Friday, October 5, 2012

Voice of America: Land Grab in Africa Threatens Food Security

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Land Grab in Africa Threatens Food Security
Oct 5th 2012, 16:02

The International aid agency Oxfam warns that more than 60 percent of investments in agricultural land by foreign investors between 2000 and 2010 were in countries where food security was a major challenge.    The report, Our land, Our lives, also says that Africa's land is the most targeted with known deals equaling nearly five per cent of the continent's total agricultural area.    Oxfam reports that while foreign investment is normally thought of as good for a country, ...

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Voice of America: Britain to Send Accused Terrorist to US for Trial

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Britain to Send Accused Terrorist to US for Trial
Oct 5th 2012, 15:31

Accused terrorist Abu Hamza will soon be sent from Britain to the United States to face charges. Britain's high court Friday rejected Abu Hamza's final appeal, ruling he and four other terror suspects are fit to travel to the U.S. to stand trial. Lawyers for Abu Hamza argued he should not be extradited until he gets an MRI scan after suffering several years of poor health. Attorney Alun Jones said it would be "oppressive" to send him if he is unfit to plead. Intelligence ...

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Voice of America: Ethiopia's Economic Growth Attracts Young Diaspora

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Ethiopia's Economic Growth Attracts Young Diaspora
Oct 5th 2012, 15:27

Young members of the Ethiopian diaspora are returning in large numbers to their country of birth.  The Ethiopian government welcomes the impact these returnees could have on the economy.   There are about 3 million Ethiopians living abroad - mostly in North America and Europe.  But in recent years, thousands of young professionals have come back to Ethiopia to look for business opportunities.   The government is well aware of the trend.  The director of the Diaspora ...

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Voice of America: Chavez Opponents Say Despite Elections Venezuela is Not Democratic

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Chavez Opponents Say Despite Elections Venezuela is Not Democratic
Oct 5th 2012, 14:42

Sunday's election in Venezuela is just days away, and opinion polls are predicting a close race between President Hugo Chavez and his opponent Henrique Capriles.  While the opposition is guardedly optimistic, critics charge the process has not been fair and that Chavez has abused his power as president to gain political advantage, punish opponents and intimidate voters. In Venezuela, government offices and workers are routinely used to support President Chavez's political ...

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Voice of America: India Announces More Economic Reforms

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India Announces More Economic Reforms
Oct 5th 2012, 12:48

India has unveiled new measures to attract foreign investment in the insurance and pension sectors. The move appears to signal the government's determination to press ahead with economic reforms despite threats by the political opposition to bring down the ruling coalition.  The contentious bills approved by the Cabinet would open the doors to foreign companies in the pension sector, from which they are now barred. They also raise the limit for ownership by foreign companies in the ...

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Voice of America: Thousands Gather in Jordan Calling for Reform

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Thousands Gather in Jordan Calling for Reform
Oct 5th 2012, 14:09

Thousands of people have gathered in Jordan's capital to protest the slow pace of constitutional reforms in the country. Protesters raised flags and banners and chanted anti-government slogans during the demonstration Friday in Amman. The rally was organized by Jordan's main Islamist opposition party, the Muslim Brotherhood, which is calling for a more democratic parliament. The protest took place a day after Jordan's royal palace said King Abdullah had dissolved ...

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Voice of America: Iran Jams VOA's Satellite Broadcasts

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Iran Jams VOA's Satellite Broadcasts
Oct 5th 2012, 14:06

The government-appointed board that oversees Voice of America and other U.S.-sponsored broadcasts has responded with outrage to the latest incidence of satellite jamming of international Persian-language broadcasts by the Iranian government, calling it "a deplorable violation of well-established international agreements." A statement this week by the Broadcasting Board of Governors said the jamming has disrupted broadcasts by VOA's Persian News Network, Radio Farda, and Radio ...

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Voice of America: Poll Shows Kenyan PM Holds Small Lead in Presidential Race

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Poll Shows Kenyan PM Holds Small Lead in Presidential Race
Oct 5th 2012, 14:17

A new poll shows Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga holding a narrow lead over his rivals in the country's presidential race.  With five  months to go until the election, it is still anybody's race. The newest survey from the U.S.-based polling agency Gallup shows 28.6 percent of Kenyans over the age of 18 support Prime Minister Odinga in his bid for the presidency.  His closest rival, Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta has 21.5 percent support. Gallup Regional Research ...

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Voice of America: Study: HIV, Food Insecurity Closely Linked

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Study: HIV, Food Insecurity Closely Linked
Oct 5th 2012, 15:04

A new study says Africa suffers from a co-epidemic of HIV/AIDS and food insecurity. Researchers say treatment and better nutrition go hand-in-hand in controlling the epidemic. Dr. Sheri Weiser said when people fall ill due to HIV, accessing food becomes "progressively more difficult." "Food insecurity and HIV are interacting like a vicious cycle to worsen the severity as well as enhancing vulnerability to the other condition," she said. Weiser is an assistant professor of medicine at the ...

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Voice of America: Ethiopia's Economic Growth Attracts Young Diaspora

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Ethiopia's Economic Growth Attracts Young Diaspora
Oct 5th 2012, 15:27

Young members of the Ethiopian diaspora are returning in large numbers to their country of birth.  The Ethiopian government welcomes the impact these returnees could have on the economy.   There are about 3 million Ethiopians living abroad - mostly in North America and Europe.  But in recent years, thousands of young professionals have come back to Ethiopia to look for business opportunities.   The government is well aware of the trend.  The director of the Diaspora ...

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Voice of America: Iran Jams VOA's Satellite Broadcasts

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Iran Jams VOA's Satellite Broadcasts
Oct 5th 2012, 14:06

The government-appointed board that oversees Voice of America and other U.S.-sponsored broadcasts has responded with outrage to the latest incidence of satellite jamming of international Persian-language broadcasts by the Iranian government, calling it "a deplorable violation of well-established international agreements." A statement this week by the Broadcasting Board of Governors said the jamming has disrupted broadcasts by VOA's Persian News Network, Radio Farda, and Radio ...

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Voice of America: Poll Shows Kenyan PM Holds Small Lead in Presidential Race

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Poll Shows Kenyan PM Holds Small Lead in Presidential Race
Oct 5th 2012, 14:17

A new poll shows Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga holding a narrow lead over his rivals in the country's presidential race.  With five  months to go until the election, it is still anybody's race. The newest survey from the U.S.-based polling agency Gallup shows 28.6 percent of Kenyans over the age of 18 support Prime Minister Odinga in his bid for the presidency.  His closest rival, Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta has 21.5 percent support. Gallup Regional Research ...

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Voice of America: Thousands Gather in Jordan Calling for Reform

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Thousands Gather in Jordan Calling for Reform
Oct 5th 2012, 14:09

Thousands of people have gathered in Jordan's capital to protest the slow pace of constitutional reforms in the country. Protesters raised flags and banners and chanted anti-government slogans during the demonstration Friday in Amman. The rally was organized by Jordan's main Islamist opposition party, the Muslim Brotherhood, which is calling for a more democratic parliament. The protest took place a day after Jordan's royal palace said King Abdullah had dissolved ...

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Voice of America: India Announces More Economic Reforms

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India Announces More Economic Reforms
Oct 5th 2012, 12:48

India has unveiled new measures to attract foreign investment in the insurance and pension sectors. The move appears to signal the government's determination to press ahead with economic reforms despite threats by the political opposition to bring down the ruling coalition.  The contentious bills approved by the Cabinet would open the doors to foreign companies in the pension sector, from which they are now barred. They also raise the limit for ownership by foreign companies in the ...

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Voice of America: Study: HIV, Food Insecurity Closely Linked

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Study: HIV, Food Insecurity Closely Linked
Oct 5th 2012, 15:04

A new study says Africa suffers from a co-epidemic of HIV/AIDS and food insecurity. Researchers say treatment and better nutrition go hand-in-hand in controlling the epidemic. Dr. Sheri Weiser said when people fall ill due to HIV, accessing food becomes "progressively more difficult." "Food insecurity and HIV are interacting like a vicious cycle to worsen the severity as well as enhancing vulnerability to the other condition," she said. Weiser is an assistant professor of medicine at the ...

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Voice of America: India Announces More Economic Reforms

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India Announces More Economic Reforms
Oct 5th 2012, 12:48

India has unveiled new measures to attract foreign investment in the insurance and pension sectors. The move appears to signal the government's determination to press ahead with economic reforms despite threats by the political opposition to bring down the ruling coalition.  The contentious bills approved by the Cabinet would open the doors to foreign companies in the pension sector, from which they are now barred. They also raise the limit for ownership by foreign companies in the ...

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Voice of America: Iran Jams VOA's Satellite Broadcasts

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Iran Jams VOA's Satellite Broadcasts
Oct 5th 2012, 14:06

The government-appointed board that oversees Voice of America and other U.S.-sponsored broadcasts has responded with outrage to the latest incidence of satellite jamming of international Persian-language broadcasts by the Iranian government, calling it "a deplorable violation of well-established international agreements." A statement this week by the Broadcasting Board of Governors said the jamming has disrupted broadcasts by VOA's Persian News Network, Radio Farda, and Radio ...

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Voice of America: Thousands Gather in Jordan Calling for Reform

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Thousands Gather in Jordan Calling for Reform
Oct 5th 2012, 14:09

Thousands of people have gathered in Jordan's capital to protest the slow pace of constitutional reforms in the country. Protesters raised flags and banners and chanted anti-government slogans during the demonstration Friday in Amman. The rally was organized by Jordan's main Islamist opposition party, the Muslim Brotherhood, which is calling for a more democratic parliament. The protest took place a day after Jordan's royal palace said King Abdullah had dissolved ...

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Voice of America: Poll Shows Kenyan PM Holds Small Lead in Presidential Race

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Poll Shows Kenyan PM Holds Small Lead in Presidential Race
Oct 5th 2012, 14:17

A new poll shows Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga holding a narrow lead over his rivals in the country's presidential race.  With five  months to go until the election, it is still anybody's race. The newest survey from the U.S.-based polling agency Gallup shows 28.6 percent of Kenyans over the age of 18 support Prime Minister Odinga in his bid for the presidency.  His closest rival, Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta has 21.5 percent support. Gallup Regional Research ...

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Voice of America: Study: HIV, Food Insecurity Closely Linked

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Study: HIV, Food Insecurity Closely Linked
Oct 5th 2012, 15:04

A new study says Africa suffers from a co-epidemic of HIV/AIDS and food insecurity. Researchers say treatment and better nutrition go hand-in-hand in controlling the epidemic. Dr. Sheri Weiser said when people fall ill due to HIV, accessing food becomes "progressively more difficult." "Food insecurity and HIV are interacting like a vicious cycle to worsen the severity as well as enhancing vulnerability to the other condition," she said. Weiser is an assistant professor of medicine at the ...

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Voice of America: Iran Jams VOA's Satellite Broadcasts

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Iran Jams VOA's Satellite Broadcasts
Oct 5th 2012, 14:06

The government-appointed board that oversees Voice of America and other U.S.-sponsored broadcasts has responded with outrage to the latest incidence of satellite jamming of international Persian-language broadcasts by the Iranian government, calling it "a deplorable violation of well-established international agreements." A statement this week by the Broadcasting Board of Governors said the jamming has disrupted broadcasts by VOA's Persian News Network, Radio Farda, and Radio ...

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Voice of America: Poll Shows Kenyan PM Holds Small Lead in Presidential Race

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Poll Shows Kenyan PM Holds Small Lead in Presidential Race
Oct 5th 2012, 14:17

A new poll shows Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga holding a narrow lead over his rivals in the country's presidential race.  With five  months to go until the election, it is still anybody's race. The newest survey from the U.S.-based polling agency Gallup shows 28.6 percent of Kenyans over the age of 18 support Prime Minister Odinga in his bid for the presidency.  His closest rival, Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta has 21.5 percent support. Gallup Regional Research ...

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Voice of America: Thousands Gather in Jordan Calling for Reform

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Thousands Gather in Jordan Calling for Reform
Oct 5th 2012, 14:09

Thousands of people have gathered in Jordan's capital to protest the slow pace of constitutional reforms in the country. Protesters raised flags and banners and chanted anti-government slogans during the demonstration Friday in Amman. The rally was organized by Jordan's main Islamist opposition party, the Muslim Brotherhood, which is calling for a more democratic parliament. The protest took place a day after Jordan's royal palace said King Abdullah had dissolved ...

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Voice of America: India Announces More Economic Reforms

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India Announces More Economic Reforms
Oct 5th 2012, 12:48

India has unveiled new measures to attract foreign investment in the insurance and pension sectors. The move appears to signal the government's determination to press ahead with economic reforms despite threats by the political opposition to bring down the ruling coalition.  The contentious bills approved by the Cabinet would open the doors to foreign companies in the pension sector, from which they are now barred. They also raise the limit for ownership by foreign companies in the ...

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Voice of America: Study: HIV, Food Insecurity Closely Linked

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Study: HIV, Food Insecurity Closely Linked
Oct 5th 2012, 15:04

A new study says Africa suffers from a co-epidemic of HIV/AIDS and food insecurity. Researchers say treatment and better nutrition go hand-in-hand in controlling the epidemic. Dr. Sheri Weiser said when people fall ill due to HIV, accessing food becomes "progressively more difficult." "Food insecurity and HIV are interacting like a vicious cycle to worsen the severity as well as enhancing vulnerability to the other condition," she said. Weiser is an assistant professor of medicine at the ...

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