Sunday, December 16, 2012

Voice of America: Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats

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Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats
Dec 17th 2012, 05:18

The Liberian journalist who wrote about the practice of female circumcision, or genital mutilation (FGM), and its health risks in Liberia said she is still receiving threats and harassment from people who feel that her writings betrayed a traditional practice.  Mae Azango of FrontPage Africa and New Narratives was one of the recipients of this year's Committee to Protect Journalists' International Press Freedom Award.  She also received an award for "courageous reporting" from the ...

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Voice of America: Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats

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Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats
Dec 17th 2012, 05:18

The Liberian journalist who wrote about the practice of female circumcision, or genital mutilation (FGM), and its health risks in Liberia said she is still receiving threats and harassment from people who feel that her writings betrayed a traditional practice.  Mae Azango of FrontPage Africa and New Narratives was one of the recipients of this year's Committee to Protect Journalists' International Press Freedom Award.  She also received an award for "courageous reporting" from the ...

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Voice of America: Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats

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Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats
Dec 17th 2012, 05:18

The Liberian journalist who wrote about the practice of female circumcision, or genital mutilation (FGM), and its health risks in Liberia said she is still receiving threats and harassment from people who feel that her writings betrayed a traditional practice.  Mae Azango of FrontPage Africa and New Narratives was one of the recipients of this year's Committee to Protect Journalists' International Press Freedom Award.  She also received an award for "courageous reporting" from the ...

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Voice of America: Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats

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Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats
Dec 17th 2012, 05:18

The Liberian journalist who wrote about the practice of female circumcision, or genital mutilation (FGM), and its health risks in Liberia said she is still receiving threats and harassment from people who feel that her writings betrayed a traditional practice.  Mae Azango of FrontPage Africa and New Narratives was one of the recipients of this year's Committee to Protect Journalists' International Press Freedom Award.  She also received an award for "courageous reporting" from the ...

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Voice of America: Venezuela's Ruling Party Sweeps State Elections

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Venezuela's Ruling Party Sweeps State Elections
Dec 17th 2012, 05:04

The allies of cancer-stricken Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez have won a sweeping victory in the nation's gubernatorial elections. Venezuela's election council says the ruling party won 20 of the 23 states in Sunday's elections. However, Henrique Capriles, the opposition candidate in the recent presidential election won by Mr. Chavez, was able to retain his post as governor of Miranda state.  His win positions him as the opposition's most likely candidate-in-waiting if ...

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Voice of America: Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats

Voice of America
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
Liberian Journalist Defends Writings, Despite Threats
Dec 17th 2012, 05:18

The Liberian journalist who wrote about the practice of female circumcision, or genital mutilation (FGM), and its health risks in Liberia said she is still receiving threats and harassment from people who feel that her writings betrayed a traditional practice.  Mae Azango of FrontPage Africa and New Narratives was one of the recipients of this year's Committee to Protect Journalists' International Press Freedom Award.  She also received an award for "courageous reporting" from the ...

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Voice of America: Venezuela's Ruling Party Sweeps State Elections

Voice of America
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Venezuela's Ruling Party Sweeps State Elections
Dec 17th 2012, 05:04

The allies of cancer-stricken Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez have won a sweeping victory in the nation's gubernatorial elections. Venezuela's election council says the ruling party won 20 of the 23 states in Sunday's elections. However, Henrique Capriles, the opposition candidate in the recent presidential election won by Mr. Chavez, was able to retain his post as governor of Miranda state.  His win positions him as the opposition's most likely candidate-in-waiting if ...

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Voice of America: Venezuela's Ruling Party Sweeps State Elections

Voice of America
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
Venezuela's Ruling Party Sweeps State Elections
Dec 17th 2012, 05:04

The allies of cancer-stricken Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez have won a sweeping victory in the nation's gubernatorial elections. Venezuela's election council says the ruling party won 20 of the 23 states in Sunday's elections. However, Henrique Capriles, the opposition candidate in the recent presidential election won by Mr. Chavez, was able to retain his post as governor of Miranda state.  His win positions him as the opposition's most likely candidate-in-waiting if ...

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Voice of America: Venezuela's Ruling Party Sweeps State Elections

Voice of America
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
Venezuela's Ruling Party Sweeps State Elections
Dec 17th 2012, 05:04

The allies of cancer-stricken Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez have won a sweeping victory in the nation's gubernatorial elections. Venezuela's election council says the ruling party won 20 of the 23 states in Sunday's elections. However, Henrique Capriles, the opposition candidate in the recent presidential election won by Mr. Chavez, was able to retain his post as governor of Miranda state.  His win positions him as the opposition's most likely candidate-in-waiting if ...

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Voice of America: Venezuela's Ruling Party Sweeps State Elections

Voice of America
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
Venezuela's Ruling Party Sweeps State Elections
Dec 17th 2012, 05:04

The allies of cancer-stricken Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez have won a sweeping victory in the nation's gubernatorial elections. Venezuela's election council says the ruling party won 20 of the 23 states in Sunday's elections. However, Henrique Capriles, the opposition candidate in the recent presidential election won by Mr. Chavez, was able to retain his post as governor of Miranda state.  His win positions him as the opposition's most likely candidate-in-waiting if ...

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Voice of America: International Migration Remains a Bumpy Road

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International Migration Remains a Bumpy Road
Dec 16th 2012, 16:53

This Tuesday, the United Nations and countries around the world will mark International Migrants Day, an event established a dozen years ago to acknowledge the contributions made by economic migrants. This week VOANews.com takes an in-depth look at international migration from perspectives in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the United States. People have always been on the move in search of a better life.  Today, it's estimated that more than 200 million people worldwide are working in ...

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Voice of America: Killing of US School Children Sparks Gun Control Discussion

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Killing of US School Children Sparks Gun Control Discussion
Dec 16th 2012, 23:01

Friday's mass shooting in a Connecticut elementary school has again sparked a national discussion about gun control.  While arms possession enjoys constitutional protection premised on the need to protect the security of a free state, thousands of Americans die every year because of gun violence. Authorities say the weapons used in the Newtown shooting were legally registered to Nancy Lanza, the mother of the gunman, Adam Lanza.  She was the first of 27 victims of the shootings, ...

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Voice of America: Killing of US School Children Sparks Gun Control Discussion

Voice of America
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Killing of US School Children Sparks Gun Control Discussion
Dec 16th 2012, 23:01

Friday's mass shooting in a Connecticut elementary school has again sparked a national discussion about gun control.  While arms possession enjoys constitutional protection premised on the need to protect the security of a free state, thousands of Americans die every year because of gun violence. Authorities say the weapons used in the Newtown shooting were legally registered to Nancy Lanza, the mother of the gunman, Adam Lanza.  She was the first of 27 victims of the shootings, ...

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Voice of America: International Migration Remains a Bumpy Road

Voice of America
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
International Migration Remains a Bumpy Road
Dec 16th 2012, 16:53

This Tuesday, the United Nations and countries around the world will mark International Migrants Day, an event established a dozen years ago to acknowledge the contributions made by economic migrants. This week VOANews.com takes an in-depth look at international migration from perspectives in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the United States. People have always been on the move in search of a better life.  Today, it's estimated that more than 200 million people worldwide are working in ...

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Voice of America: International Migration Remains a Bumpy Road

Voice of America
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
International Migration Remains a Bumpy Road
Dec 16th 2012, 16:53

This Tuesday, the United Nations and countries around the world will mark International Migrants Day, an event established a dozen years ago to acknowledge the contributions made by economic migrants. This week VOANews.com takes an in-depth look at international migration from perspectives in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the United States. People have always been on the move in search of a better life.  Today, it's estimated that more than 200 million people worldwide are working in ...

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Voice of America: International Migration Remains a Bumpy Road

Voice of America
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
International Migration Remains a Bumpy Road
Dec 16th 2012, 16:53

This Tuesday, the United Nations and countries around the world will mark International Migrants Day, an event established a dozen years ago to acknowledge the contributions made by economic migrants. This week VOANews.com takes an in-depth look at international migration from perspectives in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the United States. People have always been on the move in search of a better life.  Today, it's estimated that more than 200 million people worldwide are working in ...

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Voice of America: Killing of US School Children Sparks Gun Control Discussion

Voice of America
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
Killing of US School Children Sparks Gun Control Discussion
Dec 16th 2012, 23:01

Friday's mass shooting in a Connecticut elementary school has again sparked a national discussion about gun control.  While arms possession enjoys constitutional protection premised on the need to protect the security of a free state, thousands of Americans die every year because of gun violence. Authorities say the weapons used in the Newtown shooting were legally registered to Nancy Lanza, the mother of the gunman, Adam Lanza.  She was the first of 27 victims of the shootings, ...

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Voice of America: Killing of US School Children Sparks Gun Control Discussion

Voice of America
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Killing of US School Children Sparks Gun Control Discussion
Dec 16th 2012, 23:01

Friday's mass shooting in a Connecticut elementary school has again sparked a national discussion about gun control.  While arms possession enjoys constitutional protection premised on the need to protect the security of a free state, thousands of Americans die every year because of gun violence. Authorities say the weapons used in the Newtown shooting were legally registered to Nancy Lanza, the mother of the gunman, Adam Lanza.  She was the first of 27 victims of the shootings, ...

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Voice of America: International Migration Remains a Bumpy Road

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International Migration Remains a Bumpy Road
Dec 16th 2012, 16:53

This Tuesday, the United Nations and countries around the world will mark International Migrants Day, an event established a dozen years ago to acknowledge the contributions made by economic migrants. This week VOANews.com takes an in-depth look at international migration from perspectives in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the United States. People have always been on the move in search of a better life.  Today, it's estimated that more than 200 million people worldwide are working in ...

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Voice of America: Killing of US School Children Sparks Gun Control Discussion

Voice of America
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Killing of US School Children Sparks Gun Control Discussion
Dec 16th 2012, 23:01

Friday's mass shooting in a Connecticut elementary school has again sparked a national discussion about gun control.  While arms possession enjoys constitutional protection premised on the need to protect the security of a free state, thousands of Americans die every year because of gun violence. Authorities say the weapons used in the Newtown shooting were legally registered to Nancy Lanza, the mother of the gunman, Adam Lanza.  She was the first of 27 victims of the shootings, ...

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Voice of America: COSATU Pressures ANC to Better Working Conditions

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COSATU Pressures ANC to Better Working Conditions
Dec 16th 2012, 21:12

The spokesman for South Africa's Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has called on the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to implement policies to better working conditions. About 4,000 delegates of the ANC have gathered in the central city of Bloemfontein to choose a new leadership for the next five years. "What we hope above all is that the conference will focus on the political issues and challenges and not on the leadership election," said COSATU spokesman Patrick ...

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Voice of America: Grenade Attack Injures One in Kenyan Capital

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Grenade Attack Injures One in Kenyan Capital
Dec 16th 2012, 21:41

One person was injured in an grenade attack on Sunday in the Eastleigh district of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, a neighborhood that has suffered a series of similar attacks in recent months, the local Red Cross society said. Eastleigh is commonly dubbed ``Little Mogadishu'' because of its large Somali population. Sites in other towns including Mombasa and Garissa have also been attacked with guns and grenades since Kenya sent its troops into neighbouring Somalia to fight Islamist al ...

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Voice of America: COSATU Pressures ANC to Better Working Conditions

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COSATU Pressures ANC to Better Working Conditions
Dec 16th 2012, 21:12

The spokesman for South Africa's Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has called on the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to implement policies to better working conditions. About 4,000 delegates of the ANC have gathered in the central city of Bloemfontein to choose a new leadership for the next five years. "What we hope above all is that the conference will focus on the political issues and challenges and not on the leadership election," said COSATU spokesman Patrick ...

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Voice of America: Grenade Attack Injures One in Kenyan Capital

Voice of America
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
Grenade Attack Injures One in Kenyan Capital
Dec 16th 2012, 21:41

One person was injured in an grenade attack on Sunday in the Eastleigh district of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, a neighborhood that has suffered a series of similar attacks in recent months, the local Red Cross society said. Eastleigh is commonly dubbed ``Little Mogadishu'' because of its large Somali population. Sites in other towns including Mombasa and Garissa have also been attacked with guns and grenades since Kenya sent its troops into neighbouring Somalia to fight Islamist al ...

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Voice of America: COSATU Pressures ANC to Better Working Conditions

Voice of America
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COSATU Pressures ANC to Better Working Conditions
Dec 16th 2012, 21:12

The spokesman for South Africa's Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has called on the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to implement policies to better working conditions. About 4,000 delegates of the ANC have gathered in the central city of Bloemfontein to choose a new leadership for the next five years. "What we hope above all is that the conference will focus on the political issues and challenges and not on the leadership election," said COSATU spokesman Patrick ...

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