Voice of America: Departing ASEAN Chief's Valedictory: Opening in Burma

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

Departing ASEAN Chief's Valedictory: Opening in Burma Dec 19th 2012, 21:44 When former Thai politician Surin Pitsuwan took over as the chief of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2008, his leadership was put to the test early on. In May of that year, Cyclone Nargis wreaked havoc on Burma, leveling townships and killing at least 138,000 people. At the time, Burma was still an international pariah; even among the 10-member ASEAN bloc, there were questions about its place in the regional group. Burma initially refused international relief efforts, but ... Media files: DCE238FE-E8E4-4C52-B112-026525BBF738_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Actor, Experts Urge Action on Eastern Congo Security

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Actor, Experts Urge Action on Eastern Congo Security Dec 19th 2012, 23:10 Actor Ben Affleck has urged members of Congress to push for more U.S. leadership in efforts to bring peace to the Congo. At the same hearing, a top U.S. diplomat said President Barack Obama's administration considers security in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be a top priority. Hollywood movie star Ben Affleck has visited Congo 10 times and has started an agency to provide relief to civilians in eastern Congo, who have been suffering since M23 fighters rebelled against the government ... Media files: 0A3CF6A9-308A-4BE6-80D7-4B2B33F8CA2D_cx0_cy14_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Syrian Scud Missiles Seen as Escalation of War

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Syrian Scud Missiles Seen as Escalation of War Dec 19th 2012, 21:43 Syria's recent use of Scud missiles against rebel-held areas has alarmed the West and escalated fears that the Syrian government is inflicting a new stage of terror on its citizens. "It certainly is by definition an escalation because it's a potent weapon that hadn't been used before," said Greg Thielmann, a chemical weapons expert with the Arms Control Association, a private research firm. "Scuds are not particularly accurate fired in an urban context as apparently these were. ... Media files: 819A3305-B06F-42C3-A008-B9E88243D58A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: UN, EU, Russia Condemn Israeli Settlements

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UN, EU, Russia Condemn Israeli Settlements Dec 19th 2012, 22:04 All members of the U.N. Security Council, with the lone exception of the United States, have publicly condemned Israel's recent settlement expansion activities and called for them to end. In a rare move, 14 of the council's 15 members read public statements of their views instead of seeking formal action by the council, since that likely would have been opposed by the United States. Normally the Security Council carries on its work around the horseshoe-shaped table inside its chamber. But on ... Media files: A050A493-AC7D-4D21-9B35-87E84E0CC05B_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Michelangelo Sculpture Stumps the Experts

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Michelangelo Sculpture Stumps the Experts Dec 19th 2012, 23:14 Michelangelo is known worldwide as the great Italian Renaissance sculptor. Now, one of his more intriguing works is on loan to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, which has no other Michelangelo in its collection.   The white marble sculpture is graceful with curves. One knee is bent and the torso is twisted into what the Italians call "serpentinata" or Serpentine. Michelangelo's mastery of sculpture makes the pose looks natural, fluid and easy. But that ... Media files: 4F0A27AE-209F-478D-9F3B-2341935BE003_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: UN, EU, Russia Condemn Israeli Settlements

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

UN, EU, Russia Condemn Israeli Settlements Dec 19th 2012, 22:04 All members of the U.N. Security Council, with the lone exception of the United States, have publicly condemned Israel's recent settlement expansion activities and called for them to end. In a rare move, 14 of the council's 15 members read public statements of their views instead of seeking formal action by the council, since that likely would have been opposed by the United States. Normally the Security Council carries on its work around the horseshoe-shaped table inside its chamber. But on ... Media files: A050A493-AC7D-4D21-9B35-87E84E0CC05B_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Syrian Scud Missiles Seen as Escalation of War

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Syrian Scud Missiles Seen as Escalation of War Dec 19th 2012, 21:43 Syria's recent use of Scud missiles against rebel-held areas has alarmed the West and escalated fears that the Syrian government is inflicting a new stage of terror on its citizens. "It certainly is by definition an escalation because it's a potent weapon that hadn't been used before," said Greg Thielmann, a chemical weapons expert with the Arms Control Association, a private research firm. "Scuds are not particularly accurate fired in an urban context as apparently these were. ... Media files: 819A3305-B06F-42C3-A008-B9E88243D58A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Departing ASEAN Chief's Valedictory: Opening in Burma

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

Departing ASEAN Chief's Valedictory: Opening in Burma Dec 19th 2012, 21:44 When former Thai politician Surin Pitsuwan took over as the chief of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2008, his leadership was put to the test early on. In May of that year, Cyclone Nargis wreaked havoc on Burma, leveling townships and killing at least 138,000 people. At the time, Burma was still an international pariah; even among the 10-member ASEAN bloc, there were questions about its place in the regional group. Burma initially refused international relief efforts, but ... Media files: DCE238FE-E8E4-4C52-B112-026525BBF738_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Actor, Experts Urge Action on Eastern Congo Security

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Actor, Experts Urge Action on Eastern Congo Security Dec 19th 2012, 23:10 Actor Ben Affleck has urged members of Congress to push for more U.S. leadership in efforts to bring peace to the Congo. At the same hearing, a top U.S. diplomat said President Barack Obama's administration considers security in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be a top priority. Hollywood movie star Ben Affleck has visited Congo 10 times and has started an agency to provide relief to civilians in eastern Congo, who have been suffering since M23 fighters rebelled against the government ... Media files: 0A3CF6A9-308A-4BE6-80D7-4B2B33F8CA2D_cx0_cy14_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Michelangelo Sculpture Stumps the Experts

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Michelangelo Sculpture Stumps the Experts Dec 19th 2012, 23:14 Michelangelo is known worldwide as the great Italian Renaissance sculptor. Now, one of his more intriguing works is on loan to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, which has no other Michelangelo in its collection.   The white marble sculpture is graceful with curves. One knee is bent and the torso is twisted into what the Italians call "serpentinata" or Serpentine. Michelangelo's mastery of sculpture makes the pose looks natural, fluid and easy. But that ... Media files: 4F0A27AE-209F-478D-9F3B-2341935BE003_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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