Posts Tagged ‘Voice Of America’

Riots Continue In Mozambique Over Food Prices


Price Riots Spread in Mozambique — Voice of America

Protests against rising food and fuel prices have spread to central Mozambique, as isolated riots continue for a third day near the capital.

Demonstrators in the town of Chimoio used stones, clubs, and tires Friday to prevent markets and shops from opening. The Lusa news agency reports that six people were injured when police opened fire on protesters.

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More News On The Riots In Mozambique

10 more killed amid Mozambique rioting — The Telegraph
Mozambique Riots Spread North, Protesters Injured in Clashes With Police — Bloomberg
Mozambique police fire rubber bullets at Maputo rioters — BBC
Mozambique: Violent Unrest, Frustration in Maputo — Global Voices
Factbox: Violence in Mozambique — Reuters
In pictures: Mozambique food riots — BBC

World News Briefs — August 30, 2010 (Evening Edition)


Tuesday Marks Formal End Of US Combat Mission In Iraq — Voice of America

The United States on Tuesday, August 31 at a formal ceremony in Baghdad will end its combat mission in Iraq and complete the U.S.

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How Does Inviting A War Criminal Wanted For Genocide A Necessary Step For Peace And Security In The Region?


Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir (R) and his counterpart Paul Kagame of Rwanda leave the Uhuru Park grounds after attending the promulgation of Kenya’s new constitution in Nairobi August 27, 2010.

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Central Africa Is Facing Famine


Nineteen-month old Amina at Save the Children’s clinic for severely manlnourished children in Aguie, Niger, yesterday. Two of her siblings have already died within the past year.

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Steps The U.S. Government Is Taking To Protect The Internet And National Security


Defending The Internet: National Security v. Big Brother — PC World

In the wake of revelations that the US military network was compromised in 2008, and that US digital interests are under a relative constant threat of attack, the Pentagon is establishing new cyber security initiatives to protect the Internet.

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