Sybil: Oh, this is it! This is the perfect location for our new store! Leo: Sorry, but this space isnt zoned for retail. Its zoned for offices. Sybil: But couldnt we get the zoning commission to re-zone it? Leo: Thats not an easy process. The citys u

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Eurasians in the Sportlight 混出名堂 Can an ethnic mix be trendy? At the moment, Eurasians are enjoying an unprecedented high profile in the news, in advertising, and in the entertainment industry. People of numerous cultures have embraced Eurasi

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By Al Pessin Pentagon 02 March 2007 A senior U.S. defense official says Russian President Vladimir Putin's sharp criticism of the United States in a speech last month did not succeed in creating doubts among U.S. European allies. But some analysts b

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By Sonja Pace London 11 January 2007 President Bush's announcement that he is sending some 20,000 additional troops to Iraq has received mixed reviews around the world - ranging from support and understanding to widespread skepticism. VOA's Sonja Pa

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By Jim Malone Washington 19 April 2007 Investigators said Thursday the disturbing video images of the student responsible for the worst shooting spree in U.S. history did not add much to their probe of what happened and why at Virginia Tech Universi

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By Paula Wolfson Washington 12 July 2007 President Bush says there has been mixed progress in Iraq, and is calling for patience as an extra 30,000 U.S. troops take up their duties. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from the White House. President Bush answ

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By Carolyn Weaver New York City 04 February 2008 The Federal Reserve Board cut short-term interest rates twice in January, most recently to three percent. The cuts are meant to encourage consumers by making credit more available, and to rally plungin

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By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 12 June 2006 In Somalia's capital, there are mixed reactions over the recent closure of public cinemas by hard-line Islamists, with some people believing the closures are just the beginning of repressive measures, while oth

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By Simon Marks Darfur 29 May 2006 watch Peacekeepers report As more than two million refugees from the fighting in Darfur endure triple-digit temperatures under the blazing African sun, the Sudanese government is sending mixed messages about whether

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By Dan Robinson Washington 26 April 2007 The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives has approved a war funding bill that includes a timetable for the eventual withdrawal of most U.S. troops from Iraq. VOA's Dan Robinson reports, the vote was

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By Mil Arcega Washington 24 April 2007 New YorkStock Exchange opening on 20 April U.S. stock market indexes opened with slight gains in early trading Monday after a week of record gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 150 points on F

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By Gary Thomas Washington 21 February 2007 As another U.N. deadline on Iran's nuclear program passed, Tehran continued to send signals of both defiance and compromise. Meanwhile, the United States and its allies on the nuclear issue remain steadfast

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By Ron Corben Bangkok 21 September 2006 Thaksin Shinawatra leaves a London hotel with his daughter Pinthongta, September 21, 2006 Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, deposed this week by a military coup, left office tarnished by allegations of c

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By Tendai Maphosa London 26 June 2007 One of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's biggest concerns has been the plight of Africa, once describing it as a scar on the conscience of the world. For VOA Tendai Maphosa takes a look at Mr. Blair's African l

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On New Year's Day France hands over the rotating European Union presidency to the Czech Republic, ending one of the most eventful six-month tenures ever as head of the 27-member bloc. Nicolas Sarkozy (file) French President Nicolas Sarkozy is known

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By Nico Colombant Abidjan 15 June 2006 Human rights activists are giving mixed reviews to a decision by Britain to jail Charles Taylor if Liberia's former president is convicted for his role during Sierra Leone's civil war. The decision paves the wa

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By Andre de Nesnera Washington 09 May 2007 Outgoing French President Jacques Chirac leaves office inMay 17, making way for center-right politician Nicholas Sarkozy, who defeated socialist Segolene Royal for France's highest office. In this report fro

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By Lisa Schlein Geneva 02 July 2007 The United Nations has given a mixed review of global efforts to lift millions of people out of extreme poverty. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from Geneva where the report has been issued. The Millennium Development

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By Robert Berger Jerusalem 17 November 2006 There has been mixed reaction in Israel and the Palestinian territories to a new European peace initiative. Announcement of the plan came as leaders of rival Palestinian factions reported progress on the f

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By Deborah Tate Washington 06 September 2007 A report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the investigative arm of Congress, says the Department of Homeland Security has failed to meet half its performance expectations since it was establis

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