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6 Dead in Civilian Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan - Voice of America
Voice of America
By VOA News NATO and Afghan officials said a helicopter carrying civilian contractors has crashed in southern Afghanistan, killing six people. Officials said the accident occurred early Tuesday in Helmand province, but did not say how the helicopter …
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Nabucco Pipeline Competition for Russian Gas - Voice of America
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Monday's agreement in Ankara between Turkey and four members of the European Union to construct the Nabucco pipeline for alternative fuel supplies to Europe has raised eyebrows in Russia. The project could force a rival Russian …
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Tribesmen Kill 23 Militants in Northwest Pakistan - Voice of America
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By VOA News Pakistani officials say pro-government tribesmen have killed 23 militants during clashes in the volatile northwest. Officials say Tuesday's fighting took place in the Mohmand tribal region, which lies along the country's border with …
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Global Warming Agreement Reached at G8 Summit - Voice of America
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US President Barack Obama said the G8 and its partners have reached a historic consensus on climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Thursday's announcement came at the end of two days of discussions at the G8 summit …
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Italy's Earthquake Zone to Host G-8 Summit - Voice of America
Voice of America
Italy hosts top world leaders this week for the G-8 summit of major industrialized nations. These meetings are held every year, but this year's site is somewhat unusual in that the summit takes place in a part of central Italy that was …
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North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles - Voice of America
Voice of America
By VOA News President Barack Obama says the United States is trying to "keep a door open" for North Korea to return to six-party nuclear disarmament talks. The president's comments came in an interview with the Associated Press on Thursday, …
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Friction Within Zimbabwe Government As Britain Bars ZANU-PF Minister - Voice of America
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By Blessing Zulu The news that British authorities denied Zimbabwe Mining Minister Obert Mpofu a visa to take part in a London conference on the sector has sharpened divisions within Zimbabwe's unity government as Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai nears …
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Somalia Insurgents Say They Will Attack Any Foreign Troops - Voice of America
Voice of America
By Derek Kilner Islamist insurgents in Somalia have said that they will fight against any foreign troops that intervene in the country's conflict.
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Global Well-Wishers Commemorate Burma's Suu Kyi's 64th Birthday - Voice of America
Voice of America
By Julia Ritchey Burma's famous opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, spent her 64th birthday Friday at a high-security prison outside Rangoon.
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US Health Chief Says Gov't Insurance Plan Would Cut Costs - Voice of America
Voice of America
By VOA News The US Health and Human Services chief says the Obama administration's proposed government health insurance plan would reduce costs by increasing competition.
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