Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Voice of America: Japan Lawmakers Return Hawkish Shinzo Abe to Power

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Japan Lawmakers Return Hawkish Shinzo Abe to Power
Dec 26th 2012, 07:19

Japan has a new prime minister. The Diet (parliament) on Wednesday selected  Shinzo Abe to again lead the country after his Liberal Democratic Party scored a solid comeback in elections this month. That ends a three-year stay in power for the Democratic Party of Japan. With the conservatives holding a solid majority in the more powerful 480-seat lower house, there was no doubt former prime minister Abe would again be chosen to lead Japan. After the official tally was announced -- Mr. ...

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Voice of America: Japan Lawmakers Return Hawkish Shinzo Abe to Power

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Japan Lawmakers Return Hawkish Shinzo Abe to Power
Dec 26th 2012, 07:19

Japan has a new prime minister. The Diet (parliament) on Wednesday selected  Shinzo Abe to again lead the country after his Liberal Democratic Party scored a solid comeback in elections this month. That ends a three-year stay in power for the Democratic Party of Japan. With the conservatives holding a solid majority in the more powerful 480-seat lower house, there was no doubt former prime minister Abe would again be chosen to lead Japan. After the official tally was announced -- Mr. ...

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Voice of America: Japan Lawmakers Return Hawkish Shinzo Abe to Power

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Japan Lawmakers Return Hawkish Shinzo Abe to Power
Dec 26th 2012, 07:19

Japan has a new prime minister. The Diet (parliament) on Wednesday selected  Shinzo Abe to again lead the country after his Liberal Democratic Party scored a solid comeback in elections this month. That ends a three-year stay in power for the Democratic Party of Japan. With the conservatives holding a solid majority in the more powerful 480-seat lower house, there was no doubt former prime minister Abe would again be chosen to lead Japan. After the official tally was announced -- Mr. ...

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Voice of America: Japan Lawmakers Return Hawkish Shinzo Abe to Power

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Japan Lawmakers Return Hawkish Shinzo Abe to Power
Dec 26th 2012, 07:19

Japan has a new prime minister. The Diet (parliament) on Wednesday selected  Shinzo Abe to again lead the country after his Liberal Democratic Party scored a solid comeback in elections this month. That ends a three-year stay in power for the Democratic Party of Japan. With the conservatives holding a solid majority in the more powerful 480-seat lower house, there was no doubt former prime minister Abe would again be chosen to lead Japan. After the official tally was announced -- Mr. ...

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Voice of America: Japan Lawmakers Return Hawkish Shinzo Abe to Power

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Japan Lawmakers Return Hawkish Shinzo Abe to Power
Dec 26th 2012, 07:19

Japan has a new prime minister. The Diet (parliament) on Wednesday selected  Shinzo Abe to again lead the country after his Liberal Democratic Party scored a solid comeback in elections this month. That ends a three-year stay in power for the Democratic Party of Japan. With the conservatives holding a solid majority in the more powerful 480-seat lower house, there was no doubt former prime minister Abe would again be chosen to lead Japan. After the official tally was announced -- Mr. ...

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Voice of America: Swaziland’s Miniskirts Ban Criticized

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Swaziland's Miniskirts Ban Criticized
Dec 26th 2012, 05:31

In Swaziland, a member of the banned opposition People's United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) party said the police ban on miniskirts is an example of a clash of modern civilization and traditional culture. Police spokesperson Wendy Hleta reportedly said the miniskirts or "half-cloth" make it easier for a rapist to rape a woman. She said women wearing revealing clothing were responsible for assaults or rapes committed against them. Hleta also reportedly said violators of the ban could be ...

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Voice of America: Swaziland’s Miniskirts Ban Criticized

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Swaziland's Miniskirts Ban Criticized
Dec 26th 2012, 05:31

In Swaziland, a member of the banned opposition People's United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) party said the police ban on miniskirts is an example of a clash of modern civilization and traditional culture. Police spokesperson Wendy Hleta reportedly said the miniskirts or "half-cloth" make it easier for a rapist to rape a woman. She said women wearing revealing clothing were responsible for assaults or rapes committed against them. Hleta also reportedly said violators of the ban could be ...

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Voice of America: Swaziland’s Miniskirts Ban Criticized

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Swaziland's Miniskirts Ban Criticized
Dec 26th 2012, 05:31

In Swaziland, a member of the banned opposition People's United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) party said the police ban on miniskirts is an example of a clash of modern civilization and traditional culture. Police spokesperson Wendy Hleta reportedly said the miniskirts or "half-cloth" make it easier for a rapist to rape a woman. She said women wearing revealing clothing were responsible for assaults or rapes committed against them. Hleta also reportedly said violators of the ban could be ...

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Voice of America: Swaziland’s Miniskirts Ban Criticized

Voice of America
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Swaziland's Miniskirts Ban Criticized
Dec 26th 2012, 05:31

In Swaziland, a member of the banned opposition People's United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) party said the police ban on miniskirts is an example of a clash of modern civilization and traditional culture. Police spokesperson Wendy Hleta reportedly said the miniskirts or "half-cloth" make it easier for a rapist to rape a woman. She said women wearing revealing clothing were responsible for assaults or rapes committed against them. Hleta also reportedly said violators of the ban could be ...

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Voice of America: Swaziland’s Miniskirts Ban Criticized

Voice of America
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Swaziland's Miniskirts Ban Criticized
Dec 26th 2012, 05:31

In Swaziland, a member of the banned opposition People's United Democratic Movement (PUDEMO) party said the police ban on miniskirts is an example of a clash of modern civilization and traditional culture. Police spokesperson Wendy Hleta reportedly said the miniskirts or "half-cloth" make it easier for a rapist to rape a woman. She said women wearing revealing clothing were responsible for assaults or rapes committed against them. Hleta also reportedly said violators of the ban could be ...

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Voice of America: Obama to Return to Washington Wednesday as Fiscal Cliff Looms

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Obama to Return to Washington Wednesday as Fiscal Cliff Looms
Dec 26th 2012, 02:35

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to return to Washington late Wednesday to resume consultations with Republican House Speaker John Boehner and other congressional leaders on a scaled back deficit reduction package before the year ends. Early last week, the president said he and Boehner were relatively close to an agreement on a compromise to avert what is being called a "fiscal cliff" - $500 billion in mandated spending cuts and tax increases that would affect almost all ...

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Voice of America: Obama to Return to Washington Wednesday as Fiscal Cliff Looms

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Obama to Return to Washington Wednesday as Fiscal Cliff Looms
Dec 26th 2012, 02:35

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to return to Washington late Wednesday to resume consultations with Republican House Speaker John Boehner and other congressional leaders on a scaled back deficit reduction package before the year ends. Early last week, the president said he and Boehner were relatively close to an agreement on a compromise to avert what is being called a "fiscal cliff" - $500 billion in mandated spending cuts and tax increases that would affect almost all ...

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Voice of America: Obama to Return to Washington Wednesday as Fiscal Cliff Looms

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Obama to Return to Washington Wednesday as Fiscal Cliff Looms
Dec 26th 2012, 02:35

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to return to Washington late Wednesday to resume consultations with Republican House Speaker John Boehner and other congressional leaders on a scaled back deficit reduction package before the year ends. Early last week, the president said he and Boehner were relatively close to an agreement on a compromise to avert what is being called a "fiscal cliff" - $500 billion in mandated spending cuts and tax increases that would affect almost all ...

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Voice of America: Obama to Return to Washington Wednesday as Fiscal Cliff Looms

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Obama to Return to Washington Wednesday as Fiscal Cliff Looms
Dec 26th 2012, 02:35

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to return to Washington late Wednesday to resume consultations with Republican House Speaker John Boehner and other congressional leaders on a scaled back deficit reduction package before the year ends. Early last week, the president said he and Boehner were relatively close to an agreement on a compromise to avert what is being called a "fiscal cliff" - $500 billion in mandated spending cuts and tax increases that would affect almost all ...

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Voice of America: Obama to Return to Washington Wednesday as Fiscal Cliff Looms

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Obama to Return to Washington Wednesday as Fiscal Cliff Looms
Dec 26th 2012, 02:35

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to return to Washington late Wednesday to resume consultations with Republican House Speaker John Boehner and other congressional leaders on a scaled back deficit reduction package before the year ends. Early last week, the president said he and Boehner were relatively close to an agreement on a compromise to avert what is being called a "fiscal cliff" - $500 billion in mandated spending cuts and tax increases that would affect almost all ...

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Voice of America: Egypt’s New Constitution: How it Differs from Old Version

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Egypt's New Constitution: How it Differs from Old Version
Dec 26th 2012, 01:02

Egypt's new constitution, approved by voters in a two-stage referendum this month, replaces a 1971 charter that was suspended last year after a popular uprising deposed longtime president Hosni Mubarak. Here is a look at the similarities and differences between the two documents in several key areas: Role of Islam Both constitutions designate Islam as Egypt's official religion and Islamic law, or Sharia, as the main source of legislation. They also obligate the state to ...

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Voice of America: Analysts: Bad Weather, Violence Weaken US Pre-Holiday Retail Sales

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Analysts: Bad Weather, Violence Weaken US Pre-Holiday Retail Sales
Dec 26th 2012, 00:53

Economists say a combination of natural and man-made disasters led to unexpectedly weak U.S. retail sales in the crucial two months before Christmas. MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, which tracks retail spending, reports that sales rose just 0.7 percent over the same October-to-December period last year. MasterCard says October's Superstorm Sandy affected sales in the Northeast while the murders of 20 schoolchildren and six teachers in Connecticut earlier this month put many people ...

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Voice of America: Egypt’s New Constitution: How it Differs from Old Version

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Egypt's New Constitution: How it Differs from Old Version
Dec 26th 2012, 01:02

Egypt's new constitution, approved by voters in a two-stage referendum this month, replaces a 1971 charter that was suspended last year after a popular uprising deposed longtime president Hosni Mubarak. Here is a look at the similarities and differences between the two documents in several key areas: Role of Islam Both constitutions designate Islam as Egypt's official religion and Islamic law, or Sharia, as the main source of legislation. They also obligate the state to ...

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Voice of America: Analysts: Bad Weather, Violence Weaken US Pre-Holiday Retail Sales

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Analysts: Bad Weather, Violence Weaken US Pre-Holiday Retail Sales
Dec 26th 2012, 00:53

Economists say a combination of natural and man-made disasters led to unexpectedly weak U.S. retail sales in the crucial two months before Christmas. MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, which tracks retail spending, reports that sales rose just 0.7 percent over the same October-to-December period last year. MasterCard says October's Superstorm Sandy affected sales in the Northeast while the murders of 20 schoolchildren and six teachers in Connecticut earlier this month put many people ...

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Voice of America: US Moves to Sell Advanced Spy Drones to South Korea

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US Moves to Sell Advanced Spy Drones to South Korea
Dec 26th 2012, 00:44

The Obama administration has formally proposed the sale of advanced spy drones to South Korea, in a push to boost the Seoul government's ability to protect itself from attacks by the heavily-militarized North. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement that it has officially notified Congress of the proposed $1.2 billion deal for four high-altitude Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft, as well as training and logistical support.  Analysts say congressional ...

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Voice of America: Egypt’s New Constitution: How it Differs from Old Version

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Egypt's New Constitution: How it Differs from Old Version
Dec 26th 2012, 01:02

Egypt's new constitution, approved by voters in a two-stage referendum this month, replaces a 1971 charter that was suspended last year after a popular uprising deposed longtime president Hosni Mubarak. Here is a look at the similarities and differences between the two documents in several key areas: Role of Islam Both constitutions designate Islam as Egypt's official religion and Islamic law, or Sharia, as the main source of legislation. They also obligate the state to ...

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Voice of America: US Moves to Sell Advanced Spy Drones to South Korea

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US Moves to Sell Advanced Spy Drones to South Korea
Dec 26th 2012, 00:44

The Obama administration has formally proposed the sale of advanced spy drones to South Korea, in a push to boost the Seoul government's ability to protect itself from attacks by the heavily-militarized North. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement that it has officially notified Congress of the proposed $1.2 billion deal for four high-altitude Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft, as well as training and logistical support.  Analysts say congressional ...

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Voice of America: Analysts: Bad Weather, Violence Weaken US Pre-Holiday Retail Sales

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Analysts: Bad Weather, Violence Weaken US Pre-Holiday Retail Sales
Dec 26th 2012, 00:53

Economists say a combination of natural and man-made disasters led to unexpectedly weak U.S. retail sales in the crucial two months before Christmas. MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, which tracks retail spending, reports that sales rose just 0.7 percent over the same October-to-December period last year. MasterCard says October's Superstorm Sandy affected sales in the Northeast while the murders of 20 schoolchildren and six teachers in Connecticut earlier this month put many people ...

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Voice of America: Egypt’s New Constitution: How it Differs from Old Version

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
Egypt's New Constitution: How it Differs from Old Version
Dec 26th 2012, 01:02

Egypt's new constitution, approved by voters in a two-stage referendum this month, replaces a 1971 charter that was suspended last year after a popular uprising deposed longtime president Hosni Mubarak. Here is a look at the similarities and differences between the two documents in several key areas: Role of Islam Both constitutions designate Islam as Egypt's official religion and Islamic law, or Sharia, as the main source of legislation. They also obligate the state to ...

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Voice of America: US Moves to Sell Advanced Spy Drones to South Korea

Voice of America
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US Moves to Sell Advanced Spy Drones to South Korea
Dec 26th 2012, 00:44

The Obama administration has formally proposed the sale of advanced spy drones to South Korea, in a push to boost the Seoul government's ability to protect itself from attacks by the heavily-militarized North. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement that it has officially notified Congress of the proposed $1.2 billion deal for four high-altitude Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft, as well as training and logistical support.  Analysts say congressional ...

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Voice of America: Analysts: Bad Weather, Violence Weaken US Pre-Holiday Retail Sales

Voice of America
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Analysts: Bad Weather, Violence Weaken US Pre-Holiday Retail Sales
Dec 26th 2012, 00:53

Economists say a combination of natural and man-made disasters led to unexpectedly weak U.S. retail sales in the crucial two months before Christmas. MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, which tracks retail spending, reports that sales rose just 0.7 percent over the same October-to-December period last year. MasterCard says October's Superstorm Sandy affected sales in the Northeast while the murders of 20 schoolchildren and six teachers in Connecticut earlier this month put many people ...

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