Voice of America: India Raises Gold Import Tax to Moderate Demand

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India Raises Gold Import Tax to Moderate Demand Jan 25th 2013, 13:34 India has raised taxes on gold imports to dampen the country's huge appetite for the yellow metal. The country's massive imports of gold - the highest in the world - are straining India's finances.    Adjustments Shobha Dhir will marginally cut back on the gold jewelry she plans to make for her daughter's wedding later this year. Prices of the precious metal jumped by 13 percent last year, and a recent hike in taxes on imported gold will make the earrings, bangles and ... Media files: ECE6A0C4-E78B-4294-A58D-47AA68EFCFA5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: AFGHANISTAN BLAST, 1ST UPD

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AFGHANISTAN BLAST, 1ST UPD Jan 25th 2013, 15:57 Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan, killing five civilians. At least 15 people were wounded in the attack Friday in the Tagab district of Kapisa province. No NATO service members were harmed in the explosion. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. U.S. General John Allen, commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance force, or ISAF, condemned the bombing, calling it the "latest brutal act of violence by ...

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Voice of America: With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels

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With Burma in Mind, China Quietly Supports Wa Rebels Jan 25th 2013, 13:55 While Burma's military steps up battles against Kachin rebels along the border with China, security analysts say Beijing has been quietly selling advanced weapons to another insurgent group on its border, the United Wa State Army.  The Wa are the largest militia in Burma and considered the biggest narcotics dealing organization in Southeast Asia.    Burma's military airstrikes and mortar attacks on Kachin rebels in recent weeks raised international concerns about the ... Media files: 986C542B-BC23-4391-8E3A-9209CB1322BB_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Immigrant Women Bake Up Hopeful Future

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Immigrant Women Bake Up Hopeful Future Jan 25th 2013, 14:05 As the oven doors open and close at the Hot Bread Kitchen bakery in East Harlem, the aroma of fresh breads fill the air: walnut raisin, grindstone rye, and sourdough. Throughout the day, Fatiha Outabount and about a dozen other women pat, shape and bake dough to create artisanal bread for upscale markets and some of New York City's finest restaurants. The apprentices The Morocco native, 27, is one of 13 trainees at the bakery. Most of them are immigrant women who used to be ... Media files: C5EC3227-C3CC-429B-BD8E-D925C93A3D54_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: AFGHANISTAN BLAST, 1ST UPD

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AFGHANISTAN BLAST, 1ST UPD Jan 25th 2013, 15:41 Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in eastern Afghanistan Thursday, killing five civilians. At least 15 people were wounded in the attack Friday in the Tagab district of Kapisa province. No NATO service members were harmed in the explosion. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack. U.S. General John Allen, commander of the NATO-led International Security Assistance force, or ISAF, condemned the bombing, calling it the "latest brutal act of ...

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Voice of America: Iraqi Forces Kill 5 Protesters in Fallujah

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Iraqi Forces Kill 5 Protesters in Fallujah Jan 25th 2013, 14:47 Iraqi troops killed at least five protesters and wounded more than 40 others on Friday when they opened fire on demonstrators in the city of Fallujah. Police say protesters were marching to join an anti-government rally in eastern Fallujah, a mostly Sunni-town just west of Baghdad, when the soldiers blocked their way. The protesters began throwing objects at the security forces, who responded by opening fire. It is not immediately clear if troops fired into the air or directly at the ...

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Voice of America: Immigrant Women Bake Up Hopeful Future

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Immigrant Women Bake Up Hopeful Future Jan 25th 2013, 14:05 As the oven doors open and close at the Hot Bread Kitchen bakery in East Harlem, the aroma of fresh breads fill the air: walnut raisin, grindstone rye, and sourdough. Throughout the day, Fatiha Outabount and about a dozen other women pat, shape and bake dough to create artisanal bread for upscale markets and some of New York City's finest restaurants. The apprentices The Morocco native, 27, is one of 13 trainees at the bakery. Most of them are immigrant women who used to be ... Media files: C5EC3227-C3CC-429B-BD8E-D925C93A3D54_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: India Raises Gold Import Tax to Moderate Demand

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

India Raises Gold Import Tax to Moderate Demand Jan 25th 2013, 13:34 India has raised taxes on gold imports to dampen the country's huge appetite for the yellow metal. The country's massive imports of gold - the highest in the world - are straining India's finances.    Adjustments Shobha Dhir will marginally cut back on the gold jewelry she plans to make for her daughter's wedding later this year. Prices of the precious metal jumped by 13 percent last year, and a recent hike in taxes on imported gold will make the earrings, bangles and ... Media files: ECE6A0C4-E78B-4294-A58D-47AA68EFCFA5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Immigrant Women Bake Up Hopeful Future

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Immigrant Women Bake Up Hopeful Future Jan 25th 2013, 14:05 As the oven doors open and close at the Hot Bread Kitchen bakery in East Harlem, the aroma of fresh breads fill the air: walnut raisin, grindstone rye, and sourdough. Throughout the day, Fatiha Outabount and about a dozen other women pat, shape and bake dough to create artisanal bread for upscale markets and some of New York City's finest restaurants. The apprentices The Morocco native, 27, is one of 13 trainees at the bakery. Most of them are immigrant women who used to be ... Media files: C5EC3227-C3CC-429B-BD8E-D925C93A3D54_cx0_cy7_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: India Raises Gold Import Tax to Moderate Demand

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

India Raises Gold Import Tax to Moderate Demand Jan 25th 2013, 13:34 India has raised taxes on gold imports to dampen the country's huge appetite for the yellow metal. The country's massive imports of gold - the highest in the world - are straining India's finances.    Adjustments Shobha Dhir will marginally cut back on the gold jewelry she plans to make for her daughter's wedding later this year. Prices of the precious metal jumped by 13 percent last year, and a recent hike in taxes on imported gold will make the earrings, bangles and ... Media files: ECE6A0C4-E78B-4294-A58D-47AA68EFCFA5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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