USA - Voice of America: Dogs Help US Veterans Beat Stress Disorders

USA - Voice of America usa

Dogs Help US Veterans Beat Stress Disorders Aug 3rd 2012, 15:15 WASHINGTON – According to a Rand Corporation study, more than 26 percent of American troops deployed overseas have returned to the US with traumatic brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD since 2001.  Experimental programs that pair combat veterans suffering from brain injuries and PTSD with therapy dogs have showed positive results.  Now four U.S. military bases have programs with dogs. Chief Master Sgt. Richard Simonsen, who was injured twice in combat, has ... Media files: B3254311-9053-4FFE-9F03-79AE7A133231_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Zoos Provide Visitors, Orangutans Chance to Co-mingle

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Zoos Provide Visitors, Orangutans Chance to Co-mingle Aug 3rd 2012, 17:01 Computer games aren't just for humans anymore. Orangutans, especially young ones, like playing them. And giving these gentle apes "computer time" is just one way that zoos are bringing down the walls - sometimes literally - between humans and their simian relatives.   Open-air, no walls exhibit Orangutans and humans are remarkably similar - and not just because they share 97 percent of our DNA. They often make tools. They're one of very few species that can recognize themselves in a ... Media files: 2B55CA4D-8C74-4B87-ABE1-5AF25E1EEDDB_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Health Situation In South Sudan Refugee Camps Alarming

Africa - Voice of America africa

Health Situation In South Sudan Refugee Camps Alarming Aug 3rd 2012, 17:39 GENEVA — The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR reports aid agencies are racing to reverse the alarming health situation in South Sudan camps. The UNHCR says aid workers are intensifying efforts to bring down the high rates of malnutrition, disease and death among Sudanese refugees in two camps in Unity State and Upper Nile State.  The U.N. refugee agency reports South Sudan is now hosting 170,000 Sudanese refugees.  And, it says more are arriving from South Kordofan and Blue Nile ... Media files: 2FCEF8CD-E3F2-4EC3-B557-642CF7E21525_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: 1 Killed in Nairobi Blast Ahead of Clinton Visit

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1 Killed in Nairobi Blast Ahead of Clinton Visit Aug 3rd 2012, 17:39 An explosion in Kenya's capital Friday killed one person, a day before U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to visit the city. A VOA reporter says the blast was the result of a failed grenade attack outside the gates of a Kenya Air Force base.  A witness said the attacker tried to throw a grenade at two soldiers from a moving car, but that the grenade blew up before he could release it.  The attacker was apparently the only person killed.  The air base is ...

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Africa - Voice of America: Air Pollution Threat Grows

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Air Pollution Threat Grows Aug 3rd 2012, 16:25 A lot of attention is being paid to greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. But scientists warn that other pollutants may make it harder to breathe in some places in years to come. By the year 2050, taking a deep breath in eastern China, northern India, the Middle East and North Africa could be hazardous to your health. That's what a new study says unless nations take action now to curb air pollution. Dr. Andrea Pozzer of Germany's Max Planck Institute of Chemistry ... Media files: 7AE121B6-9D08-4042-8B14-84CF40555E80_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Nigerian Oil Production at 'All-Time High'

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Nigerian Oil Production at 'All-Time High' Aug 3rd 2012, 15:56 ABUJA — Nigeria, Africa's biggest oil exporter and 5th largest supplier to the United States, appears to be growing more productive.  After months of reports that theft has been costing the oil industry as much as $1 billion a month, and causing most of the oil spills devastating the Niger Delta region, officials say output is increasing.  "Yesterday we recorded an all-time high of 2.7 million barrels of crude-oil production, and these numbers have never been achieved ... Media files: C472F35D-2371-47E0-8C49-999F0A115B55_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Experts Warn of Future Asia Pacific Food Vulnerability

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Experts Warn of Future Asia Pacific Food Vulnerability Aug 3rd 2012, 15:06 Bangkok — Drought in the United States and India is leading to higher food prices and has some experts warning Asia Pacific countries to step up investment in agriculture. Asia's shifting dietary habits require greater imports and are raising fears over future food vulnerability.   Across the globe there is an increased focus on the challenge of producing enough food as the global population is predicted to reach nine billion by 2050. Scientists said food output must rise by 70 percent to ... Media files: 0880204B-B456-4159-B417-44896292AE5E_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Nigerian Oil Production at 'All-Time High'

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Nigerian Oil Production at 'All-Time High' Aug 3rd 2012, 15:56 ABUJA — Nigeria, Africa's biggest oil exporter and 5th largest supplier to the United States, appears to be growing more productive.  After months of reports that theft has been costing the oil industry as much as $1 billion a month, and causing most of the oil spills devastating the Niger Delta region, officials say output is increasing.  "Yesterday we recorded an all-time high of 2.7 million barrels of crude-oil production, and these numbers have never been achieved ... Media files: C472F35D-2371-47E0-8C49-999F0A115B55_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Air Pollution Threat Grows

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Air Pollution Threat Grows Aug 3rd 2012, 16:25 A lot of attention is being paid to greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. But scientists warn that other pollutants may make it harder to breathe in some places in years to come. By the year 2050, taking a deep breath in eastern China, northern India, the Middle East and North Africa could be hazardous to your health. That's what a new study says unless nations take action now to curb air pollution. Dr. Andrea Pozzer of Germany's Max Planck Institute of Chemistry ... Media files: 7AE121B6-9D08-4042-8B14-84CF40555E80_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Experts Warn of Future Asia Pacific Food Vulnerability

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Experts Warn of Future Asia Pacific Food Vulnerability Aug 3rd 2012, 15:06 Bangkok — Drought in the United States and India is leading to higher food prices and has some experts warning Asia Pacific countries to step up investment in agriculture. Asia's shifting dietary habits require greater imports and are raising fears over future food vulnerability.   Across the globe there is an increased focus on the challenge of producing enough food as the global population is predicted to reach nine billion by 2050. Scientists said food output must rise by 70 percent to ... Media files: 0880204B-B456-4159-B417-44896292AE5E_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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