Voice of America: Kenya Election Commission Reports High Turnout

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

Kenya Election Commission Reports High Turnout Mar 4th 2013, 22:40 Ahmed Issack Hassan, chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), announced late Monday that voter turnout in Kenya's general election was high and that preliminary results will be digitally relayed in real time. Polls in Kenya's election officially closed at 5 p.m., but long lines compelled the IEBC to extend voting at certain stations. "The voter turnout has been overwhelming," said Hassan. "By 5pm this evening our indications are that over 70 ... Media files: 5EF66344-7501-4B04-9410-375E2A699D5D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Obama Continues Contacts with Lawmakers on Sequester

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Obama Continues Contacts with Lawmakers on Sequester Mar 4th 2013, 22:16 President Barack Obama says the federal government and other Americans will have to do their best to manage the effects of the $85 billion first stage of budget cuts forced on the country by partisan gridlock in Washington.    In remarks before the first Cabinet meeting of his second term, Obama said he continues to seek "partners" among opposition Republicans to reverse mandatory cuts, known as the sequester.  Last week, the president and congressional leaders ... Media files: 054DEA1B-5296-45B5-938B-31CE57BA1F46_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: US Combating African Extremism with Public Diplomacy

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US Combating African Extremism with Public Diplomacy Mar 4th 2013, 21:32 The United States is working to counter violent extremism in Africa by providing an "alternative narrative" and "alternative scenarios," according to Under Secretary of State Tara Sonenshine.  In an interview with VOA's Press Conference USA, Sonenshine said the goal is to help Africans see alternative routes to extremism - such as education, employment and health care.  "Our job is to make those opportunities available and to push back on the violent ... Media files: 5A141215-9E34-4F0F-8529-23FD5147C9D7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Shell Nigeria May Shut Oil Pipeline Due to Thefts

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Shell Nigeria May Shut Oil Pipeline Due to Thefts Mar 4th 2013, 22:34 Shell may be forced to completely shut down its 150,000 barrel per day Nembe Creek oil pipeline in Nigeria due to an "unprecedented" amount of oil theft, the company's local unit said on Monday. The Nembe trunkline is one of the most important production routes for Africa's top crude oil exporter, feeding the benchmark Bonny Light export terminal. The pipeline was replaced in 2010 at a cost of $1.1 billion, Shell says. A spokesman for Nigerian security forces in the ... Media files: 80A77C82-EC18-48B1-9A56-5ABD39135757_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: US Combating African Extremism with Public Diplomacy

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US Combating African Extremism with Public Diplomacy Mar 4th 2013, 21:32 The United States is working to counter violent extremism in Africa by providing an "alternative narrative" and "alternative scenarios," according to Under Secretary of State Tara Sonenshine.  In an interview with VOA's Press Conference USA, Sonenshine said the goal is to help Africans see alternative routes to extremism - such as education, employment and health care.  "Our job is to make those opportunities available and to push back on the violent ... Media files: 5A141215-9E34-4F0F-8529-23FD5147C9D7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Kerry Sees 'Finite' Time for Iran Nuclear Talks

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Kerry Sees 'Finite' Time for Iran Nuclear Talks Mar 4th 2013, 21:20 US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday there was "finite" time for talks between Iran and world powers on its disputed nuclear programme to bear fruit, but gave no hint how long Washington may be willing to negotiate. Israel, Iran's arch-enemy and convinced that Tehran is secretly trying to develop nuclear weapons, has grown impatient with the protracted talks and has threatened pre-emptive war against Tehran if it deems diplomacy ultimately futile. Kerry's ... Media files: 89FC7F27-A49E-46AD-AFED-0B10F5F52802_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Kenya Electoral Body Pleased With Election

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Kenya Electoral Body Pleased With Election Mar 4th 2013, 21:48 An official of Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says the group is pleased with the conduct of Monday's general election despite security and logistical challenges during the voting. IEBC Commissioner Ambassador Yusuf Nzibo says he was satisfied with the big voter turnout during the election. Results of the election have been trickling in following the official conclusion of the poll late Monday night. "We are now receiving results from the smaller polling ... Media files: 49E81579-B112-420C-A3FE-1535A1B3F80B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Kenya Electoral Body Pleased With Election

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Kenya Electoral Body Pleased With Election Mar 4th 2013, 21:48 An official of Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) says the group is pleased with the conduct of Monday's general election despite security and logistical challenges during the voting. IEBC Commissioner Ambassador Yusuf Nzibo says he was satisfied with the big voter turnout during the election. Results of the election have been trickling in following the official conclusion of the poll late Monday night. "We are now receiving results from the smaller polling ... Media files: 49E81579-B112-420C-A3FE-1535A1B3F80B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Kerry Sees 'Finite' Time for Iran Nuclear Talks

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Kerry Sees 'Finite' Time for Iran Nuclear Talks Mar 4th 2013, 21:20 US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday there was "finite" time for talks between Iran and world powers on its disputed nuclear programme to bear fruit, but gave no hint how long Washington may be willing to negotiate. Israel, Iran's arch-enemy and convinced that Tehran is secretly trying to develop nuclear weapons, has grown impatient with the protracted talks and has threatened pre-emptive war against Tehran if it deems diplomacy ultimately futile. Kerry's ... Media files: 89FC7F27-A49E-46AD-AFED-0B10F5F52802_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: US Combating African Extremism with Public Diplomacy

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US Combating African Extremism with Public Diplomacy Mar 4th 2013, 21:32 The United States is working to counter violent extremism in Africa by providing an "alternative narrative" and "alternative scenarios," according to Under Secretary of State Tara Sonenshine.  In an interview with VOA's Press Conference USA, Sonenshine said the goal is to help Africans see alternative routes to extremism - such as education, employment and health care.  "Our job is to make those opportunities available and to push back on the violent ... Media files: 5A141215-9E34-4F0F-8529-23FD5147C9D7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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