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Syria: UN observers suspend mission over escalating violence
Syria: UN observers suspend mission over escalating violence
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UN observers in Syria suspended their work on Saturday because of escalating violence in the country, the strongest sign yet that an international peace plan for the country is disintegrating. Related article

A day in the life of the US ambassador to the EU
A day in the life of the US ambassador to the EU
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EUobserver / Brussels (13th June 2012) - William E. Kennard's day can range from speaking at a seminar on trans-Atlantic relations, to offering advice to young congress staffers at lunch or picking up an award at a black tie do. He told EUobserver that American confidence in EU crisis-fighting efforts is a big factor in market movements, with the economy centre stage in US elections later this year. By Méabh Mc Mahon Related article

Myanmar needs democracy-friendly development growth, says Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar needs democracy-friendly development growth, says Aung San Suu Kyi
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Aung San Suu Kyi called for international aid and investment to promote economic progress in Myanmar and in particular focussed attention on the problem of youth unemployment. Highlighting the potential of her country both in terms of its natural and human resources, she noted, "it is not so much joblessness as hopelessness that threatens our future. The Nobel laureate made her landmark address to a packed Assembly Hall at the 101st session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Her full speech available at www.ilo.org Related article

Japan restarts two nuclear reactors
Japan restarts two nuclear reactors
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Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda announced that he had approved the restarting of two nuclear reactors to avoid an imminent energy crisis. All fifty of the country's reactors were shut down following the meltdown at Fukushima. Before that, atomic energy produced nearly thirty percent of Japan's electricity. Despit recent surveys showing most people in Japan want to abandon atomic energy, the prime minister said he had no choice -- parts of the country are facing a severe power shortage. After the prime minister's announcement, thousands of angry protesters gathered outside Noda's official residence to show their discontent. Ministers say the alternative to nuclear energy, fossil fuels, would drive up electricity bills, harm small businesses and still leave a severe power deficit. Noda is hoping that the promise of tougher safety measures will help avoid another Fukushima -- but many do not agree with his decision. Al Jazeera's Dominic Kane reports. Related article

Ross Kemp and British Troops in Afghanistan
Ross Kemp and British Troops in Afghanistan
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Ross Kemp returns to Afghanistan and is embedded with the Royal Marines, 45 Commando as they assualt a Taliban stronghold. RIP Marine Travis Mackin that died during the operation. Related article

President Obama Loosens Deportation Law for Young Immigrants, Heckler Interrupts Speech
President Obama Loosens Deportation Law for Young Immigrants, Heckler Interrupts Speech
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President addresses the loosening of Homeland Security immigration regulations. For more, click here: abcnews.go.com Related article

Welcome to Warsaw EURO 2012
Welcome to Warsaw EURO 2012
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The film promoting Warsaw for Euro 2012 realised by Hostel Helvetia Warsaw. * Watch with annotations to get some tourist info:) We don't claim any rights to song "Forca" by Nelly Furtado - an anthem of UEFA EURO championships in Portugal. Related article

GOT INK - Egyptian Presidential Elections 2012
GOT INK - Egyptian Presidential Elections 2012
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On May 23rd and 24th, all of TBS (The Bakery Shop) branches in Cairo will be giving away their freshest bakes to Egyptian voters, as part of its GOT INK initiative. History has seen many Egyptian firsts. Many "First" Egyptian achievements. Now we are the first Egyptians to witness a presidential election. GOT INK is an initiative that shares this moment with Egyptians. We're doing our part by rewarding those who've voted, do your part and VOTE. www.facebook.com Related article

US Drones in Syria,Pakistan,Libya,Iraq,Afghanistan,Somalia,Yemen
US Drones in Syria,Pakistan,Libya,Iraq,Afghanistan,Somalia,Yemen
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Discussion on continuing US drones used in various Middle East countries, often used in airstrikes and for spying or monitoring purposes Related article

Hillary Clinton on the Crisis in Egypt 1/30/2011
Hillary Clinton on the Crisis in Egypt 1/30/2011
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Amanpour speaks with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about Egypt. Related article

Obama heckled on ending deportation of illegal migrants
Obama heckled on ending deportation of illegal migrants
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US President Barack Obama was heckled by a reporter as he announced a new plan that would end deportation and offer work permits to young illegal immigrants. Speaking at the White House, Mr Obama said the plan would give a degree of "relief and hope" to young people who are American "in every way" except on paper. Mr Obama and his Republican opponent Mitt Romney are courting Hispanic voters in key states ahead of November's election. Related article

The Greek Elections: Three Things to Know
The Greek Elections: Three Things to Know
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Ahead of parliamentary elections in Greece on June 17, CFR's Sebastian Mallaby highlights three ramifications of a potential subsequent Greek exit from the euro: - How will a Greek exit impact Greece? While some economists believe that a Greek exit from the euro will be favorable for the Greek economy, Mallaby disagrees. "Leaving the euro would also trigger very high Greek inflation and that would quickly erode any competitiveness benefit that you get from a weaker currency, and along with the inflation there will probably be a lot of civil unrest," he says, which could hurt Greece's main export sector -- tourism. - What will a Greek exit mean for European banks? If Greece leaves the euro, the devaluation of the drachma may result in bank runs as other Europeans take their money out of national banks in favor of safer Dutch or German banks, Mallaby says. This is already happening slowly, especially in Spain, Mallaby says, "and would accelerate hugely if the Greeks did leave." - What will be the long-term implications for the euro? If European leaders manage a "double act" of letting Greece exit while protecting the rest of the eurozone, Mallaby says the result would nonetheless be "catastrophic" in the long-term. "Now there would be a precedent that a country like Greece can leave and it can be okay for the rest of Europe," he says, adding that there will not be an incentive for rich countries like Germany to bail out peripheral countries in a future crisis. www.cfr.org Related article

Clinton and Panetta on North Korea
Clinton and Panetta on North Korea
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Secretaries Clinton and Panetta discuss the situation in North Korea in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer. Related article

Myanmar needs democracy-friendly development growth, says Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar needs democracy-friendly development growth, says Aung San Suu Kyi
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Aung San Suu Kyi called for international aid and investment to promote economic progress in Myanmar and in particular focussed attention on the problem of youth unemployment. Highlighting the potential of her country both in terms of its natural and human resources, she noted, "it is not so much joblessness as hopelessness that threatens our future. The Nobel laureate made her landmark address to a packed Assembly Hall at the 101st session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Her full speech available at www.ilo.org Related article

Homs Shelling 11 June 2012 (UNSMIS)
Homs Shelling 11 June 2012 (UNSMIS)
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In Homs where increased and intensified fighting is taking place,smoke drift into the sky from buildings and houses hit by shelling. Next the observers traveled to Talbiseh and al-Rastan,north of Homs city. The roads were empty and all shops, garages, health centers were closed. The bridge on the highway between Talbiseh and al-Rastan appeared shelled. A Syrian opposition flag - with three stars - draped from the bridge as the smoke and fire continued to burn. UN military observers on patrol to these towns noticed helicopters firing. There was fresh blood on corridors and outside some of the houses.The UN patrol team spoke with both side - Syrian army soldiers and oppositions free Syrian army - to try and ascertain the extent of this increased heavy weapons and attacks. Copyright UNSMIS 2012 Related article