Lebanese Men Accused of Terrorism Sue Nigeria for $25 Million

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Nigeria Bans Satellite Phones in Islamist Battleground

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The U.S. space agency says its proposed asteroid capture mission takes several of NASA's ongoing initiatives and aligns them for one major mission. VOA's Suzanne Presto went to NASA headquarters in Washington and has the latest about the proposal to capture, move and ultimately visit an asteroid.

Asia

North Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kye Gwan, right, waves as he arrives in Beijing, China, June 18, 2013.

China: North Korea Willing to Resume 6-Party Nuclear Talks

Chinese Foreign Ministry said top N. Korean nuclear negotiator made comment in meeting with Chinese vice foreign minister Zhang Yesui in Beijing More

Middle East

A protester carries stones in one hand and a beer bottle in the other as he kneels in front of burning tires set by protesters in front of Luxor governorate building to protest against the newly-appointed governor, Adel Mohamed al-Khayat, who was a member

Tourism Protests Keep New Luxor Governor Away in Egypt

Protesters bar access, demand president revoke nomination of hardline Islamist they fear will hurt local tourism More

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Visitors enter the Nelson Mandela exhibit in Paris

Video Paris Exhibit Captures Mandela's Journey

Event retraces former South African president’s evolution from political prisoner to one of the world's most respected politicians More

Health

A young girl with malaria rests at a health clinic in the South Sudanese state of Northern Bahr el Ghazal, June 1, 2012.

Malaria Risk Spikes for World's Poorest Children

Study finds poorest are twice as likely to contract the often fatal mosquito-borne disease -- and that alleviating poverty may be preventive More

Economy & Business

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies before the Senate Banking Committee, Capitol Hill, Washington, Feb. 26, 2013.

US Central Bank May Ease Stimulus Efforts Later This Year

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says change may take place because US economy is growing moderately More

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Saxophonist Joshua Redman’s trio with bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Gregory Hutchinson is one of the most celebrated groups working in jazz today. On “Beyond Category” they perform live and host Eric Felten interviews Redman about the essential musical lessons he learned from his father (Dewey Redman), and how he’s grown on his own journey as a jazz artist.

 

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