Voice of America: Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan

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Gunmen Kill 7 in NW Pakistan Jan 1st 2013, 12:03 Police in northwestern Pakistan say gunmen have ambushed a vehicle carrying aid workers, killing seven people. Authorities said the victims in the attack Tuesday were Pakistani citizens and included at least five female teachers. The shooting happened in Swabi, about 75 kilometers northwest of Islamabad.  The driver of the vehicle was also wounded in the attack. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the shooting.

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Voice of America: In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency

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In New Year's Speech, Burma's President Vows More Transparency Jan 1st 2013, 11:06 Burmese President Thein Sein has vowed to do a better job of communicating with the nation, as he delivered his first ever New Year's speech on Tuesday. In a five-minute radio address, the reformist leader promised a new campaign of more direct, transparent communication with the people, saying mutual trust was key to the country's ongoing transition. The 67-year-old said the world was "amazed" by the country's political reforms in 2012, which included releasing ... Media files: 4191986D-8B25-4BD3-A500-27257E288CD0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR

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Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR Jan 1st 2013, 10:38 Residents are anxiously celebrating the new year in the Central African Republic where a tense standoff is under way between the government and rebels who are threatening to invade the capital, Bangui. A strict dusk to dawn curfew remains in place in Bangui Tuesday. Fighters for a coalition of three rebel groups, known as Seleka, are holding positions about 75 kilometers outside the city. The rebels say they may still push into the capital, despite an offer from President Francois Bozize to ... Media files: F3DBEC37-EFAD-4E38-8862-F8BAED5C74F0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR

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Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR Jan 1st 2013, 10:38 Residents are anxiously celebrating the new year in the Central African Republic where a tense standoff is under way between the government and rebels who are threatening to invade the capital, Bangui. A strict dusk to dawn curfew remains in place in Bangui Tuesday. Fighters for a coalition of three rebel groups, known as Seleka, are holding positions about 75 kilometers outside the city. The rebels say they may still push into the capital, despite an offer from President Francois Bozize to ... Media files: F3DBEC37-EFAD-4E38-8862-F8BAED5C74F0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: N. Korea's Kim Calls for More Weapons, End to Confrontation

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N. Korea's Kim Calls for More Weapons, End to Confrontation Jan 1st 2013, 10:22 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has used a New Year speech to call for the development of more advanced weapons, as well as an "end to confrontation" on the Korean peninsula. In the surprise address broadcast Tuesday on state television, Kim called on his country to hold fast "to the ideals of independence, peace and friendship." "This year, the entire Korean nation should turn out in a nationwide patriotic struggle for reunification in unity so as to usher in a new ... Media files: 876E000A-7D17-4029-8299-F74108BCD8F7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Reporter 'Forced Out' of China Following Visa Issue

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Reporter 'Forced Out' of China Following Visa Issue Jan 1st 2013, 10:12 China has forced the departure of a New York Times journalist after failing to renew his visa, prompting fresh accusations that Beijing is retaliating against foreign media because of coverage critical of the Communist Party. The Times says correspondent Chris Buckley "was forced to leave mainland China" Monday after authorities declined to issue him a visa for 2013 by year's end, despite "numerous requests" by the U.S. paper. The paper also says its new Beijing ...

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Voice of America: Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR

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Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR Jan 1st 2013, 10:38 Residents are anxiously celebrating the new year in the Central African Republic where a tense standoff is under way between the government and rebels who are threatening to invade the capital, Bangui. A strict dusk to dawn curfew remains in place in Bangui Tuesday. Fighters for a coalition of three rebel groups, known as Seleka, are holding positions about 75 kilometers outside the city. The rebels say they may still push into the capital, despite an offer from President Francois Bozize to ... Media files: F3DBEC37-EFAD-4E38-8862-F8BAED5C74F0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Reporter 'Forced Out' of China Following Visa Issue

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Reporter 'Forced Out' of China Following Visa Issue Jan 1st 2013, 10:12 China has forced the departure of a New York Times journalist after failing to renew his visa, prompting fresh accusations that Beijing is retaliating against foreign media because of coverage critical of the Communist Party. The Times says correspondent Chris Buckley "was forced to leave mainland China" Monday after authorities declined to issue him a visa for 2013 by year's end, despite "numerous requests" by the U.S. paper. The paper also says its new Beijing ...

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Voice of America: N. Korea's Kim Calls for More Weapons, End to Confrontation

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

N. Korea's Kim Calls for More Weapons, End to Confrontation Jan 1st 2013, 10:22 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has used a New Year speech to call for the development of more advanced weapons, as well as an "end to confrontation" on the Korean peninsula. In the surprise address broadcast Tuesday on state television, Kim called on his country to hold fast "to the ideals of independence, peace and friendship." "This year, the entire Korean nation should turn out in a nationwide patriotic struggle for reunification in unity so as to usher in a new ... Media files: 876E000A-7D17-4029-8299-F74108BCD8F7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR

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

Rebels Threaten Capital Despite Unity Offer in CAR Jan 1st 2013, 10:38 Residents are anxiously celebrating the new year in the Central African Republic where a tense standoff is under way between the government and rebels who are threatening to invade the capital, Bangui. A strict dusk to dawn curfew remains in place in Bangui Tuesday. Fighters for a coalition of three rebel groups, known as Seleka, are holding positions about 75 kilometers outside the city. The rebels say they may still push into the capital, despite an offer from President Francois Bozize to ... Media files: F3DBEC37-EFAD-4E38-8862-F8BAED5C74F0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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