Voice of America: Campaigners Call for End of Landmine Use

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

Campaigners Call for End of Landmine Use Dec 3rd 2012, 17:35 Campaigners for a mine-free world say they are closing in on their goal and are urging governments to commit to eradicating antipersonnel landmines in years, not decades.  At the opening of a week-long review of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, more than 100 governments are expected to review progress in halting production, destroying stockpiles and clearing mines after wars.   Fifteen years after the Mine Ban Treaty was opened for signature ... Media files: 6A3107EB-1976-4A4C-9B36-F76632EE06B1_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Niger's President Backs Mali Intervention

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Niger's President Backs Mali Intervention Dec 3rd 2012, 16:43 The crisis in northern Mali could enter a new chapter this week. Malian officials are expected to meet with delegations from two of the armed groups in the north, while the U.N. Security Council plans to consider a plan for regional military intervention to Mali. West Africa leaders continue their "carrot-and-stick" approach against the armed groups, who seized control of Mali's three northern regions in April, just days after a military coup. Mali's foreign minister is in ... Media files: 4FC2F985-7B09-4B3E-B996-6C5AC4C86172_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: NATO Supports Pakistan in Terrorism Fight

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NATO Supports Pakistan in Terrorism Fight Dec 3rd 2012, 17:05 NATO's chief says the alliance stands together with Pakistan as the South Asian nation combats the "scourge" of terrorism. Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen acknowledged Monday that Pakistan has "paid a high price" for its efforts to defeat terrorism.  He made the comments during a meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on the sidelines of a NATO ministerial meeting in Brussels. ​In Pakistan's northwest, a bomb blast ripped through a ... Media files: BAD6636A-8639-481E-BE8F-FE7C553F6F0A_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Britain's Prince William, Catherine Expecting a Baby

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Britain's Prince William, Catherine Expecting a Baby Dec 3rd 2012, 17:26 Britain's St. James Palace has announced that Prince William and his wife, Catherine, are expecting a baby. In a statement Monday, the palace said the royal couple - known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - are very pleased to announce they are expecting a baby, and that members of both their families are delighted with the news. The statement added that Catherine, 30, is in London's King Edward VII Hospital for treatment of acute morning sickness. It says the pregnancy is in ... Media files: C346EA41-31B9-4C29-904F-F148686BD1B4_cx0_cy16_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Burkina Faso Awaits Election Results

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Burkina Faso Awaits Election Results Dec 3rd 2012, 17:54 Vote counting is underway in Burkina Faso following Sunday's local and legislative elections. These were the country's first polls since anti-government protests last year and are seen as a key test for the ruling party. Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore highlighted the importance of Sunday's elections as he cast his ballot in the capital, Ouagadougou. Compaore said parliament and local government are the pillars of democracy and rule of law, and voting on who will enter ... Media files: 65EF8750-FFEC-44EF-B025-325AA3E8EECC_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Britain's Prince William, Catherine Expecting a Baby

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

Britain's Prince William, Catherine Expecting a Baby Dec 3rd 2012, 17:26 Britain's St. James Palace has announced that Prince William and his wife, Catherine, are expecting a baby. In a statement Monday, the palace said the royal couple - known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - are very pleased to announce they are expecting a baby, and that members of both their families are delighted with the news. The statement added that Catherine, 30, is in London's King Edward VII Hospital for treatment of acute morning sickness. It says the pregnancy is in ... Media files: C346EA41-31B9-4C29-904F-F148686BD1B4_cx0_cy16_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Niger's President Backs Mali Intervention

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

Niger's President Backs Mali Intervention Dec 3rd 2012, 16:43 The crisis in northern Mali could enter a new chapter this week. Malian officials are expected to meet with delegations from two of the armed groups in the north, while the U.N. Security Council plans to consider a plan for regional military intervention to Mali. West Africa leaders continue their "carrot-and-stick" approach against the armed groups, who seized control of Mali's three northern regions in April, just days after a military coup. Mali's foreign minister is in ... Media files: 4FC2F985-7B09-4B3E-B996-6C5AC4C86172_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: NATO Supports Pakistan in Terrorism Fight

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

NATO Supports Pakistan in Terrorism Fight Dec 3rd 2012, 17:05 NATO's chief says the alliance stands together with Pakistan as the South Asian nation combats the "scourge" of terrorism. Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen acknowledged Monday that Pakistan has "paid a high price" for its efforts to defeat terrorism.  He made the comments during a meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on the sidelines of a NATO ministerial meeting in Brussels. ​In Pakistan's northwest, a bomb blast ripped through a ... Media files: BAD6636A-8639-481E-BE8F-FE7C553F6F0A_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Burkina Faso Awaits Election Results

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Burkina Faso Awaits Election Results Dec 3rd 2012, 17:54 Vote counting is underway in Burkina Faso following Sunday's local and legislative elections. These were the country's first polls since anti-government protests last year and are seen as a key test for the ruling party. Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore highlighted the importance of Sunday's elections as he cast his ballot in the capital, Ouagadougou. Compaore said parliament and local government are the pillars of democracy and rule of law, and voting on who will enter ... Media files: 65EF8750-FFEC-44EF-B025-325AA3E8EECC_cx0_cy8_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Campaigners Call for End of Landmine Use

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

Campaigners Call for End of Landmine Use Dec 3rd 2012, 17:35 Campaigners for a mine-free world say they are closing in on their goal and are urging governments to commit to eradicating antipersonnel landmines in years, not decades.  At the opening of a week-long review of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, more than 100 governments are expected to review progress in halting production, destroying stockpiles and clearing mines after wars.   Fifteen years after the Mine Ban Treaty was opened for signature ... Media files: 6A3107EB-1976-4A4C-9B36-F76632EE06B1_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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