Voice of America: Tunisia's Prime Minister Resigns

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Tunisia's Prime Minister Resigns Feb 19th 2013, 18:42 Tunisia's prime minister resigned Tuesday amid a political crisis stemming from the assassination of an opposition political figure. Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali submitted his resignation after his attempt to form a government of non-partisan technocrats failed. His own Ennadha party, which dominates the government, did not support his attempt. Jebali announced his resignation at a news conference after meeting with President Moncef Marzouki, saying he vowed that if his efforts to ... Media files: 10C1F41B-FA19-4638-B718-36195E2AC6A4_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: 4 Militants Killed in Search Operation in Pakistan

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4 Militants Killed in Search Operation in Pakistan Feb 19th 2013, 17:09 Pakistani security forces have killed four militants suspected of involvement in a bombing that killed 89 Shi'ites in the southwestern city of Quetta. Local media say seven other suspects were arrested in a search operation launched Tuesday in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province. The alleged mastermind of Saturday's blast was among those arrested. Officials say some 170 other people were rounded up in Baluchistan. The Sunni militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi claimed ...

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Voice of America: US Returning Smuggled Dinosaur to Mongolia

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US Returning Smuggled Dinosaur to Mongolia Feb 19th 2013, 18:15 A nearly complete skeleton of a 70-million-year-old dinosaur will soon be returned to Mongolia. Last year, a Florida paleontologist sold the skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus bataar at auction for more than $1 million. U.S. authorities accused Eric Prokopi of lying on customs forms by declaring the fossilized bones to be worth $19,000. Prokopi pled guilty to fraud in December. This week, a judge ordered the skeleton and other fossils turned over to the government. Prokopi faces at least 10 ... Media files: C00A549E-4182-47A0-881A-AE294531E32E_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali Resigns

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Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali Resigns Feb 19th 2013, 18:17 Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali has resigned after failing to form a new government in Tunisia. Talks on the creation of a new government failed when his Ennahda party  rejected his efforts to form a cabinet of technocrats. Jebali's resignation was monitored live on television in Washington. Tunisia plunged into political crisis after secular opposition politician Chokri Belaid was gunned down outside his home in Tunis earlier this month, touching off anti-government riots ... Media files: B634E42C-03C1-4225-8E9B-A09B029A0785_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: North Korea Warns South of 'Final Destruction'

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North Korea Warns South of 'Final Destruction' Feb 19th 2013, 18:18 North Korea has threatened South Korea with "final destruction," saying Pyongyang could take further steps after last week's nuclear test if Seoul and its allies continue to push for tougher U.N. sanctions against the North's nuclear program. North Korean diplomat Jon Yong Ryong told a U.N. disarmament conference in Geneva that South Korea's "erratic behavior would only herald its final destruction." He added that "as the saying goes, a new-born puppy ...

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Voice of America: French Soldier, Militants Killed in Mali Clash

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French Soldier, Militants Killed in Mali Clash Feb 19th 2013, 18:51 France's President Francois Hollande says a French soldier has been killed in a clash with Islamist militants in northern Mali. The French Defense Ministry says more than 20 suspected militants were also killed during the clash, which occurred after French and Malian forces launched a raid on suspected militant hideouts on Monday. The French soldier was killed was part of a parachute regiment. Mr. Hollande spoke to reporters while visiting Greece on Tuesday as Malian Prime Minister ...

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Voice of America: Fears Grow of Islamic Extremism in Tunisia

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Fears Grow of Islamic Extremism in Tunisia Feb 18th 2013, 19:18 Tunisian opposition groups continue to blame the assassination of party leader Chokri Belaid on extremist Muslims known as Salafists. They accuse the ruling Ennahda party of encouraging religious violence - a charge the government denies. But no matter who might be behind Belaid's death, there is growing fear among moderate and secular Tunisians that extremism is on the rise. Worshippers prayed and listened intently to the Friday's sermon among the ancient surrounds of the Al-Zaytuna ... Media files: A3325A90-3160-44A0-A2D3-E0DDE4D0A10D_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: China Assumes Control of Key Pakistani Seaport

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China Assumes Control of Key Pakistani Seaport Feb 18th 2013, 20:42 China has taken control of a strategic deep-water seaport in Pakistan, giving it a potential Arabian Sea naval base and extending its reach to secure its energy and maritime routes. The Pakistani government formally handed over operations at the Gwadar Deep Seaport to visiting Chinese officials during a ceremony Monday in Islamabad. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said the transfer marks the start of a new era of opportunities for Pakistan and China. While China helped fund and build ...

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Voice of America: Christians in Libya Face Safety Concerns

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Christians in Libya Face Safety Concerns Feb 18th 2013, 17:38 Questions of safety for Christians are being raised in Libya. Three communities of Roman Catholic nuns are leaving the country because of threats from radical Islamists. And four missionaries were arrested over the weekend for distributing religious literature.   Ash Wednesday at St. Francis, a Roman Catholic church in central Tripoli, was somber as usual.   The Apostolic Vicar, Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli, concluded the service by urging the congregation of 23 mainly Filipino ... Media files: 24070D7E-8638-4ABC-BA33-5E68873C0FE8_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Tunisia Islamist Leader Says New Govt. Coming

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Tunisia Islamist Leader Says New Govt. Coming Feb 18th 2013, 21:19 The head of Tunisia's largest political party says the country's crisis will be solved by a new government of technocrats and politicians. The veteran leader of the moderate Islamist Ennahda Party, Rachid Ghannouchi, said the main parties agree on a limited Cabinet that would work toward holding new elections as quickly as possible. Earlier, Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali said his plan for a strictly non-partisan government did not have sufficient support and he would discuss the next ...

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