Voice of America: Is Investing in Africa a Good Bet?

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

Is Investing in Africa a Good Bet? Jan 24th 2013, 14:19 Many sub-Saharan countries have had sustained economic growth despite the global recession. But conflict, political instability and weather extremes in some areas may keep investors away. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, African leaders and others talked about what's being done to make the continent more attractive to investors. From the start, those on the panel questioned the title, De-risking Africa. South African president Jacob Zuma said, "I've been questioning myself ... Media files: 6EEBEC89-22C8-4535-9233-3D704F8E36BF_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Philippines Aims to Drill in South China Sea

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Philippines Aims to Drill in South China Sea Jan 24th 2013, 13:31 This week, the Philippines announced it will take China to an international arbitration tribunal because of Beijing's claim of nearly the entire South China Sea. The years-old squabble has long deterred most oil and gas prospectors from the region - but not all of them. A Philippine company is hoping to work with a Chinese state-owned entity to drill for natural gas in the disputed waters. On hold Forum Energy is stuck in a holding pattern. The British-based company, which is ... Media files: ECEE42A7-245E-415A-B992-F3E1170333B7_cx0_cy11_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Britain Nationals Urged to Leave Benghazi

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Britain Nationals Urged to Leave Benghazi Jan 24th 2013, 14:22 Britain has warned of a "specific and imminent" threat against Westerners in the Libyan city of Benghazi and urged British nationals there to leave immediately. In a statement Thursday, Britain's Foreign Office said there was a high threat of terrorism in the city adding that attacks could be indiscriminate and target places frequented by foreigners. The foreign office did not give details on the nature of the threat in Benghazi. A general advisory that has been in effect ...

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Voice of America: Philippines Aims to Drill in South China Sea

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Philippines Aims to Drill in South China Sea Jan 24th 2013, 13:31 This week, the Philippines announced it will take China to an international arbitration tribunal because of Beijing's claim of nearly the entire South China Sea. The years-old squabble has long deterred most oil and gas prospectors from the region - but not all of them. A Philippine company is hoping to work with a Chinese state-owned entity to drill for natural gas in the disputed waters. On hold Forum Energy is stuck in a holding pattern. The British-based company, which is ... Media files: ECEE42A7-245E-415A-B992-F3E1170333B7_cx0_cy11_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: China Urges Resumption of Six-Party Talks

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China Urges Resumption of Six-Party Talks Jan 24th 2013, 13:02 China urges calm following North Korea's threats of another rocket launch in response to this week's Security Council resolution. Beijing says it is urging resumption of the six-party talks in the wake of Pyongyang's threats.  Earlier on Thursday, North Korea vowed to launch more long-range rockets and conduct a third nuclear test. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei says the situation on the Korean peninsula is complex and sensitive. He says all parties should ... Media files: 7581790D-4B32-4B58-99CF-234948EB533F_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: China Urges Resumption of Six-Party Talks

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China Urges Resumption of Six-Party Talks Jan 24th 2013, 13:02 China urges calm following North Korea's threats of another rocket launch in response to this week's Security Council resolution. Beijing says it is urging resumption of the six-party talks in the wake of Pyongyang's threats.  Earlier on Thursday, North Korea vowed to launch more long-range rockets and conduct a third nuclear test. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei says the situation on the Korean peninsula is complex and sensitive. He says all parties should ... Media files: 7581790D-4B32-4B58-99CF-234948EB533F_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Philippines Aims to Drill in South China Sea

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Philippines Aims to Drill in South China Sea Jan 24th 2013, 13:31 This week, the Philippines announced it will take China to an international arbitration tribunal because of Beijing's claim of nearly the entire South China Sea. The years-old squabble has long deterred most oil and gas prospectors from the region - but not all of them. A Philippine company is hoping to work with a Chinese state-owned entity to drill for natural gas in the disputed waters. On hold Forum Energy is stuck in a holding pattern. The British-based company, which is ... Media files: ECEE42A7-245E-415A-B992-F3E1170333B7_cx0_cy11_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Cameron Wants New Deal with Europe

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Cameron Wants New Deal with Europe Jan 23rd 2013, 16:32 British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday announced plans to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the rest of Europe, and to hold a referendum on it within five years.  But continental leaders are reluctant to provide the kinds of changes he wants. In a long-awaited speech about Britain's relationship with the European Union (EU), Prime Minister Cameron said he wants his country to stay in the union, but under new terms. "I believe something very deeply - that ... Media files: 73266E1C-1600-42FC-9ADB-D0F8F2FB9D33_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: New TB Drug Welcomed in Hard-Hit South Africa

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New TB Drug Welcomed in Hard-Hit South Africa Jan 23rd 2013, 14:55 A medication for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis, bedaquiline, will soon become available in South Africa after being preliminarily cleared by the U.S. drug authority. The prospect is welcomed by health groups who say there is a growing need for treatment in the nation with one of the world's highest HIV rates, and where TB is often the major cause of death. The drug has not cleared a full set of medical trials, but experts say the sick and dying can not wait.  Dr. Dalene von Delft ... Media files: 41F2A913-FA18-4B24-B476-A56ECB48E24A_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Islamists Pose Serious Threat in Northern Mali, Clinton Says

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Islamists Pose Serious Threat in Northern Mali, Clinton Says Jan 23rd 2013, 16:25 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the French and West African fight against Islamist militants in northern Mali is part of a necessary struggle against global terrorism.  Clinton said the military campaign against al-Qaida affiliated terrorists in northern Mali is crucial to denying them a staging area from which to launch attacks across Africa's Sahel region. "This is going to be a very serious, ongoing threat because if you look at the size of northern Mali, if ... Media files: 6C6F1C87-CE73-464E-9EB9-E41C2DB8CE2D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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