Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Voice of America: US Senate Committee Approves Immigration Reform Bill

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US Senate Committee Approves Immigration Reform Bill
May 22nd 2013, 01:21

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a massive immigration reform bill, voting to send it to the entire Senate for debate. Tuesday evening's vote was 13 to five. It came after one of the bill's eight sponsors, Democrat Patrick Leahy, withdrew an amendment that would have given same-sex couples the same legal protections in immigration questions as heterosexual couples. Several conservative Republicans said they would pull their support for the immigration bill if this ...

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Voice of America: Bird Flu Costs in China set at $6.5 Billion

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Bird Flu Costs in China set at $6.5 Billion
May 22nd 2013, 01:15

Scientists and economists say the H7N9 bird flu outbreak in China has cost that country's poultry industry $6.5 billion, as consumers shun chicken and health officials make gains in controlling the deadly virus. The cost data, provided by China's agriculture ministry, was reported Tuesday at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. At the conference, United Nations experts warned health authorities worldwide to be on the lookout for the virus, which is known to have infected 130 people ...

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Voice of America: Bird Flu Costs in China set at $6.5 Billion

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Bird Flu Costs in China set at $6.5 Billion
May 22nd 2013, 01:06

Scientists and economists say the H7N9 bird flu outbreak in China has cost that country's poultry industry $6.5 billion, as consumers shun chicken and health officials make gains in controlling the deadly virus. The cost data, provided by China's agriculture ministry, was reported Tuesday at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. At the conference, United Nations experts warned health authorities worldwide to be on the lookout for the virus, which is known to have infected 130 people in ...

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Voice of America: US Senate Committee Approves Immigration Reform Bill

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US Senate Committee Approves Immigration Reform Bill
May 22nd 2013, 01:21

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a massive immigration reform bill, voting to send it to the entire Senate for debate. Tuesday evening's vote was 13 to five. It came after one of the bill's eight sponsors, Democrat Patrick Leahy, withdrew an amendment that would have given same-sex couples the same legal protections in immigration questions as heterosexual couples. Several conservative Republicans said they would pull their support for the immigration bill if this ...

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Voice of America: Nigeria to Free All Female Islamist Suspects

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Nigeria to Free All Female Islamist Suspects
May 22nd 2013, 00:09

Nigeria says it will release several Islamist suspects from prison, including the women in custody, as it seeks peace with Boko Haram extremists. The Defense Ministry said Tuesday the move is in line with what it calls "presidential magnanimity to enhance peace efforts." A panel set up by President Goodluck Jonathan is recommending the government open peace talks with Boko Haram Islamic militants.  The group is blamed for a series of deadly terrorist bombings in Nigeria, ...

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Voice of America: Bird Flu Costs in China set at $6.5 Billion

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Bird Flu Costs in China set at $6.5 Billion
May 22nd 2013, 01:06

Scientists and economists say the H7N9 bird flu outbreak in China has cost that country's poultry industry $6.5 billion, as consumers shun chicken and health officials make gains in controlling the deadly virus. The cost data, provided by China's agriculture ministry, was reported Tuesday at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. At the conference, United Nations experts warned health authorities worldwide to be on the lookout for the virus, which is known to have infected 130 people in ...

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Voice of America: Nigeria to Free All Female Islamist Suspects

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Nigeria to Free All Female Islamist Suspects
May 22nd 2013, 00:09

Nigeria says it will release several Islamist suspects from prison, including the women in custody, as it seeks peace with Boko Haram extremists. The Defense Ministry said Tuesday the move is in line with what it calls "presidential magnanimity to enhance peace efforts." A panel set up by President Goodluck Jonathan is recommending the government open peace talks with Boko Haram Islamic militants.  The group is blamed for a series of deadly terrorist bombings in Nigeria, ...

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Voice of America: On the Scene in Tornado Hit Town: 'Even Trees are Stripped of Everything'

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On the Scene in Tornado Hit Town: 'Even Trees are Stripped of Everything'
May 21st 2013, 23:16

VOA correspondent Greg Flakus is at the site of the tornado damage in Moore, Oklahoma. He spoke with English broadcaster David Byrd Tuesday afternoon about what he is seeing.

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Voice of America: Nigeria to Free All Female Islamist Suspects

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Nigeria to Free All Female Islamist Suspects
May 22nd 2013, 00:09

Nigeria says it will release several Islamist suspects from prison, including the women in custody, as it seeks peace with Boko Haram extremists. The Defense Ministry said Tuesday the move is in line with what it calls "presidential magnanimity to enhance peace efforts." A panel set up by President Goodluck Jonathan is recommending the government open peace talks with Boko Haram Islamic militants.  The group is blamed for a series of deadly terrorist bombings in Nigeria, ...

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Voice of America: On the Scene in Tornado Hit Town: 'Even Trees are Stripped of Everything'

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On the Scene in Tornado Hit Town: 'Even Trees are Stripped of Everything'
May 21st 2013, 23:16

VOA correspondent Greg Flakus is at the site of the tornado damage in Moore, Oklahoma. He spoke with English broadcaster David Byrd Tuesday afternoon about what he is seeing.

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Voice of America: Nigeria to Free All Female Islamist Suspects

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Nigeria to Free All Female Islamist Suspects
May 22nd 2013, 00:09

Nigeria says it will release several Islamist suspects from prison, including the women in custody, as it seeks peace with Boko Haram extremists. The Defense Ministry said Tuesday the move is in line with what it calls "presidential magnanimity to enhance peace efforts." A panel set up by President Goodluck Jonathan is recommending the government open peace talks with Boko Haram Islamic militants.  The group is blamed for a series of deadly terrorist bombings in Nigeria, ...

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Voice of America: On the Scene in Tornado Hit Town: 'Even Trees are Stripped of Everything'

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On the Scene in Tornado Hit Town: 'Even Trees are Stripped of Everything'
May 21st 2013, 23:16

VOA correspondent Greg Flakus is at the site of the tornado damage in Moore, Oklahoma. He spoke with English broadcaster David Byrd Tuesday afternoon about what he is seeing.

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Voice of America: Nigeria to Free All Female Islamist Suspects

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Nigeria to Free All Female Islamist Suspects
May 22nd 2013, 00:09

Nigeria says it will release several Islamist suspects from prison, including the women in custody, as it seeks peace with Boko Haram extremists. The Defense Ministry said Tuesday the move is in line with what it calls "presidential magnanimity to enhance peace efforts." A panel set up by President Goodluck Jonathan is recommending the government open peace talks with Boko Haram Islamic militants.  The group is blamed for a series of deadly terrorist bombings in Nigeria, ...

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Voice of America: On the Scene in Tornado Hit Town: 'Even Trees are Stripped of Everything'

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On the Scene in Tornado Hit Town: 'Even Trees are Stripped of Everything'
May 21st 2013, 23:16

VOA correspondent Greg Flakus is at the site of the tornado damage in Moore, Oklahoma. He spoke with English broadcaster David Byrd Tuesday afternoon about what he is seeing.

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Voice of America: On the Scene in Tornado Hit Town: 'Even Trees are Stripped of Everything'

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On the Scene in Tornado Hit Town: 'Even Trees are Stripped of Everything'
May 21st 2013, 23:16

VOA correspondent Greg Flakus is at the site of the tornado damage in Moore, Oklahoma. He spoke with English broadcaster David Byrd Tuesday afternoon about what he is seeing.

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Voice of America: Kerry Presses US-Russian Plan for Syrian Peace Talks

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Kerry Presses US-Russian Plan for Syrian Peace Talks
May 21st 2013, 22:30

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets Wednesday in the Jordanian capital with senior diplomats from 11 nations, as part of a U.S.-Russian push to end Syria's civil war. Kerry will address the Friends of Syria grouping, which backs the Syrian opposition, to build consensus for an international peace conference that organizers want to hold next month in Geneva. Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov want to bring together the Syrian opposition and the government of President ...

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Voice of America: Kerry Mideast Talks on Syria to Include Russian Call for Involving Iran

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Kerry Mideast Talks on Syria to Include Russian Call for Involving Iran
May 21st 2013, 21:24

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in the Middle East this week for talks to promote an international peace conference on Syria. Russia wants Iran to be part of the process. In this fight for control of Syria, Iran is one of the biggest backers of embattled President Bashar al-Assad.  So Russia says Iran should be part of the peace process.  "Iran has repeatedly underlined its solidarity with the Syrian government. Iranian officials pay regular visits to Damascus.  No ...

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Voice of America: Kerry Presses US-Russian Plan for Syrian Peace Talks

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Kerry Presses US-Russian Plan for Syrian Peace Talks
May 21st 2013, 22:30

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets Wednesday in the Jordanian capital with senior diplomats from 11 nations, as part of a U.S.-Russian push to end Syria's civil war. Kerry will address the Friends of Syria grouping, which backs the Syrian opposition, to build consensus for an international peace conference that organizers want to hold next month in Geneva. Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov want to bring together the Syrian opposition and the government of President ...

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Voice of America: Kerry Mideast Talks on Syria to Include Russian Call for Involving Iran

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Kerry Mideast Talks on Syria to Include Russian Call for Involving Iran
May 21st 2013, 21:24

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in the Middle East this week for talks to promote an international peace conference on Syria. Russia wants Iran to be part of the process. In this fight for control of Syria, Iran is one of the biggest backers of embattled President Bashar al-Assad.  So Russia says Iran should be part of the peace process.  "Iran has repeatedly underlined its solidarity with the Syrian government. Iranian officials pay regular visits to Damascus.  No ...

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Voice of America: Kerry Presses US-Russian Plan for Syrian Peace Talks

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Kerry Presses US-Russian Plan for Syrian Peace Talks
May 21st 2013, 22:30

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets Wednesday in the Jordanian capital with senior diplomats from 11 nations, as part of a U.S.-Russian push to end Syria's civil war. Kerry will address the Friends of Syria grouping, which backs the Syrian opposition, to build consensus for an international peace conference that organizers want to hold next month in Geneva. Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov want to bring together the Syrian opposition and the government of President ...

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