Africa - Voice of America: EU: Zimbabwe Sanctions Stay Until Elections

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EU: Zimbabwe Sanctions Stay Until Elections Jul 23rd 2012, 19:48 HARARE - The European Union says it will suspend targeted sanctions on Zimbabwe's leadership if the African nation holds credible elections. Along with other Western countries, the 27-member confederation imposed sanctions on President Robert Mugabe and his ZANU-PF party leadership in 2002, following reports of human-rights abuses. The EU ambassador to Zimbabwe, Aldo Dell'Ariccia, said ministers meeting in Brussels are encouraged by Zimbabwe's unity government reforms in recent ... Media files: F6823AF8-B049-4E15-8DF3-575C2F59FF9F_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.JPG (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Theater Shooting Renews US Gun Control Debates

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Theater Shooting Renews US Gun Control Debates Jul 23rd 2012, 18:56 ​​The theater shooting Friday in Colorado has renewed gun control debate in the United States. ​​​​The Colorado shooter was able to arm himself because gun ownership in the United States has been protected by the U.S. Constitution since 1791. At that time, the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, were ratified to protect personal freedoms that had been curtailed by Britain, the recently defeated colonial power.  The Second Amendment says, "A well regulated ... Media files: EA713CA3-959A-400E-BA1C-CFC6A7A9A973_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: New Eurozone Focus: Spain's Debt, Economy

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New Eurozone Focus: Spain's Debt, Economy Jul 23rd 2012, 18:41 The debt-ridden Spanish government and the country's troubled economy are the newest face of the European debt crisis. Stock markets across Asia, Europe and the United States plunged on Monday on fears that Madrid will need an international bailout after the country's borrowing costs soared above the level at which Greece, Ireland and Portugal all were forced to secure rescue packages. Economy minister Luis de Guindos denied that Spain would need help beyond the $122 billion package ... Media files: 85FC9B9C-0576-4008-B836-08053C689915_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Colorado Massacre Suspect Makes Court Appearance

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Colorado Massacre Suspect Makes Court Appearance Jul 23rd 2012, 16:28 The man accused of killing 12 people and wounding 58 others in a Colorado movie theater made his first court appearance Monday, as investigators continue to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. ​​ ​​James Holmes, his hair dyed bright orange, appeared disoriented and unemotional in Monday's appearance, staring at the floor or straight ahead as the judge told him there was probable cause to charge him with first-degree murder.  The judge then ordered that Holmes be ... Media files: 8CC31FBD-807D-400C-8655-17BC5DFFB0F1_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Scientists Aim to End HIV Epidemic

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Scientists Aim to End HIV Epidemic Jul 23rd 2012, 16:21 The HIV/AIDS epidemic is more than 30 years old. However, at the 19th International AIDS Conference Tuesday there was talk of ending the epidemic through scientific advances and public health policy. Dr. Anthony Fauci said it was many "incremental steps" over more than 30 years that led to today's major advances against HIV/AIDS. "We want to get to the end of AIDS. That will only occur with some fundamental foundations. And these foundations are basic and clinical research, which will ... Media files: D4F4E5E7-07FA-4327-BB0E-57EFB7085F99_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Sex Workers Demand Rights at AIDS 2012

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Sex Workers Demand Rights at AIDS 2012 Jul 23rd 2012, 16:42 Sex workers say stigma, discrimination and antiquated laws make them more vulnerable to HIV infection, exploitation and violence. They spoke out at 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington. Sex workers, along with men who have sex with men and intravenous drug users are three groups where HIV infection is rising rapidly. At AIDS 2012, a symposium featured members of the international sex workers rights movement. Sienna Baskin, of the Sex Workers Project at the Urban Justice Center ... Media files: 04FB7E39-7BC0-453A-8049-4AC2B08C1E48_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Gymnast Could Lead US Team to Olympic Gold

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Gymnast Could Lead US Team to Olympic Gold Jul 23rd 2012, 13:24 Jordyn Wieber is the hottest name in women's gymnastics.   The reigning world all-around champion also won the gold medal in all-around for the third straight year at the American Cup in March. She also captured the Pacific Rim Championships in May.   A strong overall performance by the teenager could lead to a gold medal for the U.S. women's team at the London Olympics.    That's why Wieber says now is not the time to relax. "I have to work ... Media files: 61329C3E-7060-4B52-9CD3-6A447E569407_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Clinton: US Committed to Creating 'AIDS-Free Generation'

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Clinton: US Committed to Creating 'AIDS-Free Generation' Jul 23rd 2012, 14:59 ​​U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says America is committed to creating an "AIDS-free generation." The diplomat spoke on the second day of an International AIDS Conference in Washington on Monday. She told the gathering the U.S. is working to build sustainable health systems that will help the world "finally win this fight." She said the strategy has involved having "difficult conversation" with some leaders on problems like corruption.  ... Media files: 69801B3D-2023-476B-B39F-08E53602AC8B_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Malian Militias Unite to 'Liberate the North'

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Malian Militias Unite to 'Liberate the North' Jul 23rd 2012, 15:33 DAKAR, Senegal — Six armed militias in Mali have joined forces and say they will retake the country's north from Islamist and rebel groups in control of the territory since April.  The Patriotic Forces of Resistance [FPR] says it will fight the Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists who seized control of northern Mali following a chaotic military coup four months ago. The FPR, the force's French initials, includes the northern Ganda Koy militia headed by Harouna Toure. Toure ... Media files: C356C5F9-9403-4B31-B6B8-1D6430C76D9D_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: South Sudan Makes New Peace Offer to Sudan

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South Sudan Makes New Peace Offer to Sudan Jul 23rd 2012, 14:56 South Sudan has unveiled proposals to advance peace talks with Sudan, including billions of dollars in financial concessions. The two countries went to the brink of war in April, after failing to resolve issues on borders, oil and citizenship stemming from the South's independence last year. South Sudan says it would pay more than previously offered to use Sudan's oil pipelines, needed to export southern oil.  It also offered greater debt forgiveness and a cash transfer of more ... Media files: A600DC57-6E0F-4145-A36B-D53CC28FFBDF_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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