Friday, January 25, 2013

Voice of America: Presidential Powers Reduced Under Zimbabwe's New Charter

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Presidential Powers Reduced Under Zimbabwe's New Charter
Jan 25th 2013, 15:29

When Zimbabwe's main political parties, Zanu-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), announced last week they had finally reached agreement on a new constitution, they did not reveal what caused the long delay.   It took the parties six months to finalize the draft that a parliamentary committee submitted to parliament. MDC politician Priscilla Misihairabwi said the process "wasn't easy." "The time we took was indicative that it was quite ...

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Voice of America: Mali, Sudan Dominate AU Summit Agenda

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Mali, Sudan Dominate AU Summit Agenda
Jan 25th 2013, 16:16

Mali is featured high on the agenda at a meeting of the African Union's Peace and Security Council in Addis Ababa Friday, which will also discuss the progress of talks between Sudan and South Sudan. The AU's main security organ is considering a way forward to confront the crisis in Mali, where al-Qaida linked militants have seized territory in the north. As African troops begin arriving in Mali, the AU is considering how to continue providing logistical and financial support for the ...

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Voice of America: Twin Car Bombs Kill 8 in Syria

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Twin Car Bombs Kill 8 in Syria
Jan 25th 2013, 16:29

Twin car bomb explosions in the Syrian-controlled part of the Golan Heights killed eight people on Friday, as government forces launched new raids in rebel-held districts of Damascus. The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights says most of those killed in the explosions in the Golan Heights are members of Syria's military intelligence. There was no claim of responsibility for the blasts, but car bombs and suicide attacks targeting Syrian troops are tactics commonly used by Islamic militants, ...

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Voice of America: Rights Groups in DRC Want a National Peace Dialogue

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Rights Groups in DRC Want a National Peace Dialogue
Jan 25th 2013, 16:37

Human rights activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for an immediate halt to the negotiations in Kampala, Uganda, between the DRC government and the M23 rebels. Two of the DRC's leading rights groups say they want a national dialogue to replace the talks.     DRC opposition and community groups have criticized the negotiations since they began last month. They say the talks do not include all segments of the population and that Uganda is not a good place ...

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Voice of America: Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd Washington for Annual March

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Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd Washington for Annual March
Jan 25th 2013, 16:04

Tens of thousands of people are crowding Washington Friday to protest the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. Abortion opponents hold what they call the March for Life every year. This year's march includes a rally near the U.S. Capitol and a protest outside the Supreme Court building. Dozens of people came out in sub-freezing temperatures for the actual anniversary Tuesday to spread 3,300 flowers ...

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Voice of America: Presidential Powers Reduced Under Zimbabwe's New Charter

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Presidential Powers Reduced Under Zimbabwe's New Charter
Jan 25th 2013, 15:29

When Zimbabwe's main political parties, Zanu-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), announced last week they had finally reached agreement on a new constitution, they did not reveal what caused the long delay.   It took the parties six months to finalize the draft that a parliamentary committee submitted to parliament. MDC politician Priscilla Misihairabwi said the process "wasn't easy." "The time we took was indicative that it was quite ...

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Voice of America: Twin Car Bombs Kill 8 in Syria

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Twin Car Bombs Kill 8 in Syria
Jan 25th 2013, 16:29

Twin car bomb explosions in the Syrian-controlled part of the Golan Heights killed eight people on Friday, as government forces launched new raids in rebel-held districts of Damascus. The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights says most of those killed in the explosions in the Golan Heights are members of Syria's military intelligence. There was no claim of responsibility for the blasts, but car bombs and suicide attacks targeting Syrian troops are tactics commonly used by Islamic militants, ...

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Voice of America: Twin Car Bombs Kill 8 in Syria

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Twin Car Bombs Kill 8 in Syria
Jan 25th 2013, 16:29

Twin car bomb explosions in the Syrian-controlled part of the Golan Heights killed eight people on Friday, as government forces launched new raids in rebel-held districts of Damascus. The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights says most of those killed in the explosions in the Golan Heights are members of Syria's military intelligence. There was no claim of responsibility for the blasts, but car bombs and suicide attacks targeting Syrian troops are tactics commonly used by Islamic militants, ...

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Voice of America: Presidential Powers Reduced Under Zimbabwe's New Charter

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Presidential Powers Reduced Under Zimbabwe's New Charter
Jan 25th 2013, 15:29

When Zimbabwe's main political parties, Zanu-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), announced last week they had finally reached agreement on a new constitution, they did not reveal what caused the long delay.   It took the parties six months to finalize the draft that a parliamentary committee submitted to parliament. MDC politician Priscilla Misihairabwi said the process "wasn't easy." "The time we took was indicative that it was quite ...

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Voice of America: Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd Washington for Annual March

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Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd Washington for Annual March
Jan 25th 2013, 16:04

Tens of thousands of people are crowding Washington Friday to protest the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. Abortion opponents hold what they call the March for Life every year. This year's march includes a rally near the U.S. Capitol and a protest outside the Supreme Court building. Dozens of people came out in sub-freezing temperatures for the actual anniversary Tuesday to spread 3,300 flowers ...

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Voice of America: Afghan Blast Kills 5

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Afghan Blast Kills 5
Jan 25th 2013, 15:57

Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan, killing five civilians. At least 15 people were wounded in the attack Friday in the Tagab district of Kapisa province. No NATO service members were harmed in the explosion. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. U.S. General John Allen, commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance force, or ISAF, condemned the bombing, calling it the "latest brutal act of violence ...

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Voice of America: With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels

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With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels
Jan 25th 2013, 13:55

While Burma's military steps up battles against Kachin rebels along the border with China, security analysts say Beijing has been quietly selling advanced weapons to another insurgent group on its border, the United Wa State Army.  The Wa are the largest militia in Burma and considered the biggest narcotics dealing organization in Southeast Asia.    Burma's military airstrikes and mortar attacks on Kachin rebels in recent weeks raised international concerns about the ...

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Voice of America: AFGHANISTAN BLAST, 1ST UPD

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AFGHANISTAN BLAST, 1ST UPD
Jan 25th 2013, 15:41

Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan Thursday, killing five civilians. At least 15 people were wounded in the attack Friday in the Tagab district of Kapisa province. No NATO service members were harmed in the explosion. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. U.S. General John Allen, commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance force, or ISAF, condemned the bombing, calling it the "latest brutal act of ...

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Voice of America: Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd Washington for Annual March

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Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd Washington for Annual March
Jan 25th 2013, 16:04

Tens of thousands of people are crowding Washington Friday to protest the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. Abortion opponents hold what they call the March for Life every year. This year's march includes a rally near the U.S. Capitol and a protest outside the Supreme Court building. Dozens of people came out in sub-freezing temperatures for the actual anniversary Tuesday to spread 3,300 flowers ...

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Voice of America: Twin Car Bombs Kill 8 in Syria

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Twin Car Bombs Kill 8 in Syria
Jan 25th 2013, 16:29

Twin car bomb explosions in the Syrian-controlled part of the Golan Heights killed eight people on Friday, as government forces launched new raids in rebel-held districts of Damascus. The Syrian Observatory of Human Rights says most of those killed in the explosions in the Golan Heights are members of Syria's military intelligence. There was no claim of responsibility for the blasts, but car bombs and suicide attacks targeting Syrian troops are tactics commonly used by Islamic militants, ...

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Voice of America: With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels

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With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels
Jan 25th 2013, 13:55

While Burma's military steps up battles against Kachin rebels along the border with China, security analysts say Beijing has been quietly selling advanced weapons to another insurgent group on its border, the United Wa State Army.  The Wa are the largest militia in Burma and considered the biggest narcotics dealing organization in Southeast Asia.    Burma's military airstrikes and mortar attacks on Kachin rebels in recent weeks raised international concerns about the ...

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Voice of America: Afghan Blast Kills 5

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Afghan Blast Kills 5
Jan 25th 2013, 15:57

Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan, killing five civilians. At least 15 people were wounded in the attack Friday in the Tagab district of Kapisa province. No NATO service members were harmed in the explosion. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. U.S. General John Allen, commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance force, or ISAF, condemned the bombing, calling it the "latest brutal act of violence ...

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Voice of America: AFGHANISTAN BLAST, 1ST UPD

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AFGHANISTAN BLAST, 1ST UPD
Jan 25th 2013, 15:41

Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan Thursday, killing five civilians. At least 15 people were wounded in the attack Friday in the Tagab district of Kapisa province. No NATO service members were harmed in the explosion. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. U.S. General John Allen, commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance force, or ISAF, condemned the bombing, calling it the "latest brutal act of ...

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Voice of America: Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd Washington for Annual March

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Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd Washington for Annual March
Jan 25th 2013, 16:04

Tens of thousands of people are crowding Washington Friday to protest the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. Abortion opponents hold what they call the March for Life every year. This year's march includes a rally near the U.S. Capitol and a protest outside the Supreme Court building. Dozens of people came out in sub-freezing temperatures for the actual anniversary Tuesday to spread 3,300 flowers ...

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Voice of America: With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels

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With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels
Jan 25th 2013, 13:55

While Burma's military steps up battles against Kachin rebels along the border with China, security analysts say Beijing has been quietly selling advanced weapons to another insurgent group on its border, the United Wa State Army.  The Wa are the largest militia in Burma and considered the biggest narcotics dealing organization in Southeast Asia.    Burma's military airstrikes and mortar attacks on Kachin rebels in recent weeks raised international concerns about the ...

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Voice of America: Immigrant Women Bake Up Hopeful Future

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Immigrant Women Bake Up Hopeful Future
Jan 25th 2013, 14:05

As the oven doors open and close at the Hot Bread Kitchen bakery in East Harlem, the aroma of fresh breads fill the air: walnut raisin, grindstone rye, and sourdough. Throughout the day, Fatiha Outabount and about a dozen other women pat, shape and bake dough to create artisanal bread for upscale markets and some of New York City's finest restaurants. The apprentices The Morocco native, 27, is one of 13 trainees at the bakery. Most of them are immigrant women who used to be ...

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Voice of America: AFGHANISTAN BLAST, 1ST UPD

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AFGHANISTAN BLAST, 1ST UPD
Jan 25th 2013, 15:41

Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan Thursday, killing five civilians. At least 15 people were wounded in the attack Friday in the Tagab district of Kapisa province. No NATO service members were harmed in the explosion. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. U.S. General John Allen, commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance force, or ISAF, condemned the bombing, calling it the "latest brutal act of ...

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Voice of America: Afghan Blast Kills 5

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Afghan Blast Kills 5
Jan 25th 2013, 15:57

Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan, killing five civilians. At least 15 people were wounded in the attack Friday in the Tagab district of Kapisa province. No NATO service members were harmed in the explosion. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. U.S. General John Allen, commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance force, or ISAF, condemned the bombing, calling it the "latest brutal act of violence ...

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Voice of America: Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd Washington for Annual March

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Anti-Abortion Protesters Crowd Washington for Annual March
Jan 25th 2013, 16:04

Tens of thousands of people are crowding Washington Friday to protest the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. Abortion opponents hold what they call the March for Life every year. This year's march includes a rally near the U.S. Capitol and a protest outside the Supreme Court building. Dozens of people came out in sub-freezing temperatures for the actual anniversary Tuesday to spread 3,300 flowers ...

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Voice of America: With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels

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With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels
Jan 25th 2013, 13:55

While Burma's military steps up battles against Kachin rebels along the border with China, security analysts say Beijing has been quietly selling advanced weapons to another insurgent group on its border, the United Wa State Army.  The Wa are the largest militia in Burma and considered the biggest narcotics dealing organization in Southeast Asia.    Burma's military airstrikes and mortar attacks on Kachin rebels in recent weeks raised international concerns about the ...

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Voice of America: Immigrant Women Bake Up Hopeful Future

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Immigrant Women Bake Up Hopeful Future
Jan 25th 2013, 14:05

As the oven doors open and close at the Hot Bread Kitchen bakery in East Harlem, the aroma of fresh breads fill the air: walnut raisin, grindstone rye, and sourdough. Throughout the day, Fatiha Outabount and about a dozen other women pat, shape and bake dough to create artisanal bread for upscale markets and some of New York City's finest restaurants. The apprentices The Morocco native, 27, is one of 13 trainees at the bakery. Most of them are immigrant women who used to be ...

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Voice of America: India Raises Gold Import Tax to Moderate Demand

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India Raises Gold Import Tax to Moderate Demand
Jan 25th 2013, 13:34

India has raised taxes on gold imports to dampen the country's huge appetite for the yellow metal. The country's massive imports of gold - the highest in the world - are straining India's finances.    Adjustments Shobha Dhir will marginally cut back on the gold jewelry she plans to make for her daughter's wedding later this year. Prices of the precious metal jumped by 13 percent last year, and a recent hike in taxes on imported gold will make the earrings, bangles and ...

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