Voice of America: Democrats, Republicans Battle Over Spending Cuts

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

Democrats, Republicans Battle Over Spending Cuts Feb 26th 2013, 19:45 U.S. President Barack Obama is appealing for public support to stop $85 billion in automatic budget cuts set to take effect Friday. Obama told shipbuilding workers in Newport News, Virginia the cuts are "wrong," "not smart," "not fair," and a "self-inflicted wound that doesn't have to happen." He repeated his call for Congress to stop the cuts by approving tax changes. "There are too many Republicans in Congress right now who refuse to ... Media files: 3BC7080F-7BEF-4F76-88CA-B14444F6930C_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Russian Wrestler Returns Gold Medal in Protest

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Russian Wrestler Returns Gold Medal in Protest Feb 26th 2013, 18:45 Russia's Sagid Murtazaliev has become the second wrestler in the last few days to return his Olympic gold medal in protest against the sport's possible exclusion from the Games. "I must admit it was a tough decision,'' Murtazaliev, who won gold in freestyle wrestling at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, was quoted as saying by the local outlet R-Sport on Tuesday. "But after thinking it over, I decided to follow the example of Valentin Yordanov,'' he said in a ... Media files: 802BD705-6719-4C2F-A755-647729CDCB02_cx0_cy0_cw76_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Charge or Free Opposition Leaders, Sudan Told

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Charge or Free Opposition Leaders, Sudan Told Feb 26th 2013, 17:10 Human Rights Watch calls on Sudan to release six members of the opposition who have been held without charge since last month. Media files: 7FDDDA97-8556-4B65-AF94-0E612E9AA2A5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Pope Prays, Packs Ahead of Vatican Departure

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

Pope Prays, Packs Ahead of Vatican Departure Feb 26th 2013, 19:10 Pope Benedict was praying and packing on Tuesday two days before his move out of the Vatican and into retirement where he will assume the title of "pope emeritus" and still be referred to as "your holiness."   The Vatican said Benedict was spending a quiet Tuesday in the apostolic palace with no audiences.   "Today is a day dedicated to prayer and preparation for the events of the next two days," Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said at a ... Media files: 167626A1-31F9-4C19-8801-19285A132761_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Egypt Promises Speedy Action on Economic Plan

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Egypt Promises Speedy Action on Economic Plan Feb 26th 2013, 19:07 Egypt will send a new economic plan needed to secure a lifeline from the International Monetary Fund to parliament within two days after releasing a summary that makes no mention of cutting subsidies and other politically sensitive measures. Cairo is trying to secure a $4.8 billion IMF loan to shore up its finances as the economy faces a deep crisis rooted in two years of political turmoil that have drained foreign currency reserves to a critical level. The turmoil has driven away foreign ... Media files: A314CDD8-20C6-4A52-BCF4-EACD2C32B1BB_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Djibouti Police Clash With Opposition Protesters for Second Day

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Djibouti Police Clash With Opposition Protesters for Second Day Feb 26th 2013, 19:45 Djibouti security forces fought running battles with opposition supporters Tuesday for a second day in an attempt to disperse protests against the ruling coalition's parliamentary election victory, witnesses said. Djibouti hosts the United States' only military base in Africa and is an important ally in the U.S.-led fight against militant Islam. The former French colony's port also is used by foreign navies protecting the Gulf of Aden's shipping lanes, some of the busiest in ...

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Voice of America: Russian Wrestler Returns Gold Medal in Protest

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

Russian Wrestler Returns Gold Medal in Protest Feb 26th 2013, 18:45 Russia's Sagid Murtazaliev has become the second wrestler in the last few days to return his Olympic gold medal in protest against the sport's possible exclusion from the Games. "I must admit it was a tough decision,'' Murtazaliev, who won gold in freestyle wrestling at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, was quoted as saying by the local outlet R-Sport on Tuesday. "But after thinking it over, I decided to follow the example of Valentin Yordanov,'' he said in a ... Media files: 802BD705-6719-4C2F-A755-647729CDCB02_cx0_cy0_cw76_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Democrats, Republicans Battle Over Spending Cuts

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

Democrats, Republicans Battle Over Spending Cuts Feb 26th 2013, 19:45 U.S. President Barack Obama is appealing for public support to stop $85 billion in automatic budget cuts set to take effect Friday. Obama told shipbuilding workers in Newport News, Virginia the cuts are "wrong," "not smart," "not fair," and a "self-inflicted wound that doesn't have to happen." He repeated his call for Congress to stop the cuts by approving tax changes. "There are too many Republicans in Congress right now who refuse to ... Media files: 3BC7080F-7BEF-4F76-88CA-B14444F6930C_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Charge or Free Opposition Leaders, Sudan Told

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Charge or Free Opposition Leaders, Sudan Told Feb 26th 2013, 17:10 Human Rights Watch calls on Sudan to release six members of the opposition who have been held without charge since last month. Media files: 7FDDDA97-8556-4B65-AF94-0E612E9AA2A5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Pope Prays, Packs Ahead of Vatican Departure

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

Pope Prays, Packs Ahead of Vatican Departure Feb 26th 2013, 19:10 Pope Benedict was praying and packing on Tuesday two days before his move out of the Vatican and into retirement where he will assume the title of "pope emeritus" and still be referred to as "your holiness."   The Vatican said Benedict was spending a quiet Tuesday in the apostolic palace with no audiences.   "Today is a day dedicated to prayer and preparation for the events of the next two days," Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said at a ... Media files: 167626A1-31F9-4C19-8801-19285A132761_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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