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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. In recent decades, countries around the world have made great progress against malaria. However, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) says that progress is at risk. This

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By Scott Stearns Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt 18 May 2008 The Bush administration says Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are making significant progress toward an independent Palestinian state. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports from Egy

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By Barry Wood Washington 10 July 2007 The World Bank, in a report released Tuesday, says some African countries have made significant improvements in the way they govern themselves. But the survey, covering 200 rich and poor countries, says progress

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Unable to vacate via A2, request full length of runway. 126. 不能经由滑行道A2脱离，请求全长跑道。 Crossing Runway 24, wilco. 127. 穿越24号跑道，照办。 Runway vacated. 128. 已脱离跑道 Giving way to B747 passing from left

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After departure, turn left heading 190, Runway 24R, cleared fortakeoff. 146. 起飞后，左转航向190，跑道24右，可以起飞 147. Request right turn when airborne due weather. 由于天气，离地后请求右转。 Take off immediately or h