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VOA60 - World

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

VOA60 - World: July 20th, 2011 Script

1. Somalia: UN declares a famine in two areas of the south amid country's worst drought in more than 50 years.

2. Serbia: President Tadic confirms arrest of Goran Hadzic -- the last major war crimes fugitive of the Balkan wars.

3. Afghanistan: Two blasts kill at least four as Kabul prepares to assume security responsibility from coalition forces.

4. South Korea: Koreans denounce Japan's decision to bar its diplomats from Korea's national airline in dispute over territory claimed by both countries.

5. Peru: Retired police clash with security forces over pension reforms.

6. Israel: Safari park introduces its newest tapir, named Papaya.

VOA 60 is a 1 minute overview of the day's top news stories -- comprised of compelling video clips with simple captions. It is short, concise, and straight to the point so that viewers will be able to get their daily dose of news in less time.

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