With the afternoon still ahead of them, they returned to Fishermans Wharf. Lets take a boat ride, Aunt Jane suggested. Oh, yes, lets! Violet said. A boat ride was what she most wanted to do. But Violet, its not your turn, Benny protested. We didnt pi

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First thing in the morning, Aunt Jane said, Andy, heres your cap. She handed him the baseball cap containing the four slips of paper. Hurry, Uncle Andy! Benny said. The Aldens watched as Uncle Andy reached into the hat. He drew out a piece of paper a

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This is the VOA Special English Education Report. More than half of young black men in the United States do not finish high school. Many grow up without fathers and in neighborhoods with gangs, drugs and violence. Sixty percent of those who drop out

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Burma's Tourist Industry Booms This week in Rangoon 20 contestants competed for the title of Miss Tourism Myanmar 2012, a beauty pageant organized by the tourism board to appeal to foreign visitors. Tourism Board Secretary Kyaw Htun says Aung San Suu

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The San Francisco Giants knocked off the Texas Rangers 11-7 before a home crowd Wednesday at ATT Park in Game 1 of Major League Baseball's 2010 World Series. Ace starter Tim Lincecum overcame some early-game jitters to capture a win for the National

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There he is! said six-year-old Benny. The airport waiting room was crowded, but the Aldens all saw the man in the baseball cap. Henry waved to him. Thats Uncle Andy, all right. But wheres Aunt Jane? Jessie said. The Aldens had come to San Francisco t

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Myanmar Statue Building Risks Tensions with Minorities A movement in Myanmar to build statues of independence hero General Aung San risks renewed tensions with the countrys ethnic minorities. It could also affect the ruling partys chances in planned

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AS IT IS 2016-03-16 Myanmar President Close to Aung San Suu Kyi 新任缅甸总统与昂山素季关系亲近 Myanmars parliament has elected Htin Kyaw as the countrys next president. 缅甸联邦会议经投票推选出吴廷觉为下任总统。 Th

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AS IT IS 2015-01-15 Pro-Democracy Myanmar Singer Denied a Visa 缅甸民主派歌手被缅甸拒签 Thousands of people who fled Myanmar in recent years have returned. They have decided to do so because of democratic changes, a growing economy, and m

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Thursday called for the immediate and unconditional release of Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who faces possible imprisonment for allegedly violating terms of her house arrest. Clinton discussed th

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The European Union is urging Burma to immediately release democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners. European and Asian foreign ministers are meeting in Hanoi this week to discuss cooperation on a range of issues. EU leaders ar

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Burma to Welcome Obama for Historic Visit Burma is set to welcome U.S. President Barack Obama for meetings with President Thein Sein and opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Newspaper seller Oo Zay Yar says the nation welcomes Obama and hopes his visi

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Burma's Divided Rakhine Tests Old Friendships Before it burned down, Myo Thu Gyi village was home to 70 households of both Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims. Village chief Oo Kyaw Aung says he lived and worked side-by-side with Rohingya. But, li

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Burma's fellow members in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have expressed deep disappointment over opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's extended house detention. As Western governments call for tougher sanctions, political analysts in the

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Burma Hopes for US Return to Textile Industry Shaking off the dust It is the first time Aung Win has returned to a former textile factory since U.S. sanctions forced it to close down a decade ago. The vice chairman of the Myanmar Garment Manufacturer

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BBC Learning English Weekender Shappi Korsandi Stand up Callum:Hello, I'm Callum Robertson and this is Weekender. The Edinburgh International festival is a month-long arts and cultural festival held in August in Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. A

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SCOTT SIMON, HOST: A rhinoceros born and raised in San Diego is getting adjusted to its new home in Tanzania. The eastern black rhino could play a key role in efforts to repopulate the critically endangered species in the wild. Erik Anderson of membe

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Builders in South Africa have begun construction on a new type of housing for low-income families. The buildings look like conventional homes, but the walls are made with sandbags. Architects say their experimental design is quicker and easier to bu

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The Annual ATT San Jose Jazz Festival is Silicon Valley's favorite annual event. It is the largest free jazz festival in the country! The Festival, held in August in downtown San Jose, draws over 140,000 music lovers and features a minimum of ten dif

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is meeting with Burma's top military ruler, General Than Shwe. He is urging the general to release political prisoners, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L)me

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