Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Thursday, 27 January 2011


Today from VOANews.com

Police, Demonstrators Clash in Two Egyptian Cities; Stocks Tumble

Anti-government rallies across country continue for third consecutive day, with talk of large demonstration after Friday prayers
Angry Egyptian protestors shout anti-government slogans during a third straight day of demonstrations, in Suez, Egypt, January 27, 2011

Britain Foreign Secretary Calls for Reform in Egypt

William Hague urges Egyptian government to move towards political reform in order to calm unrest
British Foreign Secretary William Hague, at the Foreign ministry in Cairo, Egypt (File Photo).

Tunisian FM Resigns From Interim Government

Kamel Morjane resigned Thursday, after days of protests calling for a purging of officials tied to ousted president's administration
Protesters burn a photo of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali during a demonstration in Tunis, January 24, 2011

Yemeni Protesters Demand End to Saleh Rule

Demonstrators gather at several sites in Sana'a, including the university, to rally for change in government
Yemeni demonstrators chant slogans during a rally calling for an end to the government of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Sana'a, Yemen, January 27, 2011

Thai Government Again Besieged by Protesters

Thailand’s Red and Yellow Shirts are back on the streets of Bangkok, holding monthly demonstrations
A supporter of the People's Alliance for Democracy, or the Yellow Shirts, waves clapping tool during the demonstration outside the government house in Bangkok, Thailand, January 26, 2011.

Hezbollah-Backed PM Working to Form New Government

Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati said he wants to include all parties in his cabinet
Lebanese Prime Minister designate Najib Mikati

Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Enhance Their Fight Against Militants

Senior officials form new commission, saying they will take fight against terrorism to a new level
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi (L) shakes hands with his Afghan counterpart Zalmai Rassoul before their meeting at the foreign ministry in Islamabad January 27, 2011.  REUTERS

ICC in Nairobi as Kenya Looks to African Union for Trial Deferment

Some politicians in Kenya support deferral on the grounds that a local trial would better serve the cause of justice
Kenyan protesters hold placards while shouting slogans during a protest in Nairobi, Jan 18 2011

Ivorian Refugees Put Strain on Water, Sanitation Resources in Liberia

Most refugees are living in Nimba County where a previous civil war weakened an already-underdeveloped infrastructure
Ivorian refugee stands in line with her children to receive ration under World Food Program

Pentagon: Reports on Chinese Fighter Jet Exaggerated

Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell says US does not know details of the capabilities of the new jet
An aircraft that is reported to be a Chinese stealth fighter is seen in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in this picture taken January 7, 2011, and released by Kyodo news agency January 8, 2011.

India Installs Measures to Fight 'Oil Mafia'

Official says state-run oil companies will offer financial compensation to family of law enforcement official killed in the line of duty
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