Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Saturday, 27 November 2010


Today from VOANews.com

Diplomatic Flurry Precedes Korean War Games

United States, South Korea prepare for military exercises
A North Korean ship passes between the North Korean mainland, background, and the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong, foreground, 27 Nov 2010

Iran: Bushehr Nuclear Reactor Fully Loaded

Nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi says workers have finished loading fuel rods into core of nuclear plant
Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran's nuclear chief

Iraq's PM Hopes to Have New Government by Mid-December

Nouri al-Maliki says he is uncertain what would happen if Cabinet is not formed within time limit
Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki (file photo)

Somaliland Pushes for International Recognition

President Silanyo seeks recognition for his country and cooperation with international community for development, support
President Ahmed Mohamed "Silyano" Mohamoud was sworn in as Somaliland's 4th president on 27 Jul 2010 in the capital, Hargeisa

Young Egyptian's Death Renews Allegations of Torture

Body was found days after encounter with security; it is second such death linked to local police station in recent months
Sidi Gabr police station, the security office linked to the deaths of two young Alexandria men in the past few months. Attempts to approach are met with hostility,  22 Nov 2010

Ivory Coast's President Imposes Election Curfew

President Laurent Gbagbo issues decree imposing nationwide curfew to maintain order in vote count
Ivory Cost President Laurent Gbagbo shows a peace sign at a rally in Abidjan, 26 Nov. 2010

UN Finds Extensive Destruction in Pakistan's Flood-Stricken Sindh Province

Returnees come home to devastation in hard-hit southern region
Pakistani men wade through floodwaters in Sujawal in southern Sindh province, Pakistan

Turnout Remains Big Question in Haiti Election

Haiti set to hold presidential elections, amid concerns about how many people will actually cast ballots
Haitian voters

Obama Suffers Basketball Injury; Receives 12 Stitches

President was accidentally elbowed in face during a basketball game
President Barack Obama after getting injured in a basketball game in Washington, 26 Nov 2010

Satirist Says Comedy Can Be Good for Democracy

Jimmy Tingle belongs to a nationwide cast of comedians who make fun of politics and politicians
Comedian Jimmy Tingle
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