Thursday, April 25, 2013

Voice of America: Syria Chemical Weapons Figure in Obama-Jordan Talks

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Syria Chemical Weapons Figure in Obama-Jordan Talks
Apr 25th 2013, 22:17

The U.S. revelation that chemical weapons likely have been used in Syria came on the eve of President Barack Obama's talks Friday with King Abdullah of Jordan. Syria is now likely to figure even higher in the Oval Office discussions. King Abdullah's visit comes just over a month after he and President Barack Obama met in Amman during the president's Middle East trip. Syria was high on the agenda at the time along with the burdens on Jordan of hosting hundreds of thousands of ...

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Voice of America: NASA Video Shows 3 Years of Solar Activity

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NASA Video Shows 3 Years of Solar Activity
Apr 25th 2013, 21:29

NASA has released a new video showing three years of solar activity. The images were captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), which was able to capture images as the sun moved toward the peak of solar activity during its 11-year cycle. The SDO took two pictures of the sun every day for three years, which are compiled in the video. The SDO's Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) also captured shots at 12-second intervals of the sun at different wavelengths, including extreme ...

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Voice of America: Experts Assess Syria's Chemical Weapons Capabilities

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Experts Assess Syria's Chemical Weapons Capabilities
Apr 25th 2013, 22:36

Western experts believe Syria has one of the world's largest chemical weapons arsenals, including mustard gas, the more modern sarin and even VX - the most toxic of all chemical agents. John Pike, head of Globalsecurity.com, an internet research firm, said the Syrian government also has the necessary means to deliver the chemical agents. "They have ballistic missiles, artillery rockets, artillery shells and various bombs that could be dropped from airplanes. So however they would need to ...

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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 ...

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Voice of America: Rhode Island to Become 10th US Gay Marriage State

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Rhode Island to Become 10th US Gay Marriage State
Apr 24th 2013, 23:28

Rhode Island is set to become the latest U.S. state to allow same-sex couples to marry. The state Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to permit same-sex marriage. The bill passed the Rhode Island House in January, and now returns there for a largely procedural vote next week. Rhode Island's governor supports gay marriage and has said he will sign the bill, which would go into effect August 1. The District of Columbia and nine other U.S. states permit same-sex marriage. Legislation ...

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Voice of America: US Offers $10 Billion Weapons Package to Counter Iran Threats

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US Offers $10 Billion Weapons Package to Counter Iran Threats
Apr 24th 2013, 22:45

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is wrapping up a trip to the Middle East - where he delivered a $10 billion weapons package to Israel and some of Washington's Arab allies as a sign of U.S support in the face of Iranian threats. Secretary Hagel's visit to Israel could have been awkward.  He was accused of being anti-Israel during his nomination hearing.  But he got a warm welcome as did the weapons package he took with him. "The United States will make available to ...

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Voice of America: US Offers $10 Billion Weapons Package to Counter Iran Threats

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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 Offers $10 Billion Weapons Package to Counter Iran Threats
Apr 24th 2013, 22:45

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is wrapping up a trip to the Middle East - where he delivered a $10 billion weapons package to Israel and some of Washington's Arab allies as a sign of U.S support in the face of Iranian threats. Secretary Hagel's visit to Israel could have been awkward.  He was accused of being anti-Israel during his nomination hearing.  But he got a warm welcome as did the weapons package he took with him. "The United States will make available to ...

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Voice of America: Controlling Malaria Improves Health And Boosts Economy

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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
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 ...

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Voice of America: Entrepreneur Adds Color to Lives of Amputees

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Entrepreneur Adds Color to Lives of Amputees
Apr 24th 2013, 20:54

The loss of a limb through an accident, illness or conflict can be devastating, but many people regain their mobility by using artificial, or prosthetic, limbs.  An amputee is adding color to the lives of other amputees through a company he started that decorates prosthetics. Pete Nichols loves his flashy car, with its bright red paint and racing stripes, chrome wheels and accessories.  After he lost part of his leg in a motorcycle accident three years ago, he wanted a prosthetic ...

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Voice of America: Rhode Island to Become 10th US Gay Marriage State

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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
Rhode Island to Become 10th US Gay Marriage State
Apr 24th 2013, 23:28

Rhode Island is set to become the latest U.S. state to allow same-sex couples to marry. The state Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to permit same-sex marriage. The bill passed the Rhode Island House in January, and now returns there for a largely procedural vote next week. Rhode Island's governor supports gay marriage and has said he will sign the bill, which would go into effect August 1. The District of Columbia and nine other U.S. states permit same-sex marriage. Legislation ...

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