Asia - Voice of America: Thailand Court Dismisses Constitutional Challenges

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Thailand Court Dismisses Constitutional Challenges Jul 13th 2012, 13:13 Thailand's Constitutional Court has dismissed opposition petitions challenging the legality of government amendments to the constitution. The court ruled Friday that the changes do not threaten the role of the monarchy, but also said a referendum is necessary to decide whether the government can go ahead with the amendments. The current constitution was drawn up by the military, which deposed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.   The party of current Prime Minister ... Media files: AA83840B-9C63-4742-B920-018C50DF3458_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Bomb Kills Afghan Women's Affairs Official

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Bomb Kills Afghan Women's Affairs Official Jul 13th 2012, 13:11 Afghan officials say a bomb has killed a local official with the Ministry of Women's Affairs. Provincial authorities say the director of women's affairs in eastern Laghman province, Hanifa Sahi, was killed Friday when a bomb hidden under her car exploded in the provincial capital, Mehterlam.  Her husband was also in the vehicle and sustained injuries. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Also Friday, NATO says a roadside bomb killed one of its service ...

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USA - Voice of America: Clinton Discusses Investment, Debt in Cambodia

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Clinton Discusses Investment, Debt in Cambodia Jul 13th 2012, 11:26 PHNOM PENH — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Cambodia where she met with Prime Minister Hun Sen to discuss U.S. investment and Cambodia's outstanding debt. Cambodia wants the United States to forgive more than $400 million in debt accrued by the US-backed military government of Lon Nol. He took power in a 1970 coup and borrowed money from Washington at three percent interest, in part, to feed supporters in Phnom Penh as they were surrounded and ultimately defeated by the ... Media files: 82E559BC-D4DE-4228-8437-1785DA62854D_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Clinton to Meet with Burma's President

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Clinton to Meet with Burma's President Jul 13th 2012, 11:43 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to meet with Burmese President Thein Sein Friday, after the United States formally lifted economic sanctions against the southeast Asian nation. A senior State Department official says the talks will take place on the sidelines of a conference in Cambodia.  Clinton met with President Thein Sein in December, during a landmark trip to Burma. Washington ended the sanctions Wednesday, allowing American companies to invest in Burma for ... Media files: B0412D53-A484-4304-8E52-A12BE454804B_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: AU Troops Recover Stolen Relief Food

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AU Troops Recover Stolen Relief Food Jul 13th 2012, 12:21 African Union troops in central Somalia have recovered more than 500 bags of food aid that were stolen by the insurgent group al-Shabab. The AU says the food, which was meant for drought-stricken Somali families, was instead being used to feed al-Shabab militants at a training camp outside Mogadishu. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) says it captured the area, the village of Lanta-Buro, from al-Shabab this week.  AMISOM spokesperson Eloi Yao tells VOA it represents a major ... Media files: 3E798ABA-FB1E-4F74-9F37-25B9AEA1490F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Ethiopia Jails Journalists, Activists for 'Terrorism'

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Ethiopia Jails Journalists, Activists for 'Terrorism' Jul 13th 2012, 12:09 At least 20 Ethiopians, including journalists and opposition figures, have been sentenced to prison on terrorism charges, after a trial denounced by human rights groups. In sentences handed down Friday, prominent journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega was jailed for 18  years, while Andualem Arage, a member of the Unity for Democracy and Justice party, was given life in prison. Many of the others were sentenced in absentia, but both Eskinder and Andualem are in Ethiopian custody. Last ... Media files: 82CFEA38-CA9D-4440-809C-58FE59938AB0_cx41_cy17_cw41_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: ASEAN Concludes, Exposing S. China Sea Rifts

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ASEAN Concludes, Exposing S. China Sea Rifts Jul 13th 2012, 11:38 PHNOM PENH – Southeast Asian foreign ministers have failed to hammer out a joint statement summarizing key regional meetings this week. Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations stumbled over how to deal with a simmering dispute in the South China Sea. The unprecedented impasse has left some officials pointing a finger at chair Cambodia, and it raises questions on the cohesiveness of the 10-member bloc.   ASEAN's failure to compile a basic statement has brought this ... Media files: 7E9F9D2A-FEA8-49DB-9FEA-7B8B0299256B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Clinton to Meet with Burma's President

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Clinton to Meet with Burma's President Jul 13th 2012, 11:43 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to meet with Burmese President Thein Sein Friday, after the United States formally lifted economic sanctions against the southeast Asian nation. A senior State Department official says the talks will take place on the sidelines of a conference in Cambodia.  Clinton met with President Thein Sein in December, during a landmark trip to Burma. Washington ended the sanctions Wednesday, allowing American companies to invest in Burma for ... Media files: B0412D53-A484-4304-8E52-A12BE454804B_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Clinton Discusses Investment, Debt in Cambodia

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Clinton Discusses Investment, Debt in Cambodia Jul 13th 2012, 11:26 PHNOM PENH — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in Cambodia where she met with Prime Minister Hun Sen to discuss U.S. investment and Cambodia's outstanding debt. Cambodia wants the United States to forgive more than $400 million in debt accrued by the US-backed military government of Lon Nol. He took power in a 1970 coup and borrowed money from Washington at three percent interest, in part, to feed supporters in Phnom Penh as they were surrounded and ultimately defeated by the ... Media files: 82E559BC-D4DE-4228-8437-1785DA62854D_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Chinese Benefit from Easier US Visa Application

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Chinese Benefit from Easier US Visa Application Jul 13th 2012, 10:11 A growing number of Chinese citizens are taking advantage of recent changes that make it easier to apply for visas to the United States.  The U.S. State Department says its has processed more than one million visa applications so far this year. That is an increase of over 43 percent compared to same period last fiscal year.  Progress was also reported in reducing the amount of time it takes to get a visa interview. Whereas some Chinese have had to wait as long as 60 days to get an ... Media files: 7B7ED825-2959-4366-96B2-50FD52224745_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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