Voice of America: African Governments Urged to Increase Health Investment

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African Governments Urged to Increase Health Investment Oct 18th 2012, 18:49 A director at the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) has called on African nations to increase their investments to improve the health of their citizens.                     Dr. Peter Ngatia, Director of Capacity Building at the foundation, said health investments by African countries could have positive economic, social and cultural impact. Ngatia was recently on Capitol Hill where he ... Media files: 159589AA-05C0-46A5-AF5B-99952081897A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: WTO Rules Against China in US Steel Dispute

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WTO Rules Against China in US Steel Dispute Oct 18th 2012, 18:31 The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of the United States in a dispute with China over the American export of specialty steel used to build power transformers.  A WTO appeals panel said Thursday that Beijing improperly imposed tariffs on steel sent to China by two U.S. companies, AK Steel and ATI Allegheny Ludlum. China had contended that the American firms illegally "dumped" their products — selling them at unfairly low prices — on the Chinese market. AK Steel said ... Media files: 786A4DD7-7A8B-46C8-8A9E-BD23FDA967AC_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Obama, Romney Focus on Swing States

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Obama, Romney Focus on Swing States Oct 18th 2012, 17:58 Less than three weeks before election day, U.S. public-opinion polls show a very close race for president between the incumbent, President Barack Obama, and his Republican challenger, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney.  At the end of the second presidential debate this week, both candidates focused on the themes they want to emphasize in the final days of the campaign. Mitt Romney continued to hammer away at President Barack Obama's economic record. "I understand that ... Media files: 0E0A303E-3323-4E17-B878-E8A153A7F7FD_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: African Governments Urged to Increase Health Investment

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African Governments Urged to Increase Health Investment Oct 18th 2012, 18:49 A director at the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) has called on African nations to increase their investments to improve the health of their citizens.                     Dr. Peter Ngatia, Director of Capacity Building at the foundation, said health investments by African countries could have positive economic, social and cultural impact. Ngatia was recently on Capitol Hill where he ... Media files: 159589AA-05C0-46A5-AF5B-99952081897A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South Sudan Orders Restart to Oil Production

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South Sudan Orders Restart to Oil Production Oct 18th 2012, 16:52 South Sudan has ordered the resumption of oil production after the signing of agreements with Sudan aimed at ending hostilities and restarting southern oil exports through the north. "The resumption of crude oil production, petroleum operations and transportation will be carried out immediately in accordance with the transitional agreements," said Dhieu Dau, South Sudan's oil minister said on Tuesday. Dau said the government expects oil exports to reach the international ... Media files: D00BB430-C74E-4411-880B-A032352CE742_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Lake Sediment Could Better Date Ancient Finds

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Lake Sediment Could Better Date Ancient Finds Oct 18th 2012, 18:05 Core samples found at the bottom of a Japanese lake could provide much more precise timelines for important archeological finds and climate-history questions.   Radiocarbon dating is the best-known and most widely used method to determine the age of organic material, such as bone or wood or plant matter. All such material contains radioactive carbon atoms, known as carbon-14, that decay at an understood and measurable rate.  Oxford University radiocarbon dating expert ... Media files: C14623F3-9296-43F8-8CC1-39951234EFA2_cx0_cy18_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South Sudan Orders Restart to Oil Production

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South Sudan Orders Restart to Oil Production Oct 18th 2012, 16:52 South Sudan has ordered the resumption of oil production after the signing of agreements with Sudan aimed at ending hostilities and restarting southern oil exports through the north. "The resumption of crude oil production, petroleum operations and transportation will be carried out immediately in accordance with the transitional agreements," said Dhieu Dau, South Sudan's oil minister said on Tuesday. Dau said the government expects oil exports to reach the international ... Media files: D00BB430-C74E-4411-880B-A032352CE742_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Lake Sediment Could Better Date Ancient Finds

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Lake Sediment Could Better Date Ancient Finds Oct 18th 2012, 18:05 Core samples found at the bottom of a Japanese lake could provide much more precise timelines for important archeological finds and climate-history questions.   Radiocarbon dating is the best-known and most widely used method to determine the age of organic material, such as bone or wood or plant matter. All such material contains radioactive carbon atoms, known as carbon-14, that decay at an understood and measurable rate.  Oxford University radiocarbon dating expert ... Media files: C14623F3-9296-43F8-8CC1-39951234EFA2_cx0_cy18_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South Sudan Orders Restart to Oil Production

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South Sudan Orders Restart to Oil Production Oct 18th 2012, 16:52 South Sudan has ordered the resumption of oil production after the signing of agreements with Sudan aimed at ending hostilities and restarting southern oil exports through the north. "The resumption of crude oil production, petroleum operations and transportation will be carried out immediately in accordance with the transitional agreements," said Dhieu Dau, South Sudan's oil minister said on Tuesday. Dau said the government expects oil exports to reach the international ... Media files: D00BB430-C74E-4411-880B-A032352CE742_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Mali Military Intervention Support Growing

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Mali Military Intervention Support Growing Oct 18th 2012, 16:44 High-level delegations from the United Nations, West African bloc ECOWAS, and the African and European Unions meet with Malian leaders Friday to hammer out details for proposed military intervention to retake Mali's north.  In Mali's capital city of Bamako Men gather every morning at roadside newspaper vendors to debate the headlines, more specifically, what to do about the north dominates discussion. The territory fell to al-Qaida-linked Islamist militants in April amid the ... Media files: DC9B377C-95AD-4396-AB40-DDE17DC1F892_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Lake Sediment Could Better Date Ancient Finds

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Lake Sediment Could Better Date Ancient Finds Oct 18th 2012, 18:05 Core samples found at the bottom of a Japanese lake could provide much more precise timelines for important archeological finds and climate-history questions.   Radiocarbon dating is the best-known and most widely used method to determine the age of organic material, such as bone or wood or plant matter. All such material contains radioactive carbon atoms, known as carbon-14, that decay at an understood and measurable rate.  Oxford University radiocarbon dating expert ... Media files: C14623F3-9296-43F8-8CC1-39951234EFA2_cx0_cy18_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South Sudan Orders Restart to Oil Production

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South Sudan Orders Restart to Oil Production Oct 18th 2012, 16:52 South Sudan has ordered the resumption of oil production after the signing of agreements with Sudan aimed at ending hostilities and restarting southern oil exports through the north. "The resumption of crude oil production, petroleum operations and transportation will be carried out immediately in accordance with the transitional agreements," said Dhieu Dau, South Sudan's oil minister said on Tuesday. Dau said the government expects oil exports to reach the international ... Media files: D00BB430-C74E-4411-880B-A032352CE742_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Lake Sediment Could Better Date Ancient Finds

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Lake Sediment Could Better Date Ancient Finds Oct 18th 2012, 18:05 Core samples found at the bottom of a Japanese lake could provide much more precise timelines for important archeological finds and climate-history questions.   Radiocarbon dating is the best-known and most widely used method to determine the age of organic material, such as bone or wood or plant matter. All such material contains radioactive carbon atoms, known as carbon-14, that decay at an understood and measurable rate.  Oxford University radiocarbon dating expert ... Media files: C14623F3-9296-43F8-8CC1-39951234EFA2_cx0_cy18_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Mali Military Intervention Support Growing

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Mali Military Intervention Support Growing Oct 18th 2012, 16:44 High-level delegations from the United Nations, West African bloc ECOWAS, and the African and European Unions meet with Malian leaders Friday to hammer out details for proposed military intervention to retake Mali's north.  In Mali's capital city of Bamako Men gather every morning at roadside newspaper vendors to debate the headlines, more specifically, what to do about the north dominates discussion. The territory fell to al-Qaida-linked Islamist militants in April amid the ... Media files: DC9B377C-95AD-4396-AB40-DDE17DC1F892_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South Sudan Orders Restart to Oil Production

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South Sudan Orders Restart to Oil Production Oct 18th 2012, 16:52 South Sudan has ordered the resumption of oil production after the signing of agreements with Sudan aimed at ending hostilities and restarting southern oil exports through the north. "The resumption of crude oil production, petroleum operations and transportation will be carried out immediately in accordance with the transitional agreements," said Dhieu Dau, South Sudan's oil minister said on Tuesday. Dau said the government expects oil exports to reach the international ... Media files: D00BB430-C74E-4411-880B-A032352CE742_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Egypt's Electricity Woes Amplify Economic Frustrations

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Egypt's Electricity Woes Amplify Economic Frustrations Oct 18th 2012, 16:08 The Egyptian government is trying to cope with electricity shortages by ordering stores and cafes to close earlier. But economists worry this plan to fix one problem will lead to more and cause further public frustration with the government.  Government officials say legislation to close shops and restaurants early will go into effect after the Eid al Adha holiday later this month. Energy conservation Blackouts have become increasingly frequent as the post-revolution economy ... Media files: A805E707-7953-4640-A310-B0C29D56554D_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South Africa Struggles to Maintain World Cup Legacy

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South Africa Struggles to Maintain World Cup Legacy Oct 18th 2012, 15:09 When South Africa won its bid to host football's 2010 World Cup it promised its citizens lasting social and economic benefits.  But huge costs associated with the sporting event have been a point of controversy, causing some to question whether it was worth it.  Everyday after school, about 80 children come to play on a brand new football field in the heart of Hillbrow, one of Johannesburg's most infamous areas.  The court was donated by the Dutch soccer team and the ... Media files: BFD00912-DFE8-460D-94C9-463AD0E4A5E5_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Mali Military Intervention Support Growing

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Mali Military Intervention Support Growing Oct 18th 2012, 16:44 High-level delegations from the United Nations, West African bloc ECOWAS, and the African and European Unions meet with Malian leaders Friday to hammer out details for proposed military intervention to retake Mali's north.  In Mali's capital city of Bamako Men gather every morning at roadside newspaper vendors to debate the headlines, more specifically, what to do about the north dominates discussion. The territory fell to al-Qaida-linked Islamist militants in April amid the ... Media files: DC9B377C-95AD-4396-AB40-DDE17DC1F892_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: N. Korean Defections Raise Questions about Security, Loyalty

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N. Korean Defections Raise Questions about Security, Loyalty Oct 18th 2012, 16:27 Three defections across the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea are raising questions about the global flashpoint. South Korean officials said three North Korean defectors have sneaked across the DMZ in the past three months, one of them announcing his arrival by knocking on the door of a South Korean barracks. That incident has drawn a public rebuke from South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, who summoned the defense minister Thursday and said those ... Media files: 854B77C5-4846-4CFC-90C2-CFAB96333A83_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Lake Sediment Could Better Date Ancient Finds

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Lake Sediment Could Better Date Ancient Finds Oct 18th 2012, 18:05 Core samples found at the bottom of a Japanese lake could provide much more precise timelines for important archeological finds and climate-history questions.   Radiocarbon dating is the best-known and most widely used method to determine the age of organic material, such as bone or wood or plant matter. All such material contains radioactive carbon atoms, known as carbon-14, that decay at an understood and measurable rate.  Oxford University radiocarbon dating expert ... Media files: C14623F3-9296-43F8-8CC1-39951234EFA2_cx0_cy18_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South Africa Struggles to Maintain World Cup Legacy

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South Africa Struggles to Maintain World Cup Legacy Oct 18th 2012, 15:09 When South Africa won its bid to host football's 2010 World Cup it promised its citizens lasting social and economic benefits.  But huge costs associated with the sporting event have been a point of controversy, causing some to question whether it was worth it.  Everyday after school, about 80 children come to play on a brand new football field in the heart of Hillbrow, one of Johannesburg's most infamous areas.  The court was donated by the Dutch soccer team and the ... Media files: BFD00912-DFE8-460D-94C9-463AD0E4A5E5_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Egypt's Electricity Woes Amplify Economic Frustrations

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Egypt's Electricity Woes Amplify Economic Frustrations Oct 18th 2012, 16:08 The Egyptian government is trying to cope with electricity shortages by ordering stores and cafes to close earlier. But economists worry this plan to fix one problem will lead to more and cause further public frustration with the government.  Government officials say legislation to close shops and restaurants early will go into effect after the Eid al Adha holiday later this month. Energy conservation Blackouts have become increasingly frequent as the post-revolution economy ... Media files: A805E707-7953-4640-A310-B0C29D56554D_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Kenya Climate Innovation Center Helps Address Climate Change

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Kenya Climate Innovation Center Helps Address Climate Change Oct 18th 2012, 13:32 Quickly becoming known as the home of the "Silicon Savannah," Kenya hopes to make the world a bit greener with its new Climate Innovation Center. The center will assist entrepreneurs in securing financing and other services for their companies while helping the country and region address the effects of climate change. Kenya's recently-launched Climate Innovation Center, or CIC, is positioned to become the business hub for African climate technology entrepreneurs. The center is the first of ... Media files: 8D17B52D-4892-468D-A390-3AFE8C2AC841_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Burma-Bangladesh Hydrocarbon Deal Hailed as Model for China Disputes

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Burma-Bangladesh Hydrocarbon Deal Hailed as Model for China Disputes Oct 18th 2012, 14:26 Oil and gas development in the Bay of Bengal is being opened in areas previously disputed by Bangladesh and Burma.  The peaceful resolution is being hailed as a model for similar maritime disputes among China and its neighbors.  But analysts say disputes with Beijing are a lot trickier.  Bangladesh and Burma are eagerly awaiting bids from foreign companies to explore potentially rich oil and gas blocks in the Bay of Bengal.  Tribunal arbitration The area is largely ... Media files: E5FD1092-A1A0-404A-A429-F07238412F54_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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