Thursday, November 8, 2012

Voice of America: Zambia Cracks Down on Harassing Journalists

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Zambia Cracks Down on Harassing Journalists
Nov 9th 2012, 00:05

Zambia's government has ordered police to arrest individuals or groups of people who intimidate or harass journalists or prevent them from doing their job. Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Kennedy Sakeni said President Michael Sata's government wants to make sure journalists are protected following reports that some supporters of political parties have been beating journalists they believe are critical of their party's leaders.      Sakeni says the new ...

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Voice of America: Post-Storm, 'Occupy Wall Street' Becomes 'Occupy Sandy'

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Post-Storm, 'Occupy Wall Street' Becomes 'Occupy Sandy'
Nov 8th 2012, 19:38

The scene at St. Jacobi church in Brooklyn is controlled chaos: scores of people sorting and distributing tons of aid for relief centers in the hardest-hit parts of New York. Everyone is a volunteer, and all seem to be working at top speed.   It's part of a city-wide undertaking dubbed Occupy Sandy. What began more than a year ago as the political protest movement Occupy Wall Street is now a massive aid effort for storm victims in New York's hardest-hit areas, from Staten Island to the ...

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Voice of America: Zambia Cracks Down on Harassing Journalists

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Zambia Cracks Down on Harassing Journalists
Nov 9th 2012, 00:05

Zambia's government has ordered police to arrest individuals or groups of people who intimidate or harass journalists or prevent them from doing their job. Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Kennedy Sakeni said President Michael Sata's government wants to make sure journalists are protected following reports that some supporters of political parties have been beating journalists they believe are critical of their party's leaders.      Sakeni says the new ...

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Voice of America: Post-Storm, 'Occupy Wall Street' Becomes 'Occupy Sandy'

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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
Post-Storm, 'Occupy Wall Street' Becomes 'Occupy Sandy'
Nov 8th 2012, 19:38

The scene at St. Jacobi church in Brooklyn is controlled chaos: scores of people sorting and distributing tons of aid for relief centers in the hardest-hit parts of New York. Everyone is a volunteer, and all seem to be working at top speed.   It's part of a city-wide undertaking dubbed Occupy Sandy. What began more than a year ago as the political protest movement Occupy Wall Street is now a massive aid effort for storm victims in New York's hardest-hit areas, from Staten Island to the ...

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Voice of America: Zambia Cracks Down on Harassing Journalists

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Zambia Cracks Down on Harassing Journalists
Nov 9th 2012, 00:05

Zambia's government has ordered police to arrest individuals or groups of people who intimidate or harass journalists or prevent them from doing their job. Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Kennedy Sakeni said President Michael Sata's government wants to make sure journalists are protected following reports that some supporters of political parties have been beating journalists they believe are critical of their party's leaders.      Sakeni says the new ...

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Voice of America: Liberals and Conservatives Can Agree

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Liberals and Conservatives Can Agree
Nov 8th 2012, 13:17

Despite the bitter debate and sharp divisions of the just completed U.S. elections, a Canadian study says it is possible for liberals and conservatives to agree, especially on issues of fairness and caring for humanity. University of Winnipeg Assistant Professor Jeremy Frimer says liberals and conservatives – despite what they say about each other – "share a surprising level of common moral ground." Frimer did not intend to study the often opposing groups. That happened only after he ...

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Voice of America: Twitter Accounts Hacked as China Begins Transition

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Twitter Accounts Hacked as China Begins Transition
Nov 8th 2012, 12:18

Several China-based foreign journalists and analysts are reporting an attempted hacking of their Twitter accounts, as China's Communist Party begins a sensitive meeting that will set in motion a once-a-decade leadership transition. Twitter sent emails early Thursday warning an unknown number of users that their accounts "may have been compromised by a website or service not associated with Twitter." The email did not specify who carried out the hacking attempt. It was also sent ...

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Voice of America: Death Toll Rises in Guatemala Earthquake

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Death Toll Rises in Guatemala Earthquake
Nov 8th 2012, 12:40

The death toll from Wednesday's powerful earthquake off the coast of Guatemala has risen to 48 people, with hundreds more injured or missing. Most of the dead were in the state of San Marcos, a mountainous region near the Mexican border, as people were buried under the rubble of destroyed homes.  The quake also sent massive landslides onto highways, hampering rescue efforts. The U.S. Geological Survey says 7.4 magnitude earthquake was centered about 45 kilometers off ...

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Voice of America: Liberals and Conservatives Can Agree

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Liberals and Conservatives Can Agree
Nov 8th 2012, 13:17

Despite the bitter debate and sharp divisions of the just completed U.S. elections, a Canadian study says it is possible for liberals and conservatives to agree, especially on issues of fairness and caring for humanity. University of Winnipeg Assistant Professor Jeremy Frimer says liberals and conservatives – despite what they say about each other – "share a surprising level of common moral ground." Frimer did not intend to study the often opposing groups. That happened only after he ...

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Voice of America: Twitter Accounts Hacked as China Begins Transition

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Twitter Accounts Hacked as China Begins Transition
Nov 8th 2012, 12:18

Several China-based foreign journalists and analysts are reporting an attempted hacking of their Twitter accounts, as China's Communist Party begins a sensitive meeting that will set in motion a once-a-decade leadership transition. Twitter sent emails early Thursday warning an unknown number of users that their accounts "may have been compromised by a website or service not associated with Twitter." The email did not specify who carried out the hacking attempt. It was also sent ...

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Voice of America: Death Toll Rises in Guatemala Earthquake

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Death Toll Rises in Guatemala Earthquake
Nov 8th 2012, 12:40

The death toll from Wednesday's powerful earthquake off the coast of Guatemala has risen to 48 people, with hundreds more injured or missing. Most of the dead were in the state of San Marcos, a mountainous region near the Mexican border, as people were buried under the rubble of destroyed homes.  The quake also sent massive landslides onto highways, hampering rescue efforts. The U.S. Geological Survey says 7.4 magnitude earthquake was centered about 45 kilometers off ...

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Voice of America: Liberals and Conservatives Can Agree

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Liberals and Conservatives Can Agree
Nov 8th 2012, 13:17

Despite the bitter debate and sharp divisions of the just completed U.S. elections, a Canadian study says it is possible for liberals and conservatives to agree, especially on issues of fairness and caring for humanity. University of Winnipeg Assistant Professor Jeremy Frimer says liberals and conservatives – despite what they say about each other – "share a surprising level of common moral ground." Frimer did not intend to study the often opposing groups. That happened only after he ...

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Voice of America: Death Toll Rises in Guatemala Earthquake

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Death Toll Rises in Guatemala Earthquake
Nov 8th 2012, 12:40

The death toll from Wednesday's powerful earthquake off the coast of Guatemala has risen to 48 people, with hundreds more injured or missing. Most of the dead were in the state of San Marcos, a mountainous region near the Mexican border, as people were buried under the rubble of destroyed homes.  The quake also sent massive landslides onto highways, hampering rescue efforts. The U.S. Geological Survey says 7.4 magnitude earthquake was centered about 45 kilometers off ...

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Voice of America: Twitter Accounts Hacked as China Begins Transition

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Twitter Accounts Hacked as China Begins Transition
Nov 8th 2012, 12:18

Several China-based foreign journalists and analysts are reporting an attempted hacking of their Twitter accounts, as China's Communist Party begins a sensitive meeting that will set in motion a once-a-decade leadership transition. Twitter sent emails early Thursday warning an unknown number of users that their accounts "may have been compromised by a website or service not associated with Twitter." The email did not specify who carried out the hacking attempt. It was also sent ...

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Voice of America: Liberals and Conservatives Can Agree

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Liberals and Conservatives Can Agree
Nov 8th 2012, 13:17

Despite the bitter debate and sharp divisions of the just completed U.S. elections, a Canadian study says it is possible for liberals and conservatives to agree, especially on issues of fairness and caring for humanity. University of Winnipeg Assistant Professor Jeremy Frimer says liberals and conservatives – despite what they say about each other – "share a surprising level of common moral ground." Frimer did not intend to study the often opposing groups. That happened only after he ...

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Voice of America: S. Korean Presidential Frontrunner Willing to Meet North's Leader

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S. Korean Presidential Frontrunner Willing to Meet North's Leader
Nov 8th 2012, 11:05

South Korea holds a hotly-contested election December 19 to choose a successor to President Lee Myung-bak. He is limited to a single five-year term under South Korea's constitution. Park Geun-hye, the front-runner from the governing party,  spoke to correspondents in Seoul Thursday for the first time during her current run. Saying the situation on the Korean peninsula is in an unprecedented state of flux, Park is portraying herself as the best candidate to lead during this critical ...

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Voice of America: S. Korean Presidential Frontrunner Willing to Meet North's Leader

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S. Korean Presidential Frontrunner Willing to Meet North's Leader
Nov 8th 2012, 11:05

South Korea holds a hotly-contested election December 19 to choose a successor to President Lee Myung-bak. He is limited to a single five-year term under South Korea's constitution. Park Geun-hye, the front-runner from the governing party,  spoke to correspondents in Seoul Thursday for the first time during her current run. Saying the situation on the Korean peninsula is in an unprecedented state of flux, Park is portraying herself as the best candidate to lead during this critical ...

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Voice of America: S. Korean Presidential Frontrunner Willing to Meet North's Leader

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S. Korean Presidential Frontrunner Willing to Meet North's Leader
Nov 8th 2012, 11:05

South Korea holds a hotly-contested election December 19 to choose a successor to President Lee Myung-bak. He is limited to a single five-year term under South Korea's constitution. Park Geun-hye, the front-runner from the governing party,  spoke to correspondents in Seoul Thursday for the first time during her current run. Saying the situation on the Korean peninsula is in an unprecedented state of flux, Park is portraying herself as the best candidate to lead during this critical ...

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Voice of America: S. Korean Presidential Frontrunner Willing to Meet North's Leader

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S. Korean Presidential Frontrunner Willing to Meet North's Leader
Nov 8th 2012, 11:05

South Korea holds a hotly-contested election December 19 to choose a successor to President Lee Myung-bak. He is limited to a single five-year term under South Korea's constitution. Park Geun-hye, the front-runner from the governing party,  spoke to correspondents in Seoul Thursday for the first time during her current run. Saying the situation on the Korean peninsula is in an unprecedented state of flux, Park is portraying herself as the best candidate to lead during this critical ...

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Voice of America: S. Korean Presidential Frontrunner Willing to Meet North's Leader

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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
S. Korean Presidential Frontrunner Willing to Meet North's Leader
Nov 8th 2012, 11:05

South Korea holds a hotly-contested election December 19 to choose a successor to President Lee Myung-bak. He is limited to a single five-year term under South Korea's constitution. Park Geun-hye, the front-runner from the governing party,  spoke to correspondents in Seoul Thursday for the first time during her current run. Saying the situation on the Korean peninsula is in an unprecedented state of flux, Park is portraying herself as the best candidate to lead during this critical ...

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Voice of America: Obama to Make Historic Burma Visit

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Obama to Make Historic Burma Visit
Nov 8th 2012, 11:10

Burmese officials say President Barack Obama plans to visit the country later this month, becoming the first ever U.S. head of state to travel to the once-isolated southeast Asian nation. Speaking anonymously, Burmese officials told reporters that President Obama will travel to Burma on either November 18 or 19. The U.S. government has not confirmed the visit, but Obama was already tentatively planning to attend a regional summit that week in the nearby southeast Asian country of ...

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Voice of America: Obama to Make Historic Burma Visit

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Obama to Make Historic Burma Visit
Nov 8th 2012, 11:10

Burmese officials say President Barack Obama plans to visit the country later this month, becoming the first ever U.S. head of state to travel to the once-isolated southeast Asian nation. Speaking anonymously, Burmese officials told reporters that President Obama will travel to Burma on either November 18 or 19. The U.S. government has not confirmed the visit, but Obama was already tentatively planning to attend a regional summit that week in the nearby southeast Asian country of ...

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Voice of America: Obama to Make Historic Burma Visit

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Obama to Make Historic Burma Visit
Nov 8th 2012, 11:10

Burmese officials say President Barack Obama plans to visit the country later this month, becoming the first ever U.S. head of state to travel to the once-isolated southeast Asian nation. Speaking anonymously, Burmese officials told reporters that President Obama will travel to Burma on either November 18 or 19. The U.S. government has not confirmed the visit, but Obama was already tentatively planning to attend a regional summit that week in the nearby southeast Asian country of ...

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Voice of America: Obama to Make Historic Burma Visit

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Obama to Make Historic Burma Visit
Nov 8th 2012, 11:10

Burmese officials say President Barack Obama plans to visit the country later this month, becoming the first ever U.S. head of state to travel to the once-isolated southeast Asian nation. Speaking anonymously, Burmese officials told reporters that President Obama will travel to Burma on either November 18 or 19. The U.S. government has not confirmed the visit, but Obama was already tentatively planning to attend a regional summit that week in the nearby southeast Asian country of ...

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Voice of America: Obama to Make Historic Burma Visit

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Obama to Make Historic Burma Visit
Nov 8th 2012, 11:10

Burmese officials say President Barack Obama plans to visit the country later this month, becoming the first ever U.S. head of state to travel to the once-isolated southeast Asian nation. Speaking anonymously, Burmese officials told reporters that President Obama will travel to Burma on either November 18 or 19. The U.S. government has not confirmed the visit, but Obama was already tentatively planning to attend a regional summit that week in the nearby southeast Asian country of ...

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