Asia - Voice of America: VOA, Burma Sign English-Language Programming Deal

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VOA, Burma Sign English-Language Programming Deal Jun 5th 2012, 16:36 VOA director David Ensor has signed a deal with Burma under which Burmese state radio plans to start broadcasting short, VOA-produced English-language teaching programs. Ensor announced the groundbreaking agreement Tuesday from Burma's administrative capital, Naypyitaw, where he is holding a series of meetings with senior members of the new, nominally civilian government. "[Burmese authorities] also have the possibility to use some television programming for English-language ... Media files: BDEF5A63-A5C9-44B3-A086-94F13A98318D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117

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Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117 Jun 5th 2012, 16:05 Skywatchers around the world will have the chance to witness one of the galaxy's rarest astronomical events - Venus passing between the Sun and the Earth. The six-and-a-half hour long passage begins Tuesday at 2209 UTC. Skywatchers on all seven continents will be able to view it - except for a large portion of South America and western Africa.   Venus will appear as a small, black dot as it crosses in front of the Sun. However, experts warn to never look directly at the ... Media files: 855442DB-B0EF-4E4B-AFFE-BD1A92473D26_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117

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Venus to Make Final Passage Across Sun Until 2117 Jun 5th 2012, 16:05 Skywatchers around the world will have the chance to witness one of the galaxy's rarest astronomical events - Venus passing between the Sun and the Earth. The six-and-a-half hour long passage begins Tuesday at 2209 UTC. Skywatchers on all seven continents will be able to view it - except for a large portion of South America and western Africa.   Venus will appear as a small, black dot as it crosses in front of the Sun. However, experts warn to never look directly at the ... Media files: 855442DB-B0EF-4E4B-AFFE-BD1A92473D26_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: VOA, Burma Sign English-Language Programming Deal

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VOA, Burma Sign English-Language Programming Deal Jun 5th 2012, 16:36 VOA director David Ensor has signed a deal with Burma under which Burmese state radio plans to start broadcasting short, VOA-produced English-language teaching programs. Ensor announced the groundbreaking agreement Tuesday from Burma's administrative capital, Naypyitaw, where he is holding a series of meetings with senior members of the new, nominally civilian government. "[Burmese authorities] also have the possibility to use some television programming for English-language ... Media files: 9955FBEA-4B2D-4C46-9B30-A4016DA7E6E0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Vietnam's Move to Publish Earnings Hailed

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Vietnam's Move to Publish Earnings Hailed Jun 5th 2012, 14:55 HANOI - Mired by mismanagement and debt, state-owned enterprises are the bane of the Vietnamese economy. But a recent move to publicize earnings is being hailed as a revolutionary step towards reform.   When Vietnamese police issued an arrest warrant for the former chairman of a state-owned shipping and port operator, many observers were not surprised.     In a country dogged with high inflation and food prices, most people blame economic woes on debt-ridden state-owned ... Media files: B3B94460-0A17-487B-B268-7696AE3CA624_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Artificial Insemination Could Breed Better Bee

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Artificial Insemination Could Breed Better Bee Jun 5th 2012, 14:59 Honeybees are in trouble. Each year since 2006, one-third of their hives have been wiped out by a mysterious disease called Colony Collapse Disorder . While experts aren't certain, they believe poor hive management, overworked bees, pesticides or parasitic mites could be to blame. ​ A beekeeper in Frederick, Maryland, is working on breeding a queen bee that can help her hive withstand the assault. Breeding a better bee Adam Finkelstein manages to keep his small ... Media files: 7F1A86CD-3B64-472C-8545-6215B6B2E4F9_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Nigeria Plane Crash Toll Rises to 157

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Nigeria Plane Crash Toll Rises to 157 Jun 5th 2012, 15:10 Nigerian authorities say the death toll from Sunday's plane crash in Lagos is up to a least 157, after officials confirmed the deaths of at least four people on the ground. Workers have recovered at least 137 bodies from the crash site but torrential rain and strong winds slowed recovery efforts on Tuesday. The Dana Airlines plane was traveling from Abuja to Lagos when it plowed into a residential neighborhood. The pilot reported engine trouble shortly before the crash. All ... Media files: CB8A8898-2FC8-4227-9C1B-C395BD3D5617_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Vietnam's Move to Publish Earnings Hailed

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Vietnam's Move to Publish Earnings Hailed Jun 5th 2012, 14:55 HANOI - Mired by mismanagement and debt, state-owned enterprises are the bane of the Vietnamese economy. But a recent move to publicize earnings is being hailed as a revolutionary step towards reform.   When Vietnamese police issued an arrest warrant for the former chairman of a state-owned shipping and port operator, many observers were not surprised.     In a country dogged with high inflation and food prices, most people blame economic woes on debt-ridden state-owned ... Media files: B3B94460-0A17-487B-B268-7696AE3CA624_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: G7 Officials Discuss Eurozone Crisis

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G7 Officials Discuss Eurozone Crisis Jun 5th 2012, 15:08 Finance chiefs from the world's seven leading industrialized nations held a special conference call Tuesday to discuss the deepening debt crisis in the 17-nation euro currency union. The financial leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations conferred amid new evidence of the difficulties faced by the eurozone's debt-ridden countries. The finance chiefs from the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan discussed ways to speed action to keep the crisis from spreading ... Media files: BC245F71-EBD1-410C-850A-FCC6855936C0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: G7 Officials Discuss Eurozone Crisis

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G7 Officials Discuss Eurozone Crisis Jun 5th 2012, 15:08 Finance chiefs from the world's seven leading industrialized nations held a special conference call Tuesday to discuss the deepening debt crisis in the 17-nation euro currency union. The financial leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) nations conferred amid new evidence of the difficulties faced by the eurozone's debt-ridden countries. The finance chiefs from the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan discussed ways to speed action to keep the crisis from spreading ... Media files: BC245F71-EBD1-410C-850A-FCC6855936C0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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