Voice of America: Europeans Seen Favoring a Democrat Win in US Election

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Europeans Seen Favoring a Democrat Win in US Election Oct 23rd 2012, 18:23 Voters in the United States will soon be heading to the polls to elect the country's president, but around the world many non-U.S. citizens hold their own opinions about who should win the election. Citizens in London are keeping an eye on a vote they view as impacting their own lives.  They may not have any say in the U.S. vote -- but many Britons know their mind.  Barack Obama is a firm favorite for re-election, as many people on the streets of central London said. "I hope Obama ... Media files: 2367C0BB-33D6-4D1D-B8C4-4CFB574E9018_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Zimbabwe Constitution Mired In Disputes

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Zimbabwe Constitution Mired In Disputes Oct 23rd 2012, 18:48 In Zimbabwe, a two-day conference meant to reach common ground on a draft constitution ended Tuesday without setting a date for a referendum. The two major parties in Zimbabwe, ZANU-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), still have fundamental disagreements and are sticking to their positions. Despite failing to decide on a date for a constitutional referendum, Douglas Mwonzora, who chairs the committee tasked to write Zimbabwe's new constitution, remains optimistic. "It is ... Media files: E9335669-190A-4114-B33A-8239D3F761EC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Zimbabwe Constitution Mired In Disputes

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Zimbabwe Constitution Mired In Disputes Oct 23rd 2012, 18:48 In Zimbabwe, a two-day conference meant to reach common ground on a draft constitution ended Tuesday without setting a date for a referendum. The two major parties in Zimbabwe, ZANU-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), still have fundamental disagreements and are sticking to their positions. Despite failing to decide on a date for a constitutional referendum, Douglas Mwonzora, who chairs the committee tasked to write Zimbabwe's new constitution, remains optimistic. "It is ... Media files: E9335669-190A-4114-B33A-8239D3F761EC_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Wastewater Plants Extract Nutrients from Sewage

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Wastewater Plants Extract Nutrients from Sewage Oct 23rd 2012, 17:40 Sewage treatment plants around the world are beginning to put value on waste, turning it into a marketable resource.  Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Washington is the largest facility of its kind in the world and is among the leaders in the effort. On an average day, 1.4 billion liters of raw sewage flow into the plant, delivered from around the city through 2,000 kilometers of underground sewer pipes and pumping stations, an amount that could fill the nearby sports ... Media files: 15B8B161-2879-41A1-A36C-62B475A67A55_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Many Somalis Still See al-Shabab as Threat

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Many Somalis Still See al-Shabab as Threat Oct 23rd 2012, 19:06 A United Nations report this month said half of Somalia's population wants to leave the country despite security gains and the creation of a new government. Some Somalis who have fled still see the al-Qaida linked group al-Shabab as a threat to both their lives and the future of their country. In 2008, Ismail Maalim Ahmed, was working with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Somalia's Bay region.  That year, in July, he came under attack from al-Shabab. "I was working with WHO as a ...

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Voice of America: Questioning the Quota for Arab Women

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Questioning the Quota for Arab Women Oct 23rd 2012, 19:16 Palestinians voted in local elections this past weekend for time since 2006, and one-fifth of seats are going to women, thanks to a new quota system for municipal councils in the West Bank.  It's a victory for some, but for others like Maysoun Qawasmi it's a defeat. Qawasmi headed an all-female party contesting the Hebron's city election. Her party of 11 local women got just a few hundred votes, not enough to get them even one seat on the council.   Instead, the "Independence ... Media files: D395AAFB-781F-4ECD-9593-03797C5BB5C7_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Wastewater Plants Extract Nutrients from Sewage

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Wastewater Plants Extract Nutrients from Sewage Oct 23rd 2012, 17:40 Sewage treatment plants around the world are beginning to put value on waste, turning it into a marketable resource.  Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Washington is the largest facility of its kind in the world and is among the leaders in the effort. On an average day, 1.4 billion liters of raw sewage flow into the plant, delivered from around the city through 2,000 kilometers of underground sewer pipes and pumping stations, an amount that could fill the nearby sports ... Media files: 15B8B161-2879-41A1-A36C-62B475A67A55_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Europeans Seen Favoring a Democrat Win in US Election

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Europeans Seen Favoring a Democrat Win in US Election Oct 23rd 2012, 18:23 Voters in the United States will soon be heading to the polls to elect the country's president, but around the world many non-U.S. citizens hold their own opinions about who should win the election. Citizens in London are keeping an eye on a vote they view as impacting their own lives.  They may not have any say in the U.S. vote -- but many Britons know their mind.  Barack Obama is a firm favorite for re-election, as many people on the streets of central London said. "I hope Obama ... Media files: 2367C0BB-33D6-4D1D-B8C4-4CFB574E9018_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Many Somalis Still See al-Shabab as Threat

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Many Somalis Still See al-Shabab as Threat Oct 23rd 2012, 19:06 A United Nations report this month said half of Somalia's population wants to leave the country despite security gains and the creation of a new government. Some Somalis who have fled still see the al-Qaida linked group al-Shabab as a threat to both their lives and the future of their country. In 2008, Ismail Maalim Ahmed, was working with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Somalia's Bay region.  That year, in July, he came under attack from al-Shabab. "I was working with WHO as a ...

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Voice of America: Questioning the Quota for Arab Women

Voice of America Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Questioning the Quota for Arab Women Oct 23rd 2012, 19:16 Palestinians voted in local elections this past weekend for time since 2006, and one-fifth of seats are going to women, thanks to a new quota system for municipal councils in the West Bank.  It's a victory for some, but for others like Maysoun Qawasmi it's a defeat. Qawasmi headed an all-female party contesting the Hebron's city election. Her party of 11 local women got just a few hundred votes, not enough to get them even one seat on the council.   Instead, the "Independence ... Media files: D395AAFB-781F-4ECD-9593-03797C5BB5C7_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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