Economy - Voice of America: Critics Warn of ‘Oil Curse’ for Uganda

Economy - Voice of America economy-and-business

Critics Warn of 'Oil Curse' for Uganda May 25th 2012, 12:26 The discovery of oil offers tremendous opportunities for Uganda. It also poses several risks if the country succumbs to what some analysts call the oil curse – or the diversion of revenues for development through mismanagement and corruption. Many are concerned about the way the government has handled the Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs), or contracts with the oil companies. "The details of the PSAs have not been made public," said Joel Barkan, a professor emeritus of political ... Media files: 42BDB84A-0993-4F7E-8D97-5E849557E670_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Protests Erupt in Syria, More Government Attacks Reported

Middle East - Voice of America middle-east

Protests Erupt in Syria, More Government Attacks Reported May 25th 2012, 11:39 Syrian protesters launched anti-government rallies on Friday as activists blamed security forces for at least five deaths in attacks that have continued to erode a shaky cease-fire. Although hundreds of United Nations observers are in the country, there appears to be little signs that violence between rebels and government forces is subsiding. The opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that government forces shot and killed four people in the flashpoint Hama region and ... Media files: 95F38279-F6EF-4768-A346-26DF24143765_cx0_cy15_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Pilot Program Helps Philippines Bridge Education Gap

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Pilot Program Helps Philippines Bridge Education Gap May 25th 2012, 10:42 MANILA - In the Philippines, the new school year begins in June and a few dropouts in the Manila area are hoping to be back in a regular classroom by then.  Right now, a pilot program of the national education system is helping them catch up at "pushcart classrooms."  These mobile classrooms travel to street corners in six of the most impoverished neighborhoods of the metro area, complete with books, supplies, a meal and throngs of volunteers.    On a street corner in ... Media files: 4F56C3F4-F904-4B52-B2C6-6C06DEA3C257_cx0_cy17_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Critics Warn of ‘Oil Curse’ for Uganda

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Critics Warn of 'Oil Curse' for Uganda May 25th 2012, 12:26 The discovery of oil offers tremendous opportunities for Uganda. It also poses several risks if the country succumbs to what some analysts call the oil curse – or the diversion of revenues for development through mismanagement and corruption. Many are concerned about the way the government has handled the Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs), or contracts with the oil companies. "The details of the PSAs have not been made public," said Joel Barkan, a professor emeritus of political ... Media files: 42BDB84A-0993-4F7E-8D97-5E849557E670_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Soldier Convicted of Bomb Plot Against Fellow Soldiers

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US Soldier Convicted of Bomb Plot Against Fellow Soldiers May 25th 2012, 10:27 A U.S. soldier has been convicted in a civilian federal court in connection with a failed plot to attack a Texas restaurant popular with troops from a U.S. Army post. Private First Class Naser Jason Abdo was convicted Thursday of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, attempted murder of U.S. military officers or employees, and possessing a weapon to commit violence. The 22-year-old Abdo was arrested last July after he bought smokeless gunpowder and other weapons.  The ... Media files: D32A63A2-A257-470D-93D3-6BE9C66ED205_cx0_cy33_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: nasatest

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nasatest May 25th 2012, 12:33 NASA TV

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Americas - Voice of America: Hurricane Bud Loses Strength, But Still Powerful

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Hurricane Bud Loses Strength, But Still Powerful May 25th 2012, 10:29 Hurricane Bud has slightly weakened as it continues on a path across the Pacific Ocean toward the southwestern coast of Mexico. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says the storm is carrying maximum sustained winds of 175 kilometers an hour, making it a Category Two storm on the five level scale that measures a storm's potential destructive power. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings are in effect for Manzanillo north to Cabo Corrientes and the surrounding areas. ... Media files: E402F6B8-69AF-48BA-BB86-36A8C5419DAA_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: City Not Yet Bursting with Excitement

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City Not Yet Bursting with Excitement May 25th 2012, 10:53 LONDON - The Summer Olympics start in London in about two months, on July 27, and while interest has started to build a little, the city is not overflowing with excitement. At Trafalgar Square, in the heart of the city, the official Olympic countdown clock gets a steady stream of people posing for pictures.  But most of them are foreign tourists. Many Londoners appear indifferent, worried or actually hostile toward the Games.   "I think it is a waste of ... Media files: 3A339CED-D2D3-4CCD-80A0-39360537BA0B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Lawmaker Injured in Ukraine Parliament Brawl

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Lawmaker Injured in Ukraine Parliament Brawl May 25th 2012, 10:13 A violent brawl erupted in the Ukrainian parliament Thursday, sending at least one lawmaker to the hospital. Lawmakers loyal to President Viktor Yanukovich scuffled with opposition legislators over the use of Russian as an official language in the predominantly Russian speaking eastern region. President Yanukovich supports the pro-Russian bill, but the pro-Western opposition lawmakers say it threatens Ukraine's independence from Russia. One opposition lawmaker was taken to ... Media files: 09B2F036-4E63-4D0D-8AB2-592BCEEF0BAC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Results Trickle in From Egypt's Presidential Election

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Results Trickle in From Egypt's Presidential Election May 25th 2012, 09:32 Egypt began its first full day of vote-counting on Friday after millions of citizens cast ballots in a presidential election that marks the first time they have been able to freely choose a leader. ... Media files: 7F0AEBC7-4EF1-421F-9B32-EFA400CDB341_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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