Asia - Voice of America: New Chinese Base Raises Tensions in S. China Sea

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New Chinese Base Raises Tensions in S. China Sea Jul 27th 2012, 10:58 STATE DEPARTMENT — China's move to base troops on a disputed island in the South China Sea has raised concerns about a possible military confrontation in an area where China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei and the Philippines all have competing claims. Sansha City ​​China's newest city and military garrison is on an island that also is claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, at a time of increasing tension over mineral and transport rights in the South China Sea. "The establishment ... Media files: B48A5644-6E3B-460B-A90E-2FD46D837C38_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Obama to Sign Israel Security Bill Ahead of Romney Visit

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Obama to Sign Israel Security Bill Ahead of Romney Visit Jul 27th 2012, 11:23 President Barack Obama will sign legislation Friday that expands military ties between the United States and Israel. The bill signing ceremony at the White House comes just a day before Obama's presumptive Republican challenger, Mitt Romney visits Israel, Saturday.   Romney has criticized the president over his treatment of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.  He plans to meet with Netanyahu during his visit.  Obama is seeking to shore up his support among ... Media files: 8FC5AE3F-FB75-49B4-9F2C-56496E711374_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: World Vision Aid Worker Reflects on Hunger in Somalia

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World Vision Aid Worker Reflects on Hunger in Somalia Jul 27th 2012, 11:13 It has been a year since one of the worst droughts and subsequent famines in East Africa ravaged the Horn of Africa last year.                Humanitarian aid workers are still seeing refugee camps bursting at the seams as about one million people are living outside of their place of origin.  For many families, especially children, survival is a daily struggle. For one aid worker originally from Kenya, the situation ... Media files: 072F7F47-F48E-4D1B-904C-E7667A6D28B4_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: China Names Military Chiefs for Disputed Island City

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China Names Military Chiefs for Disputed Island City Jul 27th 2012, 10:51 China announced Thursday that it had appointed two senior military officers to head a garrison in a new city established on a disputed island just days ago. Official media Friday quoted Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun as saying the garrison will be responsible for defense of Sansha city, which was established Monday across several disputed islands in the South China Sea. Beijing's move brought a swift response from Philippines President Benigno Aquino, who said in his state of the ...

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Africa - Voice of America: Zambian Opposition Decries Presidential Appointments

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Zambian Opposition Decries Presidential Appointments Jul 27th 2012, 05:35 Thursday [July 26] was the deadline for the opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) of Zambia to expel members who had accepted deputy cabinet level positions with the government of President Michael Sata.  Two MMD members have resigned, but were immediately replaced by President Sata by two more MMD supporters. MMD leader Nevers Mumba accused Sata of diminishing democracy and the opposition by appointing MMD members. Sata said he wants to build a government of ... Media files: 9098757C-DDEA-4849-B698-68F8C3EBFDDA_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Colorado Shooting Renews Questions Over Movie Violence

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Colorado Shooting Renews Questions Over Movie Violence Jul 26th 2012, 22:59 Reports indicating the alleged gunman in last week's mass shooting in the U.S. state of Colorado may have fixated on Batman movies have raised new concerns about possible links between movies and violence. .   Long before James Holmes allegedly opened fire in a crowded Colorado movie theater, there was debate over whether violent movies spur violent acts.   Dr. Jay Reeve, the president of a mental health facility in Florida, says it would be wrong to blame movies ...

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Africa - Voice of America: Seven People Killed in Ivory Coast Attack

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Seven People Killed in Ivory Coast Attack Jul 24th 2012, 18:15 The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, says it is very disturbed by an attack last Friday, July 20th, on a camp for internally displaced people, or IDP's, in western Ivory Coast.                     The agency reports the attack occurred in Nahibly camp and left at least seven people dead and dozens more seriously injured.    The UNHCR says the camp housed 5,000 people who were the area's last ... Media files: 28F8DAD4-BD4D-4D09-98CB-337731795A4D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: AIDS Conference Turns Attention to Sex Industry

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AIDS Conference Turns Attention to Sex Industry Jul 26th 2012, 15:56 WASHINGTON, D.C. — One key to stopping the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is making sure workers in the global sex industry take appropriate precautions.  But there are growing concerns medical breakthroughs in the fight against AIDS will soon make that more difficult.  Excitement about turning the tide in the fight against HIV is being tempered by researchers who worry some of the most vulnerable populations will miss out on medical advances. "The risk to sex ... Media files: A696916E-EF1D-4B57-83A6-7FB010ECC232_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Liberian Diaspora Debates Reconstruction, Dual Citizenship

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Liberian Diaspora Debates Reconstruction, Dual Citizenship Jul 26th 2012, 05:35 Liberians are observing 165 years of independence Thursday.  To mark the occasion, the Liberian Diaspora in the United States held a one-day symposium in Washington to discuss their role in the reconstruction and development of their country, and the importance of dual citizenship.    Former Liberian foreign minister Olubanke King-Akerele, in a keynote speech, proposed a public-private sector partnership whereby Liberians abroad can set up businesses at home.    But, ... Media files: 1C41D656-31A7-47FD-B577-576DC6632831_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Political Bickering Threatens US Economy, Again

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Political Bickering Threatens US Economy, Again Jul 25th 2012, 22:21 WASHINGTON — A year ago, many Americans were appalled when partisan bickering between opposition Republicans and President Barack Obama's Democratic Party  pushed the nation to the brink of default on its massive debts.  The political gridlock prompted a downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. The country now faces even greater financial problems in the midst of a hyper-partisan atmosphere as November's presidential election approaches. During the debt ceiling debate, a popular ... Media files: 2E975733-162E-4B73-87F0-7E20EFC54299_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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