Asia - Voice of America: Murder Trial of Bo Xilai's Wife Underway in China

Asia - Voice of America asia

Murder Trial of Bo Xilai's Wife Underway in China Aug 9th 2012, 04:25 The wife of ousted Chinese politician Bo Xilai has gone on trial for the murder of a British businessman in what is seen as China's most politically sensitive prosecution in decades. The closed-door trial of Gu Kailai started early Thursday, according to officials, amid heavy security at a courthouse in the eastern city of Hefei. Journalists were not allowed into the Hefei Intermediate People's Court, which was surrounded by dozens of plainclothes police officers. As usual with ... Media files: BA846282-7F46-40A9-A528-16B90B1235E6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Group Warns of Dire Situation in Sudan Refugee Camps

Africa - Voice of America africa

Group Warns of Dire Situation in Sudan Refugee Camps Aug 8th 2012, 21:19 More than 100,000 people fleeing violence in Sudan have sought shelter in refugee camps in neighboring South Sudan's Maban region. According to Doctors Without Borders emergency coordinator John Tzanos, the refugees face an increasingly dire situation in the camps, with many falling ill and dying. "We recently conducted a nutritional survey and we found that almost a third of the population under five is malnourished and, obviously, the youngest children are in an extremely vulnerable ... Media files: 2FCEF8CD-E3F2-4EC3-B557-642CF7E21525_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Drought Re-Ignites Food vs. Fuel Fight

Economy - Voice of America economy-and-business

Drought Re-Ignites Food vs. Fuel Fight Aug 8th 2012, 22:48 The price of maize - called "corn" in the United States - is soaring on global markets, as the worst drought in decades parches the American Midwest.  The price of meat, milk and eggs is expected to climb, and the increasing proportion of maize used to produce ethanol for auto fuel has pushed prices higher.  The situation has re-kindled the fight between food and fuel. There has been a corn maize boom in rural Iowa, in America's heartland.  In corn-farming towns ...

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Asia - Voice of America: Fish Out of Water Story Gets Chinese Twist

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Fish Out of Water Story Gets Chinese Twist Aug 8th 2012, 22:49 The proverbial "fish-out-of-water" story gets an interesting twist in a new romantic comedy called Shanghai Calling. It is the tale of a rising Chinese-American lawyer named Sam Chao who by all appearances should be comfortable in his new surroundings but is not.   Sam gets the nod from his bosses, against his will, to pursue a major business deal in Shanghai for a revolutionary smart phone. He may look like he belongs in Shanghai, but Sam has never been ... Media files: 91E8B5C9-B7CC-47ED-8FD0-B58444C0CA00_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Drought Re-Ignites Food vs. Fuel Fight

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Drought Re-Ignites Food vs. Fuel Fight Aug 8th 2012, 22:48 The price of maize - called "corn" in the United States - is soaring on global markets, as the worst drought in decades parches the American Midwest.  The price of meat, milk and eggs is expected to climb, and the increasing proportion of maize used to produce ethanol for auto fuel has pushed prices higher.  The situation has re-kindled the fight between food and fuel. There has been a corn maize boom in rural Iowa, in America's heartland.  In corn-farming towns ... Media files: 4CC0E226-76DA-4C35-9AA1-E795BFC98663_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Shooting Puts Neo-Nazi Music in the Spotlight

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Shooting Puts Neo-Nazi Music in the Spotlight Aug 8th 2012, 19:46 The murder of six worshippers at a Sikh temple in the American midwest has put the spotlight on a violent type of music embraced by racist groups around the United States. Experts say the music, which glorifies the white race and heaps hate on other ethnic groups, is used to attract new members and spur them to violent action. "It's the chief recruitment tool of the entire movement," said TJ Leyden, who spent 15 years in the white-power movement but now works to counter its influence. "It's ... Media files: 7BD4C11D-A514-49C8-9B1F-3C85838B9133_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Fish Out of Water Story Gets Chinese Twist

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Fish Out of Water Story Gets Chinese Twist Aug 8th 2012, 22:49 The proverbial "fish-out-of-water" story gets an interesting twist in a new romantic comedy called "Shanghai Calling." It is the tale of a rising Chinese-American lawyer named Sam Chao who by all appearances should be comfortable in his new surroundings but is not.   Sam gets the nod from his bosses, against his will, to pursue a major business deal in Shanghai for a revolutionary smart phone. He may look like he belongs in Shanghai, but Sam has ... Media files: 91E8B5C9-B7CC-47ED-8FD0-B58444C0CA00_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Swaziland King Open to Dialogue with Opposition, Says Adviser

Africa - Voice of America africa

Swaziland King Open to Dialogue with Opposition, Says Adviser Aug 8th 2012, 22:29 An adviser to Swaziland's King Mswati III has denied accusations the country's leader has refused to meet with opposition groups demanding democratic forms. Obed Dlamini, who is also a former prime minister, said he has been in meetings where the king has called on his government to hold talks with the opposition about possible political changes in the country. "I have heard him talk in my presence in addressing meetings that the government must give an ear, even to opponents of the system, ... Media files: AC5550CC-40FE-4F2F-A888-851208845233_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Analysts Say Verdict in Gu Kailai Case a Foregone Conclusion

Asia - Voice of America asia

Analysts Say Verdict in Gu Kailai Case a Foregone Conclusion Aug 8th 2012, 20:33 The murder trial for Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai, is reportedly set to begin Thursday in the Chinese city of Heifei.  Gu is charged in the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood, who was found dead in a Chongqing hotel last November. Andrew Nathan, professor of political science at Columbia University and a China expert, says Chinese officials have indicated how the trial will unfold and that the outcome has been decided. "Certainly in what they call ...

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Africa - Voice of America: South Sudan Accuses Ugandans of Stealing Land

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South Sudan Accuses Ugandans of Stealing Land Aug 8th 2012, 17:38 Tensions along the South Sudan-Uganda border are strained due to land disputes between border communities.   The Commissioner of KajoKeji County in South Sudan's Central Equatoria state is accusing Ugandan authorities of encouraging farmers to encroach on South Sudanese land. Commissioner Muki Batali said for months farmers from Moyo district in northern Uganda have been grabbing land in KajoKeji County, claiming it belongs to Uganda.   Batali said, ''What we have seen is that ... Media files: 81FC1453-8116-46BB-9913-F05462DC103B_cx24_cy0_cw71_w800_r1.png (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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