Voice of America: South Africa Probes Police Killing of 34 Miners

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

South Africa Probes Police Killing of 34 Miners Oct 1st 2012, 13:43 A South African judicial commission has launched an investigation into the police killing of 34 striking mineworkers. ​​The three-member panel was due to visit the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana township, where the deadly shooting took place August 16. The commission, headed by retired Judge Ian Farlam, began its work with a public hearing in Rustenburg on Monday.  The investigation is expected to last about four months. The commission will look into the role of different parties ... Media files: 0651DADC-367F-41B5-BBB2-67EB1822FB40_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Eels Are on Slippery Slope in East Asia

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Eels Are on Slippery Slope in East Asia Oct 1st 2012, 14:12 Japan is poised to declare an eel emergency, anxiously waiting to see if the popular seafood delicacies soon are placed on a "red list" of threatened species. That move would not, though, restrict eel catches. The United States is considering pushing international restrictions, however, on several types of eel and that could affect the global eel trade. It's feeding time at the Gochang eel farm in South Korea. These fish are headed for kitchens across northeast Asia, where Japanese and ... Media files: 83BAB42B-A5FF-4706-B651-219477B53FF3_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Moscow Court Postpones Jail Sentence Appeal by Punk-Rock Band

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Moscow Court Postpones Jail Sentence Appeal by Punk-Rock Band Oct 1st 2012, 13:38 An appeal by three punk-rock musicians convicted of hooliganism for protesting the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed by a Moscow court. The members of the Pussy Riot band are appealing their two-year jail term. A Moscow court judge said the appeal is being postponed until October 10th, after band-member Yekaterina Samutsevich said she fired her lawyers due to an unspecified disagreement. The prosecution says Samutsevich is merely trying to delay the appeal. In ... Media files: 7FDF1271-1112-44CD-AF34-7978D86B7AEB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Eels Are on Slippery Slope in East Asia

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Eels Are on Slippery Slope in East Asia Oct 1st 2012, 14:12 Japan is poised to declare an eel emergency, anxiously waiting to see if the popular seafood delicacies soon are placed on a "red list" of threatened species. That move would not, though, restrict eel catches. The United States is considering pushing international restrictions, however, on several types of eel and that could affect the global eel trade. It's feeding time at the Gochang eel farm in South Korea. These fish are headed for kitchens across northeast Asia, where Japanese and ... Media files: 83BAB42B-A5FF-4706-B651-219477B53FF3_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South Africa Probes Police Killing of 34 Miners

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South Africa Probes Police Killing of 34 Miners Oct 1st 2012, 13:43 A South African judicial commission has launched an investigation into the police killing of 34 striking mineworkers. ​​The three-member panel was due to visit the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana township, where the deadly shooting took place August 16. The commission, headed by retired Judge Ian Farlam, began its work with a public hearing in Rustenburg on Monday.  The investigation is expected to last about four months. The commission will look into the role of different parties ... Media files: 0651DADC-367F-41B5-BBB2-67EB1822FB40_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Moscow Court Postpones Jail Sentence Appeal by Punk-Rock Band

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Moscow Court Postpones Jail Sentence Appeal by Punk-Rock Band Oct 1st 2012, 13:38 An appeal by three punk-rock musicians convicted of hooliganism for protesting the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed by a Moscow court. The members of the Pussy Riot band are appealing their two-year jail term. A Moscow court judge said the appeal is being postponed until October 10th, after band-member Yekaterina Samutsevich said she fired her lawyers due to an unspecified disagreement. The prosecution says Samutsevich is merely trying to delay the appeal. In ... Media files: 7FDF1271-1112-44CD-AF34-7978D86B7AEB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Somali Troops Enter al-Shabab's Final Stronghold

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Somali Troops Enter al-Shabab's Final Stronghold Oct 1st 2012, 13:09 Somali government forces have entered Kismayo, two days after militant group al-Shabab abandoned the strategic coastal city. Witnesses confirm to VOA's Somali Service that government troops entered Kismayo on Monday and are taking control of former al-Shabab bases.  Residents appeared to welcome the troops. Some looting was reported after al-Shabab pulled out its remaining fighters on Saturday. The Islamist militant group withdrew from Kismayo, its last major stronghold in ... Media files: A5B9E1A0-2F52-496F-8CC9-DA33F1CDBE54_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Moscow Court Postpones Jail Sentence Appeal by Punk-Rock Band

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Moscow Court Postpones Jail Sentence Appeal by Punk-Rock Band Oct 1st 2012, 13:38 An appeal by three punk-rock musicians convicted of hooliganism for protesting the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed by a Moscow court. The members of the Pussy Riot band are appealing their two-year jail term. A Moscow court judge said the appeal is being postponed until October 10th, after band-member Yekaterina Samutsevich said she fired her lawyers due to an unspecified disagreement. The prosecution says Samutsevich is merely trying to delay the appeal. In ... Media files: 7FDF1271-1112-44CD-AF34-7978D86B7AEB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Somali Troops Enter al-Shabab's Final Stronghold

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Somali Troops Enter al-Shabab's Final Stronghold Oct 1st 2012, 13:09 Somali government forces have entered Kismayo, two days after militant group al-Shabab abandoned the strategic coastal city. Witnesses confirm to VOA's Somali Service that government troops entered Kismayo on Monday and are taking control of former al-Shabab bases.  Residents appeared to welcome the troops. Some looting was reported after al-Shabab pulled out its remaining fighters on Saturday. The Islamist militant group withdrew from Kismayo, its last major stronghold in ... Media files: A5B9E1A0-2F52-496F-8CC9-DA33F1CDBE54_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Moscow Court Postpones Jail Sentence Appeal by Punk-Rock Band

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Moscow Court Postpones Jail Sentence Appeal by Punk-Rock Band Oct 1st 2012, 13:38 An appeal by three punk-rock musicians convicted of hooliganism for protesting the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed by a Moscow court. The members of the Pussy Riot band are appealing their two-year jail term. A Moscow court judge said the appeal is being postponed until October 10th, after band-member Yekaterina Samutsevich said she fired her lawyers due to an unspecified disagreement. The prosecution says Samutsevich is merely trying to delay the appeal. In ... Media files: 7FDF1271-1112-44CD-AF34-7978D86B7AEB_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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