Economy - Voice of America: Zimbabwe Civic Groups Protest Bad Water

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Zimbabwe Civic Groups Protest Bad Water Aug 8th 2012, 17:32 HARARE, Zimbabwe — Dozens of civic organizations in Zimbabwe have petitioned the government to ensure all citizens in the southern African country have access to clean water. The protest comes amid continued outbreaks of waterborne diseases - most recently last month's outbreak of typhoid in the suburb of Chitungwiza which is about 30 kilometers southeast of Zimbabwe's capital city Harare. After presenting a petition that has about 2,000 signatures, the civic organizations said they ... Media files: 26574F9E-4053-46CA-A5A2-0290A480FBFB_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Mali Rebels Told to Cut Ties to 'Terrorists'

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Mali Rebels Told to Cut Ties to 'Terrorists' Aug 8th 2012, 16:36 A West African mediator has told rebels in northern Mali they must distance themselves from "terrorists" before any peace talks can start. Burkina Faso Foreign Minister Djibril Bassole, representing the West African bloc ECOWAS, visited northern Mali on Tuesday and met with leaders of the Islamist militant group Ansar Dine in the town of Kidal. Speaking to reporters in Burkina Faso's capital after his trip, Bassole said he told the rebels of ECOWAS's demand. He said he ... Media files: D9FD4F2D-17C4-4664-A8F7-A4EFE5137B9C_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Egyptian Officials Fired After Sinai Killings

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Egyptian Officials Fired After Sinai Killings Aug 8th 2012, 15:42 Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has fired his intelligence chief and the governor of North Sinai in a major reorganization that extends to the commander of the military police. The announcement of Morsi's decision Wednesday comes on the heels of a military operation in the Sinai Peninsula, targeting suspected Islamist militants. ​​In a statement read on state television Wednesday, the military said it started the Sinai operation to restore stability and regain control there. Since ... Media files: C1F6CF5F-CE4E-4400-99D3-E3D2BFD1C3E2_cx0_cy11_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Clinton Urges S. Africa to Take Bigger Global Role

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Clinton Urges S. Africa to Take Bigger Global Role Aug 8th 2012, 16:06 CAPE TOWN — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrapped up her visit to South Africa Wednesday with a speech to students at the University of the Western Cape, which she honored as a "vanguard" of the anti-apartheid movement.  Clinton called on South Africans to live up to the legacy of Nelson Mandela and the country to take a larger role in promoting democracy and human rights throughout the world.  Clinton told university students in Cape Town that it is up ... Media files: 0FC519D3-5C5D-4321-B709-107C30B535E3_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Nigerian Town Under Curfew After Deadly Mosque, Church Attacks

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Nigerian Town Under Curfew After Deadly Mosque, Church Attacks Aug 8th 2012, 15:06 Residents in a south-central Nigeria town are under a dusk-to-dawn curfew after separate attacks at a church and mosque this week killed at least 22 people.  The sectarian violence took place in the city of Okene in Kogi State. ​​ On Monday, unidentified gunmen killed 19 people at a Christian church during a worship service. Late Tuesday, armed men killed two soldiers on patrol outside the city's central mosque. At least one other person was killed.  No one has claimed ...

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Africa - Voice of America: African Summit Fails to Agree on DRC Force Details

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African Summit Fails to Agree on DRC Force Details Aug 8th 2012, 15:28 KAMPALA — The leaders of the African Great Lakes region announced Wednesday that they would deploy a neutral international force to expel rebel groups operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  However, there was no decision about what exactly the force would look like.  Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said the group would meet again next month to discuss the issue further. The announcement comes at the end of a two-day summit of the International Conference of ... Media files: EED4BB53-C8AD-478F-ABDE-F55006F9F045_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Vietnam's Gay Rights Events Mark Changing Times

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Vietnam's Gay Rights Events Mark Changing Times Aug 8th 2012, 14:26 HANOI — Although homosexuality is not illegal in Vietnam, conservative social mores have reinforced prejudices against gays. However, in a sign of changing times, the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender communities held two major events this month, including the country's first Gay Pride parade. More than 100 people braved searing hot sunshine Sunday to cycle for more than two hours through the center of Hanoi. They waved rainbow flags and trailing banners with slogans like "I love LGBT" ... Media files: 440AB1DD-D281-4B8F-B998-C33037C0C134_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Oil Companies Weigh S. China Sea Exploration Risks

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Oil Companies Weigh S. China Sea Exploration Risks Aug 8th 2012, 14:29 MANILA — The disputed South China Sea is believed to hold huge reserves of hydrocarbon resources. Some estimates of potential oil reserves run as high as 213 billion barrels and natural gas at two quadrillion cubic feet - making it one of the world's richest deposits. ​​Countries in the region are selling exploration contracts to oil companies interested in tapping into those potentially vast energy resources. Last week, the Philippines put two blocks in the sea up for auction. A day later, ...

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Asia - Voice of America: US Urges Bangladesh: Let Aid Groups Work

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US Urges Bangladesh: Let Aid Groups Work Aug 8th 2012, 13:37 The United States is urging Bangladesh to allow international humanitarian groups to continue providing aid to ethnic Rohingya refugees who have fled deadly sectarian violence in neighboring Burma.  Last week, Bangladesh ordered three NGOs to stop their activities in the southeastern district of Cox's Bazar. Officials said the move was meant to discourage more people from crossing the border from Burma.  The U.S. State Department said late Tuesday it is "deeply ... Media files: 172A97F1-2A73-4B5E-B46C-E6FE49E7DFFF_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: UN Reports Drop in Afghan Civilian Deaths

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UN Reports Drop in Afghan Civilian Deaths Aug 8th 2012, 13:17 U.N. officials say civilian casualties in Afghanistan have declined by 15 percent in the first half of this year, the first time the number has fallen since 2007. The U.N. Mission in Afghanistan says anti-government elements were responsible for 80 percent of the casualties, mainly due to improvised explosive devices. Afghan and NATO forces accounted for 10 percent, while the final 10 percent of the total could not be attributed to any party. The U.N. Mission's Nicholas Haysom said his ... Media files: 6AA54316-56AE-4496-ABA7-79E59AF53E05_cx0_cy11_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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