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1. Chocolate's Cheap Thrill at Risk February 11, 2012 Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 14, a day when millions of people in the U.S. like to buy sweets for their sweethearts. This year, they’re expected to spend more than $1 billion on Valentine’s candies - mostly chocolate candies, according to the National Confectioners Association.Year-round, chocolate sales are worth more than $18 billion. It’s one of Americans’ favorite indulgences. But the chocolate industry is worried this little pleasure could get more costly in the years ahead.It’s a cold, dark winter afternoon in Washington, D.C., and I could use a treat. So I walk to the store acr... (read more) Author: Steve Baragona

2. Continuing Violence in Syria Raises Fears About Future February 11, 2012 The failure of Western and Arab League efforts to persuade the Syrian government to end its violent crackdown against protesters is raising new fears of what lies ahead.The images out of Syria are frightening. And so far, President Bashar al-Assad has not taken steps to de-escalate the crisis.<!--AV--> That worries Dr. Jerald Post at George Washington University. He is director of the school's Political Psychology program and has briefed U.S. presidents on the psyche of world leaders.“His [Bashar al-Assad] only root seems to be one of force. And that is dangerous and there is no good end... (read more) Author: Jeff Swicord

3. Anger Erupts in Athens as Bailout Demands Spark Outrage February 10, 2012 Anger over new European Union demands, coupled with another round of austerity measures, is sparking protests and clashes in Greece, as well as a political backlash against Germany. Fires burned in the streets of Athens Friday, with Molotov cocktails, tear gas canisters and rocks flying through the air - irate protesters clashing with police in full riot gear.  Elsewhere, protesters joined arms and marched peacefully but the anger was no less real.One protester, identifying himself only as Dimitrios, said the austerity measures are outrageous."Whatever measures are taken, I think they are a di... (read more) Author: VOA News

4. Zuma’s Plan for South Africa Wins Support February 10, 2012 Reaction to South African President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address - where he outlined plans for an ambitious infrastructure development to boost the economy  and create jobs  - has been generally favorable. Speaking at the annual opening of parliament in Cape Town, President Zuma promised his government will spend billions of dollars on five major rail, road and water infrastructure projects.  Zuma says the projects are aimed at wooing investment in capital intensive sectors to create jobs. "The massive investment in infrastructure must leave more than just power stations, rail line... (read more) Author: Delia Robertson

5. Obama, Chinese Vice President to Meet at White House February 10, 2012 <!--AV--> U.S. President Barack Obama will welcome China’s Vice President Xi  Jinping to the White House on Tuesday.  Xi is expected to assume the presidency of China next year and the talks come amid major challenges in the U.S.-China relationship.In Beijing, during the month of January, current and former U.S. and Chinese officials marked the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s 1972 visit to China that paved the way for normal relations between the two countries. Among those present was Vice President Xi Jinping, who provided a glimpse of the complex issues involved in Sino-A... (read more) Author: Dan Robinson

6. Nigeria Recaptures Top Christmas Bombing Suspect February 10, 2012 Nigerian authorities have recaptured the top suspect in a Christmas day bombing that killed at least 37 people outside the capital, Abuja.Government officials say the State Security Service re-arrested Kabiru Sokoto on Friday in eastern Taraba state near the Cameroon border.  Authorities say he has been flown to Abuja.Sokoto is believed to belong to the radical Islamic sect Boko Haram, which has claimed responsibility for the December 25 attack on St. Theresa Catholic Church.Sokoto escaped from police custody in Abuja on January 17, just one day after he was first arrested.  At the time, polic... (read more) Author: VOA News

7. New Research, Funds Raise Hopes for Alzheimer's Cure February 10, 2012 The Obama Administration announced Tuesday that it is making $50 million available immediately to support stepped-up research on possible cures and new treatments for Alzheimer's disease. The funding comes on the heels of recent advances in our understanding of Alzheimer's, which afflicts millions of elderly people around the world with progressive memory loss and neurological dysfunction. <!--AV--> Dr. Ron Petersen, a neurologist and pioneer in Alzheimer's research, was among the first to diagnose the disease in perhaps its most famous victim:  former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.After ... (read more) Author: Vidushi Sinha

8. Human Rights Icons Admonish China for Tibetan Crackdown February 10, 2012 Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, hosted South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu in the northern Indian city of Dharamsala, where Tutu made an impassioned plea to China to change its policies in Tibet. The Dalai Lama on Thursday asked his fellow Nobel Peace Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, to keep Tibetans in his prayers."We Tibetans are passing through a difficult period," he said. "And our compassionate nature of Tibetan culture are really facing a lot of difficulties." The Tibetan spiritual leader was referring to a months-long crackdown by Chinese forces, during which Tibetan exil... (read more) Author: Kurt Achin

9. Republican Presidential Hopefuls Meet Conservatives in Washington February 10, 2012 Three candidates for the U.S. Republican Party's presidential nomination appear Friday before a gathering of conservative activists in Washington.  The appearances of Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) comes days after Santorum, a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, swept the nominating contests of Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado.  The victories boosted Santorum's standing as a legitimate candidate, while raising new doubts about Romney's ability to attract conservatives to his campaign. Gingrich's status as the more c... (read more) Author: VOA News

10. Taiwanese-American Baller Scores with NBA Fans February 10, 2012 Asian television networks are rushing to add New York Knicks basketball games to their broadcast schedules after the sudden emergence of Jeremy Lin, the first U.S.-born player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to compete in the National Basketball Association. Lin, 23, has made an enormous impact for the Knicks since being placed in the starting lineup earlier this week. The point guard has averaged more than 20 points and eight assists in leading the Knicks to victory in each of their last three games. His unexpected rise to stardom has sent NBA viewership soaring in Asia.  A Chinese television... (read more) Author: VOA News

11. Hit Film 'Zenne Dancer' Explores Turkish Gay Community February 10, 2012 A controversial and groundbreaking film has hit movie theater screens in Turkey.  Zenne Dancer is inspired by the true story of a gay man, Ahmet Yildiz, who police suspect was murdered by his father in 2008, in what the media describes as Turkey's first gay "honor killing."  Its haunting soundtrack can be heard in cinemas across Turkey, as Zenne Dancer continues to enjoy box office success.  Slain Yildiz was a close friend of the co-directors Caner Alper and Mehmet Binay. According to Alper, until the murder they had no plans to make a feature film."One night we came across a 'Zenne dancer', a... (read more) Author: Dorian Jones

12. Did Early Man Contribute to Central Africa Climate Change? February 10, 2012 If humans are responsible for speeding the climate change currently underway, it may not be the first time. Scientists say a long time ago in Central Africa, early farmers may have contributed to the disappearance of rainforests. The question is being raised in the journal Science. <!--AV--> Scientists say about 3,000 years ago some of the rainforests were “abruptly replaced” by savannas – broad grasslands dotted with shrubs and trees. It was thought that climate change was the reason. But now research suggests that climate change alone could not be responsible for the sudden shift -- t... (read more) Author: Joe DeCapua

13. Arab World Faces Serious Poverty, Food Security Challenges February 10, 2012 A new report says Arab countries face a serious food security challenge and that poverty rates are much higher than official numbers suggest. It blames the situation on vulnerability to volatile food prices, natural disasters and water scarcity. The International Food Policy Research Institute, IFPRI, says its report shows a more realistic picture of the Arab world. <!--AV--> “In general, we know way too little about the food security and poverty in the Arab world and that has several reasons. And one of the major reasons is that the access and availability to data is really limited,” sa... (read more) Author: Joe DeCapua

14. India's Slowing Economy Unlikely to Stage Quick Recovery February 10, 2012 Economists in India say the nation's economy is growing at its slowest pace in three years.  From New Delhi, Economic growth is not expected to pick up significant pace anytime soon.  Government estimates have confirmed what economists have been saying for several months.  India’s economy will grow by 6.9 percent in the financial year that ends in March. That figure is sharply down from the 9 percent growth the government had forecast at the start of 2011.  It is also the slowest pace since the economy was hit by the 2008 global financial crisis. At that time, India’s economy had staged a swi... (read more) Author: Anjana Pasricha

15. Social Injustice Fuels Self-Immolation Protests February 10, 2012 A growing number of Tibetans in China have set themselves on fire in recent months to draw attention to what they consider to be Beijing’s cultural and religious repression. This wave follows the self-immolation of dozens in Tunisia and other countries swept up in the Arab Spring. The suicidal act, while making new headlines, has a long history of being used as a political tool around the world. In 1963, Buddhists in South Vietnam were facing discrimination by the government of Ngo Dinh Diem, a member of the Catholic minority. The treatment became intolerable for many, and one monk, Thich Quon... (read more) Author: William Ide

16. Burma Authorities Detain Dissident Monk February 10, 2012 Authorities in Burma have detained a prominent dissident monk less than a month after he was released from jail along with dozens of other political prisoners.  Witnesses say several Burmese officials took U Gambira from a monastery in Rangoon before dawn Friday. The religious affairs and special branch police gave little information about the apprehension, saying only that the 31-year-old monk was wanted for questioning. They did not say where they were taking him. Bo Kyi, founder of the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners Burma (AAPB), a Thailand-based monitoring group, said auth... (read more) Author: Daniel Schearf

17. Obama Applauds Italian Leader’s Economic Reforms February 10, 2012 President Barack Obama has praised Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Monti for his efforts to pull his country out of financial distress.  After replacing Silvio Berlusconi the past November, Monit has implemented tough austerity measures designed to cut Italy’s massive deficit and restore its economic health.After meeting in the Oval Office, President Obama expressed his support for Monti’s bold action.  “I just want to say how much we appreciate the strong start that he has embarked on, and the very effective measures that he is promoting inside of Italy,” Obama said.Monti is in the United States... (read more) Author: Kent Klein

18. Explosions Rock Northern Syrian City February 10, 2012 Syrian state television says at least two explosions have hit the northern city of Aleppo Friday, causing an unspecified number of casualties.Friday's blast occurred near a military intelligence building and a security force base. State television reports that the blast caused a number of casualties including civilian and military personnel.The opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported residents saying there were three blasts.Aleppo, Syria's main commercial city, has been relatively quiet since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's regime erupted in March. On Thursday,... (read more) Author: VOA News

19. Analysts: Iran’s Nuclear Program Could Provoke War February 10, 2012 <!--AV--> The Obama administration is talking with Israeli officials and monitoring developments about a possible Israeli attack on Iran over its controversial nuclear program.  Reports say U.S. officials are hoping Israel will give Western sanctions against Iran more time to take effect before resorting to an attack.Will Israel use its military aircraft to attack Iran?  The Jewish state considers Iran’s nuclear program a threat.  So does the United States.“Let there be no doubt - America is determined to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.  And I will take no options off the tab... (read more) Author: Meredith Buel

20. Human Rights Seen as Key Focus During Chinese VP's Visit February 10, 2012 <!--AV--> Protests are taking place in many parts of China.In Tibetan areas, religious freedom is at issue and a wave of self-immolations is sparking international outcry.Elsewhere, people are taking to the streets to protest environmental issues and local corruption.Cheng Li is with the Brookings Institution in Washington."You do see serious resentment among the public for various things, for example disparity and media freedom, ethnic or religious rights, all these issues," said Li.The threats to stability come at a time when the U.S. and China are increasingly reliant on each other - ... (read more) Author: William Ide

21. Kremlin attacks on US Embassy: Electioneering or End of Reset? February 09, 2012 For three years, Michael McFaul worked in the White House to promote a “reset’ in relations between the United States and Russia.  But within days of arriving in Moscow as Ambassador, he has become the target of some of the harshest anti-American rhetoric since the end of the Cold War.A group called “Network of Putin Supporters” held a flash mob protest Thursday in front of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.  It was so fast, and now so routine, that it was over before reporters arrived.In the past month, the embassy has flared up as an issue in Russia’s presidential election campaign.Prime Minister V... (read more) Author: James Brooke

22. Zuma Engages S. African Public with New Media February 09, 2012 South African President Jacob Zuma is set to deliver his annual state of the nation speech in which he is expected to outline his government’s job creation initiatives and infrastructure development at the cost of more than $100 billion over the next three years. What is different about this year, however, is Zuma asked South Africans to tell him this week what they hope and expect from his government using social media platforms Facebook an... (read more) Author: Delia Robertson

23. Peace Eludes South Sudan's Jonglei State February 09, 2012 Inter-tribal fighting in South Sudan's Jonglei state is testing the government's ability to maintain security, while church-led peace efforts have stalled, raising the possibility of more violence. Long before the birth of South Sudan, the tribes of Jonglei state have waged battles. For hundreds of years, the men of the Lou Nuer and Murle tribes have launched raids to steal each other's cattle, perpetuating a battle of retaliation and revenge.But in recent times, the pitch of the fighting has grown more extreme.Amanda Hsiao, field researcher for the Enough Project, based in South Sudan, said t... (read more) Author: Gabe Joselow

24. Deal Reached in Massive US Foreclosure Case February 09, 2012 A complex and controversial legal battle over the way banks foreclosed on thousands of U.S. homeowners moved a step closer to resolution Thursday, as state and federal officials announced an agreement that may be worth $25 billion or more with five major banks: Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Ally Financial. The deal reduces the amount of money some homeowners owe to banks, provides cash payments to some victims of wrongful foreclosures, and sets up a system to help some people refinance loans at lower interest rates. The scandal erupted when it was learned that ma... (read more) Author: VOA News

25. Former Khmer Rouge Prisoners Sell Story of Their Lives February 09, 2012 The United Nations-backed war crimes tribunal in Cambodia has ordered the Khmer Rouge’s main jailer to spend the rest of his life in prison for crimes it says were “among the worst in recorded history.” <!--AV--> The tribunal said Kaing Guek Eav, better known as Duch oversaw a “factory of death” in the 1970’s at the feared Tuol Sleng Prison, where an estimated 14,000 people died. The prison itself, called “S-21” by the Khmer Rouge, is now a museum. One of two former inmates, Bou Meng sits outside the Tuol Sleng Museum selling copies... (read more) Author: Say Mony

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