Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Voice of America: Producer of Gay-Themed Play Deported from Uganda

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Producer of Gay-Themed Play Deported from Uganda
Feb 12th 2013, 18:59

David Cecil, a British citizen who produced a play last year about the plight of Ugandan gays, was deported from Uganda on Monday.  He had been arrested by Ugandan police Wednesday, and was flown back to Britain after having spent five days in detention at a Kampala police station.  Cecil had angered Ugandan authorities last year by staging The River and the Mountain, in which a group of employees kills their own boss when they learn he is gay.  Uganda's media council said ...

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Voice of America: Transcript of VOA Interview with Japanese Defense Minister

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Transcript of VOA Interview with Japanese Defense Minister
Feb 12th 2013, 17:33

Here is the transcript of an exclusive interview by VOA's Steve Herman with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera in Tokyo. VOA: As you know, North Korea has confirmed that it carried out a third nuclear test today. This had been widely expected. From your viewpoint as defense minister, how does this affect Japan? Onodera: North Korea has announced their nuclear test succeeded. I think this means a big threat, not only to Japan, but also to the East Asia region, as a whole. North ...

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Voice of America: Global Leaders Condemn N. Korea's Latest Nuclear Test

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Global Leaders Condemn N. Korea's Latest Nuclear Test
Feb 12th 2013, 18:27

Leaders from around the world are condemning North Korea's latest nuclear test. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon described the move as "deeply destabilizing." He said it is a "clear and grave violation" of sanctions banning Pyongyang from nuclear and missile tests. U.S. President Barack Obama called the test "highly provocative." He said in a statement it undermines regional stability and will not make North Korea safer. He called for "swift and ...

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Voice of America: Obama State of the Union to Focus on Economy

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Obama State of the Union to Focus on Economy
Feb 12th 2013, 17:46

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to focus on jobs and the nation's fragile economy in his annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.   Senior administration aides say President Obama will urge lawmakers to approve legislation to invest in projects to boost the economy, including infrastructure, research and education. The president also is expected to link the economy with the issue of climate change with a call for increased spending on ...

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Voice of America: Transcript of VOA Interview with Japanese Defense Minister

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Transcript of VOA Interview with Japanese Defense Minister
Feb 12th 2013, 17:33

Here is the transcript of an exclusive interview by VOA's Steve Herman with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera in Tokyo. VOA: As you know, North Korea has confirmed that it carried out a third nuclear test today. This had been widely expected. From your viewpoint as defense minister, how does this affect Japan? Onodera: North Korea has announced their nuclear test succeeded. I think this means a big threat, not only to Japan, but also to the East Asia region, as a whole. North ...

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Voice of America: Global Leaders Condemn N. Korea's Latest Nuclear Test

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Global Leaders Condemn N. Korea's Latest Nuclear Test
Feb 12th 2013, 18:27

Leaders from around the world are condemning North Korea's latest nuclear test. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon described the move as "deeply destabilizing." He said it is a "clear and grave violation" of sanctions banning Pyongyang from nuclear and missile tests. U.S. President Barack Obama called the test "highly provocative." He said in a statement it undermines regional stability and will not make North Korea safer. He called for "swift and ...

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Voice of America: Transcript of VOA Interview with Japanese Defense Minister

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Transcript of VOA Interview with Japanese Defense Minister
Feb 12th 2013, 17:33

Here is the transcript of an exclusive interview by VOA's Steve Herman with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera in Tokyo. VOA: As you know, North Korea has confirmed that it carried out a third nuclear test today. This had been widely expected. From your viewpoint as defense minister, how does this affect Japan? Onodera: North Korea has announced their nuclear test succeeded. I think this means a big threat, not only to Japan, but also to the East Asia region, as a whole. North ...

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Voice of America: Don't Say Nay to Horsemeat - French Eaters

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Don't Say Nay to Horsemeat - French Eaters
Feb 12th 2013, 14:53

In a dingy Parisian back street, diners at a one-of-a-kind bistro tuck lustily into breaded horse brain, pan fried heart of horse and broiled cheek, along with prime rump steaks the chef cuts from the bone himself. Seasoned aficionados queuing at one of the few horse butchers left in Paris say they prefer theirs raw as minced "tartare," pepped up with olive oil, lemon juice and pepper. If the thought of having eaten Romanian cart horses in mislabelled frozen lasagne is making ...

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Voice of America: Obama State of the Union to Focus on Economy

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Obama State of the Union to Focus on Economy
Feb 12th 2013, 17:46

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to focus on jobs and the nation's fragile economy in his annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.   Senior administration aides say President Obama will urge lawmakers to approve legislation to invest in projects to boost the economy, including infrastructure, research and education. The president also is expected to link the economy with the issue of climate change with a call for increased spending on ...

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Voice of America: UN Says Syria Death Toll Nears 70,000

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UN Says Syria Death Toll Nears 70,000
Feb 12th 2013, 18:06

The United Nations says the death toll from nearly two years of fighting in Syria is nearing 70,000. U.N. Human Rights commissioner Navi Pillay made the announcement in a statement to the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday. Pillay announced just last month that the toll had reached 60,000. The Security Council has been deadlocked on a response to the Syrian crisis, with permanent members Russia and China vetoing three resolutions against the Syrian government. Meanwhile, Syrian activists say ...

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Voice of America: Obama State of the Union to Focus on Economy

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Obama State of the Union to Focus on Economy
Feb 12th 2013, 17:46

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to focus on jobs and the nation's fragile economy in his annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.   Senior administration aides say President Obama will urge lawmakers to approve legislation to invest in projects to boost the economy, including infrastructure, research and education. The president also is expected to link the economy with the issue of climate change with a call for increased spending on ...

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Voice of America: Uganda Deports British Producer of Gay Play

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Uganda Deports British Producer of Gay Play
Feb 12th 2013, 16:11

Uganda has deported a British theatre producer charged with staging a play about homosexuality, the British High Commission said on Tuesday.      Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda and further legislation on the issue, awaiting debate in parliament, has drawn criticism from donors including the United States. Producer David Cecil, 35, was deported from the east African country late on Monday aboard a KLM flight, and arrived in the UK on Tuesday morning, British High ...

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Voice of America: Don't Say Nay to Horsemeat - French Eaters

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Don't Say Nay to Horsemeat - French Eaters
Feb 12th 2013, 14:53

In a dingy Parisian back street, diners at a one-of-a-kind bistro tuck lustily into breaded horse brain, pan fried heart of horse and broiled cheek, along with prime rump steaks the chef cuts from the bone himself. Seasoned aficionados queuing at one of the few horse butchers left in Paris say they prefer theirs raw as minced "tartare," pepped up with olive oil, lemon juice and pepper. If the thought of having eaten Romanian cart horses in mislabelled frozen lasagne is making ...

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Voice of America: UN Says Syria Death Toll Nears 70,000

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UN Says Syria Death Toll Nears 70,000
Feb 12th 2013, 18:06

The United Nations says the death toll from nearly two years of fighting in Syria is nearing 70,000. U.N. Human Rights commissioner Navi Pillay made the announcement in a statement to the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday. Pillay announced just last month that the toll had reached 60,000. The Security Council has been deadlocked on a response to the Syrian crisis, with permanent members Russia and China vetoing three resolutions against the Syrian government. Meanwhile, Syrian activists say ...

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Voice of America: Obama State of the Union to Focus on Economy

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Obama State of the Union to Focus on Economy
Feb 12th 2013, 17:46

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to focus on jobs and the nation's fragile economy in his annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.   Senior administration aides say President Obama will urge lawmakers to approve legislation to invest in projects to boost the economy, including infrastructure, research and education. The president also is expected to link the economy with the issue of climate change with a call for increased spending on ...

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Voice of America: Don't Say Nay to Horsemeat - French Eaters

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Don't Say Nay to Horsemeat - French Eaters
Feb 12th 2013, 14:53

In a dingy Parisian back street, diners at a one-of-a-kind bistro tuck lustily into breaded horse brain, pan fried heart of horse and broiled cheek, along with prime rump steaks the chef cuts from the bone himself. Seasoned aficionados queuing at one of the few horse butchers left in Paris say they prefer theirs raw as minced "tartare," pepped up with olive oil, lemon juice and pepper. If the thought of having eaten Romanian cart horses in mislabelled frozen lasagne is making ...

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Voice of America: Uganda Deports British Producer of Gay Play

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Uganda Deports British Producer of Gay Play
Feb 12th 2013, 16:11

Uganda has deported a British theatre producer charged with staging a play about homosexuality, the British High Commission said on Tuesday.      Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda and further legislation on the issue, awaiting debate in parliament, has drawn criticism from donors including the United States. Producer David Cecil, 35, was deported from the east African country late on Monday aboard a KLM flight, and arrived in the UK on Tuesday morning, British High ...

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Voice of America: UN Says Syria Death Toll Nears 70,000

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UN Says Syria Death Toll Nears 70,000
Feb 12th 2013, 18:06

The United Nations says the death toll from nearly two years of fighting in Syria is nearing 70,000. U.N. Human Rights commissioner Navi Pillay made the announcement in a statement to the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday. Pillay announced just last month that the toll had reached 60,000. The Security Council has been deadlocked on a response to the Syrian crisis, with permanent members Russia and China vetoing three resolutions against the Syrian government. Meanwhile, Syrian activists say ...

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Voice of America: Rise in Egypt Sex Attacks Prompts Protests

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Rise in Egypt Sex Attacks Prompts Protests
Feb 12th 2013, 14:15

Demonstrations are planned outside Egyptian embassies worldwide Tuesday to protest the recent spike in sexual violence against women in Egypt. Women have been central to Egypt's revolution, from the uprising two years ago through protests against current President Mohamed Morsi. They have suffered the dangers of the front lines, but in recent weeks, a growing threat has emerged. Mob attacks Mob sexual violence against female protesters skyrocketed in the past month, with at least 19 ...

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Voice of America: Former Kyrgyz President Sentenced in Absentia

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Former Kyrgyz President Sentenced in Absentia
Feb 12th 2013, 17:36

A Kyrgyz court has sentenced former president Kurmanbek Bakiyev to 24 years in prison for abuse of power and imposed a life sentence on the former president's brother on charges that include murder. Both men were sentenced in absentia for their roles in abuses that led to a bloody 2010 revolt that resulted in Mr. Bakiyev's ouster. The former president and his brother fled to Belarus where they were granted political asylum. Kyrgyz authorities are seeking their extradition. Nationwide ...

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Voice of America: Obama State of the Union to Focus on Economy

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Obama State of the Union to Focus on Economy
Feb 12th 2013, 17:46

U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to focus on jobs and the nation's fragile economy in his annual State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.   Senior administration aides say President Obama will urge lawmakers to approve legislation to invest in projects to boost the economy, including infrastructure, research and education. The president also is expected to link the economy with the issue of climate change with a call for increased spending on ...

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Voice of America: Don't Say Nay to Horsemeat - French Eaters

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Don't Say Nay to Horsemeat - French Eaters
Feb 12th 2013, 14:53

In a dingy Parisian back street, diners at a one-of-a-kind bistro tuck lustily into breaded horse brain, pan fried heart of horse and broiled cheek, along with prime rump steaks the chef cuts from the bone himself. Seasoned aficionados queuing at one of the few horse butchers left in Paris say they prefer theirs raw as minced "tartare," pepped up with olive oil, lemon juice and pepper. If the thought of having eaten Romanian cart horses in mislabelled frozen lasagne is making ...

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Voice of America: UN Says Syria Death Toll Nears 70,000

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UN Says Syria Death Toll Nears 70,000
Feb 12th 2013, 18:06

The United Nations says the death toll from nearly two years of fighting in Syria is nearing 70,000. U.N. Human Rights commissioner Navi Pillay made the announcement in a statement to the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday. Pillay announced just last month that the toll had reached 60,000. The Security Council has been deadlocked on a response to the Syrian crisis, with permanent members Russia and China vetoing three resolutions against the Syrian government. Meanwhile, Syrian activists say ...

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Voice of America: Uganda Deports British Producer of Gay Play

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Uganda Deports British Producer of Gay Play
Feb 12th 2013, 16:11

Uganda has deported a British theatre producer charged with staging a play about homosexuality, the British High Commission said on Tuesday.      Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda and further legislation on the issue, awaiting debate in parliament, has drawn criticism from donors including the United States. Producer David Cecil, 35, was deported from the east African country late on Monday aboard a KLM flight, and arrived in the UK on Tuesday morning, British High ...

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Voice of America: Tunisia's Islamist Leader Expects New Government This Week

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Tunisia's Islamist Leader Expects New Government This Week
Feb 12th 2013, 16:25

The leader of Tunisia's main Islamist Ennahda party, Rached Ghannouchi, said Tuesday he expected Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali to form a coalition government this week that would include politicians, as well as technocrats. "I expect that agreement will be reached and I expect Jebali will remain the prime minister of a coalition government," said Ghannouchi. Following last week's assassination of an opposition politician, Jebali proposed forming a cabinet of apolitical ...

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