Friday, February 22, 2013

Voice of America: Reactions Stream In on Pistorius Bail Decision

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Reactions Stream In on Pistorius Bail Decision
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:56

An audible sigh of relief went up in the courtroom when the Chief Magistrate announced that South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius could be released on bail. For Pistorius' friends and family, it was a brief moment of celebration. Since the bail hearing in his murder case started on Tuesday, famed double amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius has been coming and going from the Pretoria Magistrate Court in the back of a police vehicle, usually with a blanket covering his head. On Friday ...

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Voice of America: US Joins Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong

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US Joins Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong
Feb 22nd 2013, 20:37

The U.S. Justice Department has joined a lawsuit against American cyclist Lance Armstrong and his teammates to recover tens of millions of dollars in sponsorship money. In a statement Friday, the Justice Department said the lawsuit alleges that Armstrong and other bikers on the U.S. Postal Service-sponsored team violated an agreement by "regularly employing banned substances and methods to enhance their performance." The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ronald Machen, ...

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Voice of America: Reactions Stream In on Pistorius Bail Decision

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Reactions Stream In on Pistorius Bail Decision
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:56

An audible sigh of relief went up in the courtroom when the Chief Magistrate announced that South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius could be released on bail. For Pistorius' friends and family, it was a brief moment of celebration. Since the bail hearing in his murder case started on Tuesday, famed double amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius has been coming and going from the Pretoria Magistrate Court in the back of a police vehicle, usually with a blanket covering his head. On Friday ...

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Voice of America: US Joins Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong

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US Joins Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong
Feb 22nd 2013, 20:37

The U.S. Justice Department has joined a lawsuit against American cyclist Lance Armstrong and his teammates to recover tens of millions of dollars in sponsorship money. In a statement Friday, the Justice Department said the lawsuit alleges that Armstrong and other bikers on the U.S. Postal Service-sponsored team violated an agreement by "regularly employing banned substances and methods to enhance their performance." The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ronald Machen, ...

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Voice of America: Reactions Stream In on Pistorius Bail Decision

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Reactions Stream In on Pistorius Bail Decision
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:56

An audible sigh of relief went up in the courtroom when the Chief Magistrate announced that South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius could be released on bail. For Pistorius' friends and family, it was a brief moment of celebration. Since the bail hearing in his murder case started on Tuesday, famed double amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius has been coming and going from the Pretoria Magistrate Court in the back of a police vehicle, usually with a blanket covering his head. On Friday ...

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Voice of America: US Joins Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong

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US Joins Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong
Feb 22nd 2013, 20:37

The U.S. Justice Department has joined a lawsuit against American cyclist Lance Armstrong and his teammates to recover tens of millions of dollars in sponsorship money. In a statement Friday, the Justice Department said the lawsuit alleges that Armstrong and other bikers on the U.S. Postal Service-sponsored team violated an agreement by "regularly employing banned substances and methods to enhance their performance." The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ronald Machen, ...

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Voice of America: Opposition Leader's Murder Tests Tunisia's Judiciary

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Opposition Leader's Murder Tests Tunisia's Judiciary
Feb 22nd 2013, 18:01

Tunisian judges complain that two years after the ousting of President Zine El Abdine Ben Ali, the government is still interfering in the justice system. Following arrests made Thursday in the murder investigation of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, the case presents one of the biggest tests for the judiciary. Rows of razor wire and army vehicles surround the courthouse in Tunis. At the entrance, lawyers in their customary black and white robes are trailed by their defendants and dozens of ...

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Voice of America: UN Alarmed by Militias' Resurgence in DRC

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UN Alarmed by Militias' Resurgence in DRC
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:11

The top United Nations official in the Democratic Republic of Congo warns that resurgent militia activity in some eastern parts of the country is threatening civilian populations. The head of the U.N. mission in the DRC, Roger Meece, told the Security Council on Friday there have been "worrisome security developments," particularly in northern Katanga province, where Mai-Mai militia leader Gédéon Kyungu Mutanga, known as Gédéon, escaped during a mass prison break in ...

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Voice of America: US Joins Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong

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US Joins Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong
Feb 22nd 2013, 20:37

The U.S. Justice Department has joined a lawsuit against American cyclist Lance Armstrong and his teammates to recover tens of millions of dollars in sponsorship money. In a statement Friday, the Justice Department said the lawsuit alleges that Armstrong and other bikers on the U.S. Postal Service-sponsored team violated an agreement by "regularly employing banned substances and methods to enhance their performance." The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ronald Machen, ...

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Voice of America: US Joins Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong

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US Joins Lawsuit Against Lance Armstrong
Feb 22nd 2013, 20:37

The U.S. Justice Department has joined a lawsuit against American cyclist Lance Armstrong and his teammates to recover tens of millions of dollars in sponsorship money. In a statement Friday, the Justice Department said the lawsuit alleges that Armstrong and other bikers on the U.S. Postal Service-sponsored team violated an agreement by "regularly employing banned substances and methods to enhance their performance." The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ronald Machen, ...

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Voice of America: Opposition Leader's Murder Tests Tunisia's Judiciary

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Opposition Leader's Murder Tests Tunisia's Judiciary
Feb 22nd 2013, 18:01

Tunisian judges complain that two years after the ousting of President Zine El Abdine Ben Ali, the government is still interfering in the justice system. Following arrests made Thursday in the murder investigation of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, the case presents one of the biggest tests for the judiciary. Rows of razor wire and army vehicles surround the courthouse in Tunis. At the entrance, lawyers in their customary black and white robes are trailed by their defendants and dozens of ...

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Voice of America: UN Alarmed by Militias' Resurgence in DRC

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UN Alarmed by Militias' Resurgence in DRC
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:11

The top United Nations official in the Democratic Republic of Congo warns that resurgent militia activity in some eastern parts of the country is threatening civilian populations. The head of the U.N. mission in the DRC, Roger Meece, told the Security Council on Friday there have been "worrisome security developments," particularly in northern Katanga province, where Mai-Mai militia leader Gédéon Kyungu Mutanga, known as Gédéon, escaped during a mass prison break in ...

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Voice of America: Syrian Opposition to Form Government in Rebel Areas

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Syrian Opposition to Form Government in Rebel Areas
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:38

Syria's Opposition National Coalition has announced plans to form a provisional government in rebel-held areas of the country. An opposition spokesman made the announcement Friday following a meeting in Cairo about whether to hold peace talks with President Bashar al-Assad's government. The spokesman said the coalition will meet in Istanbul on March 2 to chose its prime minister. Mr. Assad has not commented on the announcement, which comes as violence continues to plague the ...

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Voice of America: Opposition Leader's Murder Tests Tunisia's Judiciary

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Opposition Leader's Murder Tests Tunisia's Judiciary
Feb 22nd 2013, 18:01

Tunisian judges complain that two years after the ousting of President Zine El Abdine Ben Ali, the government is still interfering in the justice system. Following arrests made Thursday in the murder investigation of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, the case presents one of the biggest tests for the judiciary. Rows of razor wire and army vehicles surround the courthouse in Tunis. At the entrance, lawyers in their customary black and white robes are trailed by their defendants and dozens of ...

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Voice of America: US Officials Predict Drop in Crop Prices

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US Officials Predict Drop in Crop Prices
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:20

Prices of corn, soybeans and wheat are likely to decline this year, according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Although farmers are going into this season with the ground still extremely dry after last year's record-breaking drought, the USDA still expects good yields this year. Weather, like the winter storm which blew through the southern Great Plains this week bringing relief from the drought conditions which have lingered since summer, will be a ...

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Voice of America: UN Alarmed by Militias' Resurgence in DRC

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UN Alarmed by Militias' Resurgence in DRC
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:11

The top United Nations official in the Democratic Republic of Congo warns that resurgent militia activity in some eastern parts of the country is threatening civilian populations. The head of the U.N. mission in the DRC, Roger Meece, told the Security Council on Friday there have been "worrisome security developments," particularly in northern Katanga province, where Mai-Mai militia leader Gédéon Kyungu Mutanga, known as Gédéon, escaped during a mass prison break in ...

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Voice of America: NASA Video Shows Stunning Coronal Rainstorm on Sun

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NASA Video Shows Stunning Coronal Rainstorm on Sun
Feb 22nd 2013, 16:52

NASA has released stunning video of plasma rain falling on the sun. The event took place July 19, according to NASA, and consisted of three stages. First there was a solar flare, followed by a coronal mass ejection, which is a huge release of matter and radiation in the form of plasma, a collection of charged particles reacting to an electromagnetic field. In this particular event, the plasma released in the ejection cooled, condensed and formed along magnetic fields lines, resulting in a ...

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Voice of America: Obama, Abe Discuss North Korea's 'Provocative' Action

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Obama, Abe Discuss North Korea's 'Provocative' Action
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:44

U.S. President Barack Obama says he and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discussed North Korea and a response to Pyongyang's "provocative" action. The president said he and Mr. Abe are committed to a "strong" response to North Korea, which recently conducted a nuclear test. Mr. Obama hosted Mr. Abe for talks at the White House Friday. The two also discussed Japan's rising tension with China over a territorial dispute. The president highlighted relations between ...

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Voice of America: Opposition Leader's Murder Tests Tunisia's Judiciary

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Opposition Leader's Murder Tests Tunisia's Judiciary
Feb 22nd 2013, 18:01

Tunisian judges complain that two years after the ousting of President Zine El Abdine Ben Ali, the government is still interfering in the justice system. Following arrests made Thursday in the murder investigation of opposition leader Chokri Belaid, the case presents one of the biggest tests for the judiciary. Rows of razor wire and army vehicles surround the courthouse in Tunis. At the entrance, lawyers in their customary black and white robes are trailed by their defendants and dozens of ...

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Voice of America: NASA Video Shows Stunning Coronal Rainstorm on Sun

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NASA Video Shows Stunning Coronal Rainstorm on Sun
Feb 22nd 2013, 16:52

NASA has released stunning video of plasma rain falling on the sun. The event took place July 19, according to NASA, and consisted of three stages. First there was a solar flare, followed by a coronal mass ejection, which is a huge release of matter and radiation in the form of plasma, a collection of charged particles reacting to an electromagnetic field. In this particular event, the plasma released in the ejection cooled, condensed and formed along magnetic fields lines, resulting in a ...

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Voice of America: UN Alarmed by Militias' Resurgence in DRC

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UN Alarmed by Militias' Resurgence in DRC
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:11

The top United Nations official in the Democratic Republic of Congo warns that resurgent militia activity in some eastern parts of the country is threatening civilian populations. The head of the U.N. mission in the DRC, Roger Meece, told the Security Council on Friday there have been "worrisome security developments," particularly in northern Katanga province, where Mai-Mai militia leader Gédéon Kyungu Mutanga, known as Gédéon, escaped during a mass prison break in ...

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Voice of America: US Officials Predict Drop in Crop Prices

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US Officials Predict Drop in Crop Prices
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:20

Prices of corn, soybeans and wheat are likely to decline this year, according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Although farmers are going into this season with the ground still extremely dry after last year's record-breaking drought, the USDA still expects good yields this year. Weather, like the winter storm which blew through the southern Great Plains this week bringing relief from the drought conditions which have lingered since summer, will be a ...

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Voice of America: Syrian Opposition to Form Government in Rebel Areas

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Syrian Opposition to Form Government in Rebel Areas
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:38

Syria's Opposition National Coalition has announced plans to form a provisional government in rebel-held areas of the country. An opposition spokesman made the announcement Friday following a meeting in Cairo about whether to hold peace talks with President Bashar al-Assad's government. The spokesman said the coalition will meet in Istanbul on March 2 to chose its prime minister. Mr. Assad has not commented on the announcement, which comes as violence continues to plague the ...

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Voice of America: Obama, Abe Discuss North Korea's 'Provocative' Action

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Obama, Abe Discuss North Korea's 'Provocative' Action
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:44

U.S. President Barack Obama says he and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discussed North Korea and a response to Pyongyang's "provocative" action. The president said he and Mr. Abe are committed to a "strong" response to North Korea, which recently conducted a nuclear test. Mr. Obama hosted Mr. Abe for talks at the White House Friday. The two also discussed Japan's rising tension with China over a territorial dispute. The president highlighted relations between ...

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Voice of America: NASA Video Shows Stunning Coronal Rainstorm on Sun

Voice of America
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NASA Video Shows Stunning Coronal Rainstorm on Sun
Feb 22nd 2013, 16:52

NASA has released stunning video of plasma rain falling on the sun. The event took place July 19, according to NASA, and consisted of three stages. First there was a solar flare, followed by a coronal mass ejection, which is a huge release of matter and radiation in the form of plasma, a collection of charged particles reacting to an electromagnetic field. In this particular event, the plasma released in the ejection cooled, condensed and formed along magnetic fields lines, resulting in a ...

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Voice of America: UN Alarmed by Militias' Resurgence in DRC

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UN Alarmed by Militias' Resurgence in DRC
Feb 22nd 2013, 19:11

The top United Nations official in the Democratic Republic of Congo warns that resurgent militia activity in some eastern parts of the country is threatening civilian populations. The head of the U.N. mission in the DRC, Roger Meece, told the Security Council on Friday there have been "worrisome security developments," particularly in northern Katanga province, where Mai-Mai militia leader Gédéon Kyungu Mutanga, known as Gédéon, escaped during a mass prison break in ...

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