USA - Voice of America: NATO Agrees to Restrict Airstrikes on Afghan Homes

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NATO Agrees to Restrict Airstrikes on Afghan Homes Jun 11th 2012, 12:24 NATO says it has agreed to restrict the use of airstrikes in Afghan residential areas following last week's deadly strike in the east that Afghan officials say killed 18 civilians. Coalition officials told U.S. newspapers The New York Times and Los Angeles Times   that troops would continue to conduct operations against insurgents who hide in residential compounds but that "when there is concern over the presence of civilians, air-delivered bombs will not be employed ... Media files: 53B9155B-DF8D-492E-AE92-0C6D30C02BE0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Ugandan Activists Pressure Government to Reduce Maternal Deaths

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Ugandan Activists Pressure Government to Reduce Maternal Deaths Jun 11th 2012, 12:58 KAMPALA - Uganda's health activists are demanding an increase in skilled medical workers to save the lives of the country's mothers. An advocacy coalition has kept national attention focused on the issue for more than a year. But, as 16 women continue to die every day from complications giving birth, activists have yet to realize any new funding for health workers. Tragic case recalled Jennifer Anguko bled to death in a government hospital in October 2010, waiting to deliver her ... Media files: 5EA94199-E8BE-4678-90AE-476D1252D622_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Violence Escalates in Burma’s Rakhine State

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Violence Escalates in Burma's Rakhine State Jun 11th 2012, 13:00 BANGKOK - Northwest Burma's Rakhine state remains tense after President Thein Sein dispatched troops to try to end religious and ethnic violence.  The riots began after 10 ethnic-Rohingya Muslims were mobbed and murdered by ethnic Rakhines, in retaliation for the gang-rape of a Rakhine girl.   Local witnesses in villages in Burma's western Rakhine state said fires continued to burn Monday, even after President Thein Sein declared a state of emergency and sent in troops to bring ... Media files: B5D47F5E-D2AD-4EA0-A115-DA65DE053B3B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: NATO Agrees to Restrict Airstrikes on Afghan Homes

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NATO Agrees to Restrict Airstrikes on Afghan Homes Jun 11th 2012, 12:24 NATO says it has agreed to restrict the use of airstrikes in Afghan residential areas following last week's deadly strike in the east that Afghan officials say killed 18 civilians. Coalition officials told U.S. newspapers The New York Times and Los Angeles Times   that troops would continue to conduct operations against insurgents who hide in residential compounds but that "when there is concern over the presence of civilians, air-delivered bombs will not be employed ... Media files: 53B9155B-DF8D-492E-AE92-0C6D30C02BE0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Americas - Voice of America: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Launches Bid for Presidency

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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Launches Bid for Presidency Jun 11th 2012, 10:46 Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles has led hundreds of thousands of people on a march through the capital, Caracas, as he launches his candidacy for the presidency. The 39-year-old walked and jogged with supporters Sunday to the National Election Council, where he formally registered as a candidate. Capriles has vowed to create employment, fight crime and root out corruption, though most polls show him trailing President Hugo Chavez ahead of the election on October 7. ... Media files: 993357D0-5E99-4ABC-BFAF-E051331111EA_cx0_cy12_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Libya Switches Vote to July 7

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Libya Switches Vote to July 7 Jun 11th 2012, 11:02 Libya has postponed a landmark election until next month to give the nation more time to prepare for its first vote since last year's ouster of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi in an armed rebellion. The U.N. mission in Libya praised the decision to switch the election for a national assembly from the original date of June 19 to July 7, saying it will "enable essential preparations to be completed prior to voting." In a statement issued Sunday, U.N. envoy Ian Martin said ... Media files: BB979B5C-2527-44B3-8A45-C7A627AC7C13_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Americas - Voice of America: Chilean Protesters Try to Stop Film Honoring Pinochet

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Chilean Protesters Try to Stop Film Honoring Pinochet Jun 11th 2012, 10:26 Riot police in Santiago used tear gas and water cannons to break up a protest against the screening of a new film honoring the late right-wing Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. Some of the demonstrators carried signs proclaiming Pinochet a murderer as they tried to storm the theater and tackle Pinochet supporters. Police say 64 people were arrested and 22 injured. The film Pinochet traces his rise to power. His grandson, Augusto Pinochet Molina, spoke at the screening. ... Media files: 05FCA329-20D9-4A25-9A1B-FFC94BE4627E_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: 3 Killed in Pakistan Blast

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3 Killed in Pakistan Blast Jun 11th 2012, 10:28 Pakistani officials say a bomb blast struck a bus Monday in restive Baluchistan province, killing at least three passengers and injuring 30.   Local media report the bomb was affixed to a motor bike and detonated by remote control. Oil-and-gas-rich Baluchistan has been in the grip of a regional insurgency for years as separatist militants fight for more autonomy and greater control over natural resources. The province bordering Iran and Afghanistan also is home to ...

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Asia - Voice of America: Burma Declares State of Emergency

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Burma Declares State of Emergency Jun 11th 2012, 10:15 Burma's president declared a state of emergency Sunday night for a riot-hit western state, wracked by deadly sectarian violence between Buddhists and Muslims.    Thein Sein warned in a televised address to the nation that if the violence in Rakhine state spreads further, it could put the country's moves toward democracy in danger. He invoked the emergency measure following three days of violence in Rakhine state between Buddhists and members of the Muslim Rohingya ... Media files: AC0FB228-1F1A-44D9-8226-7541EA553591_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: World Markets Surge After Spanish Bank Rescue

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World Markets Surge After Spanish Bank Rescue Jun 11th 2012, 09:34 Investors have pushed stock markets across Asia and Europe higher following an agreement by eurozone countries to provide up to $125 billion to rescue Spain's ailing banks. Markets in Britain, Germany and France were all up about 2 percent in early trading Monday, while shares in Spain - led by financial stocks - surged nearly 4 percent. Japan's Nikkei index closed up 2 percent, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 2.4 percent. Analysts said the bailout deal reached ... Media files: 6FE4E1AC-8548-408D-A71F-9A80E8361503_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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