Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday, 21 December 2010


Today from VOANews.com

Ivorian Supporters say They Will 'Fight to Death' for Gbagbo

Incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo refuses to cede power amid wave of violence since Nov. 28 presidential run-off
Ivory Coast policemen stand guard during a youth rally in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 20 Dec 2010

South Korea Concludes Artillery Drill

North Korea backs off threat to retaliate, reportedly makes concessions on nuclear program
South Koreans watch a live TV breaking news about South Korea's live fire artillery at Seoul train station in Seoul, 20 Dec 2010

Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Cabinet Choices

Iraq's Parliament speaker says parliament will vote on the new ministers on Tuesday
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al- Maliki, left, arrives to attend the Iraqi parliament session in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Dec. 20, 2010

Humanitarian Organizations in Sudan Prepare for Referendum Aftermath

The World Food Program, UN and other groups are hoping for the best, but stocking food, supplies in the event conflicts arise
South Sudan returnees arrive at the main port of Juba after 17 days on a boat from Khartoum, ahead of the Jan 9, 2011 referendum on the independence of the South, Dec 17, 2010.

Snow Brings Europe to a Standstill

Northern Europe has been hit with its third day of extreme weather, with snow and ice cutting off travel links across several countries
A train covered with ice and snow leaves the train station of Halle. eastern Germany, Monday Dec. 20, 2010

India's PM Defends Himself in Corruption Scandal

Manmohan Singh promised an investigation into all aspects of the allegations
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (File)

WikiLeaks Poses Legal Challenges for US Prosecutors

The release of classified documents forces the US government to navigate a new reality, but with old tools
A man views a news stand displaying newspapers, some carrying the story on WikiLeaks' release of classified US State Department documents, in London, Nov. 29, 2010

Israel's Security Barrier Presents Irony for Palestinian Workers

Barrier separating Israelis from Palestinians is, in some places, a concrete wall several meters high, and in others a chain-link fence
A protester holds a Palestinian flag in front of Israeli soldiers during a protest against the controversial Israeli barrier in the West Bank village of Bilin, near Ramallah, 26 Nov 2010

US-China Relations Turbulent in 2010

Regional experts say that managing one of the world's most important relationships is getting tougher and the trend will likely continue

India's Tibetan Exile Community Nears Critical Juncture

As Dalai Lama approaches retirement, exiled Tibetans ponder their political struggle without their longtime leader
Exiled Tibetan monks in Dharamsala, India, chant prayers for the Dalai Lama on December 14, 2010 (VOA).

Micky Mantle - Baseball's Tragic Hero

Jane Leavy's new biography of Mantle tells of the impact he had, not only on baseball, but on the United States as well
Mickey Charles Mantle
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