Africa - Voice of America: Malians Shelter to Black Market to Transfer Cash

Africa - Voice of America africa

Malians Shelter to Black Market to Transfer Cash Aug 29th 2012, 15:10 BAMAKO, Mali - Cash has been in short supply in the northern Malian town of Gao since April when armed groups seized the town and looted banks, businesses and public buildings. The black market "Western Union" has become a lifeline to the North, allowing people to get money to their relatives in Gao within an hour. The Binke Transport bus company ferries passengers daily from its bus station in Bamako to the occupied northern town of Gao. The journey takes about 18 hours. However, ... Media files: 501F0671-1362-4458-9972-ACEC5D46EBF5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Searching for Animal Disease Transmission

Africa - Voice of America africa

Searching for Animal Disease Transmission Aug 29th 2012, 15:10 Researchers are not waiting for the next new disease to emerge. They're studying our near and distant primate relatives to try to prevent future epidemics. HIV/AIDS is a well-known zoonotic disease, an illness transmitted from animals to humans. The disease – linked to African primates - has killed tens of millions and more than 30 million people are now living with the disease. Dr. Natalie Cooper said there may be many more diseases ready to jump from animals to humans. The Trinity College ... Media files: 174F6C20-084C-4FE0-B2F3-4BBC77AF6FF3_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Republicans Unite Behind Romney as Nomination Process Begins

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Republicans Unite Behind Romney as Nomination Process Begins Aug 28th 2012, 21:51 TAMPA, Florida — Conservative members of the U.S. Republican Party set aside misgivings about their presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, as the party's nominating convention got under way Tuesday. Hours before Romney was formally nominated in a roll call of delegates from the 50 states, stalwarts of a conservative movement that fought fiercely for that nomination signaled they are ready to back Romney in November's general election. One of the key speakers on Tuesday's convention ... Media files: 9AA696B9-994B-42CA-9CDF-84BDCB5C988E_cx0_cy11_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Republicans Eager to Take on Obama

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Republicans Eager to Take on Obama Aug 28th 2012, 22:51 TAMPA, Florida — Thousands of U.S. Republicans have gathered in Florida this week for their national nominating convention and many are eager to take on President Barack Obama in the November election. The delegates seem to be upbeat about the chances of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney defeating President Obama.  And they seem to feed off of each other's enthusiasm on the convention floor as they listen to speeches from Republican officials both well known and obscure. ... Media files: B331FAAE-92DE-4D71-A416-5872CC942ABF_cx0_cy9_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Research Mushrooms Through Citizen Science

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Research Mushrooms Through Citizen Science Aug 29th 2012, 13:12 PORTLAND, Oregon — Public participation in scientific research is mushrooming in a trend known as "citizen science." It can take the form of volunteer monitoring, data collection, crowd-sourced science or science education with a research component. There is a science project for everyone, and - for the most part - researchers are happy to have the help. Over the past six growing seasons, Project BudBurst has enlisted thousands of volunteer observers. They record when nearby plants ... Media files: 807CDBF6-69CB-40DD-A351-36900F218E5E_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Republicans Face Tough Job Winning Hispanic Votes

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Republicans Face Tough Job Winning Hispanic Votes Aug 29th 2012, 09:12 TAMPA — The Republican convention's host city of Tampa is home to a well-established Hispanic community, with Cuban cigar shops and restaurants that attract delegates and even a U.S. senator. They may enjoy the food, but Republicans could get indigestion from recent polls showing President Barack Obama set to win more than 60 percent of the Hispanic vote nationwide. But the Hispanic vote is not monolithic. Hispanics here in the east coast state of Florida, for example, often hold ... Media files: ACD2E5C4-1118-497F-95B1-B406E7AB5895_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: US Economy Grows Faster Than First Thought

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US Economy Grows Faster Than First Thought Aug 29th 2012, 14:45 The U.S. economy grew faster than first thought in April, May, and June, while the housing market showed some gains in July. Commerce Department experts say the U.S. economy expanded at a 1.7 percent annual rate in the second quarter, which is two-tenths of a percent better than first estimated. Economists said the Gross Domestic Product will have to expand at a rate faster than 2 percent to cut the U.S. unemployment rate, which is above 8 percent. The GDP measures all the goods and ... Media files: B2A6DF26-03E1-4C62-8067-555B5DB96D74_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Afghan President Removes Intelligence Chief

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Afghan President Removes Intelligence Chief Aug 29th 2012, 12:53 Afghan President Hamid Karzai has removed the head of the country's intelligence agency, in the latest shake-up to his Cabinet. Karzai on Wednesday thanked Rahmatullah Nabil, the director general of the National Security Directorate, for his two-year service. He said Nabil would soon take over as an ambassador to a foreign country. The president's office said Nabil's new appointment is consistent with Karzai's decision that intelligence chiefs cannot serve more than two ... Media files: B43049FC-656A-4B24-8C58-27C7823507DC_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: US Economy Grows Faster Than First Thought

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US Economy Grows Faster Than First Thought Aug 29th 2012, 14:45 The U.S. economy grew faster than first thought in April, May, and June, while the housing market showed some gains in July. Commerce Department experts say the U.S. economy expanded at a 1.7 percent annual rate in the second quarter, which is two-tenths of a percent better than first estimated. Economists said the Gross Domestic Product will have to expand at a rate faster than 2 percent to cut the U.S. unemployment rate, which is above 8 percent. The GDP measures all the goods and ... Media files: B2A6DF26-03E1-4C62-8067-555B5DB96D74_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Pressure Mounts on Gambia to Stop Executions

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Pressure Mounts on Gambia to Stop Executions Aug 29th 2012, 13:32 Gambia is coming under more pressure to halt all executions, as fears rise the government could kill dozens of prisoners in coming weeks. Rights group Amnesty International says Gambian President Yahya Jammeh must retract a threat to execute all death row inmates in his country, and instead place an immediate moratorium on further executions. Late Tuesday, the U.S. State Department also called for an immediate halt and said it is "greatly concerned" by Gambia's execution of ... Media files: 5DF1E6F6-D301-44F0-B799-D2EC9BBC8575_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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