Voice of America: African Union Sees Less Chance of Violence in Kenya Election

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African Union Sees Less Chance of Violence in Kenya Election Jan 22nd 2013, 15:58 A visiting African Union (AU) delegation says it is satisfied with the steps Kenya's government and civil society have taken to avoid violence in the March 4 general election. The vote of confidence comes despite reports of political tension and clashes in parts of the country during last week's party primaries. With less than two months before Kenya goes to the polls, a delegation from the African Union and the regional economic bloc, COMESA, has wrapped up a week-long pre-election ... Media files: EEFCDD31-16DF-43C6-8D44-92FEAE2746E3_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict

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Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict Jan 22nd 2013, 15:27 When Kenyans go to vote in March general elections, they will, for the first time, be selecting candidates for newly-created positions including governor, senator and women's representatives. The new positions were created as part of a process of "devolution" laid out in the new constitution to distribute power and resources from the central government to local constituencies. 'Tearing the country apart' But recent violence in the country's Tana Delta region, and ... Media files: 2853C32D-2A90-435A-BA2C-DE6FE48579E2_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Regional Response to Mali Could Lead to Pitfalls

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Regional Response to Mali Could Lead to Pitfalls Jan 22nd 2013, 15:48 With French troops driving back Islamist rebels in northern Mali, West African forces are expected to step in and help secure the country for new elections. This regional response has important implications for international efforts to fight terrorism. French troops advancing against Islamist militants in Mali say their fight is not over until the country is reunited and al-Qaida-affiliated terrorists are driven from the north. French President Francois Hollande says it is a campaign that ... Media files: F96E5F4D-E74C-49C9-A15E-9E9C92AA31E5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Japan Moves to Stimulate Its Stalled Economy

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Japan Moves to Stimulate Its Stalled Economy Jan 22nd 2013, 15:57 Japan's central bank is embarking on an American-like plan to stimulate the country's stalled economy by pumping more money into it. The Bank of Japan, under pressure from the new government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, agreed Tuesday to double its inflation target to 2 percent and stimulate the world's third largest economy for an indefinite period through asset purchases. The economic boost is similar to that undertaken in recent years by the U.S. central bank, the Federal ... Media files: 39FBD24F-774D-4E0F-AEE7-D93F4FC640E5_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: African Union Sees Less Chance of Violence in Kenya Election

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African Union Sees Less Chance of Violence in Kenya Election Jan 22nd 2013, 15:58 A visiting African Union (AU) delegation says it is satisfied with the steps Kenya's government and civil society have taken to avoid violence in the March 4 general election. The vote of confidence comes despite reports of political tension and clashes in parts of the country during last week's party primaries. With less than two months before Kenya goes to the polls, a delegation from the African Union and the regional economic bloc, COMESA, has wrapped up a week-long pre-election ... Media files: EEFCDD31-16DF-43C6-8D44-92FEAE2746E3_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Syria Activists: Car Bomb Toll at Least 42

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Syria Activists: Car Bomb Toll at Least 42 Jan 22nd 2013, 16:36 Syrian rights activists say the death toll from a suicide car bombing in the central province of Hama late Monday has risen to at least 42 people. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attack targeted a building used by pro-government militiamen in the town of Salamiyah. It said civilians were among the dead. Syrian state news agency SANA gave a death toll of 32 people and blamed the bombing on terrorists whom it says are behind a 22-month rebellion against President ...

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Voice of America: Eritrea Returns to Calm After Mutiny

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Eritrea Returns to Calm After Mutiny Jan 22nd 2013, 16:48 Calm has reportedly returned to the east African nation of Eritrea a day after a group of mutinous soldiers attempted to take over the country's information ministry. More than 100 dissident soldiers stormed the ministry in Asmara early Monday, ordering state television announcers to read a statement calling for the release of political prisoners and saying the 1997 constitution would be respected. It is unclear how the situation was resolved, but the soldiers are believed to have left ...

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Voice of America: Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict

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Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict Jan 22nd 2013, 15:27 When Kenyans go to vote in March general elections, they will, for the first time, be selecting candidates for newly-created positions including governor, senator and women's representatives. The new positions were created as part of a process of "devolution" laid out in the new constitution to distribute power and resources from the central government to local constituencies. 'Tearing the country apart' But recent violence in the country's Tana Delta region, and ... Media files: 2853C32D-2A90-435A-BA2C-DE6FE48579E2_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Regional Response to Mali Could Lead to Pitfalls

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Regional Response to Mali Could Lead to Pitfalls Jan 22nd 2013, 15:48 With French troops driving back Islamist rebels in northern Mali, West African forces are expected to step in and help secure the country for new elections. This regional response has important implications for international efforts to fight terrorism. French troops advancing against Islamist militants in Mali say their fight is not over until the country is reunited and al-Qaida-affiliated terrorists are driven from the north. French President Francois Hollande says it is a campaign that ... Media files: F96E5F4D-E74C-49C9-A15E-9E9C92AA31E5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Syria Activists: Car Bomb Toll at Least 42

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Syria Activists: Car Bomb Toll at Least 42 Jan 22nd 2013, 16:36 Syrian rights activists say the death toll from a suicide car bombing in the central province of Hama late Monday has risen to at least 42 people. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attack targeted a building used by pro-government militiamen in the town of Salamiyah. It said civilians were among the dead. Syrian state news agency SANA gave a death toll of 32 people and blamed the bombing on terrorists whom it says are behind a 22-month rebellion against President ...

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Voice of America: Eritrea Returns to Calm After Mutiny

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Eritrea Returns to Calm After Mutiny Jan 22nd 2013, 16:48 Calm has reportedly returned to the east African nation of Eritrea a day after a group of mutinous soldiers attempted to take over the country's information ministry. More than 100 dissident soldiers stormed the ministry in Asmara early Monday, ordering state television announcers to read a statement calling for the release of political prisoners and saying the 1997 constitution would be respected. It is unclear how the situation was resolved, but the soldiers are believed to have left ...

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Voice of America: Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict

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Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict Jan 22nd 2013, 15:27 When Kenyans go to vote in March general elections, they will, for the first time, be selecting candidates for newly-created positions including governor, senator and women's representatives. The new positions were created as part of a process of "devolution" laid out in the new constitution to distribute power and resources from the central government to local constituencies. 'Tearing the country apart' But recent violence in the country's Tana Delta region, and ... Media files: 2853C32D-2A90-435A-BA2C-DE6FE48579E2_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Palestinians See no Hope for Peace in Israeli Polls

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Palestinians See no Hope for Peace in Israeli Polls Jan 22nd 2013, 15:02 Palestinians evinced weary indifference on Tuesday as Israelis voted in an election set to produce a hardline government keener to expand Jewish settlements on occupied land than seek peace. "Regardless of who wins, the result is the same: Israelis want this land but not the people,'' said Ahmed Amro, a professor at Al-Quds Open University in Ramallah, the West Bank's capital. "The Palestinians should have a plan to face this situation we're in, and not put much ... Media files: 6BA934E5-4563-42E9-B887-9EB660B7BEDA_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Japan Moves to Stimulate Its Stalled Economy

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Japan Moves to Stimulate Its Stalled Economy Jan 22nd 2013, 15:57 Japan's central bank is embarking on an American-like plan to stimulate the country's stalled economy by pumping more money into it. The Bank of Japan, under pressure from the new government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, agreed Tuesday to double its inflation target to 2 percent and stimulate the world's third largest economy for an indefinite period through asset purchases. The economic boost is similar to that undertaken in recent years by the U.S. central bank, the Federal ...

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Voice of America: Palestinians See no Hope for Peace in Israeli Polls

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Palestinians See no Hope for Peace in Israeli Polls Jan 22nd 2013, 15:02 Palestinians evinced weary indifference on Tuesday as Israelis voted in an election set to produce a hardline government keener to expand Jewish settlements on occupied land than seek peace. "Regardless of who wins, the result is the same: Israelis want this land but not the people,'' said Ahmed Amro, a professor at Al-Quds Open University in Ramallah, the West Bank's capital. "The Palestinians should have a plan to face this situation we're in, and not put much ... Media files: 6BA934E5-4563-42E9-B887-9EB660B7BEDA_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict

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Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict Jan 22nd 2013, 15:27 When Kenyans go to vote in March general elections, they will, for the first time, be selecting candidates for newly-created positions including governor, senator and women's representatives. The new positions were created as part of a process of "devolution" laid out in the new constitution to distribute power and resources from the central government to local constituencies. 'Tearing the country apart' But recent violence in the country's Tana Delta region, and ... Media files: 2853C32D-2A90-435A-BA2C-DE6FE48579E2_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Japan Moves to Stimulate Its Stalled Economy

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Japan Moves to Stimulate Its Stalled Economy Jan 22nd 2013, 15:57 Japan's central bank is embarking on an American-like plan to stimulate the country's stalled economy by pumping more money into it. The Bank of Japan, under pressure from the new government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, agreed Tuesday to double its inflation target to 2 percent and stimulate the world's third largest economy for an indefinite period through asset purchases. The economic boost is similar to that undertaken in recent years by the U.S. central bank, the Federal ...

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Voice of America: Palestinians See no Hope for Peace in Israeli Polls

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Palestinians See no Hope for Peace in Israeli Polls Jan 22nd 2013, 15:02 Palestinians evinced weary indifference on Tuesday as Israelis voted in an election set to produce a hardline government keener to expand Jewish settlements on occupied land than seek peace. "Regardless of who wins, the result is the same: Israelis want this land but not the people,'' said Ahmed Amro, a professor at Al-Quds Open University in Ramallah, the West Bank's capital. "The Palestinians should have a plan to face this situation we're in, and not put much ... Media files: 6BA934E5-4563-42E9-B887-9EB660B7BEDA_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict

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Kenya Power-Sharing Plan Sparks Conflict Jan 22nd 2013, 15:27 When Kenyans go to vote in March general elections, they will, for the first time, be selecting candidates for newly-created positions including governor, senator and women's representatives. The new positions were created as part of a process of "devolution" laid out in the new constitution to distribute power and resources from the central government to local constituencies. 'Tearing the country apart' But recent violence in the country's Tana Delta region, and ... Media files: 2853C32D-2A90-435A-BA2C-DE6FE48579E2_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Japan Moves to Stimulate Its Stalled Economy

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Japan Moves to Stimulate Its Stalled Economy Jan 22nd 2013, 15:57 Japan's central bank is embarking on an American-like plan to stimulate the country's stalled economy by pumping more money into it. The Bank of Japan, under pressure from the new government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, agreed Tuesday to double its inflation target to 2 percent and stimulate the world's third largest economy for an indefinite period through asset purchases. The economic boost is similar to that undertaken in recent years by the U.S. central bank, the Federal ...

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Voice of America: Palestinians See no Hope for Peace in Israeli Polls

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Palestinians See no Hope for Peace in Israeli Polls Jan 22nd 2013, 15:02 Palestinians evinced weary indifference on Tuesday as Israelis voted in an election set to produce a hardline government keener to expand Jewish settlements on occupied land than seek peace. "Regardless of who wins, the result is the same: Israelis want this land but not the people,'' said Ahmed Amro, a professor at Al-Quds Open University in Ramallah, the West Bank's capital. "The Palestinians should have a plan to face this situation we're in, and not put much ... Media files: 6BA934E5-4563-42E9-B887-9EB660B7BEDA_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Palestinians See no Hope for Peace in Israeli Polls

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Palestinians See no Hope for Peace in Israeli Polls Jan 22nd 2013, 15:02 Palestinians evinced weary indifference on Tuesday as Israelis voted in an election set to produce a hardline government keener to expand Jewish settlements on occupied land than seek peace. "Regardless of who wins, the result is the same: Israelis want this land but not the people,'' said Ahmed Amro, a professor at Al-Quds Open University in Ramallah, the West Bank's capital. "The Palestinians should have a plan to face this situation we're in, and not put much ... Media files: 6BA934E5-4563-42E9-B887-9EB660B7BEDA_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Employed South Africans Have High Number of Dependents

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Employed South Africans Have High Number of Dependents Jan 22nd 2013, 12:10 The South African Institute on Race Relations says that for every employed South African, there are nearly three others who are dependent on them. While that number has dropped, it is still very high globally and speaks to the country's consistently high unemployment rate. A new study issued in mid-January finds that every employed South African supports 2.8 people - using the ratio of those with jobs to the total population. High rate of dependency Lucy Holborn, a research manager at ... Media files: EDA61C50-989F-4BB9-9C8C-A2F42892A2B6_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Khmer Rouge Tribunal Moves Forward Without 2 Defendants

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Khmer Rouge Tribunal Moves Forward Without 2 Defendants Jan 22nd 2013, 11:57 The United Nations-backed tribunal investigating Cambodia's murderous Khmer Rouge movement was forced to cancel its hearings last week after two of the three defendants were taken to the hospital. The latest health scares have renewed fears about the case against the accused, all of whom are in their 80s. Eighty-six-year-old Nuon Chea was taken to a Phnom Penh hospital January 13 after he collapsed at the tribunal's detention facility. Nuon Chea, who is regarded as the Khmer Rouge's chief ... Media files: 8FD07092-3BE6-455B-B01D-CE8118484F1C_cx0_cy12_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Thailand Calls for Regional Response to Rohingya Boat People

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Thailand Calls for Regional Response to Rohingya Boat People Jan 22nd 2013, 14:01 Thousands of Muslim Rohingya fleeing sectarian violence in Burma's Rakhine state have taken to the sea, ending up in Thailand, Malaysia and elsewhere. There are calls for a regional response to the humanitarian situation. Hundreds of largely stateless Rohingya have been detained by authorities after landing on Thailand's southern shores often aided by human trafficking gangs. As more refugees arrived in recent weeks, there have also been accusations that the Thai military has been involved ... Media files: 0C0BBAFA-6441-4F97-87E0-50FB101CB646_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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