Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

March 22, 2011 Today from VOANews.com US Jet Goes Down in Libya Operation US military says likely cause was mechanical problems, not hostile fire, and says both crew members rescued Several African Leaders Criticize Air Attacks in Libya South African President Jacob Zuma warns that Western-led bombings of Libyan military installations must not target civilians Radioactive Seawater Latest Woe for Battered Japan Officials order expanded marine life testing, report that the 'worst may be over' at damaged nuclear plant Yemen's President Warns Coup Would Lead to Civil War Amid protests and defections, Yemeni president willing to hold elections next year and leave office in an orderly transition of power Human Rights Violations Mount in Bahrain UN Human Rights Office expresses great concern about reports of people gone missing, killings, arrests and intimidation Japanese Quake Has Limited Effect on Southeast Asia Economies Region may even see increased investments from Japan as companies diversify away from areas at higher risk of natural disaster Afghan President Announces NATO Pullout Areas Afghan forces are set to take over security in seven areas in July, marking first phase of planned handover from foreign troops EU Seeks Benchmarks in Extension of Somali Government As Somali government battles Islamist insurgents, EU demands results from transitional leaders to enact required reforms Indonesia's Tsunami Experience Offers Recovery Process, Timeline for Japan Japan tsunami brought back memories of days following 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people in 11 countries Turkey's Kurds Mark New Year as Nationalists Launch Push for Minority Rights Many festivities were marred by violence Fight for Water Hits Crisis Levels Worldwide Films explore variety of conflicts over life-sustaining resource More News Headlines