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Today’s VOA60 America

The FBI is heading the investigation into yesterday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon, which left three people dead and injured more than 150. President Obama, speaking at the White House, vowed to bring those responsible for the blasts to justice. A White House official described Monday’s explosions as clearly “an act of terror.”  The attack is the worst on American soil since the September 11, 2001.
The New York Stock Exchange observed a moment of silence on Tuesday (April 16) to honor those killed and wounded in the Boston blasts.  [2183] Elsewhere in New York, police are on high alert in Times Square and various other locations around the city.   [2182]
Security precautions have also been tightened at other cities across the country, especially at places where many people are gathered.  In Los Angeles, security was extra heavy Monday night at the baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres

Posted Apr 16, 13

Kenya: World Bank says economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa should be more than 5 percent over the next three years, far outpacing global average. 

 

Niger: Iranian President Ahmadinejad visits Niger to seek more business and political support in Africa. 

 

Algeria: South Africa’s President Zuma arrives in Algiers for talks with Algerian President Bouteflika on security in Sahel and Maghreb. 

 

Tunisia: IMF officials say they are close to granting almost 2 billion dollar loan to Tunisia.

 

USA:  Before the bombs struck the Boston Marathon, Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo had won the women’s race and Ethiopia’s Lelisa Desisa had won the men’s. 

Posted Apr 16, 13

Today’s VOA 60 Africa

Somalia:  Police say at least 30 people are dead in attack by al-Shabab militants on Mogadishu court.

Mali: Residents of capital city Bamako say they hope June elections will bring stability. 

Kenya: Uchumi already has supermarkets in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and now plans to expand into Rwanda and South Sudan. 

Senegal:  In country better known for its football stars and wrestlers, Senegal’s equestrians are trying to popularize sport of horse jumping.  

North Korea: Ethiopia’s Ketema Bekele finishes first in Pyongyang marathon. 

Posted Apr 15, 13

Mauritania:  Medecins Sans Frontiers says urgent action is needed to help thousands of Malian refugees stranded in Mauritanian desert.   

 

Mali:  During visit to northern city of Gao, Prime Minister Diango Sissoko promises elections in July.   

 

South Africa: MTN, Africa’s largest mobile phone company, announces plan to invest up to $8 billion expand its market.

 

Kenya:  Growing middle class is causing boom in housing market but mortgages are hard to get. 

 

Malawi: Pop star Madonna dismisses government’s claim she is an “uncouth” bully who exaggerates her charitable works. 

 

Posted Apr 12, 13

Today’s VOA60 America

Mass rallies took place across the United States yesterday in support of reforming the nation’s immigration laws.  In Washington, D.C., thousands of supporters of immigration reform demonstrated in front of the Capitol as a bipartisan group of senators inside the Capitol were considering an immigration bill. 
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, in remarks at the Pentagon yesterday, said North Korea’s rhetoric and actions have been “skating very close to a dangerous line.”  But Hagel said the United States has the capacity to itself and its allies from any action North Korea might take.  
Finally, First Lady Michelle Obama paid a visit to a Chicago High School to talk to students about youth violence.  While at Harper High School, the First Lady stressed her Chicago roots stating “there isn’t much distance between me and you.”

Posted Apr 11, 13 #First Lady #Michelle Obama #Immigration Rally #North Korea

Mali: Top UN security official visits Gao to assess situation before deploying peacekeepers.

 

South Sudan: Memorial held for UN peacekeepers killed in ambush Tuesday.

 

Nigeria: Lagos stock market is one of the top performers in the world and international banks want to get in on the action.

 

Egypt:  Justice ministry proposes law that restricts non-governmental organizations from receiving foreign aid without government’s approval.

 

South Africa: Accepting $1.7 million prize for promoting forgiveness and justice, Desmond Tutu appeals for return of spirit that made South Africa great.  

Posted Apr 11, 13

Today’s VOA60 America

A Texas student accused of stabbing at least 14 people on a college campus in Houston is now in police custody. Authorities say the suspect has had long-running fantasies about stabbing people.  Two of the victims are in critical condition. (3148)

An American accused of kidnapping his two young sons and fleeing to Cuba is now back in the United States after being returned by the Cuban government.  In addition to kidnapping, Joshua Hakken faces several other charges, including burglary and auto theft.
 
Budget cuts have grounded The Blue Angels.  The cuts have forced the U.S. Navy’s famed flight demonstration squadron to cancel all its airshows for the remainder of the year.
 
Finally, the budget cuts didn’t stop the music at the White House.  Tuesday night President Obama and his wife Michelle hosted a concert in honor of the soul music of Memphis.   (3044)

Posted Apr 10, 13

Iran: Powerful earthquake in southern Iran kills 37 people and injures over 850. 

South Sudan:  Twelve dead in attack on UN convoy in eastern state of Jonglei.  

Jordan: New refugee camp opens to cope with the ever-growing number of Syrians pouring into the country. 

Australia: Police arrest two people and seize more than 210 million dollars worth of drugs hidden in a shipping container at port of Melbourne.

India: Famed for their love of shopping in bazaars, many Indians now love shopping online.

Saudi Arabia: Diamond dealers and gold merchants from around the world showcase their jewelry at fair in Saudi capital Riyadh.

Posted Apr 10, 13

South Sudan:  Twelve dead in attack on UN convoy in eastern state of Jonglei.  

 

Egypt:  Muslims and Christians protesters outside Cairo’s main cathedral blame Morsi government for recent round of violence.

 

South Africa:  Toyota announces major restructure to meet demands of growing consumer market in Africa.

 

Mali: Sand divers say months of fighting have hurt country’s building industry and their livelihood: dredging sand and gravel from River Niger.  

 

Tunisia:  Visitors flock to opening of museum dedicated to Habib Bourguiba, first president of an independent Tunisia. 

Posted Apr 10, 13

President Obama on Monday mourned the death of Margaret Thatcher, the first and only women prime minister of Great Britain.  The president said, “The world has lost one of the great champions of freedom and liberty, and America has lost a true friend.” 

Last week the Midwest of the US was struck by fierce storms.  This week strong winds hit many parts of   California bringing down trees and causing damage to cars and roads. The storm has passed, but the clean-up is just beginning.

A scathing letter from John Lennon to Paul McCartney, a desperate letter from Marilyn Monroe, and a photo album from Mussolini to Hitler are among the items to be sold next month by the auction house Profiles in History.  The auction will be online and total sales are predicted to reach $5 million dollars.

Posted Apr 9, 13