Voice of America

The Ebola virus, which is one of the most contagious viral diseases, is spread through contact with bodily fluids, such as sweat, blood and saliva, of an infected person or animal.

The Voice of Russia

Darth Vader as 14th potential candidate for Ukraine presidency

Darth Vader nominated by the Internet Party of Ukraine has submitted documents to the Ukrainian Central Elections Commission for being registered as a presidential candidate. The Sith lord has submitted the entire package of documents, including that confirming the payment of 2.5 million hryvni as a monetary deposit, the CEC told Interfax.
Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_03_29/Darth-Vader-nominated-by-Internet-Party-to-run-for-Ukrainian-presidency-0452/

The Voice of Russia

EXCLUSIVE: “The West, the US, is often supportive of "self-determination" – that is a beautiful phrase, too. But they always support self-determination for groups that they support, if they don’t support them, then they are against it and they are in favor of the sovereignty in the country, it is unbelievable hypocrisy.”

Dr. Edward Herman, a Professor Emeritus at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in the US, said in an interview with the VR. Dr. Herman is also the author of several books namely "Manufacturing Consent", which he wrote with Noam Chomsky and "The Srebrenica Massacre: Evidence, Context and Politics":http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_29/Ukraine-the-US-hypocritical-transference-Prof-Edward-Herman-3796/

VOA Asia

North Korea Rejects UN Security Council Criticism http://ow.ly/2FbHOh

DW (English)

What will it take to keep Afghanistan safe?

With prospects of a full US withdrawal from Afghanistan, there are growing concerns the country might slide back into anarchy. DW examines the factors likely to shape the nation's security situation post- 2014. http://dw.de/p/1BKhv

DW (English)

An estimated 400,000 people live in Germany without proper legal documentation. This prompts them to lead a life in fear - with virtually no rights and no access to proper health care. DW takes a look at how Germany's undocumented live in the shadows. http://dw.de/p/1BXUB

The Voice of Russia

US sanctions against Russia to blow up America's world domination

Eminent politologist Valentin Zorin is convinced that if to analyze all sanctions, be they military, political or economic, imposed by Washington in recent years, the result may well be compared to a boomerang that has blown up the US much-desired leadership in today's world. As for policy of sanctions against Russian in particular, it is, in Mr Zorin’s opinion, devoid of any prospects at all. Read the article to learn more: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_29/US-sanctions-against-Russia-to-blow-up-Americas-world-domination-8323/

Radio Pakistan

The Voice of Russia

The Malaysian Airlines plane crashed into the Indian Ocean, Prime Minister Najib Razak said. "Malaysia Airlines deeply regrets that we have to assume beyond any reasonable doubt that MH370 has been lost and that none of those on board survived," said the company in a text message to relatives.
Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_24/Malaysian-Airlines-plane-crashed-into-Indian-Ocean-media-3816/

The Voice of Russia

Sharia law to be integrated into UK law for first time

According to the new guidelines, solicitors are allowed to formulate last will in compliance with the standards of Islamic law. That may result in denying women an equal share of the inheritance and excluding non-believers from the testament.
Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_03_24/Sharia-law-to-be-implemented-in-UK-legal-system-5144/

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The Voice of Russia

Russia to beef up its Arctic Force

The move is intended to be better prepared for possible security threats from the north, since the Arctic ice cap has long been regarded by the military as a potential theater of war. The Defense Ministry is planning to build new warships, including ice-breaking ones, and create a specialized coastal taskforce:
http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_24/Russia-to-beef-up-its-Arctic-Force-9231/

Indonesian Service, China Radio International

#‎MH370‬ Malaysia Umumkan Pesawat MH370 Terhempas di Lautan Hindi
Sumber:https://www.facebook.com/crimalay
Berdasarkan analisis Cawangan Siasatan Kemalangan Udara UK (AAIB), pesawat MH370 terbang di sepanjang koridor selatan dan kedudukan terakhirnya di tengah Lautan Hindi.

Demikian diumumkan oleh Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak dalam sidang akhbar malam ini. Beliau berkata, pesawat MH370 berakhir di selatan Lautan Hindi. 

DW (English)

Are punctuality, precision and beer mugs as inherent to German society as the world thinks? 

In his playful exhibition, 'Typically German?,' artist Rolf Sachs takes apart the clichés. http://dw.de/p/1BSZS

The Voice of Russia

US police kill more innocents than terrorists

Police officers in the United States killed an estimated 587 people in 2012 alone, tallying more than 5,000 over the course of the past decade. Though crime rates are sinking, militarization in the law enforcement has surprisingly grown up as budget spending doubled. Why is this police force built up at a time when the crime is on its lowest in the entire history of the United States? 
Read here: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_03_24/US-police-kill-more-innocents-than-terrorists-despite-sinking-crime-rates-7926/

Radio Thailand World Service

Hong Kong lowers travel warning to Bangkok
BANGKOK, 21 March 2014 (NNT) — Hong Kong has decided to lower travel warnings for its citizens wishing to travel to Bangkok — stating that travelers should exercise caution during their visits and that the emergency decree in the Thai capital has finally been lifted. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that Hong Kong has lowered its travel warnings for those who wish to travel to Bangkok. However, according to the Ministry, there are still 50 countries that remain to show travel warnings to Thailand.

Hong Kong has changed its “black” warning — avoid any travels to Thailand — into a “yellow” warning — exercising caution when traveling to the Kingdom. Moreover, out of the 50 countries with travel warnings, Kuwait and Iran remain the only two countries that have told their citizens to avoid traveling to Thailand.

Countries that have specifically warned its citizens to avoid only Bangkok include Kazakstan, Oman, Russia, and Taiwan. Countries that have suggested postponing trips to the Kingdom include Malaysia, UAE and Qatar; the rest have suggested to stay clear and avoid the ongoing protest areas and use caution when traveling.

source: http://thainews.prd.go.th/centerweb/newsen/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNECO5703210010002

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Here is a virtual escape for your Friday!
Listen to this Slovak family who spent three months researching permaculture and healthy living in New Zealand, to learn what they plan on doing now they're back in Slovakia.

Trt Persian

DW (English)

Can killing this squirrel to save other animals be justified?

Thousands of gray squirrels are to be culled in Scotland because their North American cousins may drive Britain's native red squirrels into extinction. Conservationists are now trapping and killing the gray rodents in order to preserve biodiversity. http://dw.de/p/1BPqJ

VOA Asia

Michelle Obama Tours School, Forbidden City on First Day of China Triphttp://ow.ly/2EUt86

Radio Pakistan

DW (Bahasa Indonesia)

Mampukah two cute creatures are inhabitants of the Zoo Hellabrunn in Munich is dominating the media bear Knut who befits Germany famous? See their doings through the photo gallery: http://dw.de/p/1BTdF

BBC World News

How does the ‪#‎Crimea‬ story make you feel towards Russia and the Russians?

On World Have Your Say TV at 1500GMT, we'll talk to a group of Russians about what it's like to be Russian these days. What's your perception?

Send them a video comment via WhatsApp on +447730751925 or upload a video here: http://bbc.in/1hoAGLO

For today's latest news, click here for the BBC live page:http://bbc.in/1h0bh8W

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CRIENGLISH.com

US, China First Ladies to Meet in Beijing US first lady, Michelle Obama, will be visiting China from March 19 to 26, stopping off in the cities of Beijing, Xi'an and Chengdu. China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, will also take Michelle Obama to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing and a local school. http://english.cri.cn/11354/2014/03/18/2561s817979.htm

CRIENGLISH.com

US, China First Ladies to Meet in Beijing US first lady, Michelle Obama, will be visiting China from March 19 to 26, stopping off in the cities of Beijing, Xi'an and Chengdu. China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, will also take Michelle Obama to visit the Forbidden City in Beijing and a local school. http://english.cri.cn/11354/2014/03/18/2561s817979.htm

DW (English)

President Putin has defended his country's inclusion of Crimea into the Russian Federation, citing a common history. He also hit back at Western critics for what he said was their contradictory use of international laws. http://dw.de/p/1BRSv ‪#‎crimea‬ ‪#‎ukraine‬ ‪#‎russia‬

DW (English)

President Putin has defended his country's inclusion of Crimea into the Russian Federation, citing a common history. He also hit back at Western critics for what he said was their contradictory use of international laws. http://dw.de/p/1BRSv ‪#‎crimea‬ ‪#‎ukraine‬ ‪#‎russia‬

DW (English)

President Putin has defended his country's inclusion of Crimea into the Russian Federation, citing a common history. He also hit back at Western critics for what he said was their contradictory use of international laws. http://dw.de/p/1BRSv ‪#‎crimea‬ ‪#‎ukraine‬ ‪#‎russia‬

he Voice of Russia

EXCLUSIVE: It is ironic that on the third anniversary of Fukushima nuclear catastrophe the liquid plume in the ocean is reaching the shores of North America, according to new scientific models Kevin Kamps, radioactive waste specialist at Beyond Nuclear, anti-nuclear group, discusses Fukushima consequences with the VR. He points out that one thing to "keep in mind is that the discharges did not end in March or April 2011, in fact the discharges to the ocean are a daily occurrence," which means that it is an international catastrophe. Read the full interview: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_18/Fukushima-radiation-might-reach-US-coast-at-3rd-anniversary-of-catastrophe-0729/

BBC World News

Missing Malaysia plane ‪#‎MH370‬ We examine 10 theories of what happened to the plane http://bbc.in/1iyYkXL 1. Landed in the Andaman Islands 2. Flew to Kazakhstan 3. It flew south 4. Taklamakan Desert, north-west China 5. It was flown towards Langkawi island because of a fire or other malfunction 6. The plane is in Pakistan 7. The plane hid in the shadow of another airliner 8. There was a struggle 9. The passengers were deliberately killed by decompression 10. The plane will take off again to be used in a terrorist attack http://bbc.in/1iyYkXL

DW (English)

German high-speed trains to be be delivered to five US states between autumn 2016 and summer 2017. German conglomerate Siemens has won a multi-million-dollar US contract to build high-speed locomotives. Siemens outbid major US rivals in a tender aimed at establishing the first high-speed train services in the US. http://dw.de/p/1BRRy

The Voice of Russia

Catalonia getting ready to divorce Spain The referendum in ‪#‎Crimea‬ is the first plebiscite in Europe dedicated to the issue of independence. Enrique Ravello, a member of the Spanish parliament, even took part in the Crimean referendum as an observer. Back in January 2013 the parliament of Catalonia adopted the Declaration of sovereignty of that autonomous region, which allowed its citizens to independently determine its political future. More about how things actually are in Catalonia here: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_18/Catalonia-getting-ready-to-divorce-Spain-1173/

DW Deutsche Welle

Karl Jüsten of new Chairman of the Broadcasting Council prelate Dr. Karl Jüsten is new Chairman of the Broadcasting Council of the Deutsche Welle. The 17-member Board chose him as the successor to Valentin Schmidt at its inaugural meeting. The SPD MP Dagmar was elected his Deputy Friday.

BBC World Service

Should men and women have separate seats on public transport? This picture, showing two men who seem to be sitting in ladies-only seats on the Delhi Metro, has been widely shared on social media in India, where ladies-only seats and carriages are meant to protect women from unwelcome attention. ‪#‎BBCtrending‬ speaks to commuters and some of the thousands of Indians sharing the picture and debating whether ladies-only seating is a useful idea. Do ladies-only seats offer women protection? Would you like ladies-only seats on public transport where you are? http://bbc.in/1kCBoXS

DW - Global Ideas

How to curb invasion of foreign species? The European Union suggested to make those people pay that (accidentally?) brought them along - as it happened with the Spanish slug, that was "imported" with soil-filled plant pots, that also held the slug's eggs. Do you consider this a fair concept? How does your country handle that problem?

CRIENGLISH.com

Jewish holiday with a twist of Latin and the World Cup Israeli Purim Parade Pays Tribute to Latin America http://english.cri.cn/11354/2014/03/17/2561s817834.htm

CRIENGLISH.com

The Five Reasons Why China Works: First, one party governance. The Communist Party of China has to a great extent followed this tradition and built an impressive system of selecting its leaders based on merit and performance. http://english.cri.cn/6909/2014/03/12/2821s817101.htm

Radio Pakistan

China to invest $4 billion in Pakistan Railways: Saad Read more : http://www.radio.gov.pk/newsdetail-66365

Radio Pakistan

5-day Lyallpur National Open Squash Championship begins today Read more : http://radio.gov.pk/newsdetail-66360

Radio Pakistan

'Pakistan Museum of Natural History' PMNH launches Man and Biosphere Programme website The website will provide information for the solution of natural resources and environmental issues. Read more: http://radio.gov.pk/newsdetail-66382

Voice of Indonesia

Live now Exotic Indonesia, a network program jointly broadcast by RRI World Service Voice of Indonesia and 97.2 FM Pro2 RRI Bukittinggi, West Sumatra only on www.voi.co.id. Today Pro 2 RRI Bukittinggi features Rendang, the traditional food and the life philosophy of Minangkabau People in West Sumatra.

BBC World Service

Does a happy "hello" make someone more trustworthy? How do you work to make a good first impression? How direct can you be on a first meeting - in some Asian cultures, you mustn't be too familiar on a first meeting - so what works in your culture? This is Dan Damon with World Update, learning today about how the way you say "hello" makes a real difference to the response you get. What's your favourite way of greeting someone? What's the greeting that sets your teeth on edge?

The Voice of Russia

Official results of Crimea referendum: With 100% ballots counted, 96.77% of Crimeans vote to re-unite with Russia - Crimean election chief Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_17/With-100-of-ballots-counted-96-77-of-Crimeans-who-came-to-polls-on-Sunday-voted-to-re-united-with-Russia-Crimean-election-chief-1708/

DW - Asia

Holi, the colourful spring festival, is one of India's most important holidays. It marks the triumph of the spring season over winter and also good over evil. See the story in pictures: http://dw.de/p/183hZ

Voice of America

Malaysian authorities say police have searched the homes of the two pilots and are examining an elaborate flight simulator taken from one of them. Authorities are also questioning engineers who may have had contact with the plane before it left Kuala Lumpur.

The Voice of Russia

May the roof above us never fall in, and may we friends beneath it never fall out' This is how a famous St. Patrick’s toast goes. Today is exactly the day! The cheerful green holiday is here. Rejoice! A couple of facts about the celebration that you probably didn’t know. Whatever common beliefs, St Patrick’s color is blue, not green, incidentally, several artworks of the saint picture him dressed in blue. But later on, green began to be associated with the day after Ireland, also referred to as the "Emerald Isle," adopted green as its national color. And, most interestingly, despite pints of green beer typically drunk on March 17, the holiday was once a dry one: between 1903 and 1970 St. Patrick’s was purely religious.

The Voice of Russia

EXCLUSIVE: "In 1954 Nikita Khrushchev made a decision to transfer Crimea from Russia to Ukraine. There was no referendum, there was no popular vote and the residents of Crimea had no voice in that decision. So when Ukraine became independent in 1991 after the Soviet Union collapsed the Russian population in Crimea ended up living in a country that they never chose to be residents of" Victor Olevich, a political analyst from US state of Pennsylvania, comments on the results of Crimea referendum and points out that if the West recognizes Kosovo, it has to recognize the will of Crimeans: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_17/US-refusal-to-recognize-Crimean-referendum-policy-of-double-standards-analyst-8652/

BBC World Service

The communications systems of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 were deliberately disabled, Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak has said. According to satellite and radar evidence, he said, the plane then changed course and could have continued flying for a further seven hours. He said the "movements are consistent with the deliberate action of someone on the plane".

BBC World Service

Can genuine friendship ever exist between a man and a woman, transcending the complications of love? Award-winning authors Tracy Chevalier and Daniyal Mueenuddin compare two major themes in their respective books: friendship and love. How do they differ? Which is most complicated? And are the stakes equally high? http://bbc.in/1dUTtjS

The Voice of Russia

Washington loses its balance From pushing a ‘reset’ button to sanctions over Ukraine protests. Eminent politologist analyses how Obama's stance on Ukraine's political crisis has crossed out all of his benevolent intentions concerning relations with Russia. He states that not a single US President resorted to direct threats to Russia even at the height of the Cold War, unlike President Barack Obama, who had obviously got out of balance and threatened that Moscow would face costs over its policy on Ukraine. Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_15/Washington-loses-its-balance-6777/

The Voice Asia

Join Sumera in ShubSandesh from 17:00 UK 22:30 IST www.thevoiceasia.com Do you give your all to what you do, thinking that God will do the rest? kiya aap poray dil se mehnat kartay ho, yeh sooch kar barkat khuda dalay ga?

The Voice of Russia

17-year-old twin sisters Masha and Nastya Tolmachev, who won the Junior Eurovision-2006, will represent Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen this May. Learn about their musical background here: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_03_15/Tolmachev-twin-sisters-to-represent-Russia-at-Eurovision-2014-Song-Contest-9371/

The Voice of Russia

What are neo-Nazis for in Ukraine? According to experts, Western organizers of the EuroMaidan do not need diplomatic solutions, they are interested in escalation of tension. And here they need the experience of the nationalists - the surest means to split the people permanently. Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_03_15/West-uses-neo-Nazis-in-Ukraine-to-split-nation-escalate-tensions-9444/

DW Deutsche Welle

Crimean crisis: Deutsche Welle extends offer to Russian on Saturday (15.03), the German foreign broadcasting station starts a new 10-minute message format in Russian language. The daily broadcast of "Up-to-date geo factor" is to receive as Web TV. DW Director Peter Limbourg: "the crisis is experiencing a worsening this weekend with the questionable referendum in Crimea. At the same time, the media freedom is further restricted in Russia. While the free flow of information is important right now, to counteract enemy images and prevent an escalation."

DW (English)

Are young people paralyzed by too many options and always hunting for the next best thing? German author Oliver Jeges seems to think today's 30-somethings want freedom, not commitment. DW spoke with the 31-year-old about his book - and his generation. http://dw.de/p/1BOV9

The Voice of Russia

"Ukraine is most likely some sort of trump card for the Americans right now - to have the EU fight with Russia over Ukraine's association in order to prevent the stabilization of the political and economic situation in our region. In that case, the dollar has a good chance of strengthening and remaining the world's reserve currency"- expert PACE ignored the proposal made by the Russian delegation to probe into Maidan crimes. Russian experts believe that, in general, PACE is strongly influenced by NATO countries and Washington and thus fails in its role of international arbitration: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_03_14/US-influenced-PACE-ignores-Russias-proposal-to-probe-into-Maidan-crimes-6930/

The Voice of Russia

"Russia has and can have no plans to invade southeastern regions of Ukraine. We assume that the rights of Russians, rights of Hungarians, rights of Bulgarians and Ukrainians should definitely be ensured and should be protected," Russia's foreign chief Sergei Lavrov said during their six hours' talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry. Speaking about the ‪#‎Crimea‬ referendum issue, Kerry stated that 'if it takes place, there'll be some sanctions, some response'. Read the overview here: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_03_14/Russia-will-respect-declaration-of-will-of-Crimean-people-during-referendum-FM-Lavrov-2833/

The Voice of Russia

Sochi medal count sets standards globally! Team Russia is record breaking indeed, with 57 medals now in their collection. The infrastructure is surely what bolstered all this: the Paralympians participating in the Games this year have had the privilege of using top-notch training centers. Learn what Brazil, the next country to hold the ‪#‎Paralympics‬, will have to take note of: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_14/Sochi-medal-count-sets-global-standard-for-future-Paralympic-training-centers-5103

The Voice of Russia

Outrageous! Ukrainian border guards who deny pilots of the major Russian air carrier Aeroflot a chance to normal rest and recreation between flights on the territory of Ukraine without giving any reason. Read more: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_03_13/Ukrainian-border-guards-threaten-flight-safety-cause-losses-to-Russian-airlines-6880/

The Voice of Russia

VR Live Debate. Unrecognized states: time for recognition? The situation in Crimea, which is shortly going to have a referendum on its independence from Ukraine, brings back into the spotlight one of the half-forgotten problems of modernity - unrecognized states. Don’t miss our weekly expert discussion at 4 pm GMT! Read more on the topic and watch debate here: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_13/42nd-VR-Live-Debate-Unrecognized-states-time-for-recognition-7078/

The Voice of Russia

Qatar and Saudi Arabia call it quits! America’s Lead from Behind strategy in the region is failing as the Qatar-Saudi rivalry for leadership in the Mideast has finally broken to the surface. Both countries seem on the verge of plunging the Arab Peninsula into a Cold War, which would pose the greatest threat to America’s vision of regional security since the Iraq invasion over a decade ago: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_03_12/Qatar-and-Saudi-Arabia-call-it-quits-America-s-lead-from-behind-failure-4893/

Indonesian Service, China Radio International

# Sorotan Tiongkok-MH370# sumber:http://indonesian.cri.cn/201/2014/03/13/1s146482.htm Laporan Pesawat Tiongkok Sedang Cari MH370 di Darat Tidak Tepat 2014-03-13 11:28:41 CRI Juru bicara Kementerian Luar Negeri Tiongkok Qin Gang kemarin (12/3) dalam jumpa pers mengatakan, laporan mengenai pesawat Tiongkok sedang melakukan pencarian pesawat MH370 di darat tidak tepat. Kementerian Luar Negeri sudah konfirmasikan dengan badan terkait, dan membuktikan bahwa laporan ini tidak tepat, pesawat Tiongkok masih ikut serta dalam pencarian di laut.

CRIENGLISH.com

China Premier Meets the Press AP: Current state of Sino-US relations? What obstacles are there in bilateral relations? What change does China wish to see from US? Li: Sino-US relations are relations between the world's largest developing and developed countries. President Xi's California meeting with President Obama last year reached a concensus: a new model of Sino-US relationship defined by non-conflict and win-win cooperation. There are frictions in our cooperation. As long as we respect each other's core interests and major concerns, manage our differences and negotiate on an equal basis, expand our converging interests, we will advance our relationship.

Indonesian Service, China Radio International

# Sorotan Tiongkok-MH370# Sumber:http://indonesian.cri.cn/201/2014/03/13/1s146485.htm Tiongkok Minta Malaysia Jelaskan Isu Pesawat Berbalik Arah 2014-03-13 11:30:13 CRI Juru bicara Kementerian Luar Negeri Tiongkok Qin Gang dalam jumpa pers kemarin (12/3) menjawab pertanyaan wartawan terkait kemungkinan pesawat Malaysia Airlines berbalik arah sebelum hilang kontak dengan menara pengawas. Qin Gang mengatakan, Tiongkok telah meminta Malaysia sesegera mungkin mengklarifikasi berita tersebut. Tiongkok meminta Malaysia melakukan pengaturan yang layak, memperluas area pencarian, dan menginformasikan kemajuan pencarian kepada Tiongkok secepat mungkin .

DW (English)

Despite a number of critical points, the progress report approved this Wednesday (12.03.2014) by the European Parliament was mainly positive. Though the parliament declared itself "deeply concerned" about the "latest developments" in Turkey, and the "suspected cases of top-level corruption," the report repeatedly noted progress in Turkey's reform process and underscored the strategic importance of the country for European economic and energy policy. http://dw.de/p/1BOq6

DW (English)

Addressing the German parliament, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the territorial integrity of Ukraine cannot be put in question. Her remarks come three days ahead of a referendum in Ukraine's Crimea on joining Russia. Do you think European leaders are doing enough in Ukraine? http://dw.de/p/1BOtI (csc) ‪#‎crimea‬ ‪#‎ukraine‬ ‪#‎russia‬

DW (English)

Parts of Germany are experiencing their warmest start to March ever. Much of Europe has also recorded higher than average temperatures. While many are thrilled to see the back of winter, is the heat a cause for concern? http://dw.de/p/1BNHh

Indonesian Service, China Radio International

# Sorotan Tiongkok-MH370# Sumber:http://indonesian.cri.cn/201/2014/03/12/1s146440.htm Seorang Penumpang Pemegang Paspor Pencurian Berkewarganegaraan Iran 2014-03-12 11:01:53 CRI Malaysia mengumumkan identitas dua penumpang yang menggunakan paspor curian untuk naik pesawat MH-370. Kedua penumpang tersebut sempat dicurigai terkait dengan organisasi teroris. Dalam jumpa pers kemarin sore (11/3), pihak kepolisian Malaysia menerangkan hasil penyelidikan. Kepala Inspektur Polisi Malaysia Khalid Bin Abu Bakar mengatakan pihaknya telah mengkonfirmasi salah seorang dari kedua penumpang tersebut adalah warga negara Iran. Dari hasil penyelidikan ternyata penumpang yang berusia 19 tahun tersebut tidak berhubungan dengan organisasi teroris mana pun. Pria tersebut dicurigai berencana menyelundup ke Jerman. Status penumpang lainnya yang juga menggunakan paspor curian masih dalam penyelidikan.

The Voice of Russia

EXCLUSIVE: "Radiation threat is still very real at Fukushima, there were three meltdowns and four explosions, there are thousands of very highly radioactive elements scattered around the side and every day some 300 tons of radioactive water pours into the Pacific ocean." Harvey Wasserman, author of numerous books and editor of www.nukefree.org website comments on how things stand at ‪#‎Fukushima‬, as anti-nuke sentiments are simmering in Japan: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_11/Radiation-threat-at-Fukushima-is-real-300-tones-of-radioactive-water-daily-pours-into-Pacific-Ocean-energy-activist-3049/

The Voice of Russia

Battlefield Eurasia: US wages multifaceted wars against Syria, China The most important objective is to encircle China and control the waterways that sustain the Chinese economy and energy flows, which would in turn control China. Provoking China seeks to scare the Southeast Asian nations and tempt them into a NATO-like military organization in the future to counter their neighbor. On a global scale, the US wants to disrupt, control, and/or manage energy flows to/from Russia, Iran, and China. Non-state actors - Ukrainian insurgents, Syrian-based Jihadis, island activists, to name a few, are used as tools: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_12/Battlefield-Eurasia-US-wages-energy-and-geopolitical-proxy-wars-against-Syria-China-Part-2-8429/

DW - Asia

A comment on hairstyle. A street brawl. And a 19-year-old is dead... The people of India's northeastern states face discrimination in other parts of the country, which has been known to turn deadly. Even when it doesn't, the effects can make life almost unbearable. http://dw.de/p/1BNtf

The Voice of Russia

15 years since Kosovo secession: lessons learned As Ukraine's breakaway region of Crimea has unveiled its declaration of independence, speculations have been rife about the extent of the autonomous republic's right to secede from Ukraine. Just for instance, the United Kingdom's memorandum of April 17, 2009 noted that secession per se didn't run counter to international law. Was the Kosovo case somewhat different? Details here: http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_03_12/15-years-since-Kosovo-secession-lessons-learned-9349/

Radio Thailand World Service

PM holds talk with economic ministers BANGKOK, 11 March 2014 (NNT) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has urged all responsible agencies to speed up government spending in a bid to trigger the economy, which has been hard hit by the ongoing protests. At the Royal Police Cadet Academy in Nakhon Pathom, the Premier met with the ministers of Commerce, Finance, Agriculture, Industry, and Tourism. She urged them to boost the country’s economy through budget spending ,which in turn would bring back investors’ confidence in the Thai economic stability. The meeting came after reports that foreign investors were losing confidence in the Thai economy thanks to the prolonged political uncertainty, causing investment slowdown and the relocation of production bases. She also assigned related agencies to collect information and assess how much damage the political protests have done to the country. source:http://thainews.prd.go.th/centerweb/newsen/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNECO5703110010002

Radio Thailand World Service

BMTA to step up its anti accident measures in Bangkok and its neighborhood BANGKOK, 11 Mar 2014 -- The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) plans to step up measures to ensure the good performance of employees, citing the suspension of anyone receiving too many complaints. The announcement was made by the Acting Director General of the BMTA, Naret Boonpiem, during a meeting with the agency's alliance of 32 private bus operators, called to focus on reducing the number of road accidents. Several incidents have occurred during the past few weeks including one where a bus driver was forced to plough the vehicle into a police stall as the bus's breaks malfunctioned on Rama 9 road. Mr. Naret said the BMTA has set up various precautionary measures which include establishing a team of inspectors to monitor ticket vendors on buses and enforcing a stricter maintenance schedule on the fleet's vehicles. He said passenger satisfaction surveys would be conducted periodically, adding that staff members receiving complaints in more than 10% of the polls will be subjected to closer monitoring and eventually suspension and dismissal if they fail to make an improvement. The Acting BMTA Director General said the agency would mandate a regulation that dictates service operators perform check ups before each trip, along with a twice-yearly thorough maintenance examination of the passenger buses. source: http://thainews.prd.go.th/centerweb/newsen/NewsDetail?NT01_NewsID=WNSOC5703110010004

BBC World News

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DW (English)

There is still a bus service running between Damascus and Beirut. Indeed, if you know how to find them, there are still buses running from several places in Syria into Lebanon, though sometimes the service can be irregular. It's advisable to call ahead to check that the driver is prepared to risk it today. The streets of Beirut are becoming ever more crowded as the tiny country is flooded with refugees from across the border in Syria. But the government still does not have a policy on what to do with them. http://dw.de/p/1BMir

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Radio Thailand World Service

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

MARCH 2014

 

This month’s question is about a foreign trip Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid in January.
Which of the following group of countries did Prime Minister Erdoğan visit through 5-11 January, 2014?

1.      Morocco-Tunisia- Algeria

2.      Britain-France-Germany

3.      Japan- Singapore- Malaysia

 

3 of our listeners to be determined in a draw from among those with the correct answer will receive a present each from the Voice of Turkey.
Please send in your answers by 28 February 2014, either by e-mail to englishdesk@trt.net.tr, OR by fax, for which the number is 00 90 312 463 3454.
Our mailing address is PO Box 333, 06443 Yenişehir, Ankara, Turkey.
We wish you the best of luck.

Radio Pakistan

A historical picture of Faisal Mosque.

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beautiful view of K2

 

DW - Asia

Nearly six million children were affected by Typhoon "Haiyan" which struck the Philippines in early November. Despite facing incredible hardship, the young survivors are trying to rediscover playfulness amid the debris. http://dw.de/p/1BLn9

The Voice of Russia

First space tourists to fly around Mars and Venus in 2021

Dennis Tito, American multimillionaire widely known as the first space tourist, aims to launch a pair of adventurous space explorers on a flyby mission. The whole project is estimated to cost $ 1 billion. Why has he chosen 2021?
Find out here: http://voiceofrussia.com/2014_03_09/First-space-tourists-to-fly-to-Mars-and-Venus-in-2021-9149/

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Voice of Indonesia

Voice of Indonesia

Rumah Gajah Manyusu is a traditional house of Banjar people in South Kalimantan. In the old kingdom times, this type of house is the house of the nobles. Stay tuned on Exotic Indonesia, a network program jointly broadcast by RRI World Service Voice of Indonesia Pro 4 RRI Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Tuesday at 20:00-21:00 or 13:00-14.00 UTC only on SW 9525 Khz or www.voi.co.id 87.7 FM Pro 4 RRI Banjarmasin.

DW (Urdu)

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DW (English)

Japan's fisheries agency has decided to boost protection for juvenile bluefin tuna by halving the country's northern Pacific catch, according to Japanese media. Studies show a dramatic decline in tuna prized by eaters of sushi. http://dw.de/p/1BMMI

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