Americas - Voice of America: Canadian Company Assumes Control of Nigerian Electrical Grid

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Canadian Company Assumes Control of Nigerian Electrical Grid Jul 25th 2012, 11:43 ABUJA — A Canadian power company is set to take over operations of Nigeria's government-owned power transmission company next week. Energy officials say this is a major step towards privatizing the energy industry - a move they hope will end the power shortages that cripple the Nigerian economy.  Nigerian officials say a lot of the country's power is lost in transportation. Dilapidated and mismanaged electrical grids waste about a forth of Nigeria's electricity, which is roughly six ... Media files: 9BB06447-E8C3-46DF-8D61-DDB4E4356EF8_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Canadian Company Assumes Control of Nigerian Electrical Grid

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Canadian Company Assumes Control of Nigerian Electrical Grid Jul 25th 2012, 11:43 ABUJA — A Canadian power company is set to take over operations of Nigeria's government-owned power transmission company next week. Energy officials say this is a major step towards privatizing the energy industry - a move they hope will end the power shortages that cripple the Nigerian economy.  Nigerian officials say a lot of the country's power is lost in transportation. Dilapidated and mismanaged electrical grids waste about a forth of Nigeria's electricity, which is roughly six ... Media files: 9BB06447-E8C3-46DF-8D61-DDB4E4356EF8_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: British Economy Shrinks Third Straight Quarter

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British Economy Shrinks Third Straight Quarter Jul 25th 2012, 14:17 Britain's economy is sinking further into recession, even more than analysts had projected. The British government said Wednesday its economy contracted seven-tenths of a percent in the April-to-June period, its worst quarter since the height of the global downturn in early 2009 and well above predictions of a slight decline. It was the third straight quarter that the British economy has declined. Finance minister George Osborne said the quarterly report showed Britain has ... Media files: 62A98442-34F7-4317-B224-757CC1B6FEFC_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: ASEAN Struggles with S. China Sea Dispute

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ASEAN Struggles with S. China Sea Dispute Jul 25th 2012, 13:07 JAKARTA — The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) says the group needs more cohesion, but will not be held hostage to outside pressure or internal disagreements over the disputed South China Sea.  ASEAN is struggling to dispel concerns about divisions among member states, after a chaotic annual gathering in Cambodia failed to produce an agreement governing actions in the South China Sea.  Four the of 10 ASEAN members - Vietnam, the Philippines, ... Media files: AE32BCA8-F143-4EDB-8F63-E6A62AEA14F8_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: California Leads US in Restrictive Gun Laws

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California Leads US in Restrictive Gun Laws Jul 25th 2012, 10:40 LOS ANGELES – California has some of the strictest gun control laws in the United States, which some Americans see as a model for future national laws.  But others worry about the erosion of the right to bear arms as stated in the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  There are few restrictions on owning guns in most U.S. states.  Guns are widely used for hunting and sport, and for self-protection. California and several other states, including New York and ... Media files: 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: US Music Flop Emerges as Anti-Apartheid Anthem

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US Music Flop Emerges as Anti-Apartheid Anthem Jul 25th 2012, 12:47 HOLLYWOOD — Forty years ago, an American singer-songwriter whose music never found an audience at home became a star in South Africa, but he didn't know it until decades later. A new documentary by a Swedish filmmaker tells the remarkable story of "Searching For Sugar Man." "It's still a bit of a mystery how the first copy of 'Cold Fact' actually came to South Africa, but it spread very quickly," says Capetown record store owner Stephen Segerman. "To ... Media files: 5F9E2970-31BB-4123-AFC2-8EDEB91A504F_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: ASEAN Struggles with S. China Sea Dispute

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ASEAN Struggles with S. China Sea Dispute Jul 25th 2012, 13:07 JAKARTA — The secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) says the group needs more cohesion, but will not be held hostage to outside pressure or internal disagreements over the disputed South China Sea.  ASEAN is struggling to dispel concerns about divisions among member states, after a chaotic annual gathering in Cambodia failed to produce an agreement governing actions in the South China Sea.  Four the of 10 ASEAN members - Vietnam, the Philippines, ... Media files: AE32BCA8-F143-4EDB-8F63-E6A62AEA14F8_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Music Flop Emerges as Anti-Apartheid Anthem

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US Music Flop Emerges as Anti-Apartheid Anthem Jul 25th 2012, 12:47 HOLLYWOOD — Forty years ago, an American singer-songwriter whose music never found an audience at home became a star in South Africa, but he didn't know it until decades later. A new documentary by a Swedish filmmaker tells the remarkable story of "Searching For Sugar Man." "It's still a bit of a mystery how the first copy of 'Cold Fact' actually came to South Africa, but it spread very quickly," says Capetown record store owner Stephen Segerman. "To ... Media files: 5F9E2970-31BB-4123-AFC2-8EDEB91A504F_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: China Rains Spark Controversy, Political Fallout

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China Rains Spark Controversy, Political Fallout Jul 25th 2012, 11:52 Chinese Internet users are criticizing the lack of preparedness and reliable information following the torrential rains that recently hit Beijing and its surroundings.  Some of the heaviest rainfall recorded in decades has killed at least 37 people. Internet users have been posting videos and pictures of the worst ravaged areas and citizens have been organizing volunteer relief missions. State media reported Wednesday that Beijing's Communist Party Secretary, Guo Jinlong, and his deputy, ... Media files: DC2152B7-E9E8-493A-887F-51B7665FE447_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Green, Modern Cities the Goal for Sustainability Summit

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Green, Modern Cities the Goal for Sustainability Summit Jul 25th 2012, 10:31 SYDNEY — Helping the transformation of sprawling and overcrowded cities around the world, including those in Africa and Asia, into sustainable, modern centers is the focus of an international conference that has started in Australia. More than 100 of the world's leading thinkers in the area of urban planning are in Sydney to discuss ways to build more liveable and green global cities. Among the challenges communities face are adapting to climate change as well as shifting energy, food and ... Media files: 60766A60-B024-4190-81C1-D3938CE6CCF3_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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