By Greg Flakus New Orleans 18 February 2006 Mardi Gras celebrations get under way in New Orleans this weekend, although on a much smaller scale than in past years. The city is still recovering from th

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By Lisa Schlein Geneva 31 March 2006 Women fetch water in drought-hit Dubluk, Ethiopia The U.N. Children's Fund, UNICEF, says Ethiopian children are facing an epidemic of lethal diseases. UNICEF says

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Afghans Hopeful, But Worried About Future Modest changes There is a growing middle class in Afghanistans cities, including the capital Kabul. 在阿富汗的城市中,包括首都喀布尔在内,中产阶级正在不断壮大。 It is an increasi

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South Asians Fuel Asian Population Boom in US Despite the sluggish economy, hiring manager Pete Tapaskar is having difficulty filling empty chairs at his suburban Chicago technology firm ProSoft. We dont get enough resources locally. We have to depen

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World AIDS Day 2012 More Hopeful Than in Past According to the United Nations, about 34 million people worldwide are living with HIV, and 2.5 million were infected last year alone. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control says there is a

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今天我们要学的词是popularity。 Popularity, 是有声望,得人心的意思。法国选民对萨尔科奇总统感到不满。His popularity has fallen sharply for a second successive month, 他的民众支持率连续第二月大幅度下降

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By Douglas Bakshian Manila 08 February 2006 Silvestre Afable Jr, government's Panel Chair, left, Othman Abdul Razak, Adviser to Malaysian PM, and Mohagher Iqbal, MILF Panel Chair speak during a press

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By Shally Zomorodi Los Angeles, CA 01 February 2007 watch Mozane report The two members of the pop duo Mozane have been working together for just five years, but have known each other for their entire lives. VOA's Shally Zomorodi reports the group's

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Agriculture Report - Building a Windbreak to Protect Crops 农业报道 - 营造防风林保护庄稼 This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语农业报道。 Soil conservation methods help farmers protect

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By Ana Ward Washington, D.C. 26 February 2007 watch Exercise report Many Americans are facing serious health issues associated with unhealthy eating habits and a lack of exercise. With growing health concerns, more people are joining gyms for exerci

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By Parke Brewer Turin 22 February 2006 Two U.S. Olympic gold medal speed skaters have gotten a lot of publicity by the American media at the Turin Winter Games because of their reported unfriendly riv

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The border standoff between Cambodia and Thailand remains tense ahead of high-level talks on Monday. A commander on the Cambodian side expressed doubts that the talks will lead to a resolution of the dispute over ownership of an ancient temple compl

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The U.S. troop surge in Iraq has now ended, with the top general's spokesman confirming to VOA that all the combat troops sent in last year to bolster security efforts have ended their tours of duty and left the country. But according to the Pentago

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Kenyan Artwork Growing in International Popularity Long overlooked on the international arts scene, Kenya is finally gaining prestige on the world stage. Some artists can now make their living entirely from artwork and collectors are coming from arou

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US farmers in general support the bill before Congress that would open the way for the export of rice and other food commodities to Cuba US agricultural organizations, state farm bureaus and the US Chamber of Commerce have joined forces in support of

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MoreUSCompaniesLookGlobalasDomesticDemandDrops Since the economic recession in 2008, some U.S. companies that historically depend on the domestic market started looking elsewhere for business. In Southern California, organizations that help businesse

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Jazz Guitarist Jeff Golub Hopeful Despite Going Blind 失明歌手充满希望 音乐谱写充实人生 The year 2011 has been a roller coaster ride for jazz and blues guitarist Jeff Golub. The release of his newest album came after the musician lost

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Study: Popular Herbal Remedy Doesn't Ease Enlarged Prostate Scientists investigating a popular herbal treatment for enlarged prostate, saw palmetto, have concluded it is no more effective than a placebo. That conclusion comes from a study which inclu

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Beat Refinery Teaches DJ Hopefuls Hip Moves What I am doing is called beat juggling. Essentially you are taking one record and putting it on both turntables, so while this one plays I am getting this one ready to start back of the beginning of the lo

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Pesticides Contribute to Decline in World's Bee Population Terrence Ingram considers himself a naturalist. He said hes best able to commune with the natural world around him at the center of a swarm... of bees. I love beekeeping. Its one of Gods grea

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