Daily International News
August 20, 2012
From VOAnews.com
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China's Gu Given Suspended Death Sentence for Murder
Suspension means Gu will likely face life in prison for poisoning Briton Neil Heywood More 
Burma Eases Censorship Rules
Information ministry announces local publications will no longer be required to send stories to censorship board for approval More 
South African Mine Re-opens as Tensions Continue
Striking workers ordered back to work as president declares week of mourning for 34 victims killed by police More 
Somalis Optimistic About New Parliament
Local politicians note many members of new parliament, sworn in Monday, are from diaspora, and new to political climate More 
UN Observers Pull Out of Syria
Monitors depart after mandate to observe repeatedly violated truce expires More 
Syrian Conflict Gives Kurds New Freedom
Kurdish leaders say they intend to maintain control of their northern areas no matter what happens in conflict More 
Poll: Unhappy Swing Voters Still Back Obama
Most voters in 12 key states feel they are worse off than they were four years ago More 
Half of World's Languages Face Extinction
Many make effort to revive dead languages More 
Hollywood Director Tony Scott Dies
Authorities say Scott, known for blockbusters such as 'Top Gun' and 'Beverly Hills Cop II' died after jumping from Los Angeles Bridge More |
