Daily International News - January 29, 2014

Daily International News January 29, 2014 From VOAnews.com

 

Brahimi: No Agreement Yet on Syria Aid Convoy Syrian government, UN still negotiating relief supplies for rebel-held city of Homs, says UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi More   Ukrainian Parliament Ponders Amnesty for Protesters President Yanukovych says amnesty is only possible if protesters leave occupied government buildings, remove barricades from streets More   Obama Hits the Road With 'State of the Union' Goals President begins four-state tour, pledging to make his economic agenda a reality - with or without congressional support More   Snowden Leaks Making US Security Efforts More Difficult National Intelligence Director James Clapper says terrorists have 'gone to school' on American surveillance tactics thanks to Edward Snowden's leaks More   N. Korea Warns Against War Games in Rare News Conference North Korean ambassador says Pyongyang is committed to denuclearization but wants S. Korea, US to compromise on annual military drills More   CAR Prime Minister Welcomes EU Troops Plan approved by UN Security Council will allow about 500 European troops to deploy to the country, in addition to French and African troops already stationed there More   Malawi 'Cashgate' Trials Begin 60 suspects arrested in connection with theft of more than $250 million in public funds More   Nigerian Journalists Fear Violence in Election Run-up As country gets ready for national elections in 2015, Nigerian Union of Journalists is warning that politicians may try to intimidate reporters More   Obama Africa Policy Gaining Momentum President hosts summit of African leaders in Washington in August, a sign that his administration is paying more attention to continent than previously More   UNESCO: Poor Quality Education Costing Billions New report calls for improved teacher training, funding More

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