Voice of America: Researchers Develop Simple Test for River Blindness

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Researchers Develop Simple Test for River Blindness Feb 28th 2013, 23:35 Diagnosing the tropical parasitic illness Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, might soon be as easy as testing a urine sample. Such a simple test would permit more effective diagnosis and treatment of a disease that now afflicts nearly 18 million people around the world. People call Onchocerciasis "river blindness" because it's caused by the bite of a parasitic-worm-infected black fly that lives near rivers. The illness is most common in sub-Saharan Africa, although it ...

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Voice of America: US Army Private Pleads Guilty in WikiLeaks Case

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US Army Private Pleads Guilty in WikiLeaks Case Feb 28th 2013, 23:57 U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning says he gave hundreds of thousands of classified documents to the WikiLeaks website to start a public debate about the role of the military in Iraq and Afghanistan. Manning pleaded guilty Thursday in a pre-trial hearing to 10 of 22 charges in the biggest leak of government secrets in U.S. history. Military judge Colonel Denise Lind accepted his guilty pleas, which could send him to prison for 20 years. The Army private pleaded not guilty to the most serious ...

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Voice of America: Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life

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Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life Feb 28th 2013, 23:24 Venezuela's vice president says President Hugo Chavez is fighting for his life as he continues treatment for cancer. Vice President Nicolas Maduro appeared on television Thursday to update the nation on Mr. Chavez's condition. The president entered a Caracas hospital 10 days ago after spending two months in Cuba. He missed his inauguration for a fourth term in January because of poor health. A photograph of a smiling Chavez lying in a hospital bed with two daughters standing beside ...

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Voice of America: Many Syphilis-Infected Pregnant Women Not Being Diagnosed, Treated

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Many Syphilis-Infected Pregnant Women Not Being Diagnosed, Treated Feb 28th 2013, 23:23 More than one million pregnant women worldwide are infected with syphilis.  Worse still is that many of them don't know they're infected,  which puts them and their unborn child at serious risk. The problem, a new World Health Organization study finds, is that in many regions of the world, testing and treatment services for the venereal disease are not as widely available as they should be.  Syphilis is a sexually-transmitted disease that, according to WHO estimates, ... Media files: 7DACE2F0-F975-4212-BF35-21B46D8F44EA_cx0_cy13_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life

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Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life Feb 28th 2013, 23:34 Venezuela's vice president says President Hugo Chavez is fighting for his life as he continues treatment for cancer. Vice President Nicolas Maduro appeared on television Thursday to update the nation on Chavez's condition. The president entered a Caracas hospital 10 days ago after spending two months in Cuba. He missed his inauguration for a fourth term in January because of poor health.   A photograph of a smiling Chavez lying in a hospital bed with two daughters standing ... Media files: 4AB39355-3A22-424C-830D-003F20CB8D57_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: In Senate, Both Parties Reject Sequester Alternatives

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In Senate, Both Parties Reject Sequester Alternatives Feb 28th 2013, 22:37 Automatic U.S. government spending cuts are set to kick in amid continued political gridlock as last-ditch alternatives to the so-called "sequester" were defeated in the Senate.   "Can we not at least come to some agreement to prevent this," asked Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), echoing fellow U.S. lawmakers who seemed stunned by their own inability to act in response to the imminent sequester.   The answer for now: no.   Democrats proposed replacing the ... Media files: 68C21A1F-51EE-4C2B-935E-B5AD82928D2F_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Researchers Develop Simple Test for River Blindness

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Researchers Develop Simple Test for River Blindness Feb 28th 2013, 23:35 Diagnosing the tropical parasitic illness Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, might soon be as easy as testing a urine sample. Such a simple test would permit more effective diagnosis and treatment of a disease that now afflicts nearly 18 million people around the world. People call Onchocerciasis "river blindness" because it's caused by the bite of a parasitic-worm-infected black fly that lives near rivers. The illness is most common in sub-Saharan Africa, although it ...

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Voice of America: Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life

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Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life Feb 28th 2013, 23:24 Venezuela's vice president says President Hugo Chavez is fighting for his life as he continues treatment for cancer. Vice President Nicolas Maduro appeared on television Thursday to update the nation on Mr. Chavez's condition. The president entered a Caracas hospital 10 days ago after spending two months in Cuba. He missed his inauguration for a fourth term in January because of poor health. A photograph of a smiling Chavez lying in a hospital bed with two daughters standing beside ...

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Voice of America: In Senate, Both Parties Reject Sequester Alternatives

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In Senate, Both Parties Reject Sequester Alternatives Feb 28th 2013, 22:37 Automatic U.S. government spending cuts are set to kick in amid continued political gridlock as last-ditch alternatives to the so-called "sequester" were defeated in the Senate.   "Can we not at least come to some agreement to prevent this," asked Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), echoing fellow U.S. lawmakers who seemed stunned by their own inability to act in response to the imminent sequester.   The answer for now: no.   Democrats proposed replacing the ... Media files: 68C21A1F-51EE-4C2B-935E-B5AD82928D2F_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Many Syphilis-Infected Pregnant Women Not Being Diagnosed, Treated

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Many Syphilis-Infected Pregnant Women Not Being Diagnosed, Treated Feb 28th 2013, 23:23 More than one million pregnant women worldwide are infected with syphilis.  Worse still is that many of them don't know they're infected,  which puts them and their unborn child at serious risk. The problem, a new World Health Organization study finds, is that in many regions of the world, testing and treatment services for the venereal disease are not as widely available as they should be.  Syphilis is a sexually-transmitted disease that, according to WHO estimates, ... Media files: 7DACE2F0-F975-4212-BF35-21B46D8F44EA_cx0_cy13_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life

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Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life Feb 28th 2013, 23:34 Venezuela's vice president says President Hugo Chavez is fighting for his life as he continues treatment for cancer. Vice President Nicolas Maduro appeared on television Thursday to update the nation on Chavez's condition. The president entered a Caracas hospital 10 days ago after spending two months in Cuba. He missed his inauguration for a fourth term in January because of poor health.   A photograph of a smiling Chavez lying in a hospital bed with two daughters standing ... Media files: 4AB39355-3A22-424C-830D-003F20CB8D57_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: African Union Expects Peaceful Kenya Vote Monday

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African Union Expects Peaceful Kenya Vote Monday Feb 28th 2013, 22:28 The deputy chairman of the African Union says the organization expects Kenya's election scheduled for Monday to be credible and peaceful. "The first expectation is that the election will be peaceful and that Kenyans will have an opportunity to freely elect leaders of their choice, and that the country can consolidate the gains that have been achieved over the last few years following the last election that ended up with failures and post-election violence," said deputy chairman Erastus ... Media files: 149FB667-43FA-41A8-BE87-F1872B114F24_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: In Senate, Both Parties Reject Sequester Alternatives

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In Senate, Both Parties Reject Sequester Alternatives Feb 28th 2013, 22:37 Automatic U.S. government spending cuts are set to kick in amid continued political gridlock as last-ditch alternatives to the so-called "sequester" were defeated in the Senate.   "Can we not at least come to some agreement to prevent this," asked Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), echoing fellow U.S. lawmakers who seemed stunned by their own inability to act in response to the imminent sequester.   The answer for now: no.   Democrats proposed replacing the ... Media files: 68C21A1F-51EE-4C2B-935E-B5AD82928D2F_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Online Universities Offer Free Classes to Millions

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Online Universities Offer Free Classes to Millions Feb 28th 2013, 22:11 The academic world took notice in 2011 when a Stanford University professor offered an online course on artificial intelligence for free, and more than 160,000 students from around the world registered for it. Stanford's success prompted other major universities such as Harvard and MIT to follow suit and that brought increased attention and funding to organizations developing free Internet-based education programs.  An engineering class at Stanford University is being recorded as an ... Media files: 683D0CD5-4091-4712-920F-076D2F426287_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life

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Venezuelan VP: Chavez Fighting for His Life Feb 28th 2013, 23:24 Venezuela's vice president says President Hugo Chavez is fighting for his life as he continues treatment for cancer. Vice President Nicolas Maduro appeared on television Thursday to update the nation on Mr. Chavez's condition. The president entered a Caracas hospital 10 days ago after spending two months in Cuba. He missed his inauguration for a fourth term in January because of poor health. A photograph of a smiling Chavez lying in a hospital bed with two daughters standing beside ...

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Voice of America: Aid to Syrian Opposition Falls Short of Expectations

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Aid to Syrian Opposition Falls Short of Expectations Feb 28th 2013, 21:39 The additional $60 million in U.S. civilian aid for the Syrian Opposition - announced Thursday by Secretary of State John Kerry, along with an unspecified amount of non-lethal aid to some of its military forces - falls far short of what the Syrian activists wanted. The opposition met with Kerry and dozens of other foreign supporters. The continuing death and destruction in Syria have intensified international concern, but have not changed the strategic situation: The West and key Arab ... Media files: B3FE9520-49F1-4E58-8920-9C127987A82D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Online Universities Offer Free Classes to Millions

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Online Universities Offer Free Classes to Millions Feb 28th 2013, 22:11 The academic world took notice in 2011 when a Stanford University professor offered an online course on artificial intelligence for free, and more than 160,000 students from around the world registered for it. Stanford's success prompted other major universities such as Harvard and MIT to follow suit and that brought increased attention and funding to organizations developing free Internet-based education programs.  An engineering class at Stanford University is being recorded as an ... Media files: 683D0CD5-4091-4712-920F-076D2F426287_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: East Africa Group Calls For Stepped Up Kenya Security

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East Africa Group Calls For Stepped Up Kenya Security Feb 28th 2013, 21:53 The president of the East Africa Law Society has called on Kenya's security agencies to step up efforts to improve security before the nation's elections on Monday.  James Mwamu says the security agencies would have to be proactive and vigilant to prevent a repeat of the 2007-2008 post-election violence. "We are asking the security agents to ensure that the citizens of Kenya are properly protected so that they would then be able to exercise their rights to vote in a free and fair ... Media files: A5BD3386-B814-4FAC-AB30-81E946601FA4_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Ex-Yugoslav Army Leader Acquitted of War Crimes

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Ex-Yugoslav Army Leader Acquitted of War Crimes Feb 28th 2013, 21:44 The former head of the Yugoslav army was acquitted on Thursday of charges of aiding and abetting atrocities committed in Bosnia and Croatia during the 1990s, in a ruling that was condemned by victims but welcomed by Serb officials.   United Nations war crimes judges said Momcilo Perisic had provided legitimate military support to the ethnic Serb Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) forces in Bosnia, but ruled he had not ordered them to commit war crimes.   "While Mr. Perisic may have ... Media files: 34C56DCA-4BEE-47DE-8D09-8978EE674073_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: African Union Expects Peaceful Kenya Vote Monday

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African Union Expects Peaceful Kenya Vote Monday Feb 28th 2013, 22:28 The deputy chairman of the African Union says the organization expects Kenya's election scheduled for Monday to be credible and peaceful. "The first expectation is that the election will be peaceful and that Kenyans will have an opportunity to freely elect leaders of their choice, and that the country can consolidate the gains that have been achieved over the last few years following the last election that ended up with failures and post-election violence," said deputy chairman Erastus ... Media files: 149FB667-43FA-41A8-BE87-F1872B114F24_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Aid to Syrian Opposition Falls Short of Expectations

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Aid to Syrian Opposition Falls Short of Expectations Feb 28th 2013, 21:39 The additional $60 million in U.S. civilian aid for the Syrian Opposition - announced Thursday by Secretary of State John Kerry, along with an unspecified amount of non-lethal aid to some of its military forces - falls far short of what the Syrian activists wanted. The opposition met with Kerry and dozens of other foreign supporters. The continuing death and destruction in Syria have intensified international concern, but have not changed the strategic situation: The West and key Arab ... Media files: B3FE9520-49F1-4E58-8920-9C127987A82D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Ex-Yugoslav Army Leader Acquitted of War Crimes

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Ex-Yugoslav Army Leader Acquitted of War Crimes Feb 28th 2013, 21:44 The former head of the Yugoslav army was acquitted on Thursday of charges of aiding and abetting atrocities committed in Bosnia and Croatia during the 1990s, in a ruling that was condemned by victims but welcomed by Serb officials.   United Nations war crimes judges said Momcilo Perisic had provided legitimate military support to the ethnic Serb Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) forces in Bosnia, but ruled he had not ordered them to commit war crimes.   "While Mr. Perisic may have ... Media files: 34C56DCA-4BEE-47DE-8D09-8978EE674073_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: East Africa Group Calls For Stepped Up Kenya Security

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East Africa Group Calls For Stepped Up Kenya Security Feb 28th 2013, 21:53 The president of the East Africa Law Society has called on Kenya's security agencies to step up efforts to improve security before the nation's elections on Monday.  James Mwamu says the security agencies would have to be proactive and vigilant to prevent a repeat of the 2007-2008 post-election violence. "We are asking the security agents to ensure that the citizens of Kenya are properly protected so that they would then be able to exercise their rights to vote in a free and fair ... Media files: A5BD3386-B814-4FAC-AB30-81E946601FA4_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Online Universities Offer Free Classes to Millions

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Online Universities Offer Free Classes to Millions Feb 28th 2013, 22:11 The academic world took notice in 2011 when a Stanford University professor offered an online course on artificial intelligence for free, and more than 160,000 students from around the world registered for it. Stanford's success prompted other major universities such as Harvard and MIT to follow suit and that brought increased attention and funding to organizations developing free Internet-based education programs.  An engineering class at Stanford University is being recorded as an ... Media files: 683D0CD5-4091-4712-920F-076D2F426287_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: African Union Expects Peaceful Kenya Vote Monday

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African Union Expects Peaceful Kenya Vote Monday Feb 28th 2013, 22:28 The deputy chairman of the African Union says the organization expects Kenya's election scheduled for Monday to be credible and peaceful. "The first expectation is that the election will be peaceful and that Kenyans will have an opportunity to freely elect leaders of their choice, and that the country can consolidate the gains that have been achieved over the last few years following the last election that ended up with failures and post-election violence," said deputy chairman Erastus ... Media files: 149FB667-43FA-41A8-BE87-F1872B114F24_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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