Voice of America: US, Afghans Stalled on Future Security

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US, Afghans Stalled on Future Security Aug 1st 2013, 19:22, by webdesk@voanews.com (Kokab Farshori) The Pentagon says Afghanistan will need U.S. support after the combat mission there is over in 2014. But for the U.S. troops to stay, there needs to be a bilateral security agreement. Talks were suspended in June by Afghan President Hamid Karzai in protest against U.S. overtures to the Taliban.  The United Nations says civilian deaths in Afghanistan are up 23 percent this year, with most coming at the hands of anti-government forces. The rising toll reflects the challenge Afghan security ... Media files: 8e46fba0-c81e-47c8-96e6-f8d018823ab1.jpgx?w=800&h=450 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: US Lawmakers Introduce Child Sex-Trafficking Bill

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US Lawmakers Introduce Child Sex-Trafficking Bill Aug 1st 2013, 18:39, by webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill to strengthen federal laws against child sex trafficking, a proposal that has broad bipartisan support and will be considered after members of Congress return from an August recess.   Earlier this week, the FBI announced the rescue of more than 100 sexually exploited children as a result of a nationwide sweep of sex traffickers. The FBI said the operation yielded 150 arrests, primarily of pimps — those who profit from the illegal enterprise.   ... Media files: 41F1F0E8-9FD8-4696-BD28-4432B251B129_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Tunisia's Ruling Party Refuses to Remove PM

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Tunisia's Ruling Party Refuses to Remove PM Aug 1st 2013, 17:40, by webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) The head of Tunisia's Islamist ruling party refused on Thursday to remove the prime minister from his post, a hardening of its position toward opposition demands that the government be dissolved.   Earlier this week, leaders from the ruling Ennahda party said they were willing to consider creating a new unity government to help ease the political crisis.   "We are open to new agreements ... but we are holding firm to Mr. Ali Larayedh as the head of the government," party chief ...

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Voice of America: UN Sets Up DRC Security Zone

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UN Sets Up DRC Security Zone Aug 1st 2013, 19:32, by webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) U.N. forces have established a security zone in two eastern Congolese cities to rid the area of what they call "unauthorized weapons." U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky said Thursday that the goal of the zone is to provide better protection to the more than one million civilians living in the city of Goma and nearby Sake, including internally placed persons. On Tuesday, the U.N. mission in Congo said it was giving people in the zone who were not part of the national security forces 48 ... Media files: 7B91B2CE-804E-4056-901D-A42020F00233_cx0_cy10_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Tunisia's Ruling Party Refuses to Remove PM

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Tunisia's Ruling Party Refuses to Remove PM Aug 1st 2013, 17:40, by webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) The head of Tunisia's Islamist ruling party refused on Thursday to remove the prime minister from his post, a hardening of its position toward opposition demands that the government be dissolved.   Earlier this week, leaders from the ruling Ennahda party said they were willing to consider creating a new unity government to help ease the political crisis.   "We are open to new agreements ... but we are holding firm to Mr. Ali Larayedh as the head of the government," party chief ...

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Voice of America: US Lawmakers Introduce Child Sex-Trafficking Bill

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US Lawmakers Introduce Child Sex-Trafficking Bill Aug 1st 2013, 18:39, by webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill to strengthen federal laws against child sex trafficking, a proposal that has broad bipartisan support and will be considered after members of Congress return from an August recess.   Earlier this week, the FBI announced the rescue of more than 100 sexually exploited children as a result of a nationwide sweep of sex traffickers. The FBI said the operation yielded 150 arrests, primarily of pimps — those who profit from the illegal enterprise.   ... Media files: 41F1F0E8-9FD8-4696-BD28-4432B251B129_cx0_cy4_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Tunisia's Ruling Party Refuses to Remove PM

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Tunisia's Ruling Party Refuses to Remove PM Aug 1st 2013, 17:40, by webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News) The head of Tunisia's Islamist ruling party refused on Thursday to remove the prime minister from his post, a hardening of its position toward opposition demands that the government be dissolved.   Earlier this week, leaders from the ruling Ennahda party said they were willing to consider creating a new unity government to help ease the political crisis.   "We are open to new agreements ... but we are holding firm to Mr. Ali Larayedh as the head of the government," party chief ...

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Voice of America: WHO: Breast-Feeding Can Save Infants' Lives

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WHO: Breast-Feeding Can Save Infants' Lives Aug 1st 2013, 17:24, by webdesk@voanews.com (Lisa Schlein) The World Health Organization reports that exclusive breast-feeding until six months of age could prevent the deaths of more than 200,000 infants each year.   In order to mark World Breast-Feeding Week, August 1-7, a new WHO study finds few countries are implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes, 32 years after it was adopted.   The WHO considers breast-feeding the best source of nourishment for infants and young children, describing it as a ... Media files: 5163509C-EF72-43E0-BA3B-EA37706F7484_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: Obama, Democrats Stake Out Positions for Spending Battle

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Obama, Democrats Stake Out Positions for Spending Battle Aug 1st 2013, 18:09, by webdesk@voanews.com (Cindy Saine) President Barack Obama met with House and Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill Wednesday for a strategy session ahead of the one-month Congressional recess, when lawmakers return to their home districts to meet with constituents. Both Democrats and Republicans are staking out their positions ahead of possible showdowns over funding the federal government and raising the debt ceiling.  The looming battle is once again raising concerns about "broken government." President Obama used ... Media files: 2B464BF8-114F-41EA-8A4F-63F3008AF05D_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Voice of America: WHO: Breast-Feeding Can Save Infants' Lives

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WHO: Breast-Feeding Can Save Infants' Lives Aug 1st 2013, 17:24, by webdesk@voanews.com (Lisa Schlein) The World Health Organization reports that exclusive breast-feeding until six months of age could prevent the deaths of more than 200,000 infants each year.   In order to mark World Breast-Feeding Week, August 1-7, a new WHO study finds few countries are implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes, 32 years after it was adopted.   The WHO considers breast-feeding the best source of nourishment for infants and young children, describing it as a ... Media files: 5163509C-EF72-43E0-BA3B-EA37706F7484_cx0_cy3_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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