Thursday, January 31, 2013

Voice of America: US Sees Uptick in Consumer Spending

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US Sees Uptick in Consumer Spending
Jan 31st 2013, 17:06

U.S. consumer spending rose two-tenths of a percent in December as incomes grew, according to Commerce Department data realeased Thursday.  Some economists say that fits a pattern showing a gradually recovering U.S. economy.  Consumer spending is watched closely because consumer demand drives most U.S. economic activity. The upbeat spending data may be evidence that an earlier report indicating that the U.S. economy shrank slightly over the past few months was a pause before ...

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Voice of America: Syria Protests Israeli Air Strike

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Syria Protests Israeli Air Strike
Jan 31st 2013, 17:59

Syria's foreign ministry on Thursday complained to the United Nations about an Israeli air strike on Syrian territory.  U.S. and regional security sources told Western news agencies that Israeli aircraft on Wednesday hit a convoy heading toward Lebanon and transporting missiles, likely into the hands of the militant faction Hezbollah.  The White House Thursday warned Syria against transferring weapons to Hezbollah.  Syria's state news agency said Israeli warplanes ...

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Voice of America: Egypt's Islamists, Liberals Agree to Renounce Violence

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Egypt's Islamists, Liberals Agree to Renounce Violence
Jan 31st 2013, 18:06

Egypt's Islamist and liberal politicians agreed Thursday to renounce violence and join a national dialogue aimed at resolving the country's deadliest unrest in months. Egyptian Islamic scholar Sheik Ahmed al-Tayeb chaired Thursday's meeting at the Cairo headquarters of Sunni Islam's highest seat of learning, al-Azhar. He told the representatives of the country's feuding political factions that the "only way" to solve their differences is through an inclusive ...

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Voice of America: Teacher Uses Music to Make Math Fun, Cool

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Teacher Uses Music to Make Math Fun, Cool
Jan 31st 2013, 14:48

Student engagement is a goal in schools everywhere.  A teacher in the Washington suburbs has found a way to engage and motivate students-- by bringing rhythm and fun to mathematics.  The approach works well especially for students who speak English as a second language. Making math fun The voice heard in the video belongs to mathematics teacher Jake Scott.  Most of the performers are his students.  Watching videos is not part of their daily routine but it is one of the ...

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Voice of America: US Launches 'Open Book' Project with Arab World

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US Launches 'Open Book' Project with Arab World
Jan 31st 2013, 16:17

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and representatives of the Arab League and its Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization have launched a joint project to expand access to free educational materials. The initiative is known as the Open Book Project and according to participants, it will make high-quality U.S. science and technology educational materials available in Arabic within the next 18 months. "Our hope is to lower geographic, economic and even gender-based ...

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Voice of America: US Sees Uptick in Consumer Spending

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US Sees Uptick in Consumer Spending
Jan 31st 2013, 17:06

U.S. consumer spending rose two-tenths of a percent in December as incomes grew, according to Commerce Department data realeased Thursday.  Some economists say that fits a pattern showing a gradually recovering U.S. economy.  Consumer spending is watched closely because consumer demand drives most U.S. economic activity. The upbeat spending data may be evidence that an earlier report indicating that the U.S. economy shrank slightly over the past few months was a pause before ...

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Voice of America: Egypt's Islamists, Liberals Agree to Renounce Violence

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Egypt's Islamists, Liberals Agree to Renounce Violence
Jan 31st 2013, 18:06

Egypt's Islamist and liberal politicians agreed Thursday to renounce violence and join a national dialogue aimed at resolving the country's deadliest unrest in months. Egyptian Islamic scholar Sheik Ahmed al-Tayeb chaired Thursday's meeting at the Cairo headquarters of Sunni Islam's highest seat of learning, al-Azhar. He told the representatives of the country's feuding political factions that the "only way" to solve their differences is through an inclusive ...

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Voice of America: US Sees Uptick in Consumer Spending

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US Sees Uptick in Consumer Spending
Jan 31st 2013, 17:06

U.S. consumer spending rose two-tenths of a percent in December as incomes grew, according to Commerce Department data realeased Thursday.  Some economists say that fits a pattern showing a gradually recovering U.S. economy.  Consumer spending is watched closely because consumer demand drives most U.S. economic activity. The upbeat spending data may be evidence that an earlier report indicating that the U.S. economy shrank slightly over the past few months was a pause before ...

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Voice of America: Teacher Uses Music to Make Math Fun, Cool

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Teacher Uses Music to Make Math Fun, Cool
Jan 31st 2013, 14:48

Student engagement is a goal in schools everywhere.  A teacher in the Washington suburbs has found a way to engage and motivate students-- by bringing rhythm and fun to mathematics.  The approach works well especially for students who speak English as a second language. Making math fun The voice heard in the video belongs to mathematics teacher Jake Scott.  Most of the performers are his students.  Watching videos is not part of their daily routine but it is one of the ...

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Voice of America: Rights Group: Arab Spring Movements Fall Short

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Rights Group: Arab Spring Movements Fall Short
Jan 31st 2013, 14:52

Representatives of international watchdog Human Rights Watch say in their annual report that they're concerned about Syria, Mali and other areas of so-called Arab Spring unrest. The New York-based group released its report Thursday in London and Johannesburg. Human Rights Watch says the euphoria and hope that spurred the Arab Spring movements two years ago have not brought about more rights for the people.   The 665-page report released Thursday profiles human rights in more than 80 ...

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Voice of America: US Launches 'Open Book' Project with Arab World

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US Launches 'Open Book' Project with Arab World
Jan 31st 2013, 16:17

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and representatives of the Arab League and its Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization have launched a joint project to expand access to free educational materials. The initiative is known as the Open Book Project and according to participants, it will make high-quality U.S. science and technology educational materials available in Arabic within the next 18 months. "Our hope is to lower geographic, economic and even gender-based ...

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Voice of America: Egypt's Islamists, Liberals Agree to Renounce Violence

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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
Egypt's Islamists, Liberals Agree to Renounce Violence
Jan 31st 2013, 18:06

Egypt's Islamist and liberal politicians agreed Thursday to renounce violence and join a national dialogue aimed at resolving the country's deadliest unrest in months. Egyptian Islamic scholar Sheik Ahmed al-Tayeb chaired Thursday's meeting at the Cairo headquarters of Sunni Islam's highest seat of learning, al-Azhar. He told the representatives of the country's feuding political factions that the "only way" to solve their differences is through an inclusive ...

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Voice of America: Teacher Uses Music to Make Math Fun, Cool

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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
Teacher Uses Music to Make Math Fun, Cool
Jan 31st 2013, 14:48

Student engagement is a goal in schools everywhere.  A teacher in the Washington suburbs has found a way to engage and motivate students-- by bringing rhythm and fun to mathematics.  The approach works well especially for students who speak English as a second language. Making math fun The voice heard in the video belongs to mathematics teacher Jake Scott.  Most of the performers are his students.  Watching videos is not part of their daily routine but it is one of the ...

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Voice of America: Rights Group: Arab Spring Movements Fall Short

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Rights Group: Arab Spring Movements Fall Short
Jan 31st 2013, 14:52

Representatives of international watchdog Human Rights Watch say in their annual report that they're concerned about Syria, Mali and other areas of so-called Arab Spring unrest. The New York-based group released its report Thursday in London and Johannesburg. Human Rights Watch says the euphoria and hope that spurred the Arab Spring movements two years ago have not brought about more rights for the people.   The 665-page report released Thursday profiles human rights in more than 80 ...

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Voice of America: US Launches 'Open Book' Project with Arab World

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US Launches 'Open Book' Project with Arab World
Jan 31st 2013, 16:17

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and representatives of the Arab League and its Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization have launched a joint project to expand access to free educational materials. The initiative is known as the Open Book Project and according to participants, it will make high-quality U.S. science and technology educational materials available in Arabic within the next 18 months. "Our hope is to lower geographic, economic and even gender-based ...

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Voice of America: US Sees Uptick in Consumer Spending

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US Sees Uptick in Consumer Spending
Jan 31st 2013, 17:06

U.S. consumer spending rose two-tenths of a percent in December as incomes grew, according to Commerce Department data realeased Thursday.  Some economists say that fits a pattern showing a gradually recovering U.S. economy.  Consumer spending is watched closely because consumer demand drives most U.S. economic activity. The upbeat spending data may be evidence that an earlier report indicating that the U.S. economy shrank slightly over the past few months was a pause before ...

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Voice of America: Rights Group: Arab Spring Movements Fall Short

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Rights Group: Arab Spring Movements Fall Short
Jan 31st 2013, 14:52

Representatives of international watchdog Human Rights Watch say in their annual report that they're concerned about Syria, Mali and other areas of so-called Arab Spring unrest. The New York-based group released its report Thursday in London and Johannesburg. Human Rights Watch says the euphoria and hope that spurred the Arab Spring movements two years ago have not brought about more rights for the people.   The 665-page report released Thursday profiles human rights in more than 80 ...

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Voice of America: Rights Group: Arab Spring Movements Fall Short

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Rights Group: Arab Spring Movements Fall Short
Jan 31st 2013, 14:52

Representatives of international watchdog Human Rights Watch say in their annual report that they're concerned about Syria, Mali and other areas of so-called Arab Spring unrest. The New York-based group released its report Thursday in London and Johannesburg. Human Rights Watch says the euphoria and hope that spurred the Arab Spring movements two years ago have not brought about more rights for the people.   The 665-page report released Thursday profiles human rights in more than 80 ...

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Voice of America: Hagel Faces Tough Questions at Confirmation Hearing

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Hagel Faces Tough Questions at Confirmation Hearing
Jan 31st 2013, 16:15

The nominee to be the next U.S. secretary of defense, Chuck Hagel, is facing tough questioning on Iran, Israel and national security issues. Hagel defended his record before the Senate Armed Services Committee, telling the panel during his confirmation hearing Thursday that he is on the record on many issues, but no single vote or statement defines him.  ​​At the start of the hearing, Republican Senator James Inhofe said Hagel's position on national security issues is "deeply ...

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Voice of America: Hagel Faces Tough Questions at Confirmation Hearing

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Hagel Faces Tough Questions at Confirmation Hearing
Jan 31st 2013, 16:15

The nominee to be the next U.S. secretary of defense, Chuck Hagel, is facing tough questioning on Iran, Israel and national security issues. Hagel defended his record before the Senate Armed Services Committee, telling the panel during his confirmation hearing Thursday that he is on the record on many issues, but no single vote or statement defines him.  ​​At the start of the hearing, Republican Senator James Inhofe said Hagel's position on national security issues is "deeply ...

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Voice of America: US Launches 'Open Book' Project with Arab World

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US Launches 'Open Book' Project with Arab World
Jan 31st 2013, 16:17

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and representatives of the Arab League and its Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization have launched a joint project to expand access to free educational materials. The initiative is known as the Open Book Project and according to participants, it will make high-quality U.S. science and technology educational materials available in Arabic within the next 18 months. "Our hope is to lower geographic, economic and even gender-based ...

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Voice of America: US Launches 'Open Book' Project with Arab World

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US Launches 'Open Book' Project with Arab World
Jan 31st 2013, 16:17

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and representatives of the Arab League and its Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization have launched a joint project to expand access to free educational materials. The initiative is known as the Open Book Project and according to participants, it will make high-quality U.S. science and technology educational materials available in Arabic within the next 18 months. "Our hope is to lower geographic, economic and even gender-based ...

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Voice of America: Rights Group: Arab Spring Movements Fall Short

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Rights Group: Arab Spring Movements Fall Short
Jan 31st 2013, 14:52

Representatives of international watchdog Human Rights Watch say in their annual report that they're concerned about Syria, Mali and other areas of so-called Arab Spring unrest. The New York-based group released its report Thursday in London and Johannesburg. Human Rights Watch says the euphoria and hope that spurred the Arab Spring movements two years ago have not brought about more rights for the people.   The 665-page report released Thursday profiles human rights in more than 80 ...

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Voice of America: Hagel Faces Tough Questions at Confirmation Hearing

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Hagel Faces Tough Questions at Confirmation Hearing
Jan 31st 2013, 16:15

The nominee to be the next U.S. secretary of defense, Chuck Hagel, is facing tough questioning on Iran, Israel and national security issues. Hagel defended his record before the Senate Armed Services Committee, telling the panel during his confirmation hearing Thursday that he is on the record on many issues, but no single vote or statement defines him.  ​​At the start of the hearing, Republican Senator James Inhofe said Hagel's position on national security issues is "deeply ...

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Voice of America: Protests Challenge Egypt's Leadership

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Protests Challenge Egypt's Leadership
Jan 31st 2013, 15:44

These are chaotic days for Egypt, which recently marked two years since a revolution brought one system to an end. But the new one - a government dominated by Islamists of the Muslim Brotherhood - is being met with fierce resistance. In Port Said and cities across Egypt, anti-government forces are calling for secession. President Mohamed Morsi imposed a state of emergency in some areas of unrest, while the army chief warned the state could collapse. Analyst Mustafa el Labbad said the ...

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