Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Voice of America: Obama On His Way to Israel, West Bank, Jordan

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Obama On His Way to Israel, West Bank, Jordan
Mar 20th 2013, 00:45

U.S. President Barack Obama is on his way to what the White House calls a very important visit to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. This is Mr. Obama's first official visit to Israel. He will be joined by Secretary of State John Kerry as a new Israeli government featuring pro-settlement ministers takes office. Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes says there is no substitute for Mr. Obama delivering his message of support for Israel's security directly to the Israeli ...

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Voice of America: French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed

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French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed
Mar 20th 2013, 00:54

An African news agency says al-Qaida's North African branch has executed a French hostage in retaliation for France's military intervention in Mali. Mauritania's ANI news agency Tuesday said the execution of hostage Philippe Verdon was relayed in a telephone call to the news agency, which has close links to Islamist militants in the region. The agency quoted a spokesman for al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, as saying the execution took place March 10. The killing has not been ...

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Voice of America: Anticipation High in Israel for Obama Visit

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Anticipation High in Israel for Obama Visit
Mar 20th 2013, 00:51

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Israel later Wednesday, the fifth visit of a U.S. president since Israel's founding.  There is an atmosphere of anticipation, but also realism among Israelis and Palestinians about what may be accomplished. ​​Israel is ready for Obama. Thousands of American and Israeli flags adorn lampposts in Jerusalem.  About 5,000 Israeli police are involved in ensuring security during each day of the presidential visit. At Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion ...

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Voice of America: Lawmakers In India Pass Tougher Rape Law

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Lawmakers In India Pass Tougher Rape Law
Mar 20th 2013, 00:45

Indian lawmakers have approved legislation that includes tougher punishment for rapists, including the death penalty. The anti-rape bill passed Tuesday in the lower house provides for a minimum 20-year prison sentence for gang-rape, which can be extended to life in jail. It also introduces new penalties for stalking, groping, voyeurism and acid attacks. Under the existing laws, a rapist faces a term of seven to 10 years. India's Interior Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said the new, tougher ...

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Voice of America: French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed

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French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed
Mar 20th 2013, 01:04

An African news agency says al-Qaida's North African branch has executed a French hostage in retaliation for France's military intervention in Mali. Mauritania's ANI news agency Tuesday said the execution of hostage Philippe Verdon was relayed in a telephone call to the news agency, which has close links to Islamist militants in the region.  The agency quoted a spokesman for al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, as saying the execution took place March 10. The killing has not ...

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Voice of America: Immigrant Business Flying High with Airborne Drones

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Immigrant Business Flying High with Airborne Drones
Mar 20th 2013, 01:21

For a young Mexican immigrant, a hobby building toy helicopters has grown into a multi-million-dollar business.  The immigrant and his company are flying high with airborne drones. It began with a remote-controlled helicopter that Jordi Munoz got as a gift from his mother.  Munoz, who is now 26, used a game controller and a component he bought online to modify the toy, five years ago. "It did not work, the first version, but that is the beginning of everything," said Munoz. ...

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Voice of America: Anticipation High in Israel for Obama Visit

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Anticipation High in Israel for Obama Visit
Mar 20th 2013, 00:51

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Israel later Wednesday, the fifth visit of a U.S. president since Israel's founding.  There is an atmosphere of anticipation, but also realism among Israelis and Palestinians about what may be accomplished. ​​Israel is ready for Obama. Thousands of American and Israeli flags adorn lampposts in Jerusalem.  About 5,000 Israeli police are involved in ensuring security during each day of the presidential visit. At Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion ...

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Voice of America: Lawmakers In India Pass Tougher Rape Law

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Lawmakers In India Pass Tougher Rape Law
Mar 20th 2013, 00:45

Indian lawmakers have approved legislation that includes tougher punishment for rapists, including the death penalty. The anti-rape bill passed Tuesday in the lower house provides for a minimum 20-year prison sentence for gang-rape, which can be extended to life in jail. It also introduces new penalties for stalking, groping, voyeurism and acid attacks. Under the existing laws, a rapist faces a term of seven to 10 years. India's Interior Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said the new, tougher ...

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Voice of America: French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed

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French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed
Mar 20th 2013, 00:54

An African news agency says al-Qaida's North African branch has executed a French hostage in retaliation for France's military intervention in Mali. Mauritania's ANI news agency Tuesday said the execution of hostage Philippe Verdon was relayed in a telephone call to the news agency, which has close links to Islamist militants in the region. The agency quoted a spokesman for al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, as saying the execution took place March 10. The killing has not been ...

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Voice of America: Obama On His Way to Israel, West Bank, Jordan

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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Obama On His Way to Israel, West Bank, Jordan
Mar 20th 2013, 00:45

U.S. President Barack Obama is on his way to what the White House calls a very important visit to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. This is Mr. Obama's first official visit to Israel. He will be joined by Secretary of State John Kerry as a new Israeli government featuring pro-settlement ministers takes office. Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes says there is no substitute for Mr. Obama delivering his message of support for Israel's security directly to the Israeli ...

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Voice of America: African Music, Interactive Media At Texas Festival

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African Music, Interactive Media At Texas Festival
Mar 20th 2013, 00:18

The potential market for Internet-based businesses in Africa was showcased at the annual South by Southwest Festival in Texas, along with African films and music.  Participants from the continent touted Africa as the new frontier for interactive media at the recent festival.  At this booth sponsored by the independent music exporters of South Africa, or IMEXSA, South by Southwest participants were able to learn about what that country has to offer. Organizer Renneth Tschiikule ...

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Voice of America: French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed

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French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed
Mar 20th 2013, 01:04

An African news agency says al-Qaida's North African branch has executed a French hostage in retaliation for France's military intervention in Mali. Mauritania's ANI news agency Tuesday said the execution of hostage Philippe Verdon was relayed in a telephone call to the news agency, which has close links to Islamist militants in the region.  The agency quoted a spokesman for al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, as saying the execution took place March 10. The killing has not ...

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Voice of America: Vietnam Mulls Cash Handouts to Families with Daughters

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Vietnam Mulls Cash Handouts to Families with Daughters
Mar 19th 2013, 23:54

When we walk into Tran Trinh's house, she is lying in a pea-green hammock, breastfeeding her 8-month-old child. Having replaced her job in accounting with that of full-time mom, Trinh rarely leaves home. She dedicates most of her time to Minh - a daughter who, a year ago, she had hoped would be a boy.   Trinh, 32, loves her daughter now, but had wanted a son because her first child had turned out to be a girl, too. "For Asians, we think each family should have at least one son," she ...

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Voice of America: African Music, Interactive Media At Texas Festival

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African Music, Interactive Media At Texas Festival
Mar 20th 2013, 00:18

The potential market for Internet-based businesses in Africa was showcased at the annual South by Southwest Festival in Texas, along with African films and music.  Participants from the continent touted Africa as the new frontier for interactive media at the recent festival.  At this booth sponsored by the independent music exporters of South Africa, or IMEXSA, South by Southwest participants were able to learn about what that country has to offer. Organizer Renneth Tschiikule ...

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Voice of America: Lawmakers In India Pass Tougher Rape Law

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Lawmakers In India Pass Tougher Rape Law
Mar 20th 2013, 00:45

Indian lawmakers have approved legislation that includes tougher punishment for rapists, including the death penalty. The anti-rape bill passed Tuesday in the lower house provides for a minimum 20-year prison sentence for gang-rape, which can be extended to life in jail. It also introduces new penalties for stalking, groping, voyeurism and acid attacks. Under the existing laws, a rapist faces a term of seven to 10 years. India's Interior Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said the new, tougher ...

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Voice of America: Obama On His Way to Israel, West Bank, Jordan

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Obama On His Way to Israel, West Bank, Jordan
Mar 20th 2013, 00:45

U.S. President Barack Obama is on his way to what the White House calls a very important visit to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan. This is Mr. Obama's first official visit to Israel. He will be joined by Secretary of State John Kerry as a new Israeli government featuring pro-settlement ministers takes office. Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes says there is no substitute for Mr. Obama delivering his message of support for Israel's security directly to the Israeli ...

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Voice of America: French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed

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French Hostage in Mali Reported Executed
Mar 20th 2013, 00:54

An African news agency says al-Qaida's North African branch has executed a French hostage in retaliation for France's military intervention in Mali. Mauritania's ANI news agency Tuesday said the execution of hostage Philippe Verdon was relayed in a telephone call to the news agency, which has close links to Islamist militants in the region. The agency quoted a spokesman for al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, as saying the execution took place March 10. The killing has not been ...

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Voice of America: Vietnam Mulls Cash Handouts to Families with Daughters

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Vietnam Mulls Cash Handouts to Families with Daughters
Mar 19th 2013, 23:54

When we walk into Tran Trinh's house, she is lying in a pea-green hammock, breastfeeding her 8-month-old child. Having replaced her job in accounting with that of full-time mom, Trinh rarely leaves home. She dedicates most of her time to Minh - a daughter who, a year ago, she had hoped would be a boy.   Trinh, 32, loves her daughter now, but had wanted a son because her first child had turned out to be a girl, too. "For Asians, we think each family should have at least one son," she ...

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Voice of America: Syria Opposition Chooses US Technocrat to Lead Revolution

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Syria Opposition Chooses US Technocrat to Lead Revolution
Mar 19th 2013, 17:45

A Syrian-American gave up Texas career to manage humanitarian aid in war-torn homeland. As prime minister, he will build shadow government in war zone.

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Voice of America: Syria Opposition Chooses US Technocrat to Lead Revolution

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Syria Opposition Chooses US Technocrat to Lead Revolution
Mar 19th 2013, 17:45

A Syrian-American gave up Texas career to manage humanitarian aid in war-torn homeland. As prime minister, he will build shadow government in war zone.

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Voice of America: Vietnam Mulls Cash Handouts to Families with Daughters

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Vietnam Mulls Cash Handouts to Families with Daughters
Mar 19th 2013, 23:54

When we walk into Tran Trinh's house, she is lying in a pea-green hammock, breastfeeding her 8-month-old child. Having replaced her job in accounting with that of full-time mom, Trinh rarely leaves home. She dedicates most of her time to Minh - a daughter who, a year ago, she had hoped would be a boy.   Trinh, 32, loves her daughter now, but had wanted a son because her first child had turned out to be a girl, too. "For Asians, we think each family should have at least one son," she ...

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Voice of America: Syria Opposition Chooses US Technocrat to Lead Revolution

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Syria Opposition Chooses US Technocrat to Lead Revolution
Mar 19th 2013, 17:45

A Syrian-American gave up Texas career to manage humanitarian aid in war-torn homeland. As prime minister, he will build shadow government in war zone.

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Voice of America: Vietnam Mulls Cash Handouts to Families with Daughters

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Vietnam Mulls Cash Handouts to Families with Daughters
Mar 19th 2013, 23:54

When we walk into Tran Trinh's house, she is lying in a pea-green hammock, breastfeeding her 8-month-old child. Having replaced her job in accounting with that of full-time mom, Trinh rarely leaves home. She dedicates most of her time to Minh - a daughter who, a year ago, she had hoped would be a boy.   Trinh, 32, loves her daughter now, but had wanted a son because her first child had turned out to be a girl, too. "For Asians, we think each family should have at least one son," she ...

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Voice of America: Syria Opposition Chooses US Technocrat to Lead Revolution

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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Syria Opposition Chooses US Technocrat to Lead Revolution
Mar 19th 2013, 17:45

A Syrian-American gave up Texas career to manage humanitarian aid in war-torn homeland. As prime minister, he will build shadow government in war zone.

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Voice of America: Vietnam Mulls Cash Handouts to Families with Daughters

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Vietnam Mulls Cash Handouts to Families with Daughters
Mar 19th 2013, 23:54

When we walk into Tran Trinh's house, she is lying in a pea-green hammock, breastfeeding her 8-month-old child. Having replaced her job in accounting with that of full-time mom, Trinh rarely leaves home. She dedicates most of her time to Minh - a daughter who, a year ago, she had hoped would be a boy.   Trinh, 32, loves her daughter now, but had wanted a son because her first child had turned out to be a girl, too. "For Asians, we think each family should have at least one son," she ...

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