1. Fears of economic downturn send stock markets around the world tumbling.
2. Thailand: Parliament elects Yingluck Shinawatra as country's first female prime minister.
3. Ethiopia: Head of World Food Program in Ethiopia says country's emergency food stocks almost gone.
4. Chile: More than 500 students arrested during protests for more affordable university system.
5. Israel: Thousands gather at al-Aqsa mosque for Ramadan prayers amid tightened security.
6. US: Chinese contestants in New York for 2011 Miss Universe final.
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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