Africa - Voice of America: Math Program Adds-up for Kids

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Math Program Adds-up for Kids Jul 3rd 2012, 10:29 A pilot project is being launched in Malawi and Bangladesh to teach kids that math is fun and that it matters. Save the Children calls it the Numeracy Boost program. Former U.S. public school teacher Shirin Lutfeali helped plan Numeracy Boost, which she said is aimed at young children having difficulty even with simple math, like those in Malawi. "We found that the basic math skills were just not where we thought they would be. It really surprised us that in the 4th grade group that we were ... Media files: 0FE925EB-C2B8-4470-96BD-E903C2E79615_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Burma Frees 46 Prisoners

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Burma Frees 46 Prisoners Jul 3rd 2012, 09:35 Burmese state media say 46 prisoners have been freed as part of a general amnesty aimed at promoting "national unity." The state-run New Light of Myanmar says 37 men and nine women were freed Tuesday, under an order by President Thein Sein.  It also says 34 foreign prisoners were deported. But, it does not mention whether those released were among the hundreds of political prisoners still jailed by Burma's military-backed government. Burma has released hundreds of ...

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Africa - Voice of America: Liberian President’s Party Members Demand Jobs

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Liberian President's Party Members Demand Jobs Jul 3rd 2012, 05:09 Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf told members of her ruling Unity Party not to be used by those within the party who, she said, wish to advance their own political interests.  Some party members have called on Sirleaf to resign from the party because she has not done enough to provide jobs to party members. They reportedly want her to provide 2,000 scholarships and 300 jobs to members of the ruling party.  Jerolinmek Piah, Sirleaf press secretary, said, when it comes to ... Media files: 1C41D656-31A7-47FD-B577-576DC6632831_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Burundi Pilot Plans Global Flight for Orphans

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Burundi Pilot Plans Global Flight for Orphans Jul 2nd 2012, 20:24 Bruce Nishimwe, a licensed pilot who works as a restaurant manager has a dream to become the first African-born black flyer to circle the globe. But, that's not all. He also wants to give something back to his home country, Burundi. So, Nishimwe has partnered with Burundi Orphan Relief to help raise money that will sponsor his flight, as well as raise money for the non-profit in order to build a facility in Burundi. When he completes the journey the aircraft will be named Burundi ... Media files: 9CBD0A3E-52A4-4A0D-84B3-8AFDFFCE4B58_cx0_cy26_cw0_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Hawaii's Birds Threatened by Invasive Predators, Habitat Loss

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Hawaii's Birds Threatened by Invasive Predators, Habitat Loss Jul 2nd 2012, 23:20 On the U.S. Pacific island state of Hawaii, an invasive predator is threatening many native bird species with extinction.  The predator is the mongoose, a non-native mammal introduced to the island chain over a century ago to control rats in the sugar cane fields.   Now, environmental groups say, it's the mongoose that's out of control, feeding on the eggs and chicks of the island's many ground-nesting birds, including several endangered species that lay just one egg ... Media files: 1B4664D1-42F2-48B6-8CC8-1E9DD0B21A01_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Mass Protest Challenges New Hong Kong Leader

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Mass Protest Challenges New Hong Kong Leader Jul 2nd 2012, 21:42 Hong Kong's new leader, Leung Chun-ying, has had a turbulent start to his five-year term, with more than 100,000 people joining an anti-government rally just hours after he took office. The mass demonstration is one of several major problems facing Leung as he tries to build his administration. Hong Kong's annual July 1 protest march from the city's Victoria Park to the government headquarters was the biggest of its kind in the semi-autonomous Chinese region since 2004. Local ... Media files: B766FE18-2010-44C4-989D-F0EA71CBA654_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Record Heat Wave to Continue This Week

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US Record Heat Wave to Continue This Week Jul 2nd 2012, 20:41 Weather forecasters say a record heat wave baking the eastern United States will continue at least through this week. The heat is especially hard on more than two million people who remain without power in the region, following severe storms late Friday that toppled trees and cut off energy supplies. At least 20 deaths have been blamed so far on those storms and the extreme heat that has followed, and there are concerns that others, especially the sick and elderly, may be at risk. Power ... Media files: 74460DBC-38CF-451B-8266-0C5A07CD19CE_cx0_cy14_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Downtown Art Walk Provides New View of Los Angeles

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Downtown Art Walk Provides New View of Los Angeles Jul 2nd 2012, 18:47 LOS ANGELES — Central Los Angeles is undergoing a renaissance - at least one night every month. It is both a party - and an artistic pilgrimage.  One evening each month, nearly 50 downtown galleries open their doors to thousands of visitors who sample the local art scene on a self-guided tour. Artist and gallery owner Noboru Mishima shows art by Californians inspired by Asian themes.    "Most of the people are very interested in Japanese culture…," Mishima said. At a ... Media files: F6CAF2CD-160F-4925-9E8D-5DD0CE6804EA_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Movies About Human Rights Screened in New York

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Movies About Human Rights Screened in New York Jul 2nd 2012, 19:05 NEW YORK — The international human rights organization Human Rights Watch sponsors an annual film festival in London, Toronto and several American cities.  Its goal is to call attention to oppression and injustice in the world. Twenty of the last 23 annual Human Rights Watch film festivals in New York have been held in the Walter Reade Theatre at the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Brother Number One was among 16 entries from 12 countries this year.  It tells ... Media files: 3E0944EE-863D-4286-AF6B-80929D95A065_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Construction Workers Killed in Nigeria's Northeast

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Construction Workers Killed in Nigeria's Northeast Jul 2nd 2012, 19:53 Nigeria's military says nine construction workers have been killed in the country's northeast, where militants from the Islamist group Boko Haram are active.  Military officials say the victims were working on a mosque in the city of Maiduguri. A military spokesman told the Associated Press that the victims' throats were slashed in the attack early Monday. Officials did not say who attacked the men. Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, has repeatedly suffered attacks ...

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