Africa - Voice of America: World Court Orders Prosecution of Chad's Former Dictator

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World Court Orders Prosecution of Chad's Former Dictator Jul 20th 2012, 15:50 The International Court of Justice has ruled that Senegal must either put former Chadian President Hissene Habre on trial for genocide or extradite him "without further delay." The court at The Hague issued the decision on Friday in a response to a request by Belgium to prosecute Mr. Habre on charges of crimes against humanity. A 1992 Truth Commission in Chad found Habre responsible for the politically motivated torture and the deaths of at least 40,000 people. The alleged abuses ... Media files: 95975758-AC44-42D7-B039-C56D5CC10CEE_cx0_cy45_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: South Sudan Parliament Passes Austerity Budget

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South Sudan Parliament Passes Austerity Budget Jul 19th 2012, 18:19 South Sudan's Parliament passed a budget of 6.6 billion South Sudanese pounds for 2012-2013 on Thursday.   The budget is less than last year's budget, which was 10 billion pounds. The biggest cuts came in foreign travel, salary bonuses, overtime, and housing allowances for government employees, including the army and organized forces. Civil service salaries account for the biggest part of the budget, followed by spending on security and the judiciary. South Sudan is operating on ...

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USA - Voice of America: How Ranking Works in Judo

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How Ranking Works in Judo Jul 20th 2012, 16:49 In order to be globally ranked in judo, athletes must earn points by defeating opponents in international competitions. The better an athlete finishes in an event, the more points he or she receives. An athlete's total point allotment throughout the year determines his or her ranking. Some competitions are weighted higher than others. For example, athletes earn the most points by winning a medal in the Olympics.  Winning a World Championship earns them the next highest amount of ... Media files: 9E8A48FD-70A2-4B18-B8AD-A4F3923250AE_cx0_cy28_cw79_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: What is Judo?

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What is Judo? Jul 20th 2012, 16:32 Judo, which means "gentle way" in Japanese, is a martial art created in Japan by Jigoro Kano in 1882.  It was derived from the ancient techniques of jiu-jitsu.  It is the most widely-practiced martial art in the world, and the second-most practiced sport worldwide behind soccer.  The combat sport develops self-discipline and lays its foundation on respect for one's self and others. Judo joins taekwondo as the only Asian martial art sports included in the Olympic ... Media files: 7C24B615-5315-4628-B007-F337C46FCB07_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Harrison Aims for 1st US Olympic Gold in Judo

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Harrison Aims for 1st US Olympic Gold in Judo Jul 20th 2012, 15:23 The U.S. Olympic team has won hundreds of gold medals, but never a gold in the combat sport, judo.  A 22-year-old American is hoping to change that at this year's London Games. Kayla Harrison is a judo World Champion, and she's heading to her first Olympic games this year ranked number 2 in the world.  Harrison got started with judo as a means of protection.  "My mom took it in college, and so, when I was a little girl, she wanted me to learn self-defense," ... Media files: 1DC22963-7C41-48B7-B71A-050F232DA66D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: ASEAN South China Sea Consensus Elusive

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ASEAN South China Sea Consensus Elusive Jul 20th 2012, 15:31 MANILA – Southeast Asian leaders are scrambling to reach consensus on how to handle territorial disputes in the South China Sea. After disagreement over how to deal with the issue at a summit in Phnom Penh on July 13, where ASEAN leaders failed to release a joint communique for the first time in the group's 45-year history, Indonesia's foreign minister Marty Natalegawa has circulated a proposal for six principles on resolving disputes in the South China Sea. The principles emphasize ... Media files: CE3A3C8C-C74D-40B7-BA26-84865A9BC62E_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: City Lights Outshine Stars, Obscure Night Sky

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City Lights Outshine Stars, Obscure Night Sky Jul 20th 2012, 14:44 The starry nighttime sky our ancestors knew is disappearing from view for most of the planet's population. Rampant artificial light in many parts of the world has become another urban pollutant, erasing our view of the night sky, blinding ground-based telescopes and threatening the health of humans and the planetary ecosystem. The vanishing night sky is the subject of "The City Dark," a documentary written and directed by Ian Cheney.   "The film begins with a very simple ... Media files: 13C39A13-9C19-40F3-A85E-ACCD348F10B7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: NY's Yankee Stadium to Host International Football Match

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NY's Yankee Stadium to Host International Football Match Jul 20th 2012, 14:25 NEW YORK — Across the U.S., baseball stadiums, more than ever before, are opening their doors to famous football (soccer) teams from around the world.  Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx, New York is home to one of the world's greatest baseball teams, the New York Yankees.   On July 22, the stadium will host a World Football Challenge match as European league champion Chelsea takes on Paris Saint-Germain. The game is one of 28 in North America as foreign clubs move to expand their ... Media files: 96FC6F3A-374F-4B94-BD72-CF849D76CFBB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Muslims Begin Ramadan

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US Muslims Begin Ramadan Jul 20th 2012, 01:53 Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, begins for Muslims in the U.S. on Friday. How do Muslims in America set the first day of fasting and what are the roles of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and Indonesian Muslim organizations here in this country?   The Fiqh Council of North America, which interprets Islamic law, decided that the first day of Ramadan in the U.S. would be Friday, as it is in most of the Arab world and parts of Asia. The Council, consisting of a set of ...

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Asia - Voice of America: Patent Dispute Threatens Access to Cheap Drugs in India

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Patent Dispute Threatens Access to Cheap Drugs in India Jul 20th 2012, 13:07 NEW DELHI — A long running legal battle in India over drug patents could impact access to affordable, lifesaving drugs to millions of people across the globe.  The case is being seen as a high stakes battle between drug companies supporting intellectual property rights and those who favor the production of cheap, generic drugs.   Dr. Suniti Solomon has treated thousands of men and women suffering from HIV at her clinic in the southern city of Chennai since she detected India's ... Media files: AC9D5C01-95DF-4C51-B7E6-E5B3116D8B29_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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