Monday, November 26, 2012

Voice of America: Syrian Rebels Seize Major Dam in North

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Syrian Rebels Seize Major Dam in North
Nov 26th 2012, 16:57

Activists say Syrian rebels have seized control of a hydroelectric dam on the Euphrates River in northern Syria after days of heavy clashes, the latest in a string of recent advances for opposition fighters. A resident of the nearby town of Manbij confirmed Monday's report, adding that employees of the six-turbine Tishrin Dam were continuing operations. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the dam's capture is strategically important because it "means the ...

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Voice of America: Analysts: China Aircraft Carrier Landing Poses No Direct Threat

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Analysts: China Aircraft Carrier Landing Poses No Direct Threat
Nov 26th 2012, 15:36

Western analysts say China's recent landing of a Russian-designed fighter jet on an aircraft carrier, though significant, poses no immediate regional or international security threats. In reports published Sunday, China's state-run news agencies said the navy landed several Chinese-made J-15 jets on the carrier Liaoning in the past week. The reports said the warplanes also took off successfully. Chinese military analysts described the daytime landings and take-offs as a ...

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Voice of America: Analysts: Ethnic, Political Divisions Pose Threat to Afghan Peace

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Analysts: Ethnic, Political Divisions Pose Threat to Afghan Peace
Nov 26th 2012, 13:53

As the 2014 draw-down of international combat troops in Afghanistan nears, a lot of attention has been focused on whether the Afghan army can secure the nation from extremist militant groups, such as the Taliban. But former government and military officials say ethnic divisions and political factions could be as big a threat to peace in the country.   The Afghan army is now some 184,000 strong. The police force numbers 146,000.   Relying on just the personnel count gives the ...

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Voice of America: UN Raises Awareness of Violence Against Women

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UN Raises Awareness of Violence Against Women
Nov 26th 2012, 15:49

Sunday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which was first designated by the U.N. General Assembly in December of 1999. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued a statement calling on all governments to make good on their pledges to end all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world.  He added that it is the perpetrators of violence who should feel disgraced, not the victims. The U.N. Entity for Gender Equality and the ...

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Voice of America: Analysts: China Aircraft Carrier Landing Poses No Direct Threat

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Analysts: China Aircraft Carrier Landing Poses No Direct Threat
Nov 26th 2012, 15:36

Western analysts say China's recent landing of a Russian-designed fighter jet on an aircraft carrier, though significant, poses no immediate regional or international security threats. In reports published Sunday, China's state-run news agencies said the navy landed several Chinese-made J-15 jets on the carrier Liaoning in the past week. The reports said the warplanes also took off successfully. Chinese military analysts described the daytime landings and take-offs as a ...

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Voice of America: UN Raises Awareness of Violence Against Women

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UN Raises Awareness of Violence Against Women
Nov 26th 2012, 15:49

Sunday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which was first designated by the U.N. General Assembly in December of 1999. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued a statement calling on all governments to make good on their pledges to end all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world.  He added that it is the perpetrators of violence who should feel disgraced, not the victims. The U.N. Entity for Gender Equality and the ...

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Voice of America: Nigerian Sex Trafficking Victims Abandoned

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Nigerian Sex Trafficking Victims Abandoned
Nov 26th 2012, 15:12

For many Nigerian victims of sex trafficking, coming home is as hard as the trip.  In Edo State, sometimes the same kind of so-called "magic" that binds victims to traffickers is used to set them free. After five years of sex work on the streets in Italy, Patience Ken had paid $40,000 to her madam, essentially buying her freedom.  Before she could make any money of her own, she was arrested and thrown into a Roman jail. Months later, she was handcuffed and brought to the ...

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Voice of America: UN Raises Awareness of Violence Against Women

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UN Raises Awareness of Violence Against Women
Nov 26th 2012, 15:49

Sunday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which was first designated by the U.N. General Assembly in December of 1999. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued a statement calling on all governments to make good on their pledges to end all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world.  He added that it is the perpetrators of violence who should feel disgraced, not the victims. The U.N. Entity for Gender Equality and the ...

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Voice of America: Analysts: China Aircraft Carrier Landing Poses No Direct Threat

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Analysts: China Aircraft Carrier Landing Poses No Direct Threat
Nov 26th 2012, 15:36

Western analysts say China's recent landing of a Russian-designed fighter jet on an aircraft carrier, though significant, poses no immediate regional or international security threats. In reports published Sunday, China's state-run news agencies said the navy landed several Chinese-made J-15 jets on the carrier Liaoning in the past week. The reports said the warplanes also took off successfully. Chinese military analysts described the daytime landings and take-offs as a ...

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Voice of America: Nigerian Sex Trafficking Victims Abandoned

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Nigerian Sex Trafficking Victims Abandoned
Nov 26th 2012, 15:12

For many Nigerian victims of sex trafficking, coming home is as hard as the trip.  In Edo State, sometimes the same kind of so-called "magic" that binds victims to traffickers is used to set them free. After five years of sex work on the streets in Italy, Patience Ken had paid $40,000 to her madam, essentially buying her freedom.  Before she could make any money of her own, she was arrested and thrown into a Roman jail. Months later, she was handcuffed and brought to the ...

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Voice of America: ICC Accuses Boko Haram of Crimes Against Humanity

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ICC Accuses Boko Haram of Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 26th 2012, 15:31

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor has accused Boko Haram militants of committing crimes against humanity in Nigeria, mainly murder and persecution. The office of prosecutor Fatou Bensouda says there is a "reasonable basis" to believe Boko Haram has launched a "widespread and systematic attack" that resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 Christians and Muslims since mid-2009. ​​The report, which was leaked to media outlets, recommends that Nigerian ...

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Voice of America: UN Raises Awareness of Violence Against Women

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UN Raises Awareness of Violence Against Women
Nov 26th 2012, 15:49

Sunday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which was first designated by the U.N. General Assembly in December of 1999. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued a statement calling on all governments to make good on their pledges to end all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world.  He added that it is the perpetrators of violence who should feel disgraced, not the victims. The U.N. Entity for Gender Equality and the ...

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Voice of America: ICC Accuses Boko Haram of Crimes Against Humanity

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ICC Accuses Boko Haram of Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 26th 2012, 15:31

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor has accused Boko Haram militants of committing crimes against humanity in Nigeria, mainly murder and persecution. The office of prosecutor Fatou Bensouda says there is a "reasonable basis" to believe Boko Haram has launched a "widespread and systematic attack" that resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 Christians and Muslims since mid-2009. ​​The report, which was leaked to media outlets, recommends that Nigerian ...

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Voice of America: Somali Refugees Rank Third in Highest Population

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Somali Refugees Rank Third in Highest Population
Nov 26th 2012, 15:19

New figures released by the UNHCR reveal that Somali refugees now stand as the third highest number of refugees in the world, ranking just under numbers for Afghanistan and Iraq.  While there have been some recent successes in overtaking the militant group Al-Shabab, the country continues to deal with insecurity, drought and a poor economy.  The UNHCR says Somalis are facing one of the worst humanitarian crises of today. It says one in every three children living in the ...

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Voice of America: Nigerian Sex Trafficking Victims Abandoned

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Nigerian Sex Trafficking Victims Abandoned
Nov 26th 2012, 15:12

For many Nigerian victims of sex trafficking, coming home is as hard as the trip.  In Edo State, sometimes the same kind of so-called "magic" that binds victims to traffickers is used to set them free. After five years of sex work on the streets in Italy, Patience Ken had paid $40,000 to her madam, essentially buying her freedom.  Before she could make any money of her own, she was arrested and thrown into a Roman jail. Months later, she was handcuffed and brought to the ...

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Voice of America: UN Climate Talks Begin in Doha

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UN Climate Talks Begin in Doha
Nov 26th 2012, 14:40

Representatives from nearly 200 nations have begun two weeks of talks aimed at agreements on how to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Delegates at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar will chiefly tackle extending the Kyoto Protocol. The pact, which expires this year, binds developed countries to cut emissions by 5 percent below 1990 levels. Major greenhouse gas emitters like the United States and China are not part of the deal, while Russia, Japan and Canada say they do not want ...

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Voice of America: UN Raises Awareness of Violence Against Women

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UN Raises Awareness of Violence Against Women
Nov 26th 2012, 15:49

Sunday marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which was first designated by the U.N. General Assembly in December of 1999. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued a statement calling on all governments to make good on their pledges to end all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world.  He added that it is the perpetrators of violence who should feel disgraced, not the victims. The U.N. Entity for Gender Equality and the ...

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Voice of America: Somali Refugees Rank Third in Highest Population

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Somali Refugees Rank Third in Highest Population
Nov 26th 2012, 15:19

New figures released by the UNHCR reveal that Somali refugees now stand as the third highest number of refugees in the world, ranking just under numbers for Afghanistan and Iraq.  While there have been some recent successes in overtaking the militant group Al-Shabab, the country continues to deal with insecurity, drought and a poor economy.  The UNHCR says Somalis are facing one of the worst humanitarian crises of today. It says one in every three children living in the ...

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Voice of America: Nigerian Sex Trafficking Victims Abandoned

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Nigerian Sex Trafficking Victims Abandoned
Nov 26th 2012, 15:12

For many Nigerian victims of sex trafficking, coming home is as hard as the trip.  In Edo State, sometimes the same kind of so-called "magic" that binds victims to traffickers is used to set them free. After five years of sex work on the streets in Italy, Patience Ken had paid $40,000 to her madam, essentially buying her freedom.  Before she could make any money of her own, she was arrested and thrown into a Roman jail. Months later, she was handcuffed and brought to the ...

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Voice of America: UN Climate Talks Begin in Doha

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UN Climate Talks Begin in Doha
Nov 26th 2012, 14:40

Representatives from nearly 200 nations have begun two weeks of talks aimed at agreements on how to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Delegates at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar will chiefly tackle extending the Kyoto Protocol. The pact, which expires this year, binds developed countries to cut emissions by 5 percent below 1990 levels. Major greenhouse gas emitters like the United States and China are not part of the deal, while Russia, Japan and Canada say they do not want ...

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Voice of America: India, China Want to Broaden Economic Ties

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India, China Want to Broaden Economic Ties
Nov 26th 2012, 14:50

Asia's two fast-growing economies - India and China - have looked at ways to deepen economic ties as they battle a global slowdown. A territorial dispute between the two countries, however, continues to be an irritant.     Wrapping up the second strategic economic dialogue in New Delhi on Monday, Indian and Chinese officials signed agreements to step up cooperation in areas such as railways, energy, environmental protection and information technology.   Indian and Chinese ...

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Voice of America: Oxfam: Power, Water Shortages in Goma

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Oxfam: Power, Water Shortages in Goma
Nov 26th 2012, 15:13

As fighting continues in the eastern DRC between government forces and M23 rebels, the humanitarian crisis is growing worse. Oxfam says it's stepping up efforts to help about 80-thousand people in and around Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province. M23 rebels took over Goma last week, disrupting humanitarian operations not only in the provincial capital, but in surrounding camps for the displaced. Oxfam's Christina Corbett is in Goma, where thousands of people have sought shelter in ...

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Voice of America: ICC Accuses Boko Haram of Crimes Against Humanity

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ICC Accuses Boko Haram of Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 26th 2012, 15:31

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor has accused Boko Haram militants of committing crimes against humanity in Nigeria, mainly murder and persecution. The office of prosecutor Fatou Bensouda says there is a "reasonable basis" to believe Boko Haram has launched a "widespread and systematic attack" that resulted in the deaths of more than 1,200 Christians and Muslims since mid-2009. ​​The report, which was leaked to media outlets, recommends that Nigerian ...

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Voice of America: Nigerian Sex Trafficking Victims Freed, Abandoned

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Nigerian Sex Trafficking Victims Freed, Abandoned
Nov 26th 2012, 15:12

For many Nigerian victims of sex trafficking, coming home is as hard as the trip.  In Edo State, sometimes the same kind of so-called "magic" that binds victims to traffickers is used to set them free. After five years of sex work on the streets in Italy, Patience Ken had paid $40,000 to her madam, essentially buying her freedom.  Before she could make any money of her own, she was arrested and thrown into a Roman jail. Months later, she was handcuffed and brought to the ...

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Voice of America: UN Climate Talks Begin in Doha

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UN Climate Talks Begin in Doha
Nov 26th 2012, 14:40

Representatives from nearly 200 nations have begun two weeks of talks aimed at agreements on how to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Delegates at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar will chiefly tackle extending the Kyoto Protocol. The pact, which expires this year, binds developed countries to cut emissions by 5 percent below 1990 levels. Major greenhouse gas emitters like the United States and China are not part of the deal, while Russia, Japan and Canada say they do not want ...

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