Asia - Voice of America: Groups Resisting Global Polio Vaccination Efforts

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Groups Resisting Global Polio Vaccination Efforts Jun 9th 2012, 13:43 International health experts say the global campaign to eradicate polio has reached a critical stage, with Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria the only countries where the crippling and potentially deadly virus is still prevalent. Health officials in Pakistan say they are redoubling efforts to vaccinate every child against polio after 198 new cases were reported in the country last year, the largest number anywhere in the world. But an ongoing insurgency and the influx of millions of ... Media files: DE9DF799-F133-4BFB-AE37-84B9A671D06D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Drones Revolutionize US Warfare

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Drones Revolutionize US Warfare Jun 9th 2012, 13:05 They are robots in the sky and some say they are revolutionizing the way the United States wages wars.  Drones are playing a growing role in the U.S. military. It is estimated that there are 10,000 unmanned aerial vehicles in the U.S. military's arsenal, in addition to an undisclosed number operated by the CIA - including one that recently killed Abu Yahya al-Libi, al-Qaida's number two leader.   Pakistan objects to the use of drones over its territory.  But ... Media files: 85592699-4E8B-4F42-A51D-3BDCBACBF4C5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Pakistan Rejects Panetta Allegations

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Pakistan Rejects Panetta Allegations Jun 9th 2012, 12:10 Pakistan has rejected the U.S. defense secretary's allegations that it has allowed militants to use Pakistan to stage attacks on U.S. forces in neighboring Afghanistan.   Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement Saturday that Leon Panetta "is oversimplifying some very complex issues."   The statement said Panetta's remarks, made this week in Kabul, were "misplaced and unhelpful in bringing about peace and stability in the region." ... Media files: B128FD58-61C1-421B-A565-DFD8362A9AB1_cx0_cy12_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Pakistan Rejects Panetta Allegations

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Pakistan Rejects Panetta Allegations Jun 9th 2012, 12:10 Pakistan has rejected the U.S. defense secretary's allegations that it has allowed militants to use Pakistan to stage attacks on U.S. forces in neighboring Afghanistan.   Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said in a statement Saturday that Leon Panetta "is oversimplifying some very complex issues."   The statement said Panetta's remarks, made this week in Kabul, were "misplaced and unhelpful in bringing about peace and stability in the region." ... Media files: B128FD58-61C1-421B-A565-DFD8362A9AB1_cx0_cy12_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: NATO: 5 Troops Killed in Afghanistan Saturday

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NATO: 5 Troops Killed in Afghanistan Saturday Jun 9th 2012, 10:42 NATO says five service members were killed Saturday in eastern Afghanistan. The international coalition says an insurgent attack killed four.   Afghan officials say the incident happened in Kapisa province, which is mainly patrolled by French NATO troops. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. NATO says another service member was killed in a bomb blast. Media files: 0302C365-BE4D-4407-8E2A-0E348CF1BB59_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: NATO: 5 Troops Killed in Afghanistan Saturday

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NATO: 5 Troops Killed in Afghanistan Saturday Jun 9th 2012, 10:42 NATO says five service members were killed Saturday in eastern Afghanistan. The international coalition says an insurgent attack killed four.   Afghan officials say the incident happened in Kapisa province, which is mainly patrolled by French NATO troops. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. NATO says another service member was killed in a bomb blast. Media files: 0302C365-BE4D-4407-8E2A-0E348CF1BB59_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: WHO Official: 'Close to Wiping Out Polio, But Obstacles Remain'

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WHO Official: 'Close to Wiping Out Polio, But Obstacles Remain' Jun 8th 2012, 23:06 DAKAR - The world is closer than ever to eradicating polio, says the World Health Organization. At the same time funding shortages are threatening the vast progress made worldwide to prevent the disease. The funding gap has forced the cancellation of vaccination drives in more than 20 countries. Our reporter spoke with Bruce Aylward, WHO's assistant director-general for polio eradication, who says the organization has about half of the  $2.2 billion it needs over the next 24 months to ... Media files: 6795B9C5-7FAD-464A-8B97-7599236C1192_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Clinton, Sirleaf Discuss Liberia Development and Mali Coup

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Clinton, Sirleaf Discuss Liberia Development and Mali Coup Jun 8th 2012, 22:15 STATE DEPARTMENT - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf met in Washington Friday to discuss Liberian development and moves by the West African regional alliance to put down a rebellion in northern Mali. Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, are looking for the United Nations to back military intervention in northern Mali where armed rebels and Islamic militants have expanded areas under their control since a March ... Media files: C0561738-520E-4BF3-92C2-64DA044E128A_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Obama, Aquino Discuss Security, Trade

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Obama, Aquino Discuss Security, Trade Jun 8th 2012, 21:57 WHITE HOUSE - President Barack Obama and Philippine President Benigno Aquino discussed Asian security issues as they met at the White House Friday. The United States is working to raise its profile in the Asia-Pacific region, in the face of growing Chinese influence. Regional security was one of the main issues addressed in President Aquino's first visit to the Oval Office. With China becoming more assertive in the region, the U.S. is seeking to strengthen its Asian alliances, while ... Media files: 027131A0-620E-4822-9BC4-B140B07CE6B2_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Somalia Steps Up Appeals to Foreign Backers

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Somalia Steps Up Appeals to Foreign Backers Jun 8th 2012, 19:36 Somalis are working to change the image of their country from a war-torn African nation to an attractive destination for foreigners. Somalia, after decades of unrest, is now slowly opening its doors to business with the international community now that government and African Union (AU) forces have pushed al-Shabab militants from most regions of the country. Nowhere is the transition more obvious than in Mogadishu. Expatriates are flocking back to the capital with a new vision of the ... Media files: 7F998BE8-F8DB-48E9-9FE7-29390B6B561E_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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