Voice of America: Safety Nets Shielded Europe's Poorest From Crisis

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Safety Nets Shielded Europe's Poorest From Crisis May 15th 2013, 00:07 New figures from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development show that social welfare programs shielded some of the poorest Europeans from the harshest effects of the global financial crisis - programs that are now being cut as countries adopt austerity measures. The new study by the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development looks at a number of countries hit by the financial crisis between 2007 and 2010, including the United States and Mexico. But its ...

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Voice of America: Deadly Benghazi Blast Caused by Fisherman's Explosives

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Deadly Benghazi Blast Caused by Fisherman's Explosives May 14th 2013, 23:13 A blast that killed three people in Libya's second city Benghazi was caused by fishing explosives that detonated accidentally, not a car bomb as originally thought, a local government official said on Tuesday.   But rights activists said the incident was symptomatic of deteriorating security in a country whose government exerts scant authority beyond the capital Tripoli.   The oil-producer is largely split into fiefdoms of armed groups that were instrumental in the 2011 ... Media files: 3F15578D-F4E9-40D2-91B8-924275948ABD_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Deadly Benghazi Blast Caused by Fisherman's Explosives

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Deadly Benghazi Blast Caused by Fisherman's Explosives May 14th 2013, 23:13 A blast that killed three people in Libya's second city Benghazi was caused by fishing explosives that detonated accidentally, not a car bomb as originally thought, a local government official said on Tuesday.   But rights activists said the incident was symptomatic of deteriorating security in a country whose government exerts scant authority beyond the capital Tripoli.   The oil-producer is largely split into fiefdoms of armed groups that were instrumental in the 2011 ... Media files: 3F15578D-F4E9-40D2-91B8-924275948ABD_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Distant Pulsar Lends New Support for Einstein’s Relativity Theory

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Distant Pulsar Lends New Support for Einstein's Relativity Theory May 14th 2013, 22:48 A recent study is providing new support  for a theory that many scientists consider to be one of the two major pillars of modern physics - Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. It seems there are always members of the scientific community who are eager for the chance to knock the air out of Albert Einstein's nearly 100 year-old General Theory of Relativity. This milestone work describes how the elemental force of gravity helps to shape the geometry of space and time. And ...

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Voice of America: Walmart to Inspect Bangladesh Factories

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Walmart to Inspect Bangladesh Factories May 14th 2013, 23:24 The world's largest retailer, Walmart, is ordering inspections of all 279 of its suppliers' factories in Bangladesh and will publicly announce the results. Walmart is acting after a building containing garment factories in Bangladesh collapsed last month, killing more than 1,100 workers. Walmart says it will no longer buy goods from any factory that fails safety inspection and does not make proper repairs. Walmart is acting separately from a joint agreement by several top global ...

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Voice of America: Deadly Benghazi Blast Caused by Fisherman's Explosives

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Deadly Benghazi Blast Caused by Fisherman's Explosives May 14th 2013, 23:13 A blast that killed three people in Libya's second city Benghazi was caused by fishing explosives that detonated accidentally, not a car bomb as originally thought, a local government official said on Tuesday.   But rights activists said the incident was symptomatic of deteriorating security in a country whose government exerts scant authority beyond the capital Tripoli.   The oil-producer is largely split into fiefdoms of armed groups that were instrumental in the 2011 ... Media files: 3F15578D-F4E9-40D2-91B8-924275948ABD_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Distant Pulsar Lends New Support for Einstein’s Relativity Theory

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Distant Pulsar Lends New Support for Einstein's Relativity Theory May 14th 2013, 22:48 A recent study is providing new support  for a theory that many scientists consider to be one of the two major pillars of modern physics - Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. It seems there are always members of the scientific community who are eager for the chance to knock the air out of Albert Einstein's nearly 100 year-old General Theory of Relativity. This milestone work describes how the elemental force of gravity helps to shape the geometry of space and time. And ...

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Voice of America: Gunmen Attack Baghdad Liquor Stores, 12 Killed

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Gunmen Attack Baghdad Liquor Stores, 12 Killed May 14th 2013, 22:04 Gunmen using silenced weapons attacked at least nine liquor stores in Baghdad on Tuesday, killing 12 people, police and medical sources said.   Police sources said the attack targeted a row of stores selling alcohol in Zayona district of eastern Baghdad, which has a majority Shi'ite population.   Even though most people shun alcohol, forbidden under Islamic law, Iraq is a generally less conservative Muslim society than neighbors such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, thanks to its mix ...

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Voice of America: Walmart to Inspect Bangladesh Factories

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Walmart to Inspect Bangladesh Factories May 14th 2013, 23:24 The world's largest retailer, Walmart, is ordering inspections of all 279 of its suppliers' factories in Bangladesh and will publicly announce the results. Walmart is acting after a building containing garment factories in Bangladesh collapsed last month, killing more than 1,100 workers. Walmart says it will no longer buy goods from any factory that fails safety inspection and does not make proper repairs. Walmart is acting separately from a joint agreement by several top global ...

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Voice of America: Walmart to Inspect Bangladesh Factories

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Walmart to Inspect Bangladesh Factories May 14th 2013, 23:24 The world's largest retailer, Walmart, is ordering inspections of all 279 of its suppliers' factories in Bangladesh and will publicly announce the results. Walmart is acting after a building containing garment factories in Bangladesh collapsed last month, killing more than 1,100 workers. Walmart says it will no longer buy goods from any factory that fails safety inspection and does not make proper repairs. Walmart is acting separately from a joint agreement by several top global ...

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Voice of America: Distant Pulsar Lends New Support for Einstein’s Relativity Theory

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Distant Pulsar Lends New Support for Einstein's Relativity Theory May 14th 2013, 22:48 A recent study is providing new support  for a theory that many scientists consider to be one of the two major pillars of modern physics - Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. It seems there are always members of the scientific community who are eager for the chance to knock the air out of Albert Einstein's nearly 100 year-old General Theory of Relativity. This milestone work describes how the elemental force of gravity helps to shape the geometry of space and time. And ...

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Voice of America: Gunmen Attack Baghdad Liquor Stores, 12 Killed

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Gunmen Attack Baghdad Liquor Stores, 12 Killed May 14th 2013, 22:04 Gunmen using silenced weapons attacked at least nine liquor stores in Baghdad on Tuesday, killing 12 people, police and medical sources said.   Police sources said the attack targeted a row of stores selling alcohol in Zayona district of eastern Baghdad, which has a majority Shi'ite population.   Even though most people shun alcohol, forbidden under Islamic law, Iraq is a generally less conservative Muslim society than neighbors such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, thanks to its mix ...

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Voice of America: Deadly Benghazi Blast Caused by Fisherman's Explosives

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Deadly Benghazi Blast Caused by Fisherman's Explosives May 14th 2013, 23:13 A blast that killed three people in Libya's second city Benghazi was caused by fishing explosives that detonated accidentally, not a car bomb as originally thought, a local government official said on Tuesday.   But rights activists said the incident was symptomatic of deteriorating security in a country whose government exerts scant authority beyond the capital Tripoli.   The oil-producer is largely split into fiefdoms of armed groups that were instrumental in the 2011 ... Media files: 3F15578D-F4E9-40D2-91B8-924275948ABD_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Deadly Benghazi Blast Caused by Fisherman's Explosives

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Deadly Benghazi Blast Caused by Fisherman's Explosives May 14th 2013, 23:13 A blast that killed three people in Libya's second city Benghazi was caused by fishing explosives that detonated accidentally, not a car bomb as originally thought, a local government official said on Tuesday.   But rights activists said the incident was symptomatic of deteriorating security in a country whose government exerts scant authority beyond the capital Tripoli.   The oil-producer is largely split into fiefdoms of armed groups that were instrumental in the 2011 ... Media files: 3F15578D-F4E9-40D2-91B8-924275948ABD_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Gunmen Attack Baghdad Liquor Stores, 12 Killed

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Gunmen Attack Baghdad Liquor Stores, 12 Killed May 14th 2013, 22:04 Gunmen using silenced weapons attacked at least nine liquor stores in Baghdad on Tuesday, killing 12 people, police and medical sources said.   Police sources said the attack targeted a row of stores selling alcohol in Zayona district of eastern Baghdad, which has a majority Shi'ite population.   Even though most people shun alcohol, forbidden under Islamic law, Iraq is a generally less conservative Muslim society than neighbors such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, thanks to its mix ...

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Voice of America: Distant Pulsar Lends New Support for Einstein’s Relativity Theory

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Distant Pulsar Lends New Support for Einstein's Relativity Theory May 14th 2013, 22:48 A recent study is providing new support  for a theory that many scientists consider to be one of the two major pillars of modern physics - Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. It seems there are always members of the scientific community who are eager for the chance to knock the air out of Albert Einstein's nearly 100 year-old General Theory of Relativity. This milestone work describes how the elemental force of gravity helps to shape the geometry of space and time. And ...

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Voice of America: Walmart to Inspect Bangladesh Factories

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Walmart to Inspect Bangladesh Factories May 14th 2013, 23:24 The world's largest retailer, Walmart, is ordering inspections of all 279 of its suppliers' factories in Bangladesh and will publicly announce the results. Walmart is acting after a building containing garment factories in Bangladesh collapsed last month, killing more than 1,100 workers. Walmart says it will no longer buy goods from any factory that fails safety inspection and does not make proper repairs. Walmart is acting separately from a joint agreement by several top global ...

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Voice of America: Gunmen Attack Baghdad Liquor Stores, 12 Killed

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Gunmen Attack Baghdad Liquor Stores, 12 Killed May 14th 2013, 22:04 Gunmen using silenced weapons attacked at least nine liquor stores in Baghdad on Tuesday, killing 12 people, police and medical sources said.   Police sources said the attack targeted a row of stores selling alcohol in Zayona district of eastern Baghdad, which has a majority Shi'ite population.   Even though most people shun alcohol, forbidden under Islamic law, Iraq is a generally less conservative Muslim society than neighbors such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, thanks to its mix ...

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Voice of America: Distant Pulsar Lends New Support for Einstein’s Relativity Theory

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Distant Pulsar Lends New Support for Einstein's Relativity Theory May 14th 2013, 22:48 A recent study is providing new support  for a theory that many scientists consider to be one of the two major pillars of modern physics - Albert Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. It seems there are always members of the scientific community who are eager for the chance to knock the air out of Albert Einstein's nearly 100 year-old General Theory of Relativity. This milestone work describes how the elemental force of gravity helps to shape the geometry of space and time. And ...

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Voice of America: Walmart to Inspect Bangladesh Factories

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Walmart to Inspect Bangladesh Factories May 14th 2013, 23:24 The world's largest retailer, Walmart, is ordering inspections of all 279 of its suppliers' factories in Bangladesh and will publicly announce the results. Walmart is acting after a building containing garment factories in Bangladesh collapsed last month, killing more than 1,100 workers. Walmart says it will no longer buy goods from any factory that fails safety inspection and does not make proper repairs. Walmart is acting separately from a joint agreement by several top global ...

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Voice of America: Bangladesh Ends Search for Building Collapse Victims

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Bangladesh Ends Search for Building Collapse Victims May 14th 2013, 16:00 Western retailers have set May 15 (Wednesday) as the deadline to sign onto an agreement led by the International Labor Organization to improve working conditions at garment factories in Bangladesh. The deal comes as authorities end their search near the capital, Dhaka, for victims of a building collapse that killed 1,127 garment factory workers. The pact will require retailers to conduct independent safety inspections of factories and cover the costs of repairs and improvements. The safety ...

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Voice of America: New Method of Finding Planets Scores First Discovery

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New Method of Finding Planets Scores First Discovery May 14th 2013, 16:18 Astronomers have found a new exoplanet for the first time using a method that relies on physicist Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity. These distant worlds are usually discovered by looking for stars that wobble or that dim, and identifying the orbiting planets that cause those effects. The newly-discovered planet - formally known as Kepler-76b - was detected from three small effects that occur simultaneously as it orbits its star. One is subtle changes in the star's ... Media files: 420ECA77-13A6-4BFD-9E38-F4E93CA04BAA_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Two Sentenced in US for Supporting al-Shabab

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Two Sentenced in US for Supporting al-Shabab May 14th 2013, 15:27 A U.S. federal court has handed down prison terms for two men convicted of supporting Somali militant group al-Shabab.   Forty-six-year-old Mahamud Sharif Omar was sentenced Tuesday to spend at least 20 years in prison on two separate jail terms to be served concurrently.   Twenty-eight-year-old Kamal Said Hassan was sentenced to spend at least 10 years behind bars, also on two concurrent prison terms.   Both men are residents of Minneapolis, a Midwestern U.S. city with a ...

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Voice of America: European, US Retailers Split on Bangladesh Reform Plan

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European, US Retailers Split on Bangladesh Reform Plan May 14th 2013, 15:21 Major U.S. retailers, including Gap Inc., declined to endorse an accord on Bangladesh building and fire safety backed by Europe's two biggest fashion chains, a trans-Atlantic divide that may dilute garment industry reform efforts. Three weeks after the collapse of a building housing garment factories, which killed more than 1,100 people, Western brands that rely on Bangladesh to produce clothing cheaply disagreed over how best to ensure worker safety. Gap said it was ready to sign on ... Media files: F75A993A-ED20-4688-B8A1-EF203CF5E4FD_cx5_cy0_cw91_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: OECD Sees Mostly Improving Global Economy

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OECD Sees Mostly Improving Global Economy May 14th 2013, 15:18 A new report is pointing toward improving economic fortunes throughout much of the world. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday that most major economies are advancing compared to late last year. The OECD, representing 34 of the world's biggest economies, said economic growth is firming in the United States, the world's largest economy. At the same time, the report on leading economic indicators said that economic growth in Japan, with ...

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Voice of America: Scientists Search for Those Long Missing

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Scientists Search for Those Long Missing May 14th 2013, 16:16 Researchers are developing new techniques to find hidden graves. They say it would help locate the remains of a lone murder victim or the mass graves of victims of war. The research has been presented at the Meeting of the Americas in Cancun, Mexico, co-sponsored by the American Geophysical Union. Jamie Pringle Said, "There are thousands of missing people around the world that could have been tortured and killed and buried in clandestine graves." Pringle is a lecturer in geoscience at ... Media files: E02A0614-86D2-4254-A891-5A2BAF66EB79_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Russia Detains US Diplomat Accused of Spying

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Russia Detains US Diplomat Accused of Spying May 14th 2013, 15:36 Russia has declared a U.S. embassy employee it accused of trying to recruit a Russian intelligence officer to work for the CIA "persona non grata" and ordered his immediate departure. The move came Tuesday after the Federal Security Service announced it had briefly detained a U.S. citizen it identified as Ryan Fogle. The FSB said he was employed as a third secretary in the political department of the U.S. embassy in Moscow but also worked for the CIA. It said he was caught with ...

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