Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Voice of America: Medicine at Center of Debate as Iran Sanctions Tighten

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Medicine at Center of Debate as Iran Sanctions Tighten
Feb 13th 2013, 19:11

Earlier this month, the U.S. government announced tighter sanctions on Iran. In particular, the actions would further limit Iran's access to oil revenues "by restricting Iran's ability to use oil revenue held in foreign financial institutions as well as preventing repatriation of those funds to Iran." Western sanctions have severely limited the country's ability to sell oil on the world market and decreased its access to the international banking system. The sanctions have been imposed ...

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Voice of America: South Sudan to Test Drive UN Media Safety Plan

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South Sudan to Test Drive UN Media Safety Plan
Feb 13th 2013, 18:31

Journalists and U.N. officials on Wednesday hailed South Sudan's decision to be a pilot country for a United Nations initiative aimed at creating a free and safe environment for media workers. Journalist Elam Denis Ejulu welcomed Juba's decision to be the pilot country for the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, saying it would help to protect "journalists against harassment." It was also "long overdue," he said. "We lack media laws in this ...

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Voice of America: Medicine at Center of Debate as Iran Sanctions Tighten

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Medicine at Center of Debate as Iran Sanctions Tighten
Feb 13th 2013, 19:11

Earlier this month, the U.S. government announced tighter sanctions on Iran. In particular, the actions would further limit Iran's access to oil revenues "by restricting Iran's ability to use oil revenue held in foreign financial institutions as well as preventing repatriation of those funds to Iran." Western sanctions have severely limited the country's ability to sell oil on the world market and decreased its access to the international banking system. The sanctions have been imposed ...

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Voice of America: South Sudan to Test Drive UN Media Safety Plan

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South Sudan to Test Drive UN Media Safety Plan
Feb 13th 2013, 18:31

Journalists and U.N. officials on Wednesday hailed South Sudan's decision to be a pilot country for a United Nations initiative aimed at creating a free and safe environment for media workers. Journalist Elam Denis Ejulu welcomed Juba's decision to be the pilot country for the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, saying it would help to protect "journalists against harassment." It was also "long overdue," he said. "We lack media laws in this ...

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Voice of America: Medicine at Center of Debate as Iran Sanctions Tighten

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Medicine at Center of Debate as Iran Sanctions Tighten
Feb 13th 2013, 19:11

Earlier this month, the U.S. government announced tighter sanctions on Iran. In particular, the actions would further limit Iran's access to oil revenues "by restricting Iran's ability to use oil revenue held in foreign financial institutions as well as preventing repatriation of those funds to Iran." Western sanctions have severely limited the country's ability to sell oil on the world market and decreased its access to the international banking system. The sanctions have been imposed ...

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Voice of America: South Sudan to Test Drive UN Media Safety Plan

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South Sudan to Test Drive UN Media Safety Plan
Feb 13th 2013, 18:31

Journalists and U.N. officials on Wednesday hailed South Sudan's decision to be a pilot country for a United Nations initiative aimed at creating a free and safe environment for media workers. Journalist Elam Denis Ejulu welcomed Juba's decision to be the pilot country for the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, saying it would help to protect "journalists against harassment." It was also "long overdue," he said. "We lack media laws in this ...

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Voice of America: South Sudan Catches Suspects in Deadly Cattle Raid

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South Sudan Catches Suspects in Deadly Cattle Raid
Feb 13th 2013, 15:24

Security forces from Unity state in South Sudan have caught two suspected cattle raiders who are accused of killing a woman and two children when they attacked cattle keepers and stole their herd in a neighboring state, an official said Wednesday. More than 50 head of cattle were recovered in the operation last week, which comes as a wave of deadly cattle raids sweeps parts of South Sudan. "We have recovered 52 cows out of 57… and we have returned them to Rumbek North county," in ...

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Voice of America: Medicine at Center of Debate as Iran Sanctions Tighten

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Medicine at Center of Debate as Iran Sanctions Tighten
Feb 13th 2013, 19:11

Earlier this month, the U.S. government announced tighter sanctions on Iran. In particular, the actions would further limit Iran's access to oil revenues "by restricting Iran's ability to use oil revenue held in foreign financial institutions as well as preventing repatriation of those funds to Iran." Western sanctions have severely limited the country's ability to sell oil on the world market and decreased its access to the international banking system. The sanctions have been imposed ...

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Voice of America: Egyptian Court Orders Release of Top Mubarak Aide

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Egyptian Court Orders Release of Top Mubarak Aide
Feb 13th 2013, 19:38

A Cairo court on Wednesday ordered the release from prison of one of deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's closest aides after he was granted a retrial in a corruption case.   Four other high-ranking officials from Mubarak's government, including a former prime minister, were also given retrials in their graft cases, according to state media.   Many former officials have been convicted on graft and other charges since Mubarak fell to a popular uprising in February 2011, ...

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Voice of America: Medicine at Center of Debate as Iran Sanctions Tighten

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Medicine at Center of Debate as Iran Sanctions Tighten
Feb 13th 2013, 19:11

Earlier this month, the U.S. government announced tighter sanctions on Iran. In particular, the actions would further limit Iran's access to oil revenues "by restricting Iran's ability to use oil revenue held in foreign financial institutions as well as preventing repatriation of those funds to Iran." Western sanctions have severely limited the country's ability to sell oil on the world market and decreased its access to the international banking system. The sanctions have been imposed ...

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Voice of America: South Sudan Catches Suspects in Deadly Cattle Raid

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South Sudan Catches Suspects in Deadly Cattle Raid
Feb 13th 2013, 15:24

Security forces from Unity state in South Sudan have caught two suspected cattle raiders who are accused of killing a woman and two children when they attacked cattle keepers and stole their herd in a neighboring state, an official said Wednesday. More than 50 head of cattle were recovered in the operation last week, which comes as a wave of deadly cattle raids sweeps parts of South Sudan. "We have recovered 52 cows out of 57… and we have returned them to Rumbek North county," in ...

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Voice of America: South Sudan to Test Drive UN Media Safety Plan

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South Sudan to Test Drive UN Media Safety Plan
Feb 13th 2013, 18:31

Journalists and U.N. officials on Wednesday hailed South Sudan's decision to be a pilot country for a United Nations initiative aimed at creating a free and safe environment for media workers. Journalist Elam Denis Ejulu welcomed Juba's decision to be the pilot country for the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, saying it would help to protect "journalists against harassment." It was also "long overdue," he said. "We lack media laws in this ...

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Voice of America: Egyptian Court Orders Release of Top Mubarak Aide

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Egyptian Court Orders Release of Top Mubarak Aide
Feb 13th 2013, 19:38

A Cairo court on Wednesday ordered the release from prison of one of deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's closest aides after he was granted a retrial in a corruption case.   Four other high-ranking officials from Mubarak's government, including a former prime minister, were also given retrials in their graft cases, according to state media.   Many former officials have been convicted on graft and other charges since Mubarak fell to a popular uprising in February 2011, ...

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Voice of America: European Leaders Welcome Free-Trade Plan

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European Leaders Welcome Free-Trade Plan
Feb 13th 2013, 18:52

President Barack Obama's push for a trans-Atlantic free-trade agreement in his annual State of the Union address is being welcomed by European leaders, but it could be years before an agreement is in place. Though it was only a 15-second snippet in President Obama's hour-long address Tuesday, the trade proposal could mean a new chapter in U.S. relations with the European Union. "Tonight I'm announcing that we will launch talks on a comprehensive trans-Atlantic trade and ...

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Voice of America: South Sudan Catches Suspects in Deadly Cattle Raid

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South Sudan Catches Suspects in Deadly Cattle Raid
Feb 13th 2013, 15:24

Security forces from Unity state in South Sudan have caught two suspected cattle raiders who are accused of killing a woman and two children when they attacked cattle keepers and stole their herd in a neighboring state, an official said Wednesday. More than 50 head of cattle were recovered in the operation last week, which comes as a wave of deadly cattle raids sweeps parts of South Sudan. "We have recovered 52 cows out of 57… and we have returned them to Rumbek North county," in ...

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Voice of America: Egyptian Court Orders Release of Top Mubarak Aide

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Egyptian Court Orders Release of Top Mubarak Aide
Feb 13th 2013, 19:38

A Cairo court on Wednesday ordered the release from prison of one of deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's closest aides after he was granted a retrial in a corruption case.   Four other high-ranking officials from Mubarak's government, including a former prime minister, were also given retrials in their graft cases, according to state media.   Many former officials have been convicted on graft and other charges since Mubarak fell to a popular uprising in February 2011, ...

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Voice of America: Election of New Pope Not Political, Says Ghana Cardinal

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Election of New Pope Not Political, Says Ghana Cardinal
Feb 13th 2013, 19:20

At the Vatican, one of the cardinals being talked about as a possible leader of the Roman Catholic Church says the election of a new pope is a spiritual, not a political, process.  In an interview with VOA, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson of Ghana says the selection of a pope is a sacred process that requires prayers and god's guidance. But Cardinal Turkson, who is currently president of the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, says it is natural for Africans to want ...

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Voice of America: Egyptian Court Orders Release of Top Mubarak Aide

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Egyptian Court Orders Release of Top Mubarak Aide
Feb 13th 2013, 19:38

A Cairo court on Wednesday ordered the release from prison of one of deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's closest aides after he was granted a retrial in a corruption case.   Four other high-ranking officials from Mubarak's government, including a former prime minister, were also given retrials in their graft cases, according to state media.   Many former officials have been convicted on graft and other charges since Mubarak fell to a popular uprising in February 2011, ...

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Voice of America: European Leaders Welcome Free-Trade Plan

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European Leaders Welcome Free-Trade Plan
Feb 13th 2013, 18:52

President Barack Obama's push for a trans-Atlantic free-trade agreement in his annual State of the Union address is being welcomed by European leaders, but it could be years before an agreement is in place. Though it was only a 15-second snippet in President Obama's hour-long address Tuesday, the trade proposal could mean a new chapter in U.S. relations with the European Union. "Tonight I'm announcing that we will launch talks on a comprehensive trans-Atlantic trade and ...

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Voice of America: South Sudan Catches Suspects in Deadly Cattle Raid

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South Sudan Catches Suspects in Deadly Cattle Raid
Feb 13th 2013, 15:24

Security forces from Unity state in South Sudan have caught two suspected cattle raiders who are accused of killing a woman and two children when they attacked cattle keepers and stole their herd in a neighboring state, an official said Wednesday. More than 50 head of cattle were recovered in the operation last week, which comes as a wave of deadly cattle raids sweeps parts of South Sudan. "We have recovered 52 cows out of 57… and we have returned them to Rumbek North county," in ...

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Voice of America: Egyptian Court Orders Release of Top Mubarak Aide

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Egyptian Court Orders Release of Top Mubarak Aide
Feb 13th 2013, 19:38

A Cairo court on Wednesday ordered the release from prison of one of deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's closest aides after he was granted a retrial in a corruption case.   Four other high-ranking officials from Mubarak's government, including a former prime minister, were also given retrials in their graft cases, according to state media.   Many former officials have been convicted on graft and other charges since Mubarak fell to a popular uprising in February 2011, ...

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Voice of America: South Sudan Catches Suspects in Deadly Cattle Raid

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South Sudan Catches Suspects in Deadly Cattle Raid
Feb 13th 2013, 15:24

Security forces from Unity state in South Sudan have caught two suspected cattle raiders who are accused of killing a woman and two children when they attacked cattle keepers and stole their herd in a neighboring state, an official said Wednesday. More than 50 head of cattle were recovered in the operation last week, which comes as a wave of deadly cattle raids sweeps parts of South Sudan. "We have recovered 52 cows out of 57… and we have returned them to Rumbek North county," in ...

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Voice of America: European Leaders Welcome Free-Trade Plan

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European Leaders Welcome Free-Trade Plan
Feb 13th 2013, 18:52

President Barack Obama's push for a trans-Atlantic free-trade agreement in his annual State of the Union address is being welcomed by European leaders, but it could be years before an agreement is in place. Though it was only a 15-second snippet in President Obama's hour-long address Tuesday, the trade proposal could mean a new chapter in U.S. relations with the European Union. "Tonight I'm announcing that we will launch talks on a comprehensive trans-Atlantic trade and ...

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Voice of America: Election of New Pope Not Political, Says Ghana Cardinal

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Election of New Pope Not Political, Says Ghana Cardinal
Feb 13th 2013, 19:20

At the Vatican, one of the cardinals being talked about as a possible leader of the Roman Catholic Church says the election of a new pope is a spiritual, not a political, process.  In an interview with VOA, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson of Ghana says the selection of a pope is a sacred process that requires prayers and god's guidance. But Cardinal Turkson, who is currently president of the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, says it is natural for Africans to want ...

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Voice of America: European Leaders Welcome Free-Trade Plan

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European Leaders Welcome Free-Trade Plan
Feb 13th 2013, 18:52

President Barack Obama's push for a trans-Atlantic free-trade agreement in his annual State of the Union address is being welcomed by European leaders, but it could be years before an agreement is in place. Though it was only a 15-second snippet in President Obama's hour-long address Tuesday, the trade proposal could mean a new chapter in U.S. relations with the European Union. "Tonight I'm announcing that we will launch talks on a comprehensive trans-Atlantic trade and ...

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Voice of America: Election of New Pope, Not Political, Says Ghana Cardinal

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Election of New Pope, Not Political, Says Ghana Cardinal
Feb 13th 2013, 19:20

At the Vatican, one of the cardinals being talked about as a possible leader of the Roman Catholic Church says the election of a new pope is a spiritual, not a political, process.  In an interview with VOA, Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson of Ghana says the selection of a pope is a sacred process that requires prayers and god's guidance. But Cardinal Turkson, who is currently president of the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, says it is natural for Africans to want ...

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