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Economic Recession Bites Diamonds
submitted by saamneric 985 days ago (via community.myvoa.com)
Diamonds may be forever, but they are not immune to the global economic downturn. A slump in diamond sales has led to the biggest reduction in diamond mining in recent history. And that could mean fewer jobs in Africa if the global economy doesn't pick up. Jennifer Glasse reports from London.
 
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N. Korea Tests Missiles Day After Underground Nuclear Test
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Top North Korean military and political leaders gathered in Pyongyang to celebrate what speakers called the success of the country's second underground nuclear test in three years
 
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Bernanke Urges Budget Deficit Reduction
submitted by saamneric 977 days ago (via community.myvoa.com)
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is urging Congress and the Obama administration to come up with a strategy to reduce record-high budget deficits. In congressional testimony Wednesday, Bernanke said failure to curb the deficit could threaten the nation's economic recovery. VOA's Robert Raffaele has more.
 
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Obama Addresses Muslims Around the World
submitted by saamneric 976 days ago (via community.myvoa.com)
US President Barack Obama is calling for a new beginning in relations between the United States and the world's Muslims. VOA White House correspondent Paula Wolfson reports in a speech in Cairo, the president said Americans and Muslims should work together to confront violent extremists and promote the cause of peace.
 
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World Reaction Mixed On Obama's Cairo Speech
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President Obama's much anticipated speech was watched by people of all faiths around the world. The reaction ranges from praises for a new beginning in Muslim-American relations to skepticism about setting words to action. VOA's Elizabeth Lee reports on how the world is receiving Mr. Obama's speech
 
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US Creates Military Cyber Command to Defend Computer Networks
submitted by saamneric 965 days ago (via voanews.com)
The U.S. Defense Department is in the final stages of creating a new military command to defend against attacks on the nation's military computer systems. We report from the Pentagon on plans for U.S. Cyber Command.
 
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Iran Election Poses Dilemma for Obama Administration
submitted by saamneric 965 days ago (via voanews.com)
The controversial outcome of Iran's presidential election and subsequent protests are rippling across the globe, particularly in Washington, where President Barack Obama has pledged to open a dialogue with Tehran. Analysts say that such a diplomatic opening is a touchy proposition, especially now.
 
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Obama: Demonstrators Reflect Growing Desire for Change in Iran
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U.S. President Barack Obama is continuing to call for an end to post-election violence in Iran. He said he does not want to intervene in the election dispute. The president said he senses a desire for change among the Iranian public.
 
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US House of Representatives Approves War Funding Bill
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A bill to pay for U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and help bolster Pakistan's ability to fight extremists, has been approved Tuesday by the U.S. House of Representatives in a 226 to 202 vote. All but five Republicans opposed the $106 billion measure, and 32 Democrats voted against their party.
 
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Obama Takes Action On Gay Rights
submitted by saamneric 963 days ago (via voanews.com)
U.S. President Barack Obama is extending some benefits to the same-sex partners of federal government employees - a small, but highly symbolic step amidst a national debate about gay marriage.
 
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