Europe - Voice of America: Vatican: Pope Pained by Deepening Scandal

Europe - Voice of America europe

Vatican: Pope Pained by Deepening Scandal May 29th 2012, 19:25 Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said Pope Benedict XVI is pained by a deepening scandal involving leaked papal documents that shed light on power struggles inside the highest levels of the Roman Catholic Church. Lombardi also reiterated his denial that any cardinals are being investigated in the case, although Italian media reports have singled out an unnamed cardinal for having ties to the leaks. On Monday, Lombardi said many Vatican officials were being questioned, but he did ... Media files: B28A72FF-64D7-4324-8A15-9978D13824CE_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Clothing Company Ties Sales to Ocean Cleanup

Economy - Voice of America economy-and-business

Clothing Company Ties Sales to Ocean Cleanup May 29th 2012, 18:55 For every piece of clothing it sells, the Philadelphia company, United by Blue, pledges to remove a pound of trash from oceans, rivers and creeks. Volunteers and company employees keep that promise by descending upon temporary garbage dumps that contain just about everything you'd find in a typical landfill. But instead of the trash being properly disposed of, it had been a part of the six billion kilos of waste that pollute the ocean each year. "The potential for that getting into ... Media files: 7174F657-F701-43A1-BCC8-C8CFD120D970_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan Gets Mixed Reviews After Year in Office

Africa - Voice of America africa

Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan Gets Mixed Reviews After Year in Office May 29th 2012, 16:59 ABUJA, Nigeria - One year after President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as Nigeria's elected leader, and two years after he assumed office, Nigeria celebrates "Democracy Day," a holiday that commemorates the 1999 transition from military to civilian rule. Analysts are giving the president mixed reviews.     President Jonathan has been leading Nigeria for two years since the death of his predecessor Umar Yar'Adua, and his signature fedora hat is still popular on the ... Media files: 8309C96C-856A-41AC-98DA-B1F268EA2BDB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: NY Times: Obama Controls Secret al-Qaida 'Kill List'

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NY Times: Obama Controls Secret al-Qaida 'Kill List' May 29th 2012, 16:52 A published report in the United States said President Barack Obama personally oversees a top-secret process for placing al-Qaida suspects on a list of targets to be killed. The New York Times reported Tuesday that dozens of top U.S. officials and former advisers have confirmed the Obama administration maintains a "kill list" of al-Qaida suspects who can be targeted for attack by unmanned drone aircraft. The report said Mr. Obama personally approves every drone strike in ... Media files: 24DCBCB0-D8E4-4037-A9FE-D3A18F198B36_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - Voice of America: Secretary Clinton Extends US Support to Middle East Activists

Middle East - Voice of America middle-east

Secretary Clinton Extends US Support to Middle East Activists May 29th 2012, 18:37 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton welcomed Middle East democracy activists to the State Department on Tuesday, asking for their input on how the United States can help advance freedom and human rights in the region. Greeting the activists before the meeting, Clinton called on them to give their "honest assessments" of the best ways for the U.S. to offer support. "We just want to continue encouraging you, supporting you where we can in your efforts to stand up for ... Media files: 4B82E9B0-813A-491A-AAAD-8986568DFA89_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: NY Times: Obama Controls Secret al-Qaida 'Kill List'

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NY Times: Obama Controls Secret al-Qaida 'Kill List' May 29th 2012, 16:52 A published report in the United States said President Barack Obama personally oversees a top-secret process for placing al-Qaida suspects on a list of targets to be killed. The New York Times reported Tuesday that dozens of top U.S. officials and former advisers have confirmed the Obama administration maintains a "kill list" of al-Qaida suspects who can be targeted for attack by unmanned drone aircraft. The report said Mr. Obama personally approves every drone strike in ... Media files: 24DCBCB0-D8E4-4037-A9FE-D3A18F198B36_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Journalists Protest Machete Attack in Bangladesh

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Journalists Protest Machete Attack in Bangladesh May 29th 2012, 16:58 Hundreds of journalists in Bangladesh are protesting an attack on their colleagues at one of the country's leading online news outlets. A group of men wielding machetes broke into the offices of bdnews24.com in the capital late Monday, seriously wounding at least two people and slashing other staff members.  A photograph of the scene of the attack posted on the outlet's website shows blood splattered all over the floor. About 300 journalists gathered outside the Jatiya ... Media files: 5F6290F7-5B25-4BB9-8B40-5748C51888F2_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Disabled N. Korean Defector Finds Hope in Seoul

Asia - Voice of America asia

Disabled N. Korean Defector Finds Hope in Seoul May 29th 2012, 15:36 SEOUL - For North Korean refugees, the journey to freedom can be physically grueling. Many swim across a river into China and then travel undercover, avoiding authorities before they reach Southeast Asia and head to South Korea.  Imagine making the trip with only one foot and one hand.   ​​Every week, Ji Seong-ho holds a silent demonstration against North Korea. He is one of the 23,000 defectors in South Korea who have fled the repressive Pyongyang government.   Ji's ...

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USA - Voice of America: NY Times: Obama Controls Secret al-Qaida 'Kill List'

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NY Times: Obama Controls Secret al-Qaida 'Kill List' May 29th 2012, 16:52 A published report in the United States said President Barack Obama personally oversees a top-secret process for placing al-Qaida suspects on a list of targets to be killed. The New York Times reported Tuesday that dozens of top U.S. officials and former advisers have confirmed the Obama administration maintains a "kill list" of al-Qaida suspects who can be targeted for attack by unmanned drone aircraft. The report said Mr. Obama personally approves every drone strike in ... Media files: 24DCBCB0-D8E4-4037-A9FE-D3A18F198B36_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Secretary Clinton Extends US Support to Middle East Activists

USA - Voice of America usa

Secretary Clinton Extends US Support to Middle East Activists May 29th 2012, 18:37 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton welcomed Middle East democracy activists to the State Department on Tuesday, asking for their input on how the United States can help advance freedom and human rights in the region. Greeting the activists before the meeting, Clinton called on them to give their "honest assessments" of the best ways for the U.S. to offer support. "We just want to continue encouraging you, supporting you where we can in your efforts to stand up for ... Media files: 4B82E9B0-813A-491A-AAAD-8986568DFA89_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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