This is AP News Minute. The U.N. General Assembly voted 128 to 9 with 35 abstentions on Thursday in favor of a non-binding resolution denouncing President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Key Arab US allies banded together

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The California state assembly recently approved the so-called Paris Hilton bill, which bars dogs from occupying the drivers seat in a moving vehicle. The bill passed because Democrats wanted to make an example of Miss Hilton. They think she is a litt

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Rural Women in Africa Speak Out at Climate Conference It looked and sounded like a celebration. But participants at this gathering of rural women from across Africa have a serious message for the delegates at the COP-17 climate conference. We've come

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With an installed base of several thousand machines, Universal's GSM Platform is widely accepted an has evolved into an industry standard. Today, Universal Instruments is regarded as a leading manufacturer of electronic assembly equipment. Universal

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U.S. President Barack Obama called on the global community Thursday to rally behind U.S.-led efforts for a solution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict within a year. In his U.N. General Assembly address, the president also called on Iran to confirm

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By Peter Heinlein United Nations 16 November 2006 Former South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon has arrived in New York to begin preparations for his new job as U.N. secretary-general. He takes over when Kofi Annan completes his 10 years in offic

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By Peter Heinlein United Nations 13 October 2006 Ban Ki-Moon The U.N. General Assembly has formally approved the nomination of South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon as the world body's next secretary-general. He takes office January 1. The appro

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By Matt Steinglass Hanoi 21 May 2007 Vote counting is underway after millions of Vietnamese went to the polls Sunday to elect a new National Assembly. Although voters had a slightly wider choice than in previous elections, all candidates were vetted

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This is the VOA Special English Education Report. Being a new student in school can be a little scary. Being a new student in a new country can be even scarier. A college or university's international student office is a good place to start getting

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By Nico Colombant Abuja 23 April 2007 International observers have condemned Nigeria's recently concluded ruling-party-dominated state, legislative and presidential elections, saying authorities failed the Nigerian people. Meanwhile, national observe

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By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 24 July 2007 Provisional results in Cameroon's combined legislative and municipal elections show a landslide victory for President Paul Biya's ruling party. Opposition parties have alleged massive fraud and say they fear Mr. Bi

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World leaders have expressed growing concern over the turbulent state of the global economy, calling for united action to stop it from worsening. From United Nation's headquarters in New York, VOA's Margaret Besheer reports on the opening session of

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By Kari Barber Dakar 27 January 2007 United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is starting his first Africa tour since assuming his post, visiting the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the U.N. has one of its largest peacekeeping missions. Mr. B

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By Peter Heinlein United Nations 26 January 2007 The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution condemning any attempt to deny the Holocaust. From U.N. headquarters, VOA's Peter Heinlein reports Iran's delegate was alone in speaking out against

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By Brian Wagner Miami 21 November 2007 Cuba has set January 20 as the date for national elections that will determine whether ailing leader Fidel Castro will remain the island's president. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports the vote may confirm the

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By Brian Wagner Miami 24 February 2008 Cuba's leadership has chosen Raul Castro to become the nation's president, after nearly 50 years of leadership by his brother Fidel. VOA's Brian Wagner has this report from Miami. Cuba's National Assembly confir

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By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 27 February 2008 The political parties in what is expected to become the new ruling coalition in Pakistan's national assembly have held their first joint meeting, calling on President Pervez Musharraf to convene the assemb

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Hope Amid Frustration as Nepalis Head to Polls KATHMANDU As Nepalis head to the polls on Tuesday to elect members of a new Constituent Assembly, many are left to wonder whether the vote will end years of political paralysis that has hurt the Himalaya

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By Lisa Schlein Geneva 15 May 2007 In an opening address to the 60th World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organization, WHO Director-General Margaret Chan promised to vigorously work to improve health for Africans and f

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The U.N. General Assembly has voted to ask the International Court of Justice to give an advisory opinion on whether Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia earlier this year conforms to international law. 联合国大会投票表决要求国际

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