Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Wednesday, 24 November 2010


Today from VOANews.com

US, S. Korea Reply to Pyongyang Attack with New Military Exercises

General calls on Pyongyang to halt attacks, saying North Korea threatens peace, stability on the peninsula
South Korean firefighters inspect destroyed houses on Yeonpyeong island, South Korea, 24 Nov 2010

South Koreans Uncertain on Response to North Korea's Attack on Yeonpyeong Island

Many have mixed feelings over how their government should respond to incident

China Avoids Criticizing Either Korea in Latest Confrontation

Government urges both North and South Korea to work to preserve peace
South Koreans surrounded by relatives and media as they arrive at port in Incheon, west of Seoul, South Korea, 24 Nov 2010

Afghan Commission Releases Final Poll Results, Minus One Province

Release follows investigations into more than 5,000 complaints of rigging, irregularities and intimidation of voters by local warlords
Afghan President Hamid Karzai, during a speech about women's rights, in Kabul, Afghanistan, 24 Nov 2010

Car Blast Kills 17 Shi'ite Rebels in Northern Yemen

Attack might undermine fragile truce between government and rebels loyal to Abdel Malek al Houthi
Map of Yemen

Nigerian Presidential, Parliamentary Polls Set for April

Elections now scheduled for April 2, 9, 16; INEC requested more time to update flawed voter lists, carry out preparations
Cars pass a billboard, right, with a photo of Nigerian Political candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar who will stand against Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan for the ruling party nomination at Lagos, Nigeria, 22 Nov. 2010.

Portuguese Unions Protest Austerity Measures

Strikes affecting transport sector, grounding flights and causing cancellation of some bus and train services
Banner with the words "General Strike" is posted as trains sit at Lisbon's Cais do Sodre train station, 24 Nov 2010

India's Bihar State Re-elects Reformist Chief Minister

Janata Dal United Party deals blow to India's ruling Congress Party
Bihar state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, center, displays the victory sign during a press conference after his National Democratic Alliance won the state elections, in Patna, India, Nov. 24, 2010.

Report: Great Global Progress in Reducing Landmines

Record-making advances were achieved last year in implementing the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, according to the 2010 Landmine Monitor
Stephen Goose, editor-in-chief head of the Landmine Monitor, answers questions during a press conference about the 2006 Landmine Monitor Report, at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Sep 2006 (file photo)

Film Explores Mickey Mouse Diplomacy

Disney cartoon animators helped combat Nazi propaganda on the brink of World War II
Walt Disney joins a folkloric group in Buenos Aires.

13 Asian Nations Pledge to Save Wild Tigers

Asian leaders signed a pledge to save the dwindling wild tiger population
Ministers of Forestry and Natural Resources from tiger range countries leave a news conference at the International Tiger Forum at Mariinsky palace in St.Petersburg, Russia, 21 Nov 2010
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