. But researchers say a combination of organic farming methods may help. Since the global food crisis several years ago, greater investment is being made in smallholder farms. Most of the farms in sub-Saharan Africa are smallholder, consisting of about one or two hectares. One of the goals is to boost yields without necessarily clearing more ... Media files: CCC760B3-01CD-4F4E-9186-604BB09447DC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Protests Over Muhammad Depictions Hit Pakistan, Afghanistan

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Protests Over Muhammad Depictions Hit Pakistan, Afghanistan Sep 20th 2012, 12:38 Protests against the depiction of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad continue, with demonstrators objecting to both an anti-Islam film made in the United States and caricatures published in a French satirical magazine. Police clashed with protesters in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, where a crowd of about 1,000 students tried to reach a walled-off area of the city that houses foreign embassies and government offices.  A VOA correspondent in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city, said ... Media files: 2A19DDC3-9A9A-4BF7-83A9-178088414DE2_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Vietnamese-American Doctor Helps Rebuild Bodies, Lives

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Vietnamese-American Doctor Helps Rebuild Bodies, Lives Sep 20th 2012, 11:37 Plastic surgery is often associated with celebrities getting cosmetic face lifts and other procedures to make them more attractive.  But plastic and reconstructive surgery can also help people who have been disfigured by birth defects, accidents or disease.  There are also cases in which plastic surgery can save a life. To his patients at the Methodist Hospital of Houston, Doctor Tue Dinh is a miracle worker. Barbara Martinez came to him for help after surgery to fix a hernia left ... Media files: BEA978F7-ED7A-43D2-81DC-7516616B6FAB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South African Restaurants Hurt by Climbing Electricity Prices

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

South African Restaurants Hurt by Climbing Electricity Prices Sep 20th 2012, 13:55 South Africa's historically low electricity prices have increased dramatically over the last four years, and are expected to continue to do so over the next five.  For those in the restaurant business, it means lower profit margins, rising prices and layoffs.  The lifeblood of a restaurant is in the kitchen.  Inside that backroom, stoves are constantly burning, ovens baking and dishwashers cleaning. In terms of electricity, the meter is always spinning upward and costs are ... Media files: 771F0566-20EB-4E92-873B-A6A9B48E5C4A_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Protests Over Muhammad Depictions Hit Pakistan, Afghanistan

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Protests Over Muhammad Depictions Hit Pakistan, Afghanistan Sep 20th 2012, 12:38 Protests against the depiction of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad continue, with demonstrators objecting to both an anti-Islam film made in the United States and caricatures published in a French satirical magazine. Police clashed with protesters in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, where a crowd of about 1,000 students tried to reach a walled-off area of the city that houses foreign embassies and government offices.  A VOA correspondent in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city, said ... Media files: 2A19DDC3-9A9A-4BF7-83A9-178088414DE2_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Clinton to Push Tougher Syria Policy at UN

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Clinton to Push Tougher Syria Policy at UN Sep 20th 2012, 14:24 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton heads next week to the United Nations General Assembly, trying to rally international support for tougher action against embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. She is facing stiff opposition from China and Russia. World powers are divided over how to stop the violence in Syria - with Russia, China, and Iran supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad - and the Gulf Arab states, Britain, France, and the United States backing his opponents. At the ... Media files: 5BE3A1F3-E30C-433F-84A4-64456958DF23_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South African Restaurants Hurt by Climbing Electricity Prices

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

South African Restaurants Hurt by Climbing Electricity Prices Sep 20th 2012, 13:55 South Africa's historically low electricity prices have increased dramatically over the last four years, and are expected to continue to do so over the next five.  For those in the restaurant business, it means lower profit margins, rising prices and layoffs.  The lifeblood of a restaurant is in the kitchen.  Inside that backroom, stoves are constantly burning, ovens baking and dishwashers cleaning. In terms of electricity, the meter is always spinning upward and costs are ... Media files: 771F0566-20EB-4E92-873B-A6A9B48E5C4A_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops

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Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops Sep 20th 2012, 14:41 If African farmers are going to feed the continent, they may first want to feed the soil. Studies show farmland is often depleted of vital nutrients. But researchers say a combination of organic farming methods may help. Since the global food crisis several years ago, greater investment is being made in smallholder farms. Most of the farms in sub-Saharan Africa are smallholder, consisting of about one or two hectares. One of the goals is to boost yields without necessarily clearing more ... Media files: CCC760B3-01CD-4F4E-9186-604BB09447DC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Vietnamese-American Doctor Helps Rebuild Bodies, Lives

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Vietnamese-American Doctor Helps Rebuild Bodies, Lives Sep 20th 2012, 11:37 Plastic surgery is often associated with celebrities getting cosmetic face lifts and other procedures to make them more attractive.  But plastic and reconstructive surgery can also help people who have been disfigured by birth defects, accidents or disease.  There are also cases in which plastic surgery can save a life. To his patients at the Methodist Hospital of Houston, Doctor Tue Dinh is a miracle worker. Barbara Martinez came to him for help after surgery to fix a hernia left ... Media files: BEA978F7-ED7A-43D2-81DC-7516616B6FAB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Cholera Vaccine Another Element of Battling Disease

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Cholera Vaccine Another Element of Battling Disease Sep 20th 2012, 12:09 The cholera vaccine is emerging as a prominent tool in the fight against the disease that the World Health Organization says kills at least 100,000 people every year.  WHO is creating a cholera vaccine stockpile that countries can tap into during outbreaks. Health experts say the vaccine is not a panacea and must not detract from prevention basics, like safe water and proper sanitation, but given the extent of cholera's global impact it is an important tool.  Cholera, silent ... Media files: 8DB8734E-7DA1-4BD7-BB4F-E081980BB9FB_cx0_cy29_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Sudans Hoping to Finalize Border Talks Sunday

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Sudans Hoping to Finalize Border Talks Sunday Sep 20th 2012, 13:00 The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan will meet for a summit in Ethiopia Sunday to finalize the negotiations between the two countries.  President Omar al-Bashir and President Salva Kiir are expected to reach an agreement on the border issues and the Abyei region. Delegations from Sudan and South Sudan resumed negotiations at the beginning of September in Ethiopia.  They focused mostly on issues of oil, economy and trade, security and the border issue. South Sudanese Minister ... Media files: FA07F051-097E-4851-AC0D-A1993C72BC12_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Clinton to Push Tougher Syria Policy at UN

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Clinton to Push Tougher Syria Policy at UN Sep 20th 2012, 14:24 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton heads next week to the United Nations General Assembly, trying to rally international support for tougher action against embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. She is facing stiff opposition from China and Russia. World powers are divided over how to stop the violence in Syria - with Russia, China, and Iran supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad - and the Gulf Arab states, Britain, France, and the United States backing his opponents. At the ... Media files: 5BE3A1F3-E30C-433F-84A4-64456958DF23_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Cholera Vaccine Another Element of Battling Disease

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Cholera Vaccine Another Element of Battling Disease Sep 20th 2012, 12:09 The cholera vaccine is emerging as a prominent tool in the fight against the disease that the World Health Organization says kills at least 100,000 people every year.  WHO is creating a cholera vaccine stockpile that countries can tap into during outbreaks. Health experts say the vaccine is not a panacea and must not detract from prevention basics, like safe water and proper sanitation, but given the extent of cholera's global impact it is an important tool.  Cholera, silent ... Media files: 8DB8734E-7DA1-4BD7-BB4F-E081980BB9FB_cx0_cy29_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Sudans Hoping to Finalize Border Talks Sunday

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Sudans Hoping to Finalize Border Talks Sunday Sep 20th 2012, 13:00 The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan will meet for a summit in Ethiopia Sunday to finalize the negotiations between the two countries.  President Omar al-Bashir and President Salva Kiir are expected to reach an agreement on the border issues and the Abyei region. Delegations from Sudan and South Sudan resumed negotiations at the beginning of September in Ethiopia.  They focused mostly on issues of oil, economy and trade, security and the border issue. South Sudanese Minister ... Media files: FA07F051-097E-4851-AC0D-A1993C72BC12_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops

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Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops Sep 20th 2012, 14:41 If African farmers are going to feed the continent, they may first want to feed the soil. Studies show farmland is often depleted of vital nutrients. But researchers say a combination of organic farming methods may help. Since the global food crisis several years ago, greater investment is being made in smallholder farms. Most of the farms in sub-Saharan Africa are smallholder, consisting of about one or two hectares. One of the goals is to boost yields without necessarily clearing more ... Media files: CCC760B3-01CD-4F4E-9186-604BB09447DC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Cholera Vaccine Another Element of Battling Disease

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Cholera Vaccine Another Element of Battling Disease Sep 20th 2012, 12:09 The cholera vaccine is emerging as a prominent tool in the fight against the disease that the World Health Organization says kills at least 100,000 people every year.  WHO is creating a cholera vaccine stockpile that countries can tap into during outbreaks. Health experts say the vaccine is not a panacea and must not detract from prevention basics, like safe water and proper sanitation, but given the extent of cholera's global impact it is an important tool.  Cholera, silent ... Media files: 8DB8734E-7DA1-4BD7-BB4F-E081980BB9FB_cx0_cy29_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Sudans Hoping to Finalize Border Talks Sunday

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Sudans Hoping to Finalize Border Talks Sunday Sep 20th 2012, 13:00 The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan will meet for a summit in Ethiopia Sunday to finalize the negotiations between the two countries.  President Omar al-Bashir and President Salva Kiir are expected to reach an agreement on the border issues and the Abyei region. Delegations from Sudan and South Sudan resumed negotiations at the beginning of September in Ethiopia.  They focused mostly on issues of oil, economy and trade, security and the border issue. South Sudanese Minister ... Media files: FA07F051-097E-4851-AC0D-A1993C72BC12_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Vietnamese-American Doctor Helps Rebuild Bodies, Lives

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Vietnamese-American Doctor Helps Rebuild Bodies, Lives Sep 20th 2012, 11:37 Plastic surgery is often associated with celebrities getting cosmetic face lifts and other procedures to make them more attractive.  But plastic and reconstructive surgery can also help people who have been disfigured by birth defects, accidents or disease.  There are also cases in which plastic surgery can save a life. To his patients at the Methodist Hospital of Houston, Doctor Tue Dinh is a miracle worker. Barbara Martinez came to him for help after surgery to fix a hernia left ... Media files: BEA978F7-ED7A-43D2-81DC-7516616B6FAB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Protests Over Muhammad Depictions Hit Pakistan, Afghanistan

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Protests Over Muhammad Depictions Hit Pakistan, Afghanistan Sep 20th 2012, 12:38 Protests against the depiction of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad continue, with demonstrators objecting to both an anti-Islam film made in the United States and caricatures published in a French satirical magazine. Police clashed with protesters in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, where a crowd of about 1,000 students tried to reach a walled-off area of the city that houses foreign embassies and government offices.  A VOA correspondent in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city, said ... Media files: 2A19DDC3-9A9A-4BF7-83A9-178088414DE2_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Feed the Soil, Feed the Crops Sep 20th 2012, 14:41 If African farmers are going to feed the continent, they may first want to feed the soil. Studies show farmland is often depleted of vital nutrients. But researchers say a combination of organic farming methods may help. Since the global food crisis several years ago, greater investment is being made in smallholder farms. Most of the farms in sub-Saharan Africa are smallholder, consisting of about one or two hectares. One of the goals is to boost yields without necessarily clearing more ... Media files: CCC760B3-01CD-4F4E-9186-604BB09447DC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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