Africa - Voice of America: Turkey Taking on Redevelopment Efforts in Somalia

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Turkey Taking on Redevelopment Efforts in Somalia Jun 7th 2012, 17:36 Turkey is reaching out to war-torn Somalia with a huge redevelopment effort - in Ankara's latest effort to expand its economic and political influence in Africa and play a greater role in the international arena. Rebuilding Somalia, bringing peace and security, and helping establish a stable government top Turkey's list of goals in the East African nation.  With its thriving economy, Ankara is also looking at future trade possibilities in the energy, construction and ... Media files: AE7A4A17-D3DA-4DF1-B06A-8B48E837F692_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Ugandan President Attacks Opposition in Annual Speech

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Ugandan President Attacks Opposition in Annual Speech Jun 7th 2012, 18:18 KAMPALA - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni attacked both the opposition and the media in his State of the Nation address on Thursday, while taking credit for improvements in Uganda's economy and advocating for more science-based industry.  The Ugandan president had nothing but scathing remarks for his political opponents during his address, delivered in the capital, Kampala, at the opening of the second session of parliament. With most Ugandans concerned about the country's ... Media files: A95257EF-1314-41E3-B34A-94F144F5D725_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: NASDAQ Apologizes for Facebook Stock Snafu

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NASDAQ Apologizes for Facebook Stock Snafu Jun 7th 2012, 18:00 A major U.S. stock exchange is apologizing and offering $40 million in damages for the technology problem that marred the start of stock trading last month in Facebook, the popular Internet social-networking site. The NASDAQ exchange in New York was initially overwhelmed by the large volume of investors wanting to buy and sell the Facebook stock.  It failed to post an accurate price for Facebook shares for half an hour, and many investors said they did not know whether their ... Media files: 9DE9A304-7415-4954-BFD4-C6FB740E33A1_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Nigeria Crash Stirs Political, Economic Fallout

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Nigeria Crash Stirs Political, Economic Fallout Jun 7th 2012, 16:04 ABUJA - Nigerian authorities have identified 52 of the bodies from the plane crash in Lagos that killed all 153 passengers on board and at least six people on the ground. The government has suspended the license of Dana Air, promised to audit every airline in Nigeria and punish anyone responsible for wrongdoing. Analysts say this government's credibility and its ability to implement key policies are eroding in the aftermath. Nigeria ended three days of national mourning Wednesday for ... Media files: 684159D0-622C-4812-B3FB-6F037D68962E_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Republican Fundraising Tops Democrats in US Presidential Race

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Republican Fundraising Tops Democrats in US Presidential Race Jun 7th 2012, 17:00 For the first time, Mitt Romney, the likely U.S. Republican presidential nominee, has surged ahead of President Barack Obama in campaign fundraising.   Figures released by Mr. Romney's campaign show the former Massachusetts governor and the Republican National Committee (RNC) raised more than $76 million in May.       President Obama and his Democratic allies say they brought in more than $60 million last month.    In a ... Media files: 98393A84-2FDC-4BE1-85C7-751734D6F569_cx0_cy12_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Europe Poses Risks to US Economy, Bernanke Says

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Europe Poses Risks to US Economy, Bernanke Says Jun 7th 2012, 16:14 The head of the U.S. central bank, Ben Bernanke, said Thursday that Europe's financial woes could spread across the Atlantic and harm the U.S. economy.  Europe's economic problems have already slowed U.S. exports, hurt business and consumer confidence, and put pressure of American financial markets and institutions, Bernanke said. "The situation in Europe poses significant risks to the U.S. financial system and economy and must be monitored closely. As always, the ... Media files: C1206267-33A6-4112-9BE0-710D70E62C04_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Spain Raises $2.6 Billion on Bond Market

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Spain Raises $2.6 Billion on Bond Market Jun 7th 2012, 16:06 Jitters about Spain's financial crisis eased slightly after Madrid raised roughly $2.62 billion from a bond-market sale, although at high interest rates. But there are more worrying signs for the eurozone, including a rise in French unemployment. Spain's successful bond sale shows Madrid can still access credit markets. But the high interest rates underscored investor fears about the country's troubled banking sector. However, European leaders may be closing in on a rescue ... Media files: DB10B0AF-8ED6-4FBA-8F96-84118EFF0A4D_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Spain Raises $2.6 Billion on Bond Market

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Spain Raises $2.6 Billion on Bond Market Jun 7th 2012, 16:06 Jitters about Spain's financial crisis eased slightly after Madrid raised roughly $2.62 billion from a bond-market sale, although at high interest rates. But there are more worrying signs for the eurozone, including a rise in French unemployment. Spain's successful bond sale shows Madrid can still access credit markets. But the high interest rates underscored investor fears about the country's troubled banking sector. However, European leaders may be closing in on a rescue ... Media files: DB10B0AF-8ED6-4FBA-8F96-84118EFF0A4D_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Europe Poses Risks to US Economy, Bernanke Says

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Europe Poses Risks to US Economy, Bernanke Says Jun 7th 2012, 16:14 The head of the U.S. central bank, Ben Bernanke, said Thursday that Europe's financial woes could spread across the Atlantic and harm the U.S. economy.  Europe's economic problems have already slowed U.S. exports, hurt business and consumer confidence, and put pressure of American financial markets and institutions, Bernanke said. "The situation in Europe poses significant risks to the U.S. financial system and economy and must be monitored closely. As always, the ... Media files: C1206267-33A6-4112-9BE0-710D70E62C04_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Demand for Ivory Increases Elephant Poaching

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Demand for Ivory Increases Elephant Poaching Jun 7th 2012, 15:14 An  International Fund for Animal Welfare report has linked the increasing number of elephants being killed in Africa with the rising demand for ivory in China. According to the report,  in 2011 poachers gathered more than 5,200 elephant tusks,  (23 tons) resulting in the deaths of more than 2,500 elephants. It says the majority of that ivory went to China.   "The growing demand for ivory products in China is actually driving elephant poaching across Africa," ... Media files: 7C49A5E9-9C12-4FD7-A842-E74ADBBD6C3D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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