Asia - Voice of America: Anti-China Protest Leads to 2 Tibetan Immolations

Asia - Voice of America asia

Anti-China Protest Leads to 2 Tibetan Immolations Jun 20th 2012, 15:27 Two young Tibetans set themselves on fire in eastern Tibet Wednesday, while calling for Tibetan independence and a long life for their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. Exile leaders say the activists, age 22 and 24, were carrying Tibetan national flags as they launched their midafternoon protest in Zatoe town, in the southeastern Kham region of the Tibetan plateau.  Early reports quote witnesses saying one of the protesters died, while the condition and the whereabouts of the ... Media files: 9E63F932-13D1-4AB9-8042-D48D2D3F3710_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: New Greek Government to Seek Bailout Relief

Economy - Voice of America economy-and-business

New Greek Government to Seek Bailout Relief Jun 20th 2012, 14:32 The new Greek government is moving quickly to win Europe's approval for easing the terms of its financial bailout. Socialist leader Evangelos Venizelos, a partner in the fledgling coalition government, said the meeting of the continent's finance ministers on Thursday in Luxembourg "will be the first big battle" on revising the $168 billion bailout Greece secured earlier this year. Venizelos said Wednesday that Greece will seek terms allowing the debt-ridden country, now ... Media files: B8FC68F5-8200-4C7B-9695-D267DEAEFC58_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Paralympian Hopes to Lift Gold for Ghana

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Paralympian Hopes to Lift Gold for Ghana Jun 20th 2012, 13:45 The Paralympic Games will be staged in London less than three weeks after the 2012 Summer Olympics end. Charles Teye is a disabled Ghanaian powerlifter who is headed to London in late August to show off his skills and try to win a medal. Teye has great hopes of winning a medal in the bench press in the 67.5 kilogram weight class.  He says he was just an infant when he lost both his legs because of an infection. "In the twinkle of an eye they realized that the whole legs ... Media files: 0657BD91-9763-4CFA-B726-D1501368823D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Pakistan Moves to Elect New PM

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Pakistan Moves to Elect New PM Jun 20th 2012, 13:24 Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned lawmakers to meet later this week for discussions on electing a new prime minister after the dismissal of Yousuf Raza Gilani. The president's office announced Wednesday that Zardari had summoned the lower house of parliament to meet Friday.  The announcement comes a day after the Supreme Court Gilani ineligible for office because of a prior conviction. ​​The court found Gilani guilty of contempt on April 26 after he refused ... Media files: 1B3A42AB-020B-468D-83D6-1C174357BD53_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Youth Football Group Issues Rules to Prevent Head Injuries

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US Youth Football Group Issues Rules to Prevent Head Injuries Jun 20th 2012, 11:26 American-style football can be a violent sport. But the recent suicides of several former professional players who'd struggled with depression and dementia have renewed concerns about the brain injuries players suffer from repeated concussions.  A majority of the pros in the National Football League start learning the game as young boys in youth football leagues.  Now, officials with one organization, Pop Warner football , have announced major rule changes designed to ... Media files: 611D5B97-524D-410C-A690-CF7C448170FF_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Suicide Bomber Attacks NATO Convoy in Afghanistan

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Suicide Bomber Attacks NATO Convoy in Afghanistan Jun 20th 2012, 11:57 A suicide bomber has attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 12 people. Provincial officials say the attacker was on a motorcycle when he struck the convoy Wednesday as it traveled through the city of Khost.   At least 16 others were wounded in the blast, and Afghan officials say the casualties include civilians, police officers and coalition troops. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.  The al-Qaida and Taliban-linked ...

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Asia - Voice of America: Officials: Al-Qaida Leader Detained in Pakistan

Asia - Voice of America asia

Officials: Al-Qaida Leader Detained in Pakistan Jun 20th 2012, 12:27 Officials in Pakistan say an al-Qaida leader has been detained near the country's border with Iran. Pakistani authorities said Wednesday that Naamen Meziche, a French national of Algerian origin, was captured during a raid near Quetta - the capital of Baluchistan province.  They said he was arrested while trying to flee the country, but provided no further details. Officials say Meziche was a close associate of senior al-Qaida leader Younis al-Mauritani, who was arrested in ...

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Asia - Voice of America: North Korean Patrol Ship Spotted Near Sea Border

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North Korean Patrol Ship Spotted Near Sea Border Jun 20th 2012, 10:31 South Korean news outlets say a North Korean patrol vessel sailed within the vicinity of the maritime border that separates the two rivals. Information obtained from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the vessel sailed in close proximity to the Northern Limit Line early Tuesday morning, near the northeastern coast of Gangwon Province.   The JCS issued an order to reinforce patrols in the area, and all South Korean fishing vessels to evacuate.   The North ... Media files: C7ED885E-8E5E-46AC-AA98-39F85DA3D3CA_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Egypt's Mubarak on Life Support

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Egypt's Mubarak on Life Support Jun 20th 2012, 10:50 Egyptian security sources say ousted president Hosni Mubarak is unconscious and on a respirator after being rushed from prison to a military hospital following a stroke. Military officials said early Wednesday that Mubarak, who was taken to Maadi Hospital in southern Cairo, was "using artificial respiration." Earlier reports by the state news agency MENA said Mubarak's doctors had declared the former leader "clinically dead," but the military said it was too ... Media files: AD5DE26D-01B0-4DE6-ADC1-DECE7EE51022_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Togo Opposition Vows More Protests Despite Leader’s Arrest

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Togo Opposition Vows More Protests Despite Leader's Arrest Jun 20th 2012, 06:06 James Butty Media files: 5D71A8DE-1DC4-4C8D-A52B-8ECD83B00844_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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