Africa - Voice of America: Egyptian Women Contemplate Future Under New Leaders

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Egyptian Women Contemplate Future Under New Leaders May 22nd 2012, 11:24 CAIRO - Egypt's new political era is inspiring some women to become more assertive of their rights, even as others worry a possible Islamist victory in this week's presidential election might lead to those rights being curtailed.  Women's rights conference A recent women's rights conference in Cairo attracted a cross section of Egyptians -- Muslims, Christians, leftists and conservatives. Organizers of the new "An Egyptian Woman" campaign say they are ... Media files: 6B0209AB-855D-40D3-B680-EA4FA65E20B8_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: S. Korea to Boost Missiles Arsenal

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S. Korea to Boost Missiles Arsenal May 22nd 2012, 11:04 Amid a perceived increased threat from North Korea, the military of South Korea intends to put a significantly larger number of missiles into its arsenal in the years ahead. South Korea officials confirm plans are underway to increase spending on missile development. Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok says this is part of an ongoing process to strengthen the country's military. Enhanced response capability Kim says it is necessary for South Korea to establish a ... Media files: E99EF59F-7569-4014-80B1-68EF46B2AC96_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Human Rights Watch: Stop Abuse of Congolese Migrants in Angola

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Human Rights Watch: Stop Abuse of Congolese Migrants in Angola May 22nd 2012, 11:43 A new report published by the international organization, Human Rights Watch today calls for the Angolan government to rein in security forces who are accused of sexual violence and other inhuman treatment against Congolese migrants. The 50-page report, entitled "If you come back we will kill you: sexual violence and other abuses against Congolese migrants during expulsions from Angola," describes an alarming pattern of human rights violations by member of Angolan security forces that took ... Media files: 9C18C6B5-3057-4EDD-AD95-BABB21A671B0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Yemen Marks Unification Anniversary

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Yemen Marks Unification Anniversary May 22nd 2012, 11:24 Yemen is marking the 22nd anniversary of its unification, a day after a suicide bomber killed at least 96 members of the military and wounded more than 200 during a rehearsal for an independence day parade. Soldiers participated in a smaller parade that was moved to the grounds of the air force academy in Sana'a Tuesday. Yemeni President Abed Robbo Mansour Hadi watched the festivities from behind a bulletproof glass shield. Few people ventured out on the streets of the capital due ... Media files: 4C265229-B9E7-431E-86EA-A2625C36FC87_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: 5 Killed in Damascus Blast

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5 Killed in Damascus Blast May 22nd 2012, 10:40 A Syrian rights group says a bomb has exploded in Damascus, killing five people. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Tuesday the blast targeted the neighborhood of Qaboun, which has been the center of several protests against President Bashar al-Assad. The blast came a day after activists said government forces stormed the village of Qastoun. An activist living in the central city of Hama told Reuters news agency that dozens of mortars had hit the village and ... Media files: 8E4ADADE-6B9B-4BC5-9B90-5069A1871966_cx0_cy29_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: NATO Leaders Commit to Afghanistan Transition

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NATO Leaders Commit to Afghanistan Transition May 22nd 2012, 10:31 CHICAGO -   Leaders of the 28 NATO countries ended their summit in Chicago on Monday, pledging an "irreversible" commitment to transition in Afghanistan.  The leaders committed to greater efficiencies, while reaffirming the alliance's defense commitments. Afghan President Hamid Karzai sat with NATO leaders and representatives of other nations whose support Afghanistan will need if it is to move from war to stability. NATO leaders formally approved the plan to ... Media files: 3B1C6E10-AFE4-448B-AAE6-61C9DCDFFCED_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: NATO Leaders Commit to Afghanistan Transition

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NATO Leaders Commit to Afghanistan Transition May 22nd 2012, 10:31 CHICAGO -   Leaders of the 28 NATO countries ended their summit in Chicago on Monday, pledging an "irreversible" commitment to transition in Afghanistan.  The leaders committed to greater efficiencies, while reaffirming the alliance's defense commitments. Afghan President Hamid Karzai sat with NATO leaders and representatives of other nations whose support Afghanistan will need if it is to move from war to stability. NATO leaders formally approved the plan to ... Media files: 3B1C6E10-AFE4-448B-AAE6-61C9DCDFFCED_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: NATO Leaders Commit to Afghanistan Transition

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NATO Leaders Commit to Afghanistan Transition May 22nd 2012, 10:31 CHICAGO -   Leaders of the 28 NATO countries ended their summit in Chicago on Monday, pledging an "irreversible" commitment to transition in Afghanistan.  The leaders committed to greater efficiencies, while reaffirming the alliance's defense commitments. Afghan President Hamid Karzai sat with NATO leaders and representatives of other nations whose support Afghanistan will need if it is to move from war to stability. NATO leaders formally approved the plan to ... Media files: 3B1C6E10-AFE4-448B-AAE6-61C9DCDFFCED_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Report: Domestic Violence Rate "Alarming" in West Africa

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Report: Domestic Violence Rate "Alarming" in West Africa May 22nd 2012, 00:27 A new report says women are suffering domestic violence at "alarming levels and with shocking frequency" in post-conflict countries in West Africa. The report, released Tuesday by the US-based International Rescue Committee, says domestic violence is the "primary threat to women" in countries, like Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, which are rebuilding after years of internal strife. Report co-author Heidi Lehmann said women in these countries face special risks, even though ... Media files: AE1E9DF3-4477-4882-9059-5230E8B80AE1_cx0_cy11_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Somali Leaders Race to Meet August 20 Transition Deadline

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Somali Leaders Race to Meet August 20 Transition Deadline May 21st 2012, 21:34 ADDIS ABABA - The leaders of Somalia's competing political factions are meeting with international mediators to tackle critical issues standing in the way of the formation of a post-transition government. All of Somalia's top political leaders are attending the closed door talks, which are expected to last at least two days.  President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed is here, along with Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, as well as the speaker of the House and the president of the ... Media files: 89D780DB-F9B9-4B7D-AFEA-759755CE5AC6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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