Voice of America: IAEA Questions Iran's Nuclear Intentions

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IAEA Questions Iran's Nuclear Intentions Nov 29th 2012, 14:02 The head of the United Nations' nuclear agency is questioning Iran's nuclear intentions. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano met with the IAEA's governing board Thursday in Vienna. He said Iran has failed to provide the agency with any credible assurances that its nuclear activities are peaceful.  And he raised concerns about "extensive activities" at Iran's Parchin facility. The IAEA believes the military installation southeast of Tehran ... Media files: 5BB88C80-2D0F-474C-AC01-86086A0AFFDA_cx0_cy13_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Agriculture Day Set to Dominate at Climate Conference

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Agriculture Day Set to Dominate at Climate Conference Nov 29th 2012, 14:14 As delegates meet at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha, Qatar, to craft a new international climate agreement after the 1997 Kyoto treaty expires next month, another group will be calling attention to the huge role agriculture could play in being part of the solution to climate change.  Agriculture, Landscapes, and Livelihoods Day will take place at the conference on December 3.  The event hopes to put into place a dedicated work program to help farmers adapt to ... Media files: 4DAD6B65-6B8A-4FA0-BDD2-6B087A5970C1_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Bangladesh Factory Owner Was Unaware of Need for Fire Exits

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Bangladesh Factory Owner Was Unaware of Need for Fire Exits Nov 29th 2012, 14:51 The owner of a Bangladeshi garment factory where 112 people were killed in a massive blaze says he did not know he had to install emergency exits in the building.  Delowar Hossain, the managing director of Tazreen Fashion, told the Bangladeshi newspaper The Daily Star, "nobody told me there was no emergency exit which could be made accessible from outside." He continued, "nobody even advised me to install one like that, apart from the existing ones."  Hundreds of ... Media files: 39D5ACAF-EAA0-4512-B9D3-9623A1273333_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Moscow Court Bans Pussy Riot Video

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Moscow Court Bans Pussy Riot Video Nov 29th 2012, 14:58 A Moscow court has ruled the video taken of a Pussy Riot protest in February at Russia's main Orthodox cathedral should be removed from the Internet, along with all of the band's other videos.  The court claims the videos are extremist. The band's most highly publicized video shows its members on the altar of Russia's most prominent Orthodox church calling on the Virgin Mary to deliver them from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The band was protesting Putin's unprecedented third ... Media files: 3AD6E4C2-141E-4890-9589-06A33041B9E8_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Suicide Bomber Attacks Militant Commander in NW Pakistan

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Suicide Bomber Attacks Militant Commander in NW Pakistan Nov 29th 2012, 14:33 A suicide bomber attacked a prominent militant commander in northwest Pakistan Thursday, wounding him and killing at least six people. Officials say Maulvi Nazir was one of at least 12 people hurt in Thursday's blast in Wana, the main town in the South Waziristan tribal agency. Nazir is the main militant commander in South Waziristan, with fighters who reportedly are more interested in attacking U.S.-led troops in neighboring Afghanistan than Pakistan's security forces.  The ... Media files: 2585F399-AB76-4790-B1DC-746844A9DB8C_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Election Observers Readying Report on Somaliland

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Election Observers Readying Report on Somaliland Nov 29th 2012, 15:19 International election observers are gathering data following Wednesday's municipal elections in Somaliland. They hope to present their preliminary findings to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Monday.  The observers were stationed at about 20 percent of the polling stations. Dr. Steve Kibble, head of the London-based NGO Progressio, also led the International Election Observers mission in Somaliland.  "I think the thing that stood out for me was the exuberance and ... Media files: EC76E309-ACDF-458F-9E86-19A53B35837A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Ivory Coast Has New Cabinet, Security Challenges Remain

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Ivory Coast Has New Cabinet, Security Challenges Remain Nov 28th 2012, 17:19 Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara flexed his political muscles last week when he reshuffled his Cabinet, but analysts say the president's influence over the security sector of the government remains limited.   President Ouattara's decision to dissolve the Cabinet on November 14 took many Ivorians by surprise.  The official explanation was that the president had grown frustrated with allied coalition parties during a dispute over changes to the country's marriage ... Media files: 695D8CDC-01DD-4051-A85D-75437838AEA7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Russia Hopes Climate Change Maximizes Arctic Shipping

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Russia Hopes Climate Change Maximizes Arctic Shipping Nov 28th 2012, 17:06 Americans may have seen the downside of climate change when Hurricane Sandy bashed into New Jersey and New York City in October. Some scientists say melting Arctic ice helped to create the largest Atlantic hurricane on record. Russians and Chinese, however, see an upside to ice melting in the Arctic. On Wednesday, Russia's Arctic summer shipping season closed, recording record ship transits and record cargo volumes. There were 47 crossings by ships between Asia and Europe - almost 12 times ... Media files: 1BC0FC02-8E39-4085-A88F-35944AC1D123_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Support Mounting for Upgraded UN Status for Palestinians

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Support Mounting for Upgraded UN Status for Palestinians Nov 28th 2012, 17:25 Several more European countries say they are backing a Palestinian Authority bid to secure a diplomatic upgrade at the United Nations. Spain, Denmark and Switzerland announced their intentions Wednesday to vote in favor of the motion.  France announced its support Tuesday.  Russia and China have also indicated they will support the Palestinian request. If granted, the move would likely assure the Palestinian Authority access to key U.N. agencies, like the International Criminal ... Media files: CFB06675-8876-4521-99CB-458D94B73A44_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Ivory Coast Has New Cabinet, Security Challenges Remain

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Ivory Coast Has New Cabinet, Security Challenges Remain Nov 28th 2012, 17:19 Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara flexed his political muscles last week when he reshuffled his Cabinet, but analysts say the president's influence over the security sector of the government remains limited.   President Ouattara's decision to dissolve the Cabinet on November 14 took many Ivorians by surprise.  The official explanation was that the president had grown frustrated with allied coalition parties during a dispute over changes to the country's marriage ... Media files: 695D8CDC-01DD-4051-A85D-75437838AEA7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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