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Voice of America
General Election Campaigning Begins in Iraq
Campaigning opens amid simmering tensions over decision to ban number of Sunni Muslim candidates.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Afghan Pride Grows With Each Stroke Of The Cricket Bat
Upstart Afghan cricketers this week swept through group play by defeating Ireland, Scotland, and the United States. Success on the cricket field has emerged as a source of national pride.
Radio & TV Martí
SE SOLIDARIZA BISCET, CON EL OPOSITOR EN HUELGA DE HAMBRE, ORLANDO ZAPATA TAMAYO
(Radio Martí).- El preso de conciencia cubano, Oscar Elías Biscet, envió un mensaje de solidaridad al opositor pacífico, Orlando Zapata Tamayo.
Radio Free Asia
Final Conclusion on Liu Xiaobo's Final Appeal
Following the rejection of pro-democracy activist Liu Xiaobo's appeal, Bao Tong, former aide to ousted late premier Zhao Ziyang, calls on the ruling party to give up its monopoly on power.