Friday, February 1, 2013

Voice of America: Fighting in Mali is Far From Over Says Tuareg Expert

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Fighting in Mali is Far From Over Says Tuareg Expert
Feb 1st 2013, 17:03

French troops have retaken Gao, Timbuktu and now Kidal, the last major stronghold of Islamist militants in the northern Mali. But Pierre Boilley says the fight isn't over, and there is a long way to go. Boilley is a professor of history and head of the center for African languages studies at the university Paris – One / Pantheon Sorbonne. Boilley spoke to English to Africa reporter Mariama Diallo about the history of the Tuaregs, their grievances, and what happens next with the other rebels ...

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Voice of America: New York's Colorful Mayor Koch Dies

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New York's Colorful Mayor Koch Dies
Feb 1st 2013, 17:20

One of the most colorful and outspoken mayors in the history of New York City, Ed Koch, has died. He was 88. Koch died of congestive heart failure early Friday morning at a hospital in Manhattan. He had suffered from a variety of health problems since leaving City Hall more than 20 years ago. A three-term mayor of New York, Koch earned a reputation as a feisty but enthusiastic promoter of his city. He was fast-talking, opinionated and sometimes rude. In office, he quickly became a celebrity, ...

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Voice of America: New York's Colorful Mayor Koch Dies

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New York's Colorful Mayor Koch Dies
Feb 1st 2013, 17:20

One of the most colorful and outspoken mayors in the history of New York City, Ed Koch, has died. He was 88. Koch died of congestive heart failure early Friday morning at a hospital in Manhattan. He had suffered from a variety of health problems since leaving City Hall more than 20 years ago. A three-term mayor of New York, Koch earned a reputation as a feisty but enthusiastic promoter of his city. He was fast-talking, opinionated and sometimes rude. In office, he quickly became a celebrity, ...

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Voice of America: Protesters Gather Throughout Egypt

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Protesters Gather Throughout Egypt
Feb 1st 2013, 18:01

Anti-government demonstrators clashed with security forces facing Egypt's presidential palace Friday evening, throwing petrol bombs as police responded with tear gas and water cannons. Huge balls of fire were seen on the sides of palace as smoke billowed over the streets. Opposition protests had grown larger by late afternoon in Cairo as groups of demonstrators gathered in Tahrir Square and near the palace. Cold weather and intermittent rain may have discouraged many people from turning ...

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Voice of America: Protesters Gather Outside Egypt's Presidential Palace

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Protesters Gather Outside Egypt's Presidential Palace
Feb 1st 2013, 17:25

Opponents of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi hurled molotov cocktails at his palace on Friday as protesters returned to the streets of Egypt demanding his overthrow after the deadliest violence of his seven months in power. Youths threw about two dozen molotov cocktails and launched fireworks at the outer wall of the presidential compound in Cairo as night fell and thousands of peaceful demonstrators had dispersed. Police fired water cannon and tear gas at the crowd. The roof of a building ...

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Voice of America: Protesters Gather Throughout Egypt

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Protesters Gather Throughout Egypt
Feb 1st 2013, 18:01

Anti-government demonstrators clashed with security forces facing Egypt's presidential palace Friday evening, throwing petrol bombs as police responded with tear gas and water cannons. Huge balls of fire were seen on the sides of palace as smoke billowed over the streets. Opposition protests had grown larger by late afternoon in Cairo as groups of demonstrators gathered in Tahrir Square and near the palace. Cold weather and intermittent rain may have discouraged many people from turning ...

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Voice of America: Fighting in Mali is Far From Over Says Tuareg Expert

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Fighting in Mali is Far From Over Says Tuareg Expert
Feb 1st 2013, 17:03

French troops have retaken Gao, Timbuktu and now Kidal, the last major stronghold of Islamist militants in the northern Mali. But Pierre Boilley says the fight isn't over, and there is a long way to go. Boilley is a professor of history and head of the center for African languages studies at the university Paris – One / Pantheon Sorbonne. Boilley spoke to English to Africa reporter Mariama Diallo about the history of the Tuaregs, their grievances, and what happens next with the other rebels ...

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Voice of America: Protesters Gather Outside Egypt's Presidential Palace

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Protesters Gather Outside Egypt's Presidential Palace
Feb 1st 2013, 17:25

Opponents of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi hurled molotov cocktails at his palace on Friday as protesters returned to the streets of Egypt demanding his overthrow after the deadliest violence of his seven months in power. Youths threw about two dozen molotov cocktails and launched fireworks at the outer wall of the presidential compound in Cairo as night fell and thousands of peaceful demonstrators had dispersed. Police fired water cannon and tear gas at the crowd. The roof of a building ...

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Voice of America: UN: Scores Dead, Millions Needed in Mozambique

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UN: Scores Dead, Millions Needed in Mozambique
Feb 1st 2013, 16:24

Floods in Mozambique have killed dozens of people and displaced hundreds of thousands. 55 people have been killed so far, according to the United Nations, which said it needs at least $15 million in relief aid to replace destroyed homes and help the mass of displaced victims.   The southern African country, a sea outlet for nine major river systems, sees passing tropical cyclones drop heavy rains, leaving it prone to severe flooding on a regular basis. This year floods washed through the ...

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Voice of America: Copper Mine Controversy Tests Burma’s Leaders

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Copper Mine Controversy Tests Burma's Leaders
Feb 1st 2013, 16:38

Burma is overdue to release a report on a controversial copper mine backed by the military and China but facing strong opposition. Rights activists say the investigation into the mine is a test of the new government and of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was appointed head of the commission looking into the copper deal.  ​​​The commission appointed by Burma's president to examine the Letpadaung copper mine was due to release its findings by January 31. But the date came and ...

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Voice of America: Fighting in Mali is Far From Over Says Tuareg Expert

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Fighting in Mali is Far From Over Says Tuareg Expert
Feb 1st 2013, 17:03

French troops have retaken Gao, Timbuktu and now Kidal, the last major stronghold of Islamist militants in the northern Mali. But Pierre Boilley says the fight isn't over, and there is a long way to go. Boilley is a professor of history and head of the center for African languages studies at the university Paris – One / Pantheon Sorbonne. Boilley spoke to English to Africa reporter Mariama Diallo about the history of the Tuaregs, their grievances, and what happens next with the other rebels ...

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Voice of America: New York's Colorful Mayor Koch Dies

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New York's Colorful Mayor Koch Dies
Feb 1st 2013, 17:20

One of the most colorful and outspoken mayors in the history of New York City, Ed Koch, has died. He was 88. Koch died of congestive heart failure early Friday morning at a hospital in Manhattan. He had suffered from a variety of health problems since leaving City Hall more than 20 years ago. A three-term mayor of New York, Koch earned a reputation as a feisty but enthusiastic promoter of his city. He was fast-talking, opinionated and sometimes rude. In office, he quickly became a celebrity, ...

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Voice of America: Protesters Gather Outside Egypt's Presidential Palace

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Protesters Gather Outside Egypt's Presidential Palace
Feb 1st 2013, 17:25

Opponents of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi hurled molotov cocktails at his palace on Friday as protesters returned to the streets of Egypt demanding his overthrow after the deadliest violence of his seven months in power. Youths threw about two dozen molotov cocktails and launched fireworks at the outer wall of the presidential compound in Cairo as night fell and thousands of peaceful demonstrators had dispersed. Police fired water cannon and tear gas at the crowd. The roof of a building ...

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Voice of America: Fighting in Mali is Far From Over Says Tuareg Expert

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Fighting in Mali is Far From Over Says Tuareg Expert
Feb 1st 2013, 17:03

French troops have retaken Gao, Timbuktu and now Kidal, the last major stronghold of Islamist militants in the northern Mali. But Pierre Boilley says the fight isn't over, and there is a long way to go. Boilley is a professor of history and head of the center for African languages studies at the university Paris – One / Pantheon Sorbonne. Boilley spoke to English to Africa reporter Mariama Diallo about the history of the Tuaregs, their grievances, and what happens next with the other rebels ...

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Voice of America: UN: Scores Dead, Millions Needed in Mozambique

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UN: Scores Dead, Millions Needed in Mozambique
Feb 1st 2013, 16:24

Floods in Mozambique have killed dozens of people and displaced hundreds of thousands. 55 people have been killed so far, according to the United Nations, which said it needs at least $15 million in relief aid to replace destroyed homes and help the mass of displaced victims.   The southern African country, a sea outlet for nine major river systems, sees passing tropical cyclones drop heavy rains, leaving it prone to severe flooding on a regular basis. This year floods washed through the ...

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Voice of America: New York's Colorful Mayor Koch Dies

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New York's Colorful Mayor Koch Dies
Feb 1st 2013, 17:20

One of the most colorful and outspoken mayors in the history of New York City, Ed Koch, has died. He was 88. Koch died of congestive heart failure early Friday morning at a hospital in Manhattan. He had suffered from a variety of health problems since leaving City Hall more than 20 years ago. A three-term mayor of New York, Koch earned a reputation as a feisty but enthusiastic promoter of his city. He was fast-talking, opinionated and sometimes rude. In office, he quickly became a celebrity, ...

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Voice of America: Copper Mine Controversy Tests Burma’s Leaders

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Copper Mine Controversy Tests Burma's Leaders
Feb 1st 2013, 16:38

Burma is overdue to release a report on a controversial copper mine backed by the military and China but facing strong opposition. Rights activists say the investigation into the mine is a test of the new government and of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was appointed head of the commission looking into the copper deal.  ​​​The commission appointed by Burma's president to examine the Letpadaung copper mine was due to release its findings by January 31. But the date came and ...

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Voice of America: Protesters Gather Outside Egypt's Presidential Palace

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Protesters Gather Outside Egypt's Presidential Palace
Feb 1st 2013, 17:25

Opponents of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi hurled molotov cocktails at his palace on Friday as protesters returned to the streets of Egypt demanding his overthrow after the deadliest violence of his seven months in power. Youths threw about two dozen molotov cocktails and launched fireworks at the outer wall of the presidential compound in Cairo as night fell and thousands of peaceful demonstrators had dispersed. Police fired water cannon and tear gas at the crowd. The roof of a building ...

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Voice of America: UN: Scores Dead, Millions Needed in Mozambique

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UN: Scores Dead, Millions Needed in Mozambique
Feb 1st 2013, 16:24

Floods in Mozambique have killed dozens of people and displaced hundreds of thousands. 55 people have been killed so far, according to the United Nations, which said it needs at least $15 million in relief aid to replace destroyed homes and help the mass of displaced victims.   The southern African country, a sea outlet for nine major river systems, sees passing tropical cyclones drop heavy rains, leaving it prone to severe flooding on a regular basis. This year floods washed through the ...

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Voice of America: Copper Mine Controversy Tests Burma’s Leaders

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Copper Mine Controversy Tests Burma's Leaders
Feb 1st 2013, 16:38

Burma is overdue to release a report on a controversial copper mine backed by the military and China but facing strong opposition. Rights activists say the investigation into the mine is a test of the new government and of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was appointed head of the commission looking into the copper deal.  ​​​The commission appointed by Burma's president to examine the Letpadaung copper mine was due to release its findings by January 31. But the date came and ...

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Voice of America: New York's Colorful Mayor Koch Dies

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New York's Colorful Mayor Koch Dies
Feb 1st 2013, 17:20

One of the most colorful and outspoken mayors in the history of New York City, Ed Koch, has died. He was 88. Koch died of congestive heart failure early Friday morning at a hospital in Manhattan. He had suffered from a variety of health problems since leaving City Hall more than 20 years ago. A three-term mayor of New York, Koch earned a reputation as a feisty but enthusiastic promoter of his city. He was fast-talking, opinionated and sometimes rude. In office, he quickly became a celebrity, ...

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Voice of America: Zoo Carousel Combines Conservation with Fun

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Zoo Carousel Combines Conservation with Fun
Feb 1st 2013, 15:54

The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C., is known for its giant pandas and other exotic animals. But a different kind of animal-themed attraction has captivated visitors since opening this past November.   Sunny-side up At first glance, the zoo's Speedwell Conservation Carousel looks like any ordinary merry-go-round. But this latest draw at the popular zoological park is special in two ways. First, it's solar powered; one of only two carousels in the world which ...

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Voice of America: UN: Scores Dead, Millions Needed in Mozambique

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UN: Scores Dead, Millions Needed in Mozambique
Feb 1st 2013, 16:24

Floods in Mozambique have killed dozens of people and displaced hundreds of thousands. 55 people have been killed so far, according to the United Nations, which said it needs at least $15 million in relief aid to replace destroyed homes and help the mass of displaced victims.   The southern African country, a sea outlet for nine major river systems, sees passing tropical cyclones drop heavy rains, leaving it prone to severe flooding on a regular basis. This year floods washed through the ...

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Voice of America: Copper Mine Controversy Tests Burma’s Leaders

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Copper Mine Controversy Tests Burma's Leaders
Feb 1st 2013, 16:38

Burma is overdue to release a report on a controversial copper mine backed by the military and China but facing strong opposition. Rights activists say the investigation into the mine is a test of the new government and of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was appointed head of the commission looking into the copper deal.  ​​​The commission appointed by Burma's president to examine the Letpadaung copper mine was due to release its findings by January 31. But the date came and ...

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Voice of America: Zoo Carousel Combines Conservation with Fun

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Zoo Carousel Combines Conservation with Fun
Feb 1st 2013, 15:54

The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C., is known for its giant pandas and other exotic animals. But a different kind of animal-themed attraction has captivated visitors since opening this past November.   Sunny-side up At first glance, the zoo's Speedwell Conservation Carousel looks like any ordinary merry-go-round. But this latest draw at the popular zoological park is special in two ways. First, it's solar powered; one of only two carousels in the world which ...

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