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226. Ohio Governor Signs 20-Week Abortion Ban, Vetoes Heartbeat Bill December 13, 2016 Republican Gov. John Kasich signed a bill Tuesday imposing a 20-week abortion ban while vetoing stricter provisions in a separate measure that would have barred the procedure at the first detectable fetal heartbeat. Kasich acted on both proposals the same day they landed on his desk.   The so-called heartbeat bill would have prohibited most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks into pregnancy — or before many women know they are pregnant....... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press)

227. WHO Reports Significant Progress in Fighting Malaria, Warns of Big Funding Gaps December 13, 2016 In its latest annual report, the World Health Organization says strong progress has been made in the fight against malaria, particularly in offering effective control programs for children and pregnant women in Africa. However, the organization warns funding has plateaued, putting targets for tackling the disease at risk. Henry Ridgwell reports.... (read more) Author: VOA News

228. Rapper West Meets Trump to Discuss 'Multicultural Issues' December 13, 2016 Kanye West met Republican President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss what he said were "multicultural issues," including bullying, education and violence. West's meeting at Trump Tower sent social media into a frenzy and fueled speculation about a possible performance at Trump's inauguration or an informal administration role for the rapper. But West, 39, said on Twitter he had wanted to meet Trump "to discuss multicultural issues." "These...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Reuters)

229. Hand Exoskeleton for Quadriplegic Patients December 13, 2016 Quadriplegia, mostly due to cervical spinal cord injury caused by traffic accidents, falls and violence, deprives patients of control of all their limbs. For the rest of their lives, such people are bound to wheelchairs, incapable of performing even the simplest tasks, such as lifting a fork or a cup. Researchers at the University of Tubingen, Germany, are experimenting with a hand exoskeleton that may make quadriplegics’ lives easier. VOA’s George Putic reports.... (read more) Author: VOA News

230. 3 Tibetans Arrested on Suspicion of Circulating Self-immolation Video December 13, 2016 Tibetans in exile say Chinese police in Malho Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu arrested three Tibetans suspected of having internationally distributed footage of a self-immolation protest that took place in Machu on December 8. The Dharamsala-based Central Executive Committee of Dhomay (CECD), an organization that represents Tibet's province of Dhomey, or Amdo region, told VOA that the three were detained December 9. "There is no doubt about the three Tibetans being...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Yeshi Dorje)

231. Rowling's 'Tales of Beedle the Bard' sells for $467,000 December 13, 2016 A handwritten and hand-illustrated volume of stories given by J.K. Rowling to the editor who launched her career sold at auction Tuesday for 368,750 pounds ($467,965). Sotheby's sold one of seven original copies of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, produced in 2007 to mark publication of the final Harry Potter novel. It's inscribed to Barry Cunningham, the editor at Bloomsbury who accepted the first Potter book for publication. The dedication reads, “To Barry, the man who thought...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press)

232. Off-Grid Solar Power Booms in Africa as US Backs Technology Roll Out December 13, 2016 More than 600 million people in Africa have no access to electricity, according to the International Energy Agency. But new technology could provide the solution. So-called off-grid solar systems have plummeted in price. Now consumers can spread the cost by renting the equipment and paying for the electricity as they need it, for less than a-half-dollar a day. Lumos Global is among the firms rolling out the technology in Nigeria, alongside mobile phone operator MTN. The...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Henry Ridgwell)

233. In Bordeaux, an Experiment in Preventing Radicalization December 13, 2016 France is Western Europe’s top exporter of jihadists, but it’s a regional laggard when it comes to programs to combat radicalization. That’s changing - but maybe not fast enough. With the Islamic State group weakened in Iraq and Syria, fighters are returning, posing a growing threat at home. From the French city of Bordeaux, Lisa Bryant takes a look at new efforts to turn the tide.... (read more) Author: VOA News

234. Gambian Ruling Party Asks Court to Void Election Results December 13, 2016 Members of Gambia's ruling party asked the supreme court Tuesday to void December 1 election results, following their leader's loss. President Yahya Jammeh initially conceded defeat to election winner Adama Barrow but withdrew his concession Friday, saying "unacceptable errors" were found by election officials. The appeal was made the same day that a delegation of West African leaders arrived in the capital city to urge Jammeh to concede the election after over two...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)

235. Russian Ground Troops, Including Chechens, Reportedly Fighting in Syria December 13, 2016 The head of the southern Russian region of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has denied media reports that he deployed troops to Syria to fight on the side of President Bashar al-Assad.  Meanwhile, the Kremlin and the Federation Council, the upper chamber of Russia's parliament, have been forced to explain footage of Russian forces fighting in Syria recently aired during a prime-time TV show.   The Kremlin has repeatedly claimed that Russia’s involvement in Syria is limited to air...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Fatima Tlisova)

236. Thousands of South Sudanese IDPs Take Shelter at Church in Wau December 13, 2016 In Wau, South Sudan, thousands of people who have fled violence are living inside the grounds of a cathedral, with assistance from humanitarian organizations. Nearby, another 29,000 internally displaced people have sought refuge at a site to protect civilians, run by the U.N. From Wau, Jill Craig reports that many are thankful for the help, but they really just want to go home.... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Jill Craig)

237. US Halts Sale of Some Arms to Saudi Arabia December 13, 2016 The United States will halt the planned sale of precision-guided weapons to Saudi Arabia, a U.S. official said, in response to concerns over Saudi military practices in the Yemeni civil war, which has claimed the lives of thousands of civilians. The official said President Barack Obama's administration canceled the sale of air-dropped precision-guided munitions to Saudi Arabia, a key U.S. ally. "That's obviously a direct reflection of the concerns that we have about Saudi...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)

238. Life Under Islamic State Rule: The Lost Barbers December 13, 2016 In Mosul, Iraq, under so-called Islamic State, whippings and imprisonment for unacceptable haircuts and clothing are commonplace, say fleeing residents. For special occasions, however, barbers still cut and shave in secret, facing dire consequences if they are caught making modern styles. As Abdullah shaves a client at a camp about 30 kilometers from his home city, the 21-year-old man tells VOA about the dangers of being a barber in Mosul. His account, similar to many, has been edited for...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Heather Maxwell)

239. December 13, 2016 December 13, 2016 A look at the best news photos from around the world.... (read more) Author: VOA News

240. Venezuelans Rush to Unload Bank Notes Before Deadline December 13, 2016 Venezuelans took a break from lining up to buy food and medicine Tuesday and waited with hundreds of others to deposit bank notes about to become worthless. President Nicolas Maduro made a surprise announcement this week that the 100-bolivar note will be taken out of circulation Wednesday. It is the country's largest-denominated bill and the most widely used. Monday was a bank holiday, so starting Tuesday morning people lined up before the banks opened to deposit the 100-bolivar...(read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Associated Press)

241. The Airbag That Goes with Grandpa December 13, 2016 The Airbag That Goes with Grandpa... (read more) Author: VOA News

242. South Sudan IDPs Take Refuge in Church, UN-protected Sites December 13, 2016 It’s called the St. Mary Help of Christians Cathedral. And right now, the church is helping more than 8,500 South Sudanese who fled fighting around the town of Wau, South Sudan, since violence erupted there in June.... (read more) Author: VOA News

243. Tillerson's World Oil Deals Drew Trump's Attention December 13, 2016 Rex Tillerson's experience on the world stage negotiating billions of dollars of oil deals for ExxonMobil put the CEO in good stead with President-elect Donald Trump, who named him Tuesday as his secretary of state. Trump said Tillerson "knows how to manage a global enterprise, which is crucial to running a successful State Department." "The thing I like best about Rex Tillerson is that he has vast experience at dealing successfully with all types of foreign...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Marissa Melton, Ken Bredemeier)

244. Drug, Alcohol Use Falls Among US Teens December 13, 2016 American teenagers are using fewer forbidden drugs and less alcohol, according to a newly released survey. The results of the survey “show a continued long-term decline in the use of many illicit substances, including marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco, and misuse of some prescription medications, among the nation’s teens,” according to a news release. The 2016 Monitoring the Future annual survey is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health,...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)

245. Thousands of South Sudanese IDPs Take Shelter at Wau Church December 13, 2016 It’s called the St. Mary Help of Christians Cathedral. And right now, the church is helping more than 8,500 South Sudanese who have fled fighting around the town of Wau, South Sudan, since violence erupted there in June. “The church is like a faith-based organization that can also provide humanitarian assistance, and in times of trouble, you need to stand by your people,” said Francis Mogga, the camp officer. But St. Mary’s, or the Cathedral IDP Center, as it’s now known, has become...(read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Jill Craig)

246. Africa 54 December 13, 2016 Vincent Makori heads up the reporting team to inform you about Africa, the U.S. and the world.... (read more) Author: VOA News

247. Mozambique Debt Threatens Its Once-promising Economy December 13, 2016 Mozambique’s economy appears to be in crisis as the nation prepares to default on massive loans taken out without parliament’s knowledge or approval during the past presidential administration. It’s a striking setback for a nation once hailed for its promising natural gas deposits and peaceful recent elections.  Now, with $1.4 billion in loans hanging over the government’s head, money it simply cannot afford to pay back when the loans come due in coming months, the situation has...(read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (Anita Powell)

248. Exoplanet Could Have Clouds of Rubies, Sapphires December 13, 2016 Clouds on the massive exoplanet HAT-P-7b could be made of rubies and sapphires, new research suggests. Writing in the journal Nature Astronomy, researchers from the University of Warwick in England say the discovery was made when observing weather patterns on the planet, which is 1,000 light years away. It is the first time weather patterns on a gas giant exoplanet have been observed, researchers said. The researchers also said they monitored likely “visually stunning” clouds that...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)

249. Calls for Probes Into Apparent Russian Cyber Meddling in US Election Cross Party Lines December 13, 2016 After years of political acrimony, some top U.S. Republican congressional leaders and President Barack Obama have finally agreed on how to approach a burgeoning issue confronting Washington: apparent Russian cyber meddling to influence the U.S. presidential election. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan Monday endorsed investigations into the election. "The Russians are not our friends," McConnell said. Ryan said the House probe "should not...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)

250. Turkey Jails Record Number of Journalists in Post-coup Crackdown December 13, 2016 There are at least 81 journalists imprisoned in Turkey, which is more than are jailed in any other country, and accounts for almost one third of all imprisoned journalists worldwide. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, the journalists jailed by the Turkish government in the aftermath of a failed July coup attempt sent the total number of jailed journalists soaring from 199 in 2015 to 259 now. The 81 journalists imprisoned in Turkey have been accused of anti-state...... (read more) Author: webdesk@voanews.com (VOA News)

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