Africa - Voice of America: Swazi Athletes Struggle to Prepare for Olympic Games

Africa - Voice of America africa

Swazi Athletes Struggle to Prepare for Olympic Games Jul 19th 2012, 13:32 MANZINI, Swaziland — Like others around the world, Olympic athletes in Swaziland are intensely preparing to compete in London, but in a tiny country with little infrastructure and a small budget developing their skills is a daily challenge.  After a few seconds of rush, a practice sprint is over. As Sibusiso Matsenjwa gets his breath back by the side of the track in the Swazi city of Manzini, the sprinter hopes his coach timed him accurately with his watch.  The stadium has no ... Media files: E8464EAE-957C-4308-B41C-479F2F5447FE_cx4_cy1_cw96_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: First Space Shuttle Goes on Public Display

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First Space Shuttle Goes on Public Display Jul 19th 2012, 13:15 Thursday marks the beginning of a new mission for the U.S. space shuttle Enterprise, as it goes on public display at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City. The nation's first space shuttle is housed in an inflatable dome, suspended about 300 centimeters in the air above the deck of the refurbished World War II-era aircraft carrier, allowing visitors a chance to walk under underneath the huge vehicle, which boasts a 23-meter wingspan. "The Enterprise allows us to ... Media files: ED38E70E-3A0F-43AC-BD0D-A875A4C996B3_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Britain Says Afghan Forces Will Ably Defend Nation From Taliban

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Britain Says Afghan Forces Will Ably Defend Nation From Taliban Jul 19th 2012, 13:58 British Prime Minister David Cameron says the Taliban should have no doubt that international forces will be handing security responsibilities to an Afghan force capable of defeating an insurgency. Cameron said Thursday at a joint news conference in Kabul with Afghan President Hamid Karzai that global partners have committed to securing Afghanistan long beyond the withdrawal of foreign combat forces in 2014. Cameron said the country would make further progress if the insurgency came to an ... Media files: 6787C279-7AC6-410C-BBCD-D6766CC1DFCF_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Former Egyptian Intelligence Chief Dies

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Former Egyptian Intelligence Chief Dies Jul 19th 2012, 12:04 Omar Suleiman, Egypt's longtime intelligence chief and a top aide to ousted president Hosni Mubarak has died. He was 76. Egypt's official MENA news agency said Suleiman died early Thursday at a hospital in the United States, but did not give further details. An aide said he was undergoing tests at a facility in Cleveland. Suleiman was appointed vice president during the revolt last year against Mubarak's rule, after serving as intelligence chief for nearly two decades. He ... Media files: 464E5157-2A50-46CB-9EF4-1688E691AEAB_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: 31 Dead in Tanzania Ferry Accident

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31 Dead in Tanzania Ferry Accident Jul 19th 2012, 11:23 Officials in Tanzania say at least 31 people have died and more than 100 others are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Zanzibar. The vessel went down Wednesday in choppy waters after leaving the commercial capital Dar es Salaam. A police spokesman said rescuers resumed their search for survivors Thursday, but that bad weather was hampering the effort.  Authorities say 145 people have been rescued so far. More than 200 people died last September when a ferry capsized during a ... Media files: 048BC9F7-856B-4F7B-A298-4240C7FFE520_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: S. Korea on High Alert After North's Military Changes

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S. Korea on High Alert After North's Military Changes Jul 19th 2012, 10:20 SEOUL — The surprise changes in the hierarchy of North Korea's military appear to have slightly rattled officials in rival South Korea. South Korea is acknowledging it has put its forces on a higher state of alert. Kim Min-seok, a spokesman at the Ministry of National Defense, says the readiness posture has been "slightly raised" and the military is "analyzing carefully what is happening in North Korea" after various surprise announcements from Pyongyang this week. ... Media files: 1925E382-795F-4295-BB1A-DC101C009DF5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Indian Lawmakers Vote to Elect New President

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Indian Lawmakers Vote to Elect New President Jul 19th 2012, 10:49 Indian lawmakers are voting Thursday to elect a new president, with former Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee an apparent lock to take over the mainly ceremonial post. Nearly 5,000 members of parliament and assembly members are casting ballots in national and state capitals to elect India's 13th president. Mukherjee, a member of the ruling United Progressive Alliance, has far more support than his rival, the opposition-backed Purno Sangma.  The outcome will be announced on Sunday, ... Media files: 7DA11D16-7477-4C6E-ADEB-88B8C107940F_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Cameron Says Taliban Should Not Doubt Afghan Forces

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Cameron Says Taliban Should Not Doubt Afghan Forces Jul 19th 2012, 10:37 British Prime Minister David Cameron says the Taliban should have no doubt that international forces will be handing security responsibilities to an Afghan force capable of defeating an insurgency. Cameron said Thursday at a joint news conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul that global partners have committed to securing Afghanistan long beyond the withdrawal of foreign combat forces in 2014. He said the country would make further progress if the insurgency came to an end ... Media files: 76D4705A-C626-4C54-A7D1-417B93726A4B_cx0_cy13_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: China Pledges $20 Billion in Loans for Africa

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China Pledges $20 Billion in Loans for Africa Jul 19th 2012, 10:16 China has pledged $20 billion in new loans to Africa over the next three years to help development projects on the resource-rich continent. Chinese President Hu Jintao announced the loan offer Thursday at the opening of a summit with African leaders in Beijing. Hu said the funding would support agriculture, manufacturing and the development of small businesses in Africa. The $20 billion figure is double the amount China offered at the last Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which was held ... Media files: B3FBB3D5-CE67-4D79-BD9A-BD0B6460E9B0_cx0_cy16_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: China Pledges $20 Billion in Loans for Africa

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China Pledges $20 Billion in Loans for Africa Jul 19th 2012, 10:16 China has pledged $20 billion in new loans to Africa over the next three years to help development projects on the resource-rich continent. Chinese President Hu Jintao announced the loan offer Thursday at the opening of a summit with African leaders in Beijing. Hu said the funding would support agriculture, manufacturing and the development of small businesses in Africa. The $20 billion figure is double the amount China offered at the last Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which was held ... Media files: B3FBB3D5-CE67-4D79-BD9A-BD0B6460E9B0_cx0_cy16_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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