Voice of America: African Farmers to Benefit From $7.8 million Grant

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African Farmers to Benefit From $7.8 million Grant Nov 15th 2012, 11:38 A 7.8 million dollar grant offered through the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation will help an American university work with eight African countries to improve their farming techniques. Michigan State University, through funding from the Gates Foundation Global Development Program, says the research aims to intensify farming methods that meet the agricultural needs of Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Ethiopia and Tanzania. Tom Jayne, professor of international development ... Media files: 670A8E90-9510-45C5-A810-FAED2E3D2553_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: ASEAN Hopes to Improve Unity During Summit

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ASEAN Hopes to Improve Unity During Summit Nov 15th 2012, 12:11 World leaders congregate this week in Cambodia for high-level meetings of the Association of SouthEast Asian Nations. Analysts say ASEAN members will try to present a more united front after divisive meetings in July ended in embarrassment.  But hot-button issues, including a key maritime dispute and human rights concerns, will continue to test ASEAN's resolve. Stumbling blocks July's ministerial summit in Phnom Penh could hardly have gone worse for officials hoping for a show of unity ... Media files: B569E755-6DF3-4069-8B3D-642B1F0B8206_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South African Platinum Miners End Strike

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South African Platinum Miners End Strike Nov 15th 2012, 12:09 Striking miners in South Africa have returned to work at Anglo American Platinum, after a two-month work stoppage that crippled operations at the world's top platinum producer. The company said Thursday production will not restart for at least a week while employees attend safety seminars. Workers launched the strike in the September demanding higher wages amid a wave of similar actions by miners working for other companies in South Africa. Anglo American, or Amplats, offered workers ... Media files: 7AF1E3DB-FA47-487D-A848-8A5644196ADB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: France Raises Issue of Arming Syrian Rebels

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France Raises Issue of Arming Syrian Rebels Nov 15th 2012, 11:55 France says it will bring up excluding defensive weapons from the current arms embargo on Syria in order to help rebels fighting against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said in an interview Thursday his country would work toward a coordinated plan for Syria with its European allies. "For the moment, there is an embargo, so there are no arms being from the European side," he said. "The issue can be raised, it will no ... Media files: 02B5B81E-2E88-4603-9AC1-1EDCAE4A2ABD_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Obama to Visit Storm-Ravaged NYC

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Obama to Visit Storm-Ravaged NYC Nov 15th 2012, 11:43 U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to New York City Thursday to view the city's efforts to recover from the Atlantic superstorm Sandy. The storm devastated many of the city's seaside neighborhoods when it made landfall in late October, leaving millions of residents either homeless or without electricity for up to three weeks amid bitterly cold temperatures.   The monster storm, which struck the East Coast just days before the U.S. presidential election, has revived ... Media files: 1042DE8C-09C5-4423-BC23-C4F2D3C4EAD0_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Burma Issues Prisoner Amnesty Ahead of Obama Visit

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Burma Issues Prisoner Amnesty Ahead of Obama Visit Nov 15th 2012, 12:44 Activists dismissed the Burmese government's latest move to release hundreds of prisoners, saying it is a ploy to gain political support ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to the country. State media said Thursday that President Thein Sein will pardon 452 prisoners in an effort to promote bilateral relations.  Officials said political prisoners will be among those released, but activists and rights groups said they have not yet seen any dissidents freed. Moe Thway ... Media files: 63056D46-9719-42EF-BA10-70985BF9EC71_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: African Farmers to Benefit From $7.8 million Grant

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African Farmers to Benefit From $7.8 million Grant Nov 15th 2012, 11:38 A 7.8 million dollar grant offered through the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation will help an American university work with eight African countries to improve their farming techniques. Michigan State University, through funding from the Gates Foundation Global Development Program, says the research aims to intensify farming methods that meet the agricultural needs of Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Ethiopia and Tanzania. Tom Jayne, professor of international development ... Media files: 670A8E90-9510-45C5-A810-FAED2E3D2553_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Obama to Visit Storm-Ravaged NYC

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Obama to Visit Storm-Ravaged NYC Nov 15th 2012, 11:43 U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to New York City Thursday to view the city's efforts to recover from the Atlantic superstorm Sandy. The storm devastated many of the city's seaside neighborhoods when it made landfall in late October, leaving millions of residents either homeless or without electricity for up to three weeks amid bitterly cold temperatures.   The monster storm, which struck the East Coast just days before the U.S. presidential election, has revived ... Media files: 1042DE8C-09C5-4423-BC23-C4F2D3C4EAD0_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: HTC Faces Taiwan Insider Trading Probe

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HTC Faces Taiwan Insider Trading Probe Nov 15th 2012, 11:24 U.S.-based computer giant Apple and its chief Taiwanese competitor, HTC, have settled a series of patent lawsuits involving, among other things, the iPhone. But, since the two consumer electronics companies made the unusual announcement on Sunday, Taiwan's stock market authority has started investigating why once-troubled HTC share prices shot up to their daily limit. The Taiwanese firm, whose name stands for High-Tech Computer, watched its global smartphone market share grow to 8.5 ... Media files: 713F3252-C2A7-4C40-91BE-76C3474B5C78_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Analysts: US Radar in Australia Could Antagonize China

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Analysts: US Radar in Australia Could Antagonize China Nov 15th 2012, 11:36 Australia's decision to station a powerful U.S. radar and space telescope in the country has raised concern among some regional observers that it could inflame tensions with China.  The plan was announced Wednesday at annual strategic talks between the two allies in the western Australian state capital, Perth. The stationing of a powerful radar and space telescope in Australia is part of a sophisticated U.S. intelligence operation that includes Pine Gap, a satellite tracking facility ... Media files: 715BD8CA-17D0-42F1-B741-7A994DB460C5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: France Raises Issue of Arming Syrian Rebels

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France Raises Issue of Arming Syrian Rebels Nov 15th 2012, 11:55 France says it will bring up excluding defensive weapons from the current arms embargo on Syria in order to help rebels fighting against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said in an interview Thursday his country would work toward a coordinated plan for Syria with its European allies. "For the moment, there is an embargo, so there are no arms being from the European side," he said. "The issue can be raised, it will no ... Media files: 02B5B81E-2E88-4603-9AC1-1EDCAE4A2ABD_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Analysts: US Radar in Australia Could Antagonize China

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Analysts: US Radar in Australia Could Antagonize China Nov 15th 2012, 11:36 Australia's decision to station a powerful U.S. radar and space telescope in the country has raised concern among some regional observers that it could inflame tensions with China.  The plan was announced Wednesday at annual strategic talks between the two allies in the western Australian state capital, Perth. The stationing of a powerful radar and space telescope in Australia is part of a sophisticated U.S. intelligence operation that includes Pine Gap, a satellite tracking facility ... Media files: 715BD8CA-17D0-42F1-B741-7A994DB460C5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: HTC Faces Taiwan Insider Trading Probe

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HTC Faces Taiwan Insider Trading Probe Nov 15th 2012, 11:24 U.S.-based computer giant Apple and its chief Taiwanese competitor, HTC, have settled a series of patent lawsuits involving, among other things, the iPhone. But, since the two consumer electronics companies made the unusual announcement on Sunday, Taiwan's stock market authority has started investigating why once-troubled HTC share prices shot up to their daily limit. The Taiwanese firm, whose name stands for High-Tech Computer, watched its global smartphone market share grow to 8.5 ... Media files: 713F3252-C2A7-4C40-91BE-76C3474B5C78_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: African Farmers to Benefit From $7.8 million Grant

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African Farmers to Benefit From $7.8 million Grant Nov 15th 2012, 11:38 A 7.8 million dollar grant offered through the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation will help an American university work with eight African countries to improve their farming techniques. Michigan State University, through funding from the Gates Foundation Global Development Program, says the research aims to intensify farming methods that meet the agricultural needs of Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Ethiopia and Tanzania. Tom Jayne, professor of international development ... Media files: 670A8E90-9510-45C5-A810-FAED2E3D2553_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Obama to Visit Storm-Ravaged NYC

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Obama to Visit Storm-Ravaged NYC Nov 15th 2012, 11:43 U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to New York City Thursday to view the city's efforts to recover from the Atlantic superstorm Sandy. The storm devastated many of the city's seaside neighborhoods when it made landfall in late October, leaving millions of residents either homeless or without electricity for up to three weeks amid bitterly cold temperatures.   The monster storm, which struck the East Coast just days before the U.S. presidential election, has revived ... Media files: 1042DE8C-09C5-4423-BC23-C4F2D3C4EAD0_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: France Raises Issue of Arming Syrian Rebels

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France Raises Issue of Arming Syrian Rebels Nov 15th 2012, 11:55 France says it will bring up excluding defensive weapons from the current arms embargo on Syria in order to help rebels fighting against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said in an interview Thursday his country would work toward a coordinated plan for Syria with its European allies. "For the moment, there is an embargo, so there are no arms being from the European side," he said. "The issue can be raised, it will no ... Media files: 02B5B81E-2E88-4603-9AC1-1EDCAE4A2ABD_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Analysts: US Radar in Australia Could Antagonize China

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Analysts: US Radar in Australia Could Antagonize China Nov 15th 2012, 11:36 Australia's decision to station a powerful U.S. radar and space telescope in the country has raised concern among some regional observers that it could inflame tensions with China.  The plan was announced Wednesday at annual strategic talks between the two allies in the western Australian state capital, Perth. The stationing of a powerful radar and space telescope in Australia is part of a sophisticated U.S. intelligence operation that includes Pine Gap, a satellite tracking facility ... Media files: 715BD8CA-17D0-42F1-B741-7A994DB460C5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Obama to Visit Storm-Ravaged NYC

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Obama to Visit Storm-Ravaged NYC Nov 15th 2012, 11:43 U.S. President Barack Obama will travel to New York City Thursday to view the city's efforts to recover from the Atlantic superstorm Sandy. The storm devastated many of the city's seaside neighborhoods when it made landfall in late October, leaving millions of residents either homeless or without electricity for up to three weeks amid bitterly cold temperatures.   The monster storm, which struck the East Coast just days before the U.S. presidential election, has revived ... Media files: 1042DE8C-09C5-4423-BC23-C4F2D3C4EAD0_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Sierra Leone Aspires to Hold Transparent, Credible Elections

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Sierra Leone Aspires to Hold Transparent, Credible Elections Nov 15th 2012, 11:05 Sierra Leone's election commission is taking steps to ensure Saturday's general election is transparent and credible, while working with police and political parties to prevent violence related to the vote. National Electoral Commission spokesman Albert Massaquoi told VOA's English-to-Africa service that the commission has been meeting regularly with political parties to address any concerns.  His comments came after some in Sierra Leone expressed fears that pre-election ... Media files: 2BCA41D4-A276-4C9D-BF84-8A0F02310AF0_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: HTC Faces Taiwan Insider Trading Probe

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HTC Faces Taiwan Insider Trading Probe Nov 15th 2012, 11:24 U.S.-based computer giant Apple and its chief Taiwanese competitor, HTC, have settled a series of patent lawsuits involving, among other things, the iPhone. But, since the two consumer electronics companies made the unusual announcement on Sunday, Taiwan's stock market authority has started investigating why once-troubled HTC share prices shot up to their daily limit. The Taiwanese firm, whose name stands for High-Tech Computer, watched its global smartphone market share grow to 8.5 ... Media files: 713F3252-C2A7-4C40-91BE-76C3474B5C78_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: African Farmers to Benefit From $7.8 million Grant

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African Farmers to Benefit From $7.8 million Grant Nov 15th 2012, 11:38 A 7.8 million dollar grant offered through the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation will help an American university work with eight African countries to improve their farming techniques. Michigan State University, through funding from the Gates Foundation Global Development Program, says the research aims to intensify farming methods that meet the agricultural needs of Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Zambia, Ethiopia and Tanzania. Tom Jayne, professor of international development ... Media files: 670A8E90-9510-45C5-A810-FAED2E3D2553_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: France Raises Issue of Arming Syrian Rebels

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France Raises Issue of Arming Syrian Rebels Nov 15th 2012, 11:55 France says it will bring up excluding defensive weapons from the current arms embargo on Syria in order to help rebels fighting against the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said in an interview Thursday his country would work toward a coordinated plan for Syria with its European allies. "For the moment, there is an embargo, so there are no arms being from the European side," he said. "The issue can be raised, it will no ... Media files: 02B5B81E-2E88-4603-9AC1-1EDCAE4A2ABD_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Sierra Leone Aspires to Hold Transparent, Credible Elections

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Sierra Leone Aspires to Hold Transparent, Credible Elections Nov 15th 2012, 11:05 Sierra Leone's election commission is taking steps to ensure Saturday's general election is transparent and credible, while working with police and political parties to prevent violence related to the vote. National Electoral Commission spokesman Albert Massaquoi told VOA's English-to-Africa service that the commission has been meeting regularly with political parties to address any concerns.  His comments came after some in Sierra Leone expressed fears that pre-election ... Media files: 2BCA41D4-A276-4C9D-BF84-8A0F02310AF0_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: HTC Faces Taiwan Insider Trading Probe

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HTC Faces Taiwan Insider Trading Probe Nov 15th 2012, 11:24 U.S.-based computer giant Apple and its chief Taiwanese competitor, HTC, have settled a series of patent lawsuits involving, among other things, the iPhone. But, since the two consumer electronics companies made the unusual announcement on Sunday, Taiwan's stock market authority has started investigating why once-troubled HTC share prices shot up to their daily limit. The Taiwanese firm, whose name stands for High-Tech Computer, watched its global smartphone market share grow to 8.5 ... Media files: 713F3252-C2A7-4C40-91BE-76C3474B5C78_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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