Africa - Voice of America: Report: US Expands Air Surveillance Across Africa

Africa - Voice of America africa

Report: US Expands Air Surveillance Across Africa Jun 14th 2012, 13:33 The Washington Post reports the U.S. military has set up small air bases across Africa to conduct surveillance of terrorist groups. The newspaper, quoting U.S. and African officials, says about a dozen bases have been set up since 2007 in a number of countries.  They include Burkina Faso, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya and the Seychelles. The Post reports that instead of drones, the program uses single-engine PC-12s flown by pilots.  It says the small, unarmed ... Media files: CAE35A89-48B4-45D0-8F53-B1EC75840BE5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: For Filipino-Chinese Merchants Ties Trump Tensions

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For Filipino-Chinese Merchants Ties Trump Tensions Jun 14th 2012, 12:36 MANILA - The territorial tensions between the Philippines and China recently have affected trade and boosted nationalistic rhetoric. But, in Manila, residents of one of the world's oldest Chinatowns take a longer view. The vibrant community of Filipino-Chinese merchants has strong connections to both countries. The Chinese have been doing business in the Philippines for more than 1,000 years, integrating into a well-established Filipino-Chinese community. More than just business, they ... Media files: 61683471-3781-42C7-A54D-1ABD59DC0D51_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Ongoing Clashes Impact South Kordofan Citizens

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Ongoing Clashes Impact South Kordofan Citizens Jun 14th 2012, 13:20 Fighting in Sudan's South Kordofan state has forced tens of thousands to flee to refugee camps. But what about those who stay behind? Media files: ECC95554-5307-47AC-986D-C6928B7E968A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Ex-Mubarak Official Cleared for Presidential Run

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Ex-Mubarak Official Cleared for Presidential Run Jun 14th 2012, 13:18 Tempers are flaring in Cairo, where the country's constitutional court has cleared former prime minister Ahmed Shafiq to contest this weekend's presidential run-off election. Crowds gathered outside the courthouse chanting, demanding the "fall of military regime." ​​Shafiq placed second to the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate, Mohamed Morsi, in the first round of voting in late May.  But many people aligned with the Islamist group had argued that ... Media files: F1AC6B2D-2E9C-4D6A-9B8D-D9314C4192DA_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Nokia to Cut 10,000 Jobs Worldwide

Economy - Voice of America economy-and-business

Nokia to Cut 10,000 Jobs Worldwide Jun 14th 2012, 11:26 Nokia, one of the world's largest cell phone makers, plans to cut 10,000 jobs from its global payroll by the end of next year. The Finnish-based company expects the reductions will lower operating expenses by $1.3 billion. "These planned reductions are a difficult consequence of the intended actions we believe we must take to ensure Nokia's long-term competitive strength," said  Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop in a statement issued Thursday. Nokia ... Media files: F46876A7-FF15-4040-B034-65527E2E51A2_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Obama, Romney to Visit Ohio

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Obama, Romney to Visit Ohio Jun 14th 2012, 12:07 U.S. President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, the likely Republican presidential nominee, will travel to the midwestern state of Ohio Thursday to deliver major speeches about their views on the sluggish U.S. economy. Obama will appear at a community college in Cleveland, where he is expected to argue that Romney's plans to extend tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and repeal new regulations on the financial sector are similar to those of former President George W. Bush that led to ... Media files: 7A627AE4-4FD1-4A26-947A-A4C4FFBA9CD4_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Ivory Coast Official Denies Coup Accusations

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Ivory Coast Official Denies Coup Accusations Jun 14th 2012, 11:16 A member of former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo's political party is denying government accusations that exiled military officers loyal to the former leader were plotting to overthrow the government. Tcheide Jean Gervais, the treasurer for the Popular Front Party, said there is no evidence of such a coup attempt, saying the government of President Alassane Ouattara concocted the story for political reasons. "There is no real evidence of such a coup. The only thing I ... Media files: 68FA07DC-AD2E-4A97-9B79-25EE74ABD03B_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: China Rejects Syria Sanctions

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China Rejects Syria Sanctions Jun 14th 2012, 11:45 China says it does not approve of using sanctions to address the crisis in Syria, a day after France's foreign minister discussed possible measures to enforce a faltering cease-fire plan. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said Thursday his country objected to using pressure, and instead backed the efforts of international envoy Kofi Annan. "Under the current circumstances, all the parties should continue to vigorously support U.N. envoy Kofi Annan's mediation ... Media files: 84FDF200-DD9D-4A9B-BDEB-38510B5D46A7_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Australia Plans World’s Largest Marine Reserve

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Australia Plans World's Largest Marine Reserve Jun 14th 2012, 10:51 Australia is to create the world's largest network of marine parks . The sanctuaries will cover 3.1 million square kilometers of ocean, including the Coral Sea, off the country's northeast coast. There will be restrictions on fishing and oil and gas exploration in protected zones. The marine reserves cover more than a third of Australia's territorial, waters covering an area as large as India.  Oil and gas drilling will be outlawed in in all marine national parks, while ... Media files: A8AAA280-36A2-4100-AC92-676C1D4262A2_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Treating HIV Positive Women

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Treating HIV Positive Women Jun 14th 2012, 10:55 New research shows that a combination of inexpensive antiretroviral drugs can be very effective in treating HIV positive women in developing countries. In fact, new research shows the treatment is just as effective as a much more expensive drug combination. However, the study also shows the cheaper drugs can carry a greater risk side effects. Antiretroviral drug treatment has proven effective in suppressing the AIDS virus and saving lives. The drugs have changed the prognosis of the ... Media files: 066F2AA8-D32B-4B93-B340-7F6DB8598183_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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