Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Wednesday, 5 January 2011


Today from VOANews.com

New US Congress Convenes

New Republican majority takes control of the House on Wednesday, promising to cut spending and trim America's rising federal debts
House Speaker-designate John Boehner of Ohio walks out of his home on Capitol Hill in Washington prior to the start of the 112th Congress, Jan 5, 2011

Iran's New Foreign Minister Visits Iraq to Shore Up Ties

Iran appears to be hoping Ali Akbar Salehi, who speaks fluent Arabic and was born in Iraq, will be a bridge to neighboring Arab states
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, center, greets Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, center right, after arriving at Baghdad International Airport during a visit to Iraq, 5 Jan 2011.

Anti-American Shi'ite Cleric Al-Sadr Returns to Iraq

Moqtada al-Sadr, who emerged as a key US foe after 2003 invasion of Iraq, had been living in Iran for the past three years
Radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr (file photo)

Copts on Global High Alert After Egypt Bombing

Copts-Islamists tension escalated after al Qaida-linked group in Iraq accused Egyptian Copts of detaining 2 women converts to Islam
Bishop Barnaba El Soryany is seen at the Coptic church in Rome,  05 Jan 2011.

Southern Sudan Chooses: Unity or Secession?

Sunday's referendum in southern Sudan gives voters choice between staying united with rest of Sudan or becoming an independent country
The President of the Republic of Sudan Omar al-Bashir, center, is escorted by Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Vice President of the Republic of Sudan, left,as he arrives at the airport in the southern Sudanese capital of Juba, 04 Jan 2011.

ZANU-PF Military Forces Farmers to Attend Election Rallies

Many black farmers at the rallies are being told there will be 'war' if ZANU-PF doesn't win the next poll
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, right, chats to Prime Minister Morgan Tsavangirai during their end of year press conference at State House in Harare, saying they were dispelling rumors of disunity in the Government of National Unity, Dec. 20, 2010

Thousands Attend Funeral for Slain Pakistani Governor

Salman Taseer, an outspoken critic of Pakistan's blasphemy laws, is laid to rest after being assassinated by his bodyguard
Pakistani police guards carry the coffin of late Punjab governor Salman Taseer during the funeral procession in Lahore on January 5, 2011.

US DEA Takes 'Most Wanted' Campaign to Thai Entertainment Districts

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration and Thai authorities suspect most wanted criminals are hiding in communities
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration and Thai police are seeking help in tracking down some of Southeast Asia's most wanted criminals.

Tunisian Blogger Undeterred by Censorship

Lina Ben Mhenni says anger is rising among Tunisians and that frustration now outweighs any fears of government reprisal
Tunisian blogger Lina Ben Mhenni

Greece Plans to Build Controversial Border Wall

Greek authorities say over 100,000 illegal immigrants arrived last year
A Greek soldier patrols near the northeastern Greek village of Nea Vyssa, in the Greek-Turkish borders, 5 Nov 2010 (file photo)
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