Saturday, January 26, 2013

Voice of America: Former PM Wins Czech Presidency

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Former PM Wins Czech Presidency
Jan 26th 2013, 16:59

Former prime minister Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election. The left-leaning former prime minister captured 55-percent of the vote in a run-off against conservative Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. The French News Agency says Schwarzenberg conceded defeat Saturday. Zeman will replace President Vaclav Klaus, whose term ends in March. The voting on Friday and Saturday marked the first time a Czech president was elected by popular vote since ...

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Voice of America: Suicide Bomber Kills 10 Afghan Police

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Suicide Bomber Kills 10 Afghan Police
Jan 26th 2013, 17:32

A suicide bombing in northern Afghanistan has killed 10 policemen, including the local counter-terrorism chief.   Authorities say the suicide bomber was driving a motorcycle when he blew himself up at an intersection in Kunduz city Saturday. The explosion wounded at least 18 other people.   No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.    Suicide attacks by insurgents are frequent across Afghanistan.   On Friday, a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in ...

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Voice of America: Making, Selling Jewelry Empowers Former Sierra Leone Female Prisoners

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Making, Selling Jewelry Empowers Former Sierra Leone Female Prisoners
Jan 26th 2013, 11:09

Former female prisoners in Sierra Leone are finding creative ways to incorporate themselves back into society.  They are making beaded jewelry that is not only giving them confidence but is starting to gain recognition in stores worldwide.   Rikke Clevin Jensen teaches a beaded jewelry making class to former prisoners twice a week in the capital, Freetown.   She says the classes have given women a chance to learn not just about the art of jewelry making, but also how to stay ...

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Voice of America: Former PM Wins Czech Presidency

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Former PM Wins Czech Presidency
Jan 26th 2013, 16:59

Former prime minister Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election. The left-leaning former prime minister captured 55-percent of the vote in a run-off against conservative Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. The French News Agency says Schwarzenberg conceded defeat Saturday. Zeman will replace President Vaclav Klaus, whose term ends in March. The voting on Friday and Saturday marked the first time a Czech president was elected by popular vote since ...

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Voice of America: Suicide Bomber Kills 10 Afghan Police

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Suicide Bomber Kills 10 Afghan Police
Jan 26th 2013, 17:32

A suicide bombing in northern Afghanistan has killed 10 policemen, including the local counter-terrorism chief.   Authorities say the suicide bomber was driving a motorcycle when he blew himself up at an intersection in Kunduz city Saturday. The explosion wounded at least 18 other people.   No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.    Suicide attacks by insurgents are frequent across Afghanistan.   On Friday, a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in ...

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Voice of America: Hackers Take Over US Government Website Following Activist's Suicide

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Hackers Take Over US Government Website Following Activist's Suicide
Jan 26th 2013, 17:11

International computer hacking group Anonymous is threatening to release secret U.S. government information after hijacking the website of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, an independent agency of the nation's judicial branch. The group says it took over the website to avenge the death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide two weeks ago. Hackers took control of the commission's site early Saturday, replacing it with a message warning that "a line was ...

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Voice of America: 22 Dead in Egypt After Football Case Verdict

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22 Dead in Egypt After Football Case Verdict
Jan 26th 2013, 17:04

) Egyptian officials say at least 27 people were killed Saturday outside a prison in Port Said after a court sentenced nearly two dozen people to death over the country's deadliest football riot. Clashes broke out Saturday between relatives of those sentenced to death and police guarding the prison where those convicted are being held. Scores of people were reported to have been injured in the clashes. Military police filed into the streets to restore security. Earlier, a court in Cairo ...

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Voice of America: Former PM Wins Czech Presidency

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Former PM Wins Czech Presidency
Jan 26th 2013, 16:59

Former prime minister Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election. The left-leaning former prime minister captured 55-percent of the vote in a run-off against conservative Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. The French News Agency says Schwarzenberg conceded defeat Saturday. Zeman will replace President Vaclav Klaus, whose term ends in March. The voting on Friday and Saturday marked the first time a Czech president was elected by popular vote since ...

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Voice of America: Suicide Bomb Kills 10 Afghan Police

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Suicide Bomb Kills 10 Afghan Police
Jan 26th 2013, 17:32

A suicide bombing in northern Afghanistan has killed 10 policemen, including the local counter-terrorism chief. Authorities say the suicide bomber was driving a motorcycle when he blew himself up at an intersection in Kunduz city Saturday. The explosion wounded at least 18 other people. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Suicide attacks by insurgents are frequent across Afghanistan. On Friday, a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan, killing five ...

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Voice of America: Making, Selling Jewelry Empowers Former Sierra Leone Female Prisoners

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Making, Selling Jewelry Empowers Former Sierra Leone Female Prisoners
Jan 26th 2013, 11:09

Former female prisoners in Sierra Leone are finding creative ways to incorporate themselves back into society.  They are making beaded jewelry that is not only giving them confidence but is starting to gain recognition in stores worldwide.   Rikke Clevin Jensen teaches a beaded jewelry making class to former prisoners twice a week in the capital, Freetown.   She says the classes have given women a chance to learn not just about the art of jewelry making, but also how to stay ...

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Voice of America: Hackers Take Over US Government Website Following Activist's Suicide

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Hackers Take Over US Government Website Following Activist's Suicide
Jan 26th 2013, 17:11

International computer hacking group Anonymous is threatening to release secret U.S. government information after hijacking the website of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, an independent agency of the nation's judicial branch. The group says it took over the website to avenge the death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide two weeks ago. Hackers took control of the commission's site early Saturday, replacing it with a message warning that "a line was ...

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Voice of America: Former PM Wins Czech Presidency

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Former PM Wins Czech Presidency
Jan 26th 2013, 16:59

Former prime minister Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election. The left-leaning former prime minister captured 55-percent of the vote in a run-off against conservative Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. The French News Agency says Schwarzenberg conceded defeat Saturday. Zeman will replace President Vaclav Klaus, whose term ends in March. The voting on Friday and Saturday marked the first time a Czech president was elected by popular vote since ...

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Voice of America: Hackers Take Over US Gov't Website Following Activist's Suicide

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Hackers Take Over US Gov't Website Following Activist's Suicide
Jan 26th 2013, 17:11

International computer hacking group Anonymous is threatening to release secret U.S. government information after hijacking the website of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, an independent agency of the nation's judicial branch. The group says it took over the website to avenge the death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide two weeks ago. Hackers took control of the commission's site early Saturday, replacing it with a message warning that "a line was ...

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Voice of America: 22 Dead in Egypt After Football Case Verdict

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22 Dead in Egypt After Football Case Verdict
Jan 26th 2013, 17:04

) Egyptian officials say at least 27 people were killed Saturday outside a prison in Port Said after a court sentenced nearly two dozen people to death over the country's deadliest football riot. Clashes broke out Saturday between relatives of those sentenced to death and police guarding the prison where those convicted are being held. Scores of people were reported to have been injured in the clashes. Military police filed into the streets to restore security. Earlier, a court in Cairo ...

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Voice of America: Suicide Bomb Kills 10 Afghan Police

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Suicide Bomb Kills 10 Afghan Police
Jan 26th 2013, 17:32

A suicide bombing in northern Afghanistan has killed 10 policemen, including the local counter-terrorism chief. Authorities say the suicide bomber was driving a motorcycle when he blew himself up at an intersection in Kunduz city Saturday. The explosion wounded at least 18 other people. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Suicide attacks by insurgents are frequent across Afghanistan. On Friday, a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan, killing five ...

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Voice of America: Former PM Wins Czech Presidency

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Former PM Wins Czech Presidency
Jan 26th 2013, 16:40

Former prime minister Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election. The left-leaning former prime minister captured 55-percent of the vote in a run-off against conservative Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. The French News Agency says Schwarzenberg conceded defeat Saturday. Zeman will replace President Vaclav Klaus, whose term ends in March. The voting on Friday and Saturday marked the first time a Czech president was elected by popular vote since ...

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Voice of America: 22 Dead in Egypt After Football Case Verdict

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22 Dead in Egypt After Football Case Verdict
Jan 26th 2013, 17:04

) Egyptian officials say at least 27 people were killed Saturday outside a prison in Port Said after a court sentenced nearly two dozen people to death over the country's deadliest football riot. Clashes broke out Saturday between relatives of those sentenced to death and police guarding the prison where those convicted are being held. Scores of people were reported to have been injured in the clashes. Military police filed into the streets to restore security. Earlier, a court in Cairo ...

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Voice of America: Hackers Take Over US Gov't Website Following Activist's Suicide

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Hackers Take Over US Gov't Website Following Activist's Suicide
Jan 26th 2013, 17:11

International computer hacking group Anonymous is threatening to release secret U.S. government information after hijacking the website of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, an independent agency of the nation's judicial branch. The group says it took over the website to avenge the death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide two weeks ago. Hackers took control of the commission's site early Saturday, replacing it with a message warning that "a line was ...

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Voice of America: Former PM Wins Czech Presidency

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Former PM Wins Czech Presidency
Jan 26th 2013, 16:40

Former prime minister Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election. The left-leaning former prime minister captured 55-percent of the vote in a run-off against conservative Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. The French News Agency says Schwarzenberg conceded defeat Saturday. Zeman will replace President Vaclav Klaus, whose term ends in March. The voting on Friday and Saturday marked the first time a Czech president was elected by popular vote since ...

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Voice of America: 22 Dead in Egypt After Football Case Verdict

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22 Dead in Egypt After Football Case Verdict
Jan 26th 2013, 17:04

) Egyptian officials say at least 27 people were killed Saturday outside a prison in Port Said after a court sentenced nearly two dozen people to death over the country's deadliest football riot. Clashes broke out Saturday between relatives of those sentenced to death and police guarding the prison where those convicted are being held. Scores of people were reported to have been injured in the clashes. Military police filed into the streets to restore security. Earlier, a court in Cairo ...

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Voice of America: Hackers Take Over US Gov't Website Following Activist's Suicide

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Hackers Take Over US Gov't Website Following Activist's Suicide
Jan 26th 2013, 17:11

International computer hacking group Anonymous is threatening to release secret U.S. government information after hijacking the website of the U.S. Sentencing Commission, an independent agency of the nation's judicial branch. The group says it took over the website to avenge the death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz, who committed suicide two weeks ago. Hackers took control of the commission's site early Saturday, replacing it with a message warning that "a line was ...

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Voice of America: Former PM Wins Czech Presidency

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Former PM Wins Czech Presidency
Jan 26th 2013, 16:40

Former prime minister Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election. The left-leaning former prime minister captured 55-percent of the vote in a run-off against conservative Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. The French News Agency says Schwarzenberg conceded defeat Saturday. Zeman will replace President Vaclav Klaus, whose term ends in March. The voting on Friday and Saturday marked the first time a Czech president was elected by popular vote since ...

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Voice of America: Defense Officials Try to Rush African Troops to Mali

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Defense Officials Try to Rush African Troops to Mali
Jan 26th 2013, 15:39

Defense officials from the West African regional body ECOWAS met in Abidjan on Saturday to discuss options for expediting the deployment of more African troops to Mali. Though some African troops have already arrived, officials acknowledge that they require training and funding. Ivory Coast Defense Minister Paul Koffi Koffi said Saturday that nearly 1,000 African troops were already in Mali, not just in the capital Bamako but "throughout the entire country." ECOWAS has been discussing plans ...

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Voice of America: 22 Dead in Egypt After Football Case Verdict

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22 Dead in Egypt After Football Case Verdict
Jan 26th 2013, 17:04

) Egyptian officials say at least 27 people were killed Saturday outside a prison in Port Said after a court sentenced nearly two dozen people to death over the country's deadliest football riot. Clashes broke out Saturday between relatives of those sentenced to death and police guarding the prison where those convicted are being held. Scores of people were reported to have been injured in the clashes. Military police filed into the streets to restore security. Earlier, a court in Cairo ...

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Voice of America: Defense Officials Try to Rush African Troops to Mali

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Defense Officials Try to Rush African Troops to Mali
Jan 26th 2013, 15:39

Defense officials from the West African regional body ECOWAS met in Abidjan on Saturday to discuss options for expediting the deployment of more African troops to Mali. Though some African troops have already arrived, officials acknowledge that they require training and funding. Ivory Coast Defense Minister Paul Koffi Koffi said Saturday that nearly 1,000 African troops were already in Mali, not just in the capital Bamako but "throughout the entire country." ECOWAS has been discussing plans ...

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Voice of America: Former PM Wins Czech Presidency

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Former PM Wins Czech Presidency
Jan 26th 2013, 16:40

Former prime minister Milos Zeman has won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election. The left-leaning former prime minister captured 55-percent of the vote in a run-off against conservative Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg. The French News Agency says Schwarzenberg conceded defeat Saturday. Zeman will replace President Vaclav Klaus, whose term ends in March. The voting on Friday and Saturday marked the first time a Czech president was elected by popular vote since ...

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Voice of America: Defense Officials Try to Rush African Troops to Mali

Voice of America
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Defense Officials Try to Rush African Troops to Mali
Jan 26th 2013, 15:39

Defense officials from the West African regional body ECOWAS met in Abidjan on Saturday to discuss options for expediting the deployment of more African troops to Mali. Though some African troops have already arrived, officials acknowledge that they require training and funding. Ivory Coast Defense Minister Paul Koffi Koffi said Saturday that nearly 1,000 African troops were already in Mali, not just in the capital Bamako but "throughout the entire country." ECOWAS has been discussing plans ...

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