Voice of America: Mauritanian President Returns to Paris for Treatment

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Mauritanian President Returns to Paris for Treatment Nov 30th 2012, 15:28 Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Aziz is heading back to France for more medical treatment for the bullet wounds he sustained last month. In a news conference late Thursday, Aziz said he would spend five to 10 days undergoing medical tests in Paris.  Aziz returned to Mauritania from France less than a week ago, after being shot by one of his own soldiers in October, in what his government says was an accident. During the news conference, Aziz also warned against military ... Media files: E2AD2BCB-E84D-4167-A2F7-B9D438D34FB6_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: India to Review Controversial Internet Hate Speech Law

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India to Review Controversial Internet Hate Speech Law Nov 30th 2012, 14:40 In India, a controversial law governing offensive material posted online will be reviewed following an outcry over its misuse. The move follows the recent arrest of two young women in connection with what many call an innocuous Facebook post.   Hearing a petition against Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, the Supreme Court said the wording of the law is not well-intentioned and can be misused.  It says the law needs to be revisited.   The petition was made in the ... Media files: 4FFC494B-AC86-4F7D-910F-941F7D9FEBC6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: AIDS Patients Face Discrimination, Rejection at China Hospitals

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AIDS Patients Face Discrimination, Rejection at China Hospitals Nov 30th 2012, 13:15 China's fight against the spread of AIDS has seen marked progress in some areas over the past decade, but the social stigma that the virus carries continues to be a major obstacle. Individuals who contract the virus not only face challenges in society, work and school, but in getting medical treatment as well. The recent case of a 25-year-old man from the coastal city of Tianjin is one high profile example. The man, who goes by the name of Xiaofeng (not his real name) says he had to alter his ... Media files: CF6A0D1E-05F9-4A7E-85A6-9ECDC5BA35F7_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Wider Availability of Methadone Helps Curb HIV in Vietnam

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Wider Availability of Methadone Helps Curb HIV in Vietnam Nov 30th 2012, 13:29 Treatment for intravenous drug users in Vietnam remains a very sensitive subject, but the expansion of methadone treatment has been welcomed by HIV clinicians. In 2002 international donors warned that rapidly rising numbers of HIV/AIDS cases could threaten Vietnam's economic development. A decade later aid groups are praising the country for expanding harm reduction policies, at least in the availability of methadone. By the end of 2011 there were more than 170,000 registered drug users in ... Media files: 0682DB1C-C1BA-4B64-893A-B7317F4B490C_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: UNICEF Ambassador Tells Tragic Congo Tale

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UNICEF Ambassador Tells Tragic Congo Tale Nov 30th 2012, 15:27 Since the 1990s, armed groups have come and gone in the eastern DRC, leaving human tragedy in their wake. Millions have died and many thousands have been raped. And there's no end in sight. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow says the latest conflict involving M23 rebels is just another chapter in the region's brutal history. American actress Mia Farrow has seen some of Africa's worst humanitarian crises, such as Darfur, as well as the DRC. She visited eastern Congo earlier this year. ... Media files: B4ACFA41-F7E8-458C-BFF0-6B88779ED9B0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Palestinians, Israelis Divided Over UN Decision

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Palestinians, Israelis Divided Over UN Decision Nov 30th 2012, 15:53 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip celebrated into the early hours Friday morning after the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the Palestinian Authority's bid to upgrade its status to that of a non-member observer state.  Palestinians said the large number of U.N. members, 138, that voted for them Thursday, added legitimacy to their claim for statehood. They say the vote adds weight to their position in the peace negotiations with Israel.  ​​Nine states, including ... Media files: A714AEEC-8AAE-4D04-AC4C-629160CC40BD_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Saudi Arabia's Pre-Islamic History Revealed

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Saudi Arabia's Pre-Islamic History Revealed Nov 30th 2012, 13:29 The mention of Saudi Arabia often leads people to envision an oil-rich, nearly-empty desert where Islam originated. An exhibit in Washington, D.C., offers insight into the real history of the Arabian Peninsula, focusing on its pre-Islamic role as a trade route, the influence of nearby cultures, and the evolution of language. "Roads of Arabia" opened at the Smithsonian's Arthur Sackler Gallery. The exhibit, the first about Saudi culture in the U.S., showcases more than 300 ... Media files: 428718FD-CA81-41B1-8682-A6DC691588BF_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: AIDS Patients Face Discrimination, Rejection at China Hospitals

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AIDS Patients Face Discrimination, Rejection at China Hospitals Nov 30th 2012, 13:15 China's fight against the spread of AIDS has seen marked progress in some areas over the past decade, but the social stigma that the virus carries continues to be a major obstacle. Individuals who contract the virus not only face challenges in society, work and school, but in getting medical treatment as well. The recent case of a 25-year-old man from the coastal city of Tianjin is one high profile example. The man, who goes by the name of Xiaofeng (not his real name) says he had to alter his ... Media files: CF6A0D1E-05F9-4A7E-85A6-9ECDC5BA35F7_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: UNICEF Ambassador Tells Tragic Congo Tale

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UNICEF Ambassador Tells Tragic Congo Tale Nov 30th 2012, 15:27 Since the 1990s, armed groups have come and gone in the eastern DRC, leaving human tragedy in their wake. Millions have died and many thousands have been raped. And there's no end in sight. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow says the latest conflict involving M23 rebels is just another chapter in the region's brutal history. American actress Mia Farrow has seen some of Africa's worst humanitarian crises, such as Darfur, as well as the DRC. She visited eastern Congo earlier this year. ... Media files: B4ACFA41-F7E8-458C-BFF0-6B88779ED9B0_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: India to Review Controversial Internet Hate Speech Law

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India to Review Controversial Internet Hate Speech Law Nov 30th 2012, 14:40 In India, a controversial law governing offensive material posted online will be reviewed following an outcry over its misuse. The move follows the recent arrest of two young women in connection with what many call an innocuous Facebook post.   Hearing a petition against Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, the Supreme Court said the wording of the law is not well-intentioned and can be misused.  It says the law needs to be revisited.   The petition was made in the ... Media files: 4FFC494B-AC86-4F7D-910F-941F7D9FEBC6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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