US, Saudi Leaders to Meet Against Backdrop of War, Iran Deal WHITE HOUSE Against the backdrop of war in Iraq, Yemen and Syria, and concerns about Irans behavior, U.S. President Barack Obama will welcome Saudi King Salman to the White House Friday. It

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1. dissolution /ˌdɪsəˈlu:ʃən/ -- act of loosening or breaking up into component parts; disintegration; ruin; destruction When President Lincoln took office, the Union faced imminent dissolution. 当林肯总统就职时,北军就面临着迫切

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Tamara Smith sliced open an eggplant. The seeds were arranged in the likeness of Elviss profile. Oh, my God! Tamara screamed. She was The Kings biggest fan. She had all his CDs and all the DVDs of his movies. She knew everything about the artist from

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By Nancy Steinbach Broadcast: March 13, 2005 ((THEME)) ANNCR: Welcome to PEOPLE IN AMERICA, a program in VOA Special English. Today Rich Kleinfeldt and Steve Ember tell about one of Americas most popular singers, Elvis Presley. (MUSIC) VOICE ONE: Tha

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1. Leather or not? Many Louis Vuitton bags are made of coated canvas, but the trim is leather. Before making a purchase, familiarize yourself with the style that interests you. If the trim is supposed to be leather, it should feel dry not oily, slipp

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PEOPLE IN AMERICA -August 11, 2002: Elvis Presley By Nancy Steinbach ANNCR: Now, PEOPLE IN AMERICA, a program in Special English on the Voice of America. Today Rich Kleinfeldt and Steve Ember tell abo

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By Kurt Achin Beijing 09 February 2007 The chief U.S envoy to six-nation talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear weapons capabilities says negotiators are close to a deal. He says several small issues must be resolved before North Korea can begi

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By Steve Schy Turin 14 February 2006 Around the world, ringing a cowbell has long been associated with cheering for athletic competitors. But it is a fairly new phenomenon at the Olympics. So, who bet

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