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Voice of America

Security Reforms Needed in Guinea Bissau

Regional diplomats say reforming security sector crucial to stabilizing country before June's presidential election to replace president Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was assassinated two months ago.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Eastern Partnership -- The EU's Accidental Sphere Of Influence

The European Union's decision to set up its Eastern Partnership with six ex-Soviet republics, to be formally launched at a summit in Prague on May 7, takes the bloc into uncharted waters. Having run into stiff Russian resistance, the project will test the EU's resolve as it continues to promote reforms and stability beyond its eastern borders.

Radio & TV Martí

Preocupa a blogueros cubanos que el régimen castrista los censure

Blogueros cubanos han manifestado su preocupación porque el régimen comunista de Cuba obstaculice su acceso a la Internet, donde publican informaciones y crónicas sobre la realidad que se vive en la isla.

Radio Free Asia

North Korea Curbs Prices

Stalinist North Korea slaps new curbs on farmers' markets, and on women traders trying to supplement family incomes.