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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA is predicting ... Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 160 seconds The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA is predicting a near-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins and a below-normal season in the Central Pacific. VOA's Laurel Bowman has more. |
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History Made as Dragon Docks with Space Station Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 128 seconds The California-based company, Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, has managed a feat only accomplished by four governments. On Friday, it docked its spacecraft with the International Space Station. The U.S. space agency has invested nearly $400 million in SpaceX's commercial cargo capabilities. VOA's Suzanne Presto in Washington has more. |
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Former PM Shafiq Making Strong Bid to Lead Egypt Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 79 seconds He was former president Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister and a leader of the old guard. Now Ahmed Shafiq's appears to be making a strong push for a run-off spot in Egypt's presidenial race. VOA's Jeff Seldin takes a look at Shafiq's bid. |
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Experts say Poor Quality Drugs Hamper Malaria Control Efforts Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 196 seconds A new report says that as many as one third of the antimalarial drugs sold in south Asian and sub Saharan African countries are counterfeit -- or of such poor quality as to be ineffective. Experts say this not only jeopardizes the progress made against malaria in the past decade -- but is also speeding the emergence of drug resistance in the malaria parasite. VOA's Vidushi Sinha has more. |
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Former Military Officer Fights African Poachers Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 168 seconds Ofir Drori is a former Israeli military officer, who says he fell in love with Africa when he was a teenager. Today, his work in the region is putting poachers and traffickers of endangered species behind bars. He now lives in Cameroon and is the co-author of a new book called "The Last Great Ape". He spoke to VOA's Mariama Diallo during a recent visit to Washington. |
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Survival of Portuguese Health Care Questioned Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 173 seconds But big spending cuts were a condition of the country's recent bailout, and hospitals are cutting salaries and getting rid of staff. In short, Portuguese citizens have to pay more to see the doctor. |
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Egyptian Presidential Hopeful Morsi Promises Islamic, Inclusive Future Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 78 seconds Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood says it's candidate, Mohamed Morsi, has taken the lead in the nation's first post-revolution presidential election. VOA's Jeff Seldin takes a closer look at Morsi and his vision for Egypt's future. |
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'Solar Suitcase' Aids Doctors in Developing World Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 168 seconds The World Health Organization says the number of women who die from pregnancy and childbirth has been cut in half over the last twenty years. While that is an encouraging development, about half a million mothers still die every year. VOA's Linda Ringe tells us about a California doctor and her husband who are helping to save women's lives with an ingenious invention. |
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Iran Nuclear Talks Stall Again Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 149 seconds Two days of nuclear talks in Baghdad between Iran and six major world powers produced no breakthroughs to ease international concerns over Tehran's alleged covert nuclear weapons program. Both sides agreed to meet again next month in Moscow. But as VOA's Brian Padden reports, it is unclear whether Tehran is ready to make concessions. |
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On Assignment 25 May Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 1711 seconds Segments: Sudan 1:00, Afghan Women 9:40, Burma Pipeline 15:50, Brazil 21:00, Cambodian Photographer, 24:45 |
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Egypt's Conservative Rural Vote Appears Split Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 172 seconds Official results from Egypt's historic presidential election are not expected until next week, but early speculation is showing a race too close to call. VOA's Elizabeth Arrott and Japhet Weeks report from the village of Kafr Kandil that the rural vote appears as divided as it is elsewhere |
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Affordable Housing Growing Scarce in US Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 171 seconds Housing advocates say affordable housing is growing scarce in the United States with fewer people able to own their own homes and rents rising. VOA's Jeff Swicord tells about private efforts in the nation's capital to help people find safe, clean places to live. |
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Burma: US, EU Investment Will Not Weaken China Economic Ties Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 166 seconds Burma is open for new foreign investment following the suspension of European and U.S. sanctions against the military-led government. VOA State Department correspondent Scott Stearns reports on how those new investments affect Burma's economic reliance on China. |
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Tanzanian Boxer Strives to Win Olympic Gold Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 129 seconds Selemani Kidunda, 28, will be competing in 69-kilogram welterweight class in London |
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Kenyan Vivian Cheruiyot Ready for Olympic Gold Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 130 seconds Kenyan athletes are known as some of the best runners in the world. Chief among them is Vivian Cheruiyot, who holds the Kenyan women record in the 5,000 meters and is expected to take home medals this year at the London Olympics. Jill Craig caught up with Vivian during her training in Eldoret, the heartland of Kenyan running. |
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Greeks Face Decisive Vote as Anti-German Sentiment Soars Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 144 seconds Greek voters return to the polls in a few weeks to cast their ballots in a repeat election that could decide their future in the eurozone. With a Greek exit from the euro being openly discussed in European capitals, there are fears of bank runs. As Henry Ridgwell reports from Athens, there are few signs that Greek voters will deliver a different result the second time around. |
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Facebook IPO Results in Lawsuit; Investigation Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 124 seconds The recent, initial public offering of Facebook stock thrilled many traders on Wall Street and investors around the world. But now, a regulatory investigation and a major lawsuit hang over that publicized public offering. VOA's Carolyn Presutti has the details. |
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London Underwhelmed by Olympic Fever Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 150 seconds The Summer Olympics start in London in just two months (July 27), and while interest has started to build a little, VOA's Al Pessin reports the city is not overflowing with excitement. |
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Yoga in the Nairobi Slums Provides Empowerment, Hope Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 182 seconds Daily life in the slums of Nairobi is a constant struggle - with people trying to scrape together money for food, rent, and school fees. And the slums were most affected by the 2007 Kenyan post-election violence. Yoga wouldn't appear to be the most obvious solution to helping these residents, but the Africa Yoga Project is trying to do just that. Jill Craig has more for VOA from Nairobi |
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Egyptians Flock to Polls for Historic Election Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 177 seconds Egyptians are taking part in a historic election, having an unprecedented say in choosing their next president. VOA's Elizabeth Arrott has more from Cairo on this key step in Egypt's post-revolution transition. |
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Syrian Smugglers' Operations Booming in Jordan Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 137 seconds As violence has intensified in Syria, the smuggling business has boomed. A recent trip by Alex Pena for VOA to northern Jordan near the Syrian border showed how the dangerous practice of dissidents smuggling food and medicine to injured and famished people in Syria is thriving. |
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NATO Approves Plans to Transfer Combat Operations in Afghanistan Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 191 seconds NATO leaders have formally approved plans to transfer combat operations in Afghanistan to Afghan security forces by the middle of 2013. However, an agreement to reopen NATO supply lines through Pakistan never materialized at the alliance's recent summit in Chicago VOA correspondent Meredith Buel reports. |
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US Ambassador Crocker to Step Down from Afghan Post Posted by: VOAvideo
Video duration: 140 seconds The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Ryan Crocker, confirmed with what he called regret his plans to step down from his position in the coming months. VOA's Sean Maroney has more on the veteran American diplomat. |
