Voice of America: South Sudan Politician Shuts Down State Assembly

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South Sudan Politician Shuts Down State Assembly Feb 25th 2013, 15:09 The speaker of the Unity state assembly in South Sudan, Maguek Gai Majak, has refused to step down after a vote of no-confidence in him for alleged corruption and malpractice, and instead moved to close the assembly for a three-month recess. Majak announced the recess in the presence of 14 lawmakers who have stood by him and who argue that last week's vote of no-confidence in the speaker was unconstitutional.   "Any motion, whether it is a private motion or public motion, or you want to ... Media files: A0F44986-A004-4A5A-BB25-422FE45D3A54_cx9_cy20_cw87_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: In South Sudan, Water and Oil Do Mix: Expert

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In South Sudan, Water and Oil Do Mix: Expert Feb 25th 2013, 18:13 South Sudan has enormous economic potential, with oil and water taking lead roles in the new nation's economic mix, but other resources also waiting in the wings, a U.S. based Sudan expert says. "In the short term, oil is the life blood of the economy and of money the governments in both Khartoum and Juba rely on for all the activities of government," including paying their armed forces and civil servants, Alex de Waal, director of the Massachusetts-based World Peace Foundation, ... Media files: FBDA691B-43D7-4A92-9166-401A28F6580F_cx7_cy6_cw93_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South Korea's Park Seeks Economic Change, Dialogue With North

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South Korea's Park Seeks Economic Change, Dialogue With North Feb 25th 2013, 19:30 South Korea's new conservative president, Park Geun-hye, has used her inaugural address to send a mixed message to Pyongyang about her approach to dealing with long-running tensions on the Korean peninsula. Speaking at the National Assembly in Seoul Monday, she demanded that the North "abandon" a nuclear weapons program that included a third nuclear test earlier this month.  Park warned that she will "not tolerate any action" that threatens the lives and security ... Media files: BC1F5530-6CAB-407C-B7E0-6F6A7C9A2E47_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Sudanese Lawmaker Says Fighting in Darfur Kills Over 500

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Sudanese Lawmaker Says Fighting in Darfur Kills Over 500 Feb 25th 2013, 19:30 A Sudanese lawmaker says recent violence in the country's Darfur region has left more than 500 people dead. That toll is far higher than previous estimates of the casualties from violence between rival Arab tribes which began in January. Adam Sheikha, a lawmaker from the troubled region, says another 865 people have been wounded in the fighting between the Beni Hussein and Rizeigat tribes in the gold mining area of Jebel Amir in North Darfur. The Reuters news agency cites him as saying ...

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Voice of America: Study: Mediterranean Diet Can Cut Heart Disease

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Study: Mediterranean Diet Can Cut Heart Disease Feb 25th 2013, 19:52 A new five-year study of the so-called Mediterranean diet shows that olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, white meat, fruits, vegetables and a glass of wine each day are the ingredients for a healthy heart. The large and rigorously managed experiment found this diet could prevent about 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease. Researchers from the University of Barcelona worked with nearly 7,500 adults in Spain who did not have heart disease but were smokers, were ...

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Voice of America: Sudanese Lawmaker Says Fighting in Darfur Kills Over 500

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Sudanese Lawmaker Says Fighting in Darfur Kills Over 500 Feb 25th 2013, 19:30 A Sudanese lawmaker says recent violence in the country's Darfur region has left more than 500 people dead. That toll is far higher than previous estimates of the casualties from violence between rival Arab tribes which began in January. Adam Sheikha, a lawmaker from the troubled region, says another 865 people have been wounded in the fighting between the Beni Hussein and Rizeigat tribes in the gold mining area of Jebel Amir in North Darfur. The Reuters news agency cites him as saying ...

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Voice of America: South Korea's Park Seeks Economic Change, Dialogue With North

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South Korea's Park Seeks Economic Change, Dialogue With North Feb 25th 2013, 19:30 South Korea's new conservative president, Park Geun-hye, has used her inaugural address to send a mixed message to Pyongyang about her approach to dealing with long-running tensions on the Korean peninsula. Speaking at the National Assembly in Seoul Monday, she demanded that the North "abandon" a nuclear weapons program that included a third nuclear test earlier this month.  Park warned that she will "not tolerate any action" that threatens the lives and security ... Media files: BC1F5530-6CAB-407C-B7E0-6F6A7C9A2E47_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: South Sudan Politician Shuts Down State Assembly

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South Sudan Politician Shuts Down State Assembly Feb 25th 2013, 15:09 The speaker of the Unity state assembly in South Sudan, Maguek Gai Majak, has refused to step down after a vote of no-confidence in him for alleged corruption and malpractice, and instead moved to close the assembly for a three-month recess. Majak announced the recess in the presence of 14 lawmakers who have stood by him and who argue that last week's vote of no-confidence in the speaker was unconstitutional.   "Any motion, whether it is a private motion or public motion, or you want to ... Media files: A0F44986-A004-4A5A-BB25-422FE45D3A54_cx9_cy20_cw87_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: In South Sudan, Water and Oil Do Mix: Expert

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In South Sudan, Water and Oil Do Mix: Expert Feb 25th 2013, 18:13 South Sudan has enormous economic potential, with oil and water taking lead roles in the new nation's economic mix, but other resources also waiting in the wings, a U.S. based Sudan expert says. "In the short term, oil is the life blood of the economy and of money the governments in both Khartoum and Juba rely on for all the activities of government," including paying their armed forces and civil servants, Alex de Waal, director of the Massachusetts-based World Peace Foundation, ... Media files: FBDA691B-43D7-4A92-9166-401A28F6580F_cx7_cy6_cw93_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Study: Mediterranean Diet Can Cut Heart Disease

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Study: Mediterranean Diet Can Cut Heart Disease Feb 25th 2013, 19:52 A new five-year study of the so-called Mediterranean diet shows that olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, white meat, fruits, vegetables and a glass of wine each day are the ingredients for a healthy heart. The large and rigorously managed experiment found this diet could prevent about 30 percent of heart attacks, strokes and deaths from heart disease. Researchers from the University of Barcelona worked with nearly 7,500 adults in Spain who did not have heart disease but were smokers, were ...

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