RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: A strategy to help problem drinkers cut back, a strategy that involves a prescription drug that's been around for more than 20 years. Here's NPR's Allison Aubrey. ALLISON AUBREY, BYLINE: Millions of people drink more than they sh

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A gem stone plucked from the earth, the sea, or riverbed, often travels across continents to cutting and polishing workshops; and those are increasingly found in India. Far away, the Belgian city of Antwerp is still king in diamond trading. In these

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Ukrainian Town Cut Off by Fighting Struggles to Survive KRASNOHORIVKA, EASTERN UKRAINE In eastern Ukraine, villages cut off by military front lines are on the brink of a humanitarian crisis. Ukraine's Kyiv government can't seem to get supplies in sup

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by Michael W. Flynn First, a disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, the legal information in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for seeking personalized legal advice from an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. Further, I

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By Brian Wagner Miami 13 February 2008 Venezuela says it has halted oil sales to U.S.-based ExxonMobil as part of a legal dispute over compensation for the firm's assets in the country. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports Venezuela also has criticiz

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By Ron Corben Bangkok 06 July 2007 Efforts to implement a 2003 global tobacco control treaty moved forward after delegates from more than 140 nations pledged to end smoking in public places and work places. As Ron Corben reports from Bangkok, World H

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Leaders of the world's advanced economies have committed to a long-term goal of slashing their emissions of carbon blamed for global warming. Officials say the plan is a first step toward building consensus but activist groups and at least one Afric

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This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. We talked last week about when and how to prune plants. Today we tell you about some new understanding of why cutting the main branch of a plant or tree can lead to better development. The findings

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The United States says it is ready to cut its trade-distorting farm subsides to $15 billion a year in a bid to reach a global trade deal that could help boost the world economy. The offer was made on the second day of a ministerial meeting aimed at

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U.S. President Barack Obama has instructed his Cabinet to cut $100 million in federal spending during the next 90 days, a largely symbolic move designed to draw attention to cost cutting in Washington. President Barack Obama speaks to the media afte

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A low-cost, easy-to-use drug could save tens of thousands of lives each year, according to a new study. The medicine promotes blood clotting and has been shown prevent many accident victims from bleeding to death. Tranexamic acid, or TXA, is not new.

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President Obama Urges Tax Cut Extension to Boost US Economy With Americas fragile economic recovery appearing to gain momentum, U.S. President Barack Obama has a simple message: keep it going. The last thing we need is for Washington to stand in the

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The Indian government says it could cut troops in Indian-administered Kashmir by one quarter. The region, which witnessed a violent separatist insurgency for nearly two decades, is one of the most heavily militarized in the world. Home Secretary G.K.

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: President Trump made an eyebrow-raising claim yesterday. As part of an effort to make America more business friendly, the president said he thinks his administration can eliminate 75 percent or more of government regulations. Thr

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Today from StoryCorps on this Friday, we have memories of a Chinese-American immigrant killed 35 years ago today. Vincent Chin was a draftsman living near Detroit. In 1982, Chin and a group of friends went out to celebrate his up

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AGRICULTURE REPORT - Outbreaks of Disease Cut World Meat Exports By Mario Ritter Broadcast: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 This is Steve Ember with the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. A United Nation

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By Melinda Smith Washington 07 November 2007 Cholesterol reducing drugs are some of the most common medications prescribed around the world. They are highly beneficial in reducing heart disease. Now they are gaining new respect as a drug that may del

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By Steve Herman Okinawa, Japan 13 March 2006 The United States and Japan are discussing plans to move 8,000 U.S. Marines off the island of Okinawa. Both governments hope the move will ease conflicts w

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A heat wave in Iran has prompted the government to call for cutbacks in the consumption of water and electricity. The move comes as Iran deals with intensified international sanctions and an ongoing strike by Tehran's bazaar owners. The Iranian econo

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As part of the trial operations, over 500-thousand people made their way through Shanghai Disney starting from May 7th. One of the major issues that emerged quickly was the massive wait-times people had to endure, with some people forced to wait for

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