Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Voice of America: ASEAN Leader to Push Consensus on South China Sea Disputes

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ASEAN Leader to Push Consensus on South China Sea Disputes
Jan 1st 2013, 12:47

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has appointed its first secretary-general from Vietnam, a one-party communist state and one of four ASEAN members in conflict with China over territory in the South China Sea.  ASEAN has struggled over the past year to form a consensus on the issue and having a leader from Vietnam will keep the spotlight on the dispute.  But political analysts say Vietnamese leadership will also be more reserved and cautious in seeking agreement on the ...

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Voice of America: In Hong Kong, Thousands Protest China-Backed Leader

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In Hong Kong, Thousands Protest China-Backed Leader
Jan 1st 2013, 12:56

Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong are calling for the city's scandal-ridden chief executive to step down and demanding that China allow them to elect their own leaders. Police say about 17,000 protesters joined a New Year's Day march through the city, holding signs and chanting slogans demanding the Beijing-backed chief executive Leung Chun-ying step down. Leung, who took office in July, has faced widespread criticism following revelations that he tried to cover up illegal ...

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Voice of America: World Leaders Mark New Year

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World Leaders Mark New Year
Jan 1st 2013, 11:30

Pope Benedict has called for world peace and condemned inequalities between the rich and the poor in a New Year's Day Mass. The pontiff spoke out against what he called "unregulated financial capitalism" in his address from St. Peter's Basilica Tuesday, marking the church's world day of peace. Other world leaders who have delivered New Year's messages include Russian President Vladimir Putin. He urged Russians to work together, "move confidently forward," ...

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Voice of America: 60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast

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60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast
Jan 1st 2013, 12:28

Officials in Ivory Coast say at least 60 people were crushed to death in a stampede early Tuesday in Abidjan. Rescuers say another 200 were injured in theincident, which took place at a stadium where people had gathered to watch a New Year's fireworks display. There was no initial word on what caused the stampede.

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Voice of America: In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency

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In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency
Jan 1st 2013, 11:06

Burmese President Thein Sein has vowed to do a better job of communicating with the nation, as he delivered his first ever New Year's speech on Tuesday. In a five-minute radio address, the reformist leader promised a new campaign of more direct, transparent communication with the people, saying mutual trust was key to the country's ongoing transition. The 67-year-old said the world was "amazed" by the country's political reforms in 2012, which included releasing ...

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Voice of America: Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan

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Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan
Jan 1st 2013, 12:03

Police in northwestern Pakistan say gunmen have ambushed a vehicle carrying aid workers, killing seven people. Authorities said the victims in the attack Tuesday were Pakistani citizens and included at least five female teachers. The shooting happened in Swabi, about 75 kilometers northwest of Islamabad.  The driver of the vehicle was also wounded in the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the shooting.

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Voice of America: World Leaders Mark New Year

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World Leaders Mark New Year
Jan 1st 2013, 11:30

Pope Benedict has called for world peace and condemned inequalities between the rich and the poor in a New Year's Day Mass. The pontiff spoke out against what he called "unregulated financial capitalism" in his address from St. Peter's Basilica Tuesday, marking the church's world day of peace. Other world leaders who have delivered New Year's messages include Russian President Vladimir Putin. He urged Russians to work together, "move confidently forward," ...

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Voice of America: 60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast

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60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast
Jan 1st 2013, 12:28

Officials in Ivory Coast say at least 60 people were crushed to death in a stampede early Tuesday in Abidjan. Rescuers say another 200 were injured in theincident, which took place at a stadium where people had gathered to watch a New Year's fireworks display. There was no initial word on what caused the stampede.

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Voice of America: World Leaders Mark New Year

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World Leaders Mark New Year
Jan 1st 2013, 11:30

Pope Benedict has called for world peace and condemned inequalities between the rich and the poor in a New Year's Day Mass. The pontiff spoke out against what he called "unregulated financial capitalism" in his address from St. Peter's Basilica Tuesday, marking the church's world day of peace. Other world leaders who have delivered New Year's messages include Russian President Vladimir Putin. He urged Russians to work together, "move confidently forward," ...

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Voice of America: Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan

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Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan
Jan 1st 2013, 12:03

Police in northwestern Pakistan say gunmen have ambushed a vehicle carrying aid workers, killing seven people. Authorities said the victims in the attack Tuesday were Pakistani citizens and included at least five female teachers. The shooting happened in Swabi, about 75 kilometers northwest of Islamabad.  The driver of the vehicle was also wounded in the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the shooting.

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Voice of America: In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency

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In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency
Jan 1st 2013, 11:06

Burmese President Thein Sein has vowed to do a better job of communicating with the nation, as he delivered his first ever New Year's speech on Tuesday. In a five-minute radio address, the reformist leader promised a new campaign of more direct, transparent communication with the people, saying mutual trust was key to the country's ongoing transition. The 67-year-old said the world was "amazed" by the country's political reforms in 2012, which included releasing ...

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Voice of America: 60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast

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60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast
Jan 1st 2013, 12:28

Officials in Ivory Coast say at least 60 people were crushed to death in a stampede early Tuesday in Abidjan. Rescuers say another 200 were injured in theincident, which took place at a stadium where people had gathered to watch a New Year's fireworks display. There was no initial word on what caused the stampede.

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Voice of America: In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency

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In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency
Jan 1st 2013, 11:06

Burmese President Thein Sein has vowed to do a better job of communicating with the nation, as he delivered his first ever New Year's speech on Tuesday. In a five-minute radio address, the reformist leader promised a new campaign of more direct, transparent communication with the people, saying mutual trust was key to the country's ongoing transition. The 67-year-old said the world was "amazed" by the country's political reforms in 2012, which included releasing ...

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Voice of America: 60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast

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60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast
Jan 1st 2013, 12:28

Officials in Ivory Coast say at least 60 people were crushed to death in a stampede early Tuesday in Abidjan. Rescuers say another 200 were injured in theincident, which took place at a stadium where people had gathered to watch a New Year's fireworks display. There was no initial word on what caused the stampede.

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Voice of America: World Leaders Mark New Year

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World Leaders Mark New Year
Jan 1st 2013, 11:30

Pope Benedict has called for world peace and condemned inequalities between the rich and the poor in a New Year's Day Mass. The pontiff spoke out against what he called "unregulated financial capitalism" in his address from St. Peter's Basilica Tuesday, marking the church's world day of peace. Other world leaders who have delivered New Year's messages include Russian President Vladimir Putin. He urged Russians to work together, "move confidently forward," ...

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Voice of America: Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan

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Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan
Jan 1st 2013, 12:03

Police in northwestern Pakistan say gunmen have ambushed a vehicle carrying aid workers, killing seven people. Authorities said the victims in the attack Tuesday were Pakistani citizens and included at least five female teachers. The shooting happened in Swabi, about 75 kilometers northwest of Islamabad.  The driver of the vehicle was also wounded in the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the shooting.

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Voice of America: Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan

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Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan
Jan 1st 2013, 12:03

Police in northwestern Pakistan say gunmen have ambushed a vehicle carrying aid workers, killing seven people. Authorities said the victims in the attack Tuesday were Pakistani citizens and included at least five female teachers. The shooting happened in Swabi, about 75 kilometers northwest of Islamabad.  The driver of the vehicle was also wounded in the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the shooting.

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Voice of America: In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency

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In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency
Jan 1st 2013, 11:06

Burmese President Thein Sein has vowed to do a better job of communicating with the nation, as he delivered his first ever New Year's speech on Tuesday. In a five-minute radio address, the reformist leader promised a new campaign of more direct, transparent communication with the people, saying mutual trust was key to the country's ongoing transition. The 67-year-old said the world was "amazed" by the country's political reforms in 2012, which included releasing ...

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Voice of America: World Leaders Mark New Year

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World Leaders Mark New Year
Jan 1st 2013, 11:30

Pope Benedict has called for world peace and condemned inequalities between the rich and the poor in a New Year's Day Mass. The pontiff spoke out against what he called "unregulated financial capitalism" in his address from St. Peter's Basilica Tuesday, marking the church's world day of peace. Other world leaders who have delivered New Year's messages include Russian President Vladimir Putin. He urged Russians to work together, "move confidently forward," ...

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Voice of America: 60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast

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60 Crushed to Death in Ivory Coast
Jan 1st 2013, 12:28

Officials in Ivory Coast say at least 60 people were crushed to death in a stampede early Tuesday in Abidjan. Rescuers say another 200 were injured in theincident, which took place at a stadium where people had gathered to watch a New Year's fireworks display. There was no initial word on what caused the stampede.

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Voice of America: Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan

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Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan
Jan 1st 2013, 12:03

Police in northwestern Pakistan say gunmen have ambushed a vehicle carrying aid workers, killing seven people. Authorities said the victims in the attack Tuesday were Pakistani citizens and included at least five female teachers. The shooting happened in Swabi, about 75 kilometers northwest of Islamabad.  The driver of the vehicle was also wounded in the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the shooting.

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Voice of America: In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency

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In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency
Jan 1st 2013, 11:06

Burmese President Thein Sein has vowed to do a better job of communicating with the nation, as he delivered his first ever New Year's speech on Tuesday. In a five-minute radio address, the reformist leader promised a new campaign of more direct, transparent communication with the people, saying mutual trust was key to the country's ongoing transition. The 67-year-old said the world was "amazed" by the country's political reforms in 2012, which included releasing ...

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Voice of America: Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR

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Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR
Jan 1st 2013, 10:38

Residents are anxiously celebrating the new year in the Central African Republic where a tense standoff is under way between the government and rebels who are threatening to invade the capital, Bangui. A strict dusk to dawn curfew remains in place in Bangui Tuesday. Fighters for a coalition of three rebel groups, known as Seleka, are holding positions about 75 kilometers outside the city. The rebels say they may still push into the capital, despite an offer from President Francois Bozize to ...

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Voice of America: Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR

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Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR
Jan 1st 2013, 10:38

Residents are anxiously celebrating the new year in the Central African Republic where a tense standoff is under way between the government and rebels who are threatening to invade the capital, Bangui. A strict dusk to dawn curfew remains in place in Bangui Tuesday. Fighters for a coalition of three rebel groups, known as Seleka, are holding positions about 75 kilometers outside the city. The rebels say they may still push into the capital, despite an offer from President Francois Bozize to ...

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Voice of America: N. Korea's Kim Calls for More Weapons, End to Confrontation

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N. Korea's Kim Calls for More Weapons, End to Confrontation
Jan 1st 2013, 10:22

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has used a New Year speech to call for the development of more advanced weapons, as well as an "end to confrontation" on the Korean peninsula. In the surprise address broadcast Tuesday on state television, Kim called on his country to hold fast "to the ideals of independence, peace and friendship." "This year, the entire Korean nation should turn out in a nationwide patriotic struggle for reunification in unity so as to usher in a new ...

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Voice of America: Reporter 'Forced Out' of China Following Visa Issue

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Reporter 'Forced Out' of China Following Visa Issue
Jan 1st 2013, 10:12

China has forced the departure of a New York Times journalist after failing to renew his visa, prompting fresh accusations that Beijing is retaliating against foreign media because of coverage critical of the Communist Party. The Times says correspondent Chris Buckley "was forced to leave mainland China" Monday after authorities declined to issue him a visa for 2013 by year's end, despite "numerous requests" by the U.S. paper. The paper also says its new Beijing ...

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