Asia - Voice of America: Chinese Dissident Aims to Raise Awareness of Laogai System in Tibet

Asia - Voice of America asia

Chinese Dissident Aims to Raise Awareness of Laogai System in Tibet Jun 7th 2012, 22:16 WASHINGTON - Chinese and Tibetan human rights advocates are teaming up in Washington this week to raise awareness of the Chinese forced-labor prison camp system, known as laogai, and its use in Tibet. The three-day conference starting Friday comes at a time when Tibet is making headlines for a rash of nearly 40 self immolations in protest of what some Tibetans say are repressive policies in southwestern China and the Tibetan capital, Lhasa. The laogai system is lesser known, but it's ... Media files: 7157E3BA-775B-40F9-89F7-7C6725955B77_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Turkey Continues Pursuit of EU Membership

Europe - Voice of America europe

Turkey Continues Pursuit of EU Membership Jun 7th 2012, 22:59 ISTANBUL - Leading European Union (EU) officials have met with their Turkish counterparts in Istanbul in the latest effort to re-energize Turkey's faltering membership bid. There is still enthusiasm for Turkish membership but big obstacles remain. Under the banner Turkish-EU dialogue,  the head of EU foreign affairs Catherine Ashton payed tribute to Turkey's growing regional importance and the nation's increasing cooperation with the rest of Europe. "I want to ... Media files: 43A5857C-5262-429F-B39F-298C434A3723_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - Voice of America: Cities Mobilize Against Urban Corruption

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Cities Mobilize Against Urban Corruption Jun 7th 2012, 23:51 NEW YORK - More than half of the world's people now live in urban areas and the United Nations expects two-thirds of humanity will be city dwellers by mid-century.  Representatives of nearly 30 cities of the world are participating in a two-day conference in New York City to examine ways of combating corruption that is accompanying such rapid urbanization.   If taxpayers fund a kilometer of city sidewalks but only get 800 meters, they are robbed by corrupt officials who steal one ...

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USA - Voice of America: DC Community Activists Work to Curb Youth Violence

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DC Community Activists Work to Curb Youth Violence Jun 7th 2012, 20:42 WASHINGTON - A study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says youth violence is the second leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 10 and 24. Researchers suggests the violent behavior can start early in a child's life and continue into young adulthood. The problem is particularly widespread in urban, African-American communities.    From street corner fights to school yard assaults, violence among young African-Americans is on ... Media files: 5F61AFE2-F11D-4324-B128-E9BBB3A5F7A5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Europe - 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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Europe - Voice of America: Merkel Urges Greater European Integration

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Merkel Urges Greater European Integration Jun 7th 2012, 18:16 LONDON -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany has the political will to ensure the stability of the eurozone. The German leader spoke alongside British Prime Minister David Cameron, who pressed for "urgent action" on the debt crisis.    Before bilateral talks with Britain's David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it is important to emphasize the instruments to support the eurozone have been created.   She said Germany is prepared to ... Media files: 1EE9EE59-384C-47F8-BFEB-59C66F69A77A_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - 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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Economy - 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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Economy - Voice of America: Merkel Urges Greater European Integration

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Merkel Urges Greater European Integration Jun 7th 2012, 18:16 LONDON -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany has the political will to ensure the stability of the eurozone. The German leader spoke alongside British Prime Minister David Cameron, who pressed for "urgent action" on the debt crisis.    Before bilateral talks with Britain's David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it is important to emphasize the instruments to support the eurozone have been created.   She said Germany is prepared to ... Media files: 1EE9EE59-384C-47F8-BFEB-59C66F69A77A_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Middle East - 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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