Voice of America: US Prods Albania to End Election Commission 'Charade'

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

US Prods Albania to End Election Commission 'Charade' Apr 24th 2013, 20:48 The United States has brought its influence to bear in Albania to try to end a stalemate over reconstituting the country's electoral commission to assure free and fair voting in June.  Albania, a member of NATO, has yet to hold an election deemed free and fair by international monitors in more than two decades since its transition to democracy from the Stalinist rule of late dictator Enver Hoxha.  Albania's government and opposition announced election coalitions to meet a ... Media files: 06F0F1A6-95AA-4229-835E-322E690604BA_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Controlling Malaria Improves Health And Boosts Economy

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Controlling Malaria Improves Health And Boosts Economy Apr 24th 2013, 23:02 The World Health Organization (WHO) says malaria is preventable, treatable and can be defeated.  In marking World Malaria Day, which falls on April 25, WHO says investing in malaria control pays big dividends in terms of improved health and economic development.  Malaria is a major cause of death and illness.  Globally, the World Health Organization reports some 3.3 billion people are at risk of this disease, primarily in Africa.   Although malaria  - a ... Media files: 9549232E-C875-478B-AB2E-17CCF317CA81_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: In Boston's Wake, Sochi Eyes Olympics, Chechens

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In Boston's Wake, Sochi Eyes Olympics, Chechens Apr 24th 2013, 20:38 Pass the metal scanner on arrival at Sochi station or watch Cossacks patrol the streets of the 2014 Winter Olympics venue and you know it did not take the Boston Marathon bombs to alert Russian organizers to two facts. One, that a major sporting event makes a prime target for terrorism; and, two, that Chechens and other Muslim peoples of Moscow's restive Caucasus mountain provinces around Sochi nurse deep historic grievances that pose a constant risk of violence. In the six years since ... Media files: ED5D1A4A-DC8B-4309-AB1A-B81067169F6A_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Hubble Telescope Spies Incoming Comet ISON

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Hubble Telescope Spies Incoming Comet ISON Apr 23rd 2013, 23:53 A recently discovered comet, dazzlingly bright even though it is still almost as far away as Jupiter, is racing toward a November rendezvous with the sun, officials said on Tuesday. If it survives the encounter - and that's a big if - the comet may be visible even in daylight in earth's skies at the end of the year. Discovered by amateur astronomers in September 2012, Comet ISON is about to reach the outer edge of the asteroid belt, located some 280 million miles (451 million km) ... Media files: C082ADC3-FC35-4433-9BBF-A5D6DF093A66_cx0_cy26_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Egypt's Morsi Faces Mounting Revolt Over Judges

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Egypt's Morsi Faces Mounting Revolt Over Judges Apr 23rd 2013, 23:30 Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi faced a mounting revolt against Islamist attempts to force out thousands of judges when his own legal adviser quit on Tuesday, three days after the justice minister tendered his resignation. Mohamed Fouad Gadalla resigned in protest at what he called an "attempt to assassinate the judiciary and undermine its independence," according to a letter to Morsi published by the state-owned Al Ahram daily's website. The president's office said it was ... Media files: 5A0DF9B7-D2EC-4ED4-8304-32025B99F87F_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: French Parliament Legalizes Gay Marriage

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French Parliament Legalizes Gay Marriage Apr 23rd 2013, 23:39 France has become the latest country to legalize same-sex marriage, but its opponents are vowing to keep fighting. The French parliament Tuesday gave final passage to a gay marriage bill, and President Francois Hollande has said he will sign it. French Justice Minister Christiane Taibira said the bill does not take away anyone's rights, while granting them to others. She said the first gay weddings will be beautiful. Opponents say they plan to file a legal challenge. Street protests in ...

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Voice of America: Russia Plans to Deploy Fighter Jets, Base in Belarus

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Russia Plans to Deploy Fighter Jets, Base in Belarus Apr 23rd 2013, 23:34 Russia plans to deploy fighter jets in Belarus this year and eventually establish an air base in the former Soviet republic, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.        The moves would increase Russia's military presence in Belarus, viewed by Moscow as a buffer between Russia and NATO, and could unnerve neighbouring members of the Western alliance.        Russia agreed in 2009 to set up a joint air defense ... Media files: 003A5A41-2BCD-4672-B80B-BA356898CD8B_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: French Parliament Legalizes Gay Marriage

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French Parliament Legalizes Gay Marriage Apr 23rd 2013, 23:39 France has become the latest country to legalize same-sex marriage, but its opponents are vowing to keep fighting. The French parliament Tuesday gave final passage to a gay marriage bill, and President Francois Hollande has said he will sign it. French Justice Minister Christiane Taibira said the bill does not take away anyone's rights, while granting them to others. She said the first gay weddings will be beautiful. Opponents say they plan to file a legal challenge. Street protests in ...

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Voice of America: Egypt's Morsi Faces Mounting Revolt Over Judges

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Egypt's Morsi Faces Mounting Revolt Over Judges Apr 23rd 2013, 23:30 Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi faced a mounting revolt against Islamist attempts to force out thousands of judges when his own legal adviser quit on Tuesday, three days after the justice minister tendered his resignation. Mohamed Fouad Gadalla resigned in protest at what he called an "attempt to assassinate the judiciary and undermine its independence," according to a letter to Morsi published by the state-owned Al Ahram daily's website. The president's office said it was ... Media files: 5A0DF9B7-D2EC-4ED4-8304-32025B99F87F_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: False Report of White House Blast Shakes Up Stock Markets

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False Report of White House Blast Shakes Up Stock Markets Apr 23rd 2013, 23:12 A false report of explosions at the White House and injuries to President Barack Obama sent U.S. stocks plunging Tuesday before they recovered quickly. The Associated Press said hackers broke into its Twitter account and wrote: "Breaking: Two explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured." Within minutes, the most widely watched U.S. stock index, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, fell about 130 points, erasing the day's gains. But the Dow regained the losses just as ...

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