Africa - Voice of America: Family Members of Students Detained in Sudan

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Family Members of Students Detained in Sudan Jul 17th 2012, 18:13 The protests may be small in Sudan, but they are far from over. Two protests turned violent today; one at Khartoum University, the other at Sudan University south of the Sudanese capital. When Khartoum University students went to the Vice Chancellor's office to inquire about the closure of their school, activists say police showed up and fired tear gas to disperse them. Students also clashed with police at Sudan University. At Khartoum University, police detained not only several students ... Media files: 8CA45537-F377-45FB-8E4E-EA26E084C61F_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Pakistani Court Rejects Mumbai Attack Report

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Pakistani Court Rejects Mumbai Attack Report Jul 17th 2012, 17:14 A Pakistani court has rejected the findings of a commission that traveled to India to investigate the 2008 terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai. India had allowed an eight-member group made up of Pakistani prosecutors and defense attorneys to visit and gather information related to the cases of seven Pakistanis currently on trial for involvement in the attacks. On Tuesday, a Pakistani anti-terrorism court said the commission's report could not be used as evidence against the ... Media files: D230FACB-7370-4901-88C2-C691383ADF4D_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Conservation Project at Risk from Mai Mai Attack

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Conservation Project at Risk from Mai Mai Attack Jul 17th 2012, 16:57 The hunt continues for the Mai Mai militia that attacked a DRC conservation project in June. Six people were killed, as well as 14 endangered animals called Okapi, or forest giraffe. The attack occurred around 5 am on June 24th at the Okapi Conservation Project in Epulu. It is believed to have been retaliation by poachers for efforts to stop their activities inside the Okapi Wildlife Reserve. Project founder and director John Lucas said the Mai Mai Simba rebels are led by Morgan Sadala. ... Media files: 411E9538-591A-4E90-AE62-F63360FDEEE2_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Libya's Former Rebels Pose Challenge

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Libya's Former Rebels Pose Challenge Jul 17th 2012, 15:45 TRIPOLI — The fighters who defeated Libya's Moammar Gadhafi last year now pose a challenge for the fledgling democracy they helped create.  Many of them have refused to give up their weapons, demanding a series of laws to protect them.   A year and a half ago, electrical engineer Omran Al-Awayeb took up arms to defend his neighborhood against Gadhafi forces.  Now he commands a part-time band of rebels who are still worried about their country's future. ... Media files: 43658444-A436-4176-A592-E98B5FEA86F3_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Indian Fisherman: No Warning Before US Attack in Gulf

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Indian Fisherman: No Warning Before US Attack in Gulf Jul 17th 2012, 16:26 An Indian fisherman who was aboard a boat shot at by the U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf has told officials that his crew did not receive any warning before the attack. One Indian was killed and three others were wounded Monday when the U.S. Navy refueling ship fired on the fishing vessel.  U.S. officials say the small boat had ignored repeated warnings and rapidly approached the U.S. vessel. Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna said Tuesday it was unfortunate that a fisherman was killed ... Media files: A65F5B1B-677A-41A2-9F8A-4F801A419D3D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Bernanke: Reducing Unemployment Frustratingly Slow

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Bernanke: Reducing Unemployment Frustratingly Slow Jul 17th 2012, 15:43 U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the U.S. economic recovery has slowed and it will take a "frustratingly" long time to cut the unemployment rate. The head of the U.S. central bank spoke at a congressional hearing Tuesday after reports showed inflation to be relatively mild, while job growth and retail sales were disappointing. Bernanke said Europe's economy is under "significant stress" which is spilling over to the rest of the world, including the ... Media files: 34A13B35-2F0E-4CF3-A914-6B9F4EFDE57F_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Bernanke: Reducing Unemployment Frustratingly Slow

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Bernanke: Reducing Unemployment Frustratingly Slow Jul 17th 2012, 15:43 U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the U.S. economic recovery has slowed and it will take a "frustratingly" long time to cut the unemployment rate. The head of the U.S. central bank spoke at a congressional hearing after reports showed inflation to be relatively mild, while job growth and retail sales were disappointing. Bernanke said the Fed is ready to take further action to bolster growth if needed, but did not announce any specific new steps. The Fed has already ... Media files: 34A13B35-2F0E-4CF3-A914-6B9F4EFDE57F_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Indian Fisherman: No Warning Before US Attack in Gulf

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Indian Fisherman: No Warning Before US Attack in Gulf Jul 17th 2012, 16:26 An Indian fisherman who was aboard a boat shot at by the U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf has told officials that his crew did not receive any warning before the attack. One Indian was killed and three others were wounded Monday when the U.S. Navy refueling ship fired on the fishing vessel.  U.S. officials say the small boat had ignored repeated warnings and rapidly approached the U.S. vessel. Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna said Tuesday it was unfortunate that a fisherman was killed ... Media files: A65F5B1B-677A-41A2-9F8A-4F801A419D3D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Gunmen Attack WHO Team in Karachi

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Gunmen Attack WHO Team in Karachi Jul 17th 2012, 15:21 Gunmen have opened fire on a World Health Organization team working on a polio immunization campaign in southern Pakistan's port city of Karachi, wounding two people. WHO says a staff member and an international consultant are hospitalized in stable condition after Tuesday's attack. Pakistani police had earlier identified the two as a foreign doctor and a driver. Their nationalities were not immediately known. Both men were supporting a three day national polio immunization campaign ... Media files: 8C941FA9-4A33-43D5-A16B-1190AA21EF16_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: US Appetite Grows for Gluten-Free Foods

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US Appetite Grows for Gluten-Free Foods Jul 17th 2012, 15:39 NORFOLK, Virginia — The aroma of freshly-baked cookies fills Lucy's bakery in Norfolk, Virginia. While they look like the typical sweets you'd find in grocery stores, these treats are anything but ordinary.  "Especially special because I don't use typical ingredients," says Lucy Gibney, an emergency room physician who founded the company. "Most cookies are made from wheat flour, butter, eggs, and none of those are in our recipes." Nor do any of Lucy's cookies contain ... Media files: B8DEC9C7-2675-48EB-BB64-8A713525E49C_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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