USA - Voice of America: Clinton: 2011 a 'Tumultuous' Year for Human Rights

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Clinton: 2011 a 'Tumultuous' Year for Human Rights May 24th 2012, 15:48 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says 2011 was an especially "tumultuous and momentous" year for those whose human rights are at risk around the world, and for all trying to ensure that governments honor human rights guarantees. In a news conference Thursday, Clinton said men and women demanded their rights from the Arab Spring revolutions in the Middle East and to Burma, where historical political reforms took place. She noted that Egyptian citizens are going to the ... Media files: 59B3E455-F7AF-4F27-8226-3382DE509DF7_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Burma's Opposition Leader to Address Economic Forum

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Burma's Opposition Leader to Address Economic Forum May 24th 2012, 14:43 Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will travel outside the country next week for the first time in more than two decades to attend an economic forum in Thailand. A spokesperson for the Nobel laureate's National League for Democracy said Thursday that Aung San Suu Kyi will deliver a speech in Bangkok at the World Economic Forum on East Asia, being held from May 30 to June 1. The long-time democracy activist spent most of the past two decades under house arrest before being ... Media files: 8B2C1DD9-5A61-4A90-96DB-403A69ECF19D_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Environmentalists Urge Oil Pollution Safeguards in Uganda

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Environmentalists Urge Oil Pollution Safeguards in Uganda May 24th 2012, 15:13 Ugandans are excitedly awaiting the start of drilling by Tullow Oil of the UK and other multi-nationals.  But analysts are concerned about the environmental impact of the move and its effect on local communities. Tullow Oil has said the deal was "standard" and that company practices would ensure environmental protection.  But the pressure group Platform last year said Tullow had framed a deal with no provisions for the potential environmental or social fallout from oil ... Media files: 4732A33A-D9B7-4250-A410-0AE322319830_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: IOC Names Finalists to Host 2020 Games

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IOC Names Finalists to Host 2020 Games May 24th 2012, 13:31 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has chosen three cities as finalists to bid for the chance to host the 2020 Summer Games. "In the order of drawing lots: Istanbul, Tokyo, and Madrid," said IOC communications director Mark Adams on Wednesday in Quebec City. The announcement marks the beginning of a 16-month campaign among finalists to win over the IOC before it makes its final selection in September 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Two other candidate cities: ... Media files: 1B477029-C4F1-41E8-878C-EE2DFE187D1A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: China Blames Philippines for More Ships in Disputed Sea

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China Blames Philippines for More Ships in Disputed Sea May 24th 2012, 13:47 BANGKOK - China has acknowledged sending additional ships to the territory it disputes with the Philippines in the South China Sea but is blaming Manila for the escalation.  Thursday, China on called the Philippines "insincere" in wanting to resolve a two-month standoff about a disputed island in the South China Sea. China's Foreign Ministry cited unspecified provocative actions by Manila around the Scarborough Shoal. At the same time, spokesman Hong Lei ... Media files: B5118364-CB30-4C67-87F3-965138C4A8E1_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: IOC Names Finalists to Host 2020 Games

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IOC Names Finalists to Host 2020 Games May 24th 2012, 13:31 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has chosen three cities as finalists to bid for the chance to host the 2020 Summer Games. "In the order of drawing lots: Istanbul, Tokyo, and Madrid," said IOC communications director Mark Adams on Wednesday in Quebec City. The announcement marks the beginning of a 16-month campaign among finalists to win over the IOC before it makes its final selection in September 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Two other candidate cities: ... Media files: 1B477029-C4F1-41E8-878C-EE2DFE187D1A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Burma's Opposition Leader to Address Economic Forum

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Burma's Opposition Leader to Address Economic Forum May 24th 2012, 14:43 Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will travel outside the country next week for the first time in more than two decades to attend an economic forum in Thailand. A spokesperson for the Nobel laureate's National League for Democracy said Thursday that Aung San Suu Kyi will deliver a speech in Bangkok at the World Economic Forum on East Asia, being held from May 30 to June 1. The long-time democracy activist spent most of the past two decades under house arrest before being ... Media files: 8B2C1DD9-5A61-4A90-96DB-403A69ECF19D_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: IOC Names Finalists to Host 2020 Games

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IOC Names Finalists to Host 2020 Games May 24th 2012, 13:31 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has chosen three cities as finalists to bid for the chance to host the 2020 Summer Games. "In the order of drawing lots: Istanbul, Tokyo, and Madrid," said IOC communications director Mark Adams on Wednesday in Quebec City. The announcement marks the beginning of a 16-month campaign among finalists to win over the IOC before it makes its final selection in September 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Two other candidate cities: ... Media files: 1B477029-C4F1-41E8-878C-EE2DFE187D1A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Americas - Voice of America: IOC Names Finalists to Host 2020 Games

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IOC Names Finalists to Host 2020 Games May 24th 2012, 13:31 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has chosen three cities as finalists to bid for the chance to host the 2020 Summer Games. "In the order of drawing lots: Istanbul, Tokyo, and Madrid," said IOC communications director Mark Adams on Wednesday in Quebec City. The announcement marks the beginning of a 16-month campaign among finalists to win over the IOC before it makes its final selection in September 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Two other candidate cities: ... Media files: 1B477029-C4F1-41E8-878C-EE2DFE187D1A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: IOC Names Finalists to Host 2020 Games

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IOC Names Finalists to Host 2020 Games May 24th 2012, 13:31 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has chosen three cities as finalists to bid for the chance to host the 2020 Summer Games. "In the order of drawing lots: Istanbul, Tokyo, and Madrid," said IOC communications director Mark Adams on Wednesday in Quebec City. The announcement marks the beginning of a 16-month campaign among finalists to win over the IOC before it makes its final selection in September 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Two other candidate cities: ... Media files: 1B477029-C4F1-41E8-878C-EE2DFE187D1A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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