Thursday, September 27, 2012

Voice of America: 3 Countries Join Africa Food Security Initiative

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3 Countries Join Africa Food Security Initiative
Sep 27th 2012, 13:47

Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Mozambique have joined a global partnership aimed at boosting food security and addressing malnutrition in Africa. The countries are part of the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition launched earlier this year by the Group of Eight leading industrial nations.  The initiative includes partnerships with international corporations and African companies, and seeks to help bring 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa out of poverty in the next 10 ...

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Voice of America: Japan: No Compromise on Island Dispute

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Japan: No Compromise on Island Dispute
Sep 27th 2012, 13:38

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says Tokyo will not compromise on its claim to a group of uninhabited islands at the center of a heated territorial dispute with China. Speaking at a news conference at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Noda also defended his government's recent purchase of the East China Sea islands, known as Senkaku in Japan and as Diaoyu in China. "So far as the Senkaku Islands are concerned, they are an inherent part of our territory, in ...

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Voice of America: Protesters, Thai Police Scuffle During Anti-Islam Film Protest

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Protesters, Thai Police Scuffle During Anti-Islam Film Protest
Sep 27th 2012, 14:01

Islamic demonstrators clashed with police outside the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thursday, during a rally against the video of a film made in the United States that disrespects the Prophet Muhammad. Demonstrators attempting to rush the U.S. embassy were held back by hundreds of police officers. Thursday's demonstration marks the second in as many weeks.  ​​Protesters in Bangkok have taken to the streets to express their anger about the film that has triggered demonstrations in ...

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Voice of America: Greece, Spain Seek Further Austerity Steps

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Greece, Spain Seek Further Austerity Steps
Sep 27th 2012, 10:41

Greek and Spanish leaders are advancing new austerity measures even as their countrymen protest against the budget-cutting in the streets of Athens and Madrid. After weeks of negotiation, Greece's three-party coalition government said Thursday it has reached agreement on a $15-billion plan for more pension and salary cuts and raising the retirement age for workers from 65 to 67. Greece's international lenders had demanded the new austerity package in exchange for releasing another ...

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Voice of America: 3 Countries Join Africa Food Security Initiative

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3 Countries Join Africa Food Security Initiative
Sep 27th 2012, 13:47

Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Mozambique have joined a global partnership aimed at boosting food security and addressing malnutrition in Africa. The countries are part of the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition launched earlier this year by the Group of Eight leading industrial nations.  The initiative includes partnerships with international corporations and African companies, and seeks to help bring 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa out of poverty in the next 10 ...

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Voice of America: Protesters, Thai Police Scuffle During Anti-Islam Film Protest

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Protesters, Thai Police Scuffle During Anti-Islam Film Protest
Sep 27th 2012, 14:01

Islamic demonstrators clashed with police outside the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thursday, during a rally against the video of a film made in the United States that disrespects the Prophet Muhammad. Demonstrators attempting to rush the U.S. embassy were held back by hundreds of police officers. Thursday's demonstration marks the second in as many weeks.  ​​Protesters in Bangkok have taken to the streets to express their anger about the film that has triggered demonstrations in ...

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Voice of America: Tunisian Women Fear Rights Curbs

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Tunisian Women Fear Rights Curbs
Sep 27th 2012, 13:50

For decades, women in Tunisia have enjoyed some of the most far-reaching rights in the Arab world. But a clause in Tunisia's draft constitution describing women as complementary - not equal - to men has sparked uproar and concerns over women's rights. At her factory outside Tunis, owner Salma Rekik talks about the origins of her family-run business. The group, Cofat, specializes in automobile cables and food processing and Rekik says she feels comfortable operating in sectors ...

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Voice of America: UN Launches 'Education First' Initiative

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UN Launches 'Education First' Initiative
Sep 27th 2012, 14:09

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has launched a global education initiative on the sideline of the world leaders' gathering at the U.N. General Assembly. Ban said Wednesday that "Education First" is aimed at improving and expanding education worldwide. The U.N. chief says the new initiative was born out his experience of seeing the power of education while growing up. "Education is hope and dignity," said Ban.  "Education is growth and ...

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Voice of America: Tunisian Women Fear Rights Curbs

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Tunisian Women Fear Rights Curbs
Sep 27th 2012, 13:50

For decades, women in Tunisia have enjoyed some of the most far-reaching rights in the Arab world. But a clause in Tunisia's draft constitution describing women as complementary - not equal - to men has sparked uproar and concerns over women's rights. At her factory outside Tunis, owner Salma Rekik talks about the origins of her family-run business. The group, Cofat, specializes in automobile cables and food processing and Rekik says she feels comfortable operating in sectors ...

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Voice of America: Protesters, Thai Police Scuffle During Anti-Islam Film Protest

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Protesters, Thai Police Scuffle During Anti-Islam Film Protest
Sep 27th 2012, 14:01

Islamic demonstrators clashed with police outside the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thursday, during a rally against the video of a film made in the United States that disrespects the Prophet Muhammad. Demonstrators attempting to rush the U.S. embassy were held back by hundreds of police officers. Thursday's demonstration marks the second in as many weeks.  ​​Protesters in Bangkok have taken to the streets to express their anger about the film that has triggered demonstrations in ...

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Voice of America: Greece, Spain Seek Further Austerity Steps

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Greece, Spain Seek Further Austerity Steps
Sep 27th 2012, 10:41

Greek and Spanish leaders are advancing new austerity measures even as their countrymen protest against the budget-cutting in the streets of Athens and Madrid. After weeks of negotiation, Greece's three-party coalition government said Thursday it has reached agreement on a $15-billion plan for more pension and salary cuts and raising the retirement age for workers from 65 to 67. Greece's international lenders had demanded the new austerity package in exchange for releasing another ...

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Voice of America: Japan: No Compromise on Island Dispute

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Japan: No Compromise on Island Dispute
Sep 27th 2012, 13:38

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says Tokyo will not compromise on its claim to a group of uninhabited islands at the center of a heated territorial dispute with China. Speaking at a news conference at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Noda also defended his government's recent purchase of the East China Sea islands, known as Senkaku in Japan and as Diaoyu in China. "So far as the Senkaku Islands are concerned, they are an inherent part of our territory, in ...

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Voice of America: UN Launches 'Education First' Initiative

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UN Launches 'Education First' Initiative
Sep 27th 2012, 14:09

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has launched a global education initiative on the sideline of the world leaders' gathering at the U.N. General Assembly. Ban said Wednesday that "Education First" is aimed at improving and expanding education worldwide. The U.N. chief says the new initiative was born out his experience of seeing the power of education while growing up. "Education is hope and dignity," said Ban.  "Education is growth and ...

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Voice of America: Donors Set Health Priorities

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Donors Set Health Priorities
Sep 27th 2012, 14:13

A new article in PLOS Medicine says large donors have a major influence on which health issues get funded. The author says it's an attempt by governments and others to exert more control over international agencies. Oxford University's Dr. Devi Sridhar says large donors have shifted to a practice called multi-bi financing. "Multi-bi financing is funds that at first glance look multilateral. They're given to multilateral agencies. You know, the WHO, the World Bank or new initiatives that ...

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Voice of America: Tunisian Women Fear Rights Curbs

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Tunisian Women Fear Rights Curbs
Sep 27th 2012, 13:50

For decades, women in Tunisia have enjoyed some of the most far-reaching rights in the Arab world. But a clause in Tunisia's draft constitution describing women as complementary - not equal - to men has sparked uproar and concerns over women's rights. At her factory outside Tunis, owner Salma Rekik talks about the origins of her family-run business. The group, Cofat, specializes in automobile cables and food processing and Rekik says she feels comfortable operating in sectors ...

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Voice of America: Greece, Spain Seek Further Austerity Steps

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Greece, Spain Seek Further Austerity Steps
Sep 27th 2012, 10:41

Greek and Spanish leaders are advancing new austerity measures even as their countrymen protest against the budget-cutting in the streets of Athens and Madrid. After weeks of negotiation, Greece's three-party coalition government said Thursday it has reached agreement on a $15-billion plan for more pension and salary cuts and raising the retirement age for workers from 65 to 67. Greece's international lenders had demanded the new austerity package in exchange for releasing another ...

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Voice of America: Japan: No Compromise on Island Dispute

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Japan: No Compromise on Island Dispute
Sep 27th 2012, 13:38

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says Tokyo will not compromise on its claim to a group of uninhabited islands at the center of a heated territorial dispute with China. Speaking at a news conference at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Noda also defended his government's recent purchase of the East China Sea islands, known as Senkaku in Japan and as Diaoyu in China. "So far as the Senkaku Islands are concerned, they are an inherent part of our territory, in ...

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Voice of America: Donors Set Health Priorities

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Donors Set Health Priorities
Sep 27th 2012, 14:13

A new article in PLOS Medicine says large donors have a major influence on which health issues get funded. The author says it's an attempt by governments and others to exert more control over international agencies. Oxford University's Dr. Devi Sridhar says large donors have shifted to a practice called multi-bi financing. "Multi-bi financing is funds that at first glance look multilateral. They're given to multilateral agencies. You know, the WHO, the World Bank or new initiatives that ...

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Voice of America: Japan: No Compromise on Island Dispute

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Japan: No Compromise on Island Dispute
Sep 27th 2012, 13:38

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda says Tokyo will not compromise on its claim to a group of uninhabited islands at the center of a heated territorial dispute with China. Speaking at a news conference at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Noda also defended his government's recent purchase of the East China Sea islands, known as Senkaku in Japan and as Diaoyu in China. "So far as the Senkaku Islands are concerned, they are an inherent part of our territory, in ...

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Voice of America: Rights Groups Cautious About Easing Burma Sanctions

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Rights Groups Cautious About Easing Burma Sanctions
Sep 27th 2012, 13:14

Rights groups have cautiously welcomed U.S. moves to lift trade sanctions against Burma. The measures recognize the country's reforms, but analysts say there are still serious concerns about legislative reforms and land rights. The lifting of the trade sanctions, announced Wednesday by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, follows earlier steps to ease financial restrictions and came during an official visit to the United States by President Thein Sein. Reaction Aung San Suu Kyi, who is ...

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Voice of America: Tunisian Women Fear Rights Curbs

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Tunisian Women Fear Rights Curbs
Sep 27th 2012, 13:50

For decades, women in Tunisia have enjoyed some of the most far-reaching rights in the Arab world. But a clause in Tunisia's draft constitution describing women as complementary - not equal - to men has sparked uproar and concerns over women's rights. At her factory outside Tunis, owner Salma Rekik talks about the origins of her family-run business. The group, Cofat, specializes in automobile cables and food processing and Rekik says she feels comfortable operating in sectors ...

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Voice of America: Donors Set Health Priorities

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Donors Set Health Priorities
Sep 27th 2012, 14:13

A new article in PLOS Medicine says large donors have a major influence on which health issues get funded. The author says it's an attempt by governments and others to exert more control over international agencies. Oxford University's Dr. Devi Sridhar large donors have shifted to a practice called multi-bi financing. "Multi-bi financing is funds that at first glance look multilateral. They're given to multilateral agencies. You know, the WHO, the World Bank or new initiatives that look ...

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Voice of America: Rights Groups Cautious About Easing Burma Sanctions

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Rights Groups Cautious About Easing Burma Sanctions
Sep 27th 2012, 13:14

Rights groups have cautiously welcomed U.S. moves to lift trade sanctions against Burma. The measures recognize the country's reforms, but analysts say there are still serious concerns about legislative reforms and land rights. The lifting of the trade sanctions, announced Wednesday by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, follows earlier steps to ease financial restrictions and came during an official visit to the United States by President Thein Sein. Reaction Aung San Suu Kyi, who is ...

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Voice of America: HRW Seeks Justice for Guinea Massacre Victims

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HRW Seeks Justice for Guinea Massacre Victims
Sep 27th 2012, 12:48

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling on Guinea's government to help bring justice to victims of a 2009 massacre of pro-democracy demonstrators. The U.S.-based rights group said Thursday that the Guinean government should increase support for the panel of judges charged with investigating the crimes. Elise Keppler, a senior international justice counsel with HRW, said the government's failure to hold human rights violators accountable for decades of repressive rule is fueling further ...

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Voice of America: Donors Set Health Priorities

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Donors Set Health Priorities
Sep 27th 2012, 14:13

A new article in PLOS Medicine says large donors have a major influence on which health issues get funded. The author says it's an attempt by governments and others to exert more control over international agencies. Oxford University's Dr. Devi Sridhar large donors have shifted to a practice called multi-bi financing. "Multi-bi financing is funds that at first glance look multilateral. They're given to multilateral agencies. You know, the WHO, the World Bank or new initiatives that look ...

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