By Ron Corben Bangkok 27 May 2006 Burma has extended the detention of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for a further year, despite international pressure for her release. The decision comes on the anniversary of her National League for Democracy's

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By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 24 May 2006 In an unusual bipartisan step, Republican and Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives are calling for the U.S. Justice Department to return documents seized by federal agents in an unprecedent

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By Peter Heinlein United Nations 24 May 2006 Aung San Suu Kyi (2002 photo) A senior United Nations official says Burmese authorities appear to be preparing for the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. -----------------------------

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By Greg Flakus Houston 26 January 2006 An alleged incursion into the United States by Mexican soldiers guarding a drug shipment is helping stir debate over security on the US-Mexico border. Police pho

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By Brian Padden Turin, Italy 21 February 2006 watch Turin Muslim report As in many parts of the world, the controversy over recent cartoons satirizing the Prophet Muhammad has reached Italy. An Italia

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Thailand's prime minister says he will not resign, despite calls by the Thai military to step down following bloodshed at an anti-government demonstration last week. Ron Corben reports for VOA from Bangkok. Somchai Wongsawat (l) speaks during press

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U.S. President Barack Obama said he wants better relations with the Muslim world in general, and Turkey in particular. Mr. Obama used a speech to the Turkish parliament to try and repair ties strained by the Iraq War. Barack Obama said he came to Tu

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U.S. President Barack Obama has made a surprise visit to Iraq to meet with American troops and commanders, and consult with Iraqi leaders. President Barack Obama is greeted by Gen. Ray Odierno, top US commander in Iraq, as he arrives in Baghdad, 07

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has approved a halt to all deliveries of Russian natural gas to Ukraine. Earlier, Ukraine shut all four of its pipelines that ship the fuel to Europe. Vladimir Putin Prime Minister Putin's go-ahead to stop gas shipments

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel reacts after she addresses the parliament in Berlin, 19 May 2010 Germany's decision this week to ban speculative short selling of certain types of financial instruments has rattled financial markets around the world, f

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U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has again urged Burma's military government to release all political detainees after only a token number of political prisoners were freed during a general amnesty that began Saturday. The U.N. chief also says he i

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Muldaur Gifts Fans with Bluesiana Album 'Steady Love' In 1974, singer Maria Muldaur became an international pop sensation with her hit song Midnight At The Oasis. Since then, shes recorded nearly 40 albums, weaving between blues, folk, jazz and gospe

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By Al Pessin Tokyo 20 October 2009 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, right, shakes hands with Japan's Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo, 20 Oct 2009 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Japan's new leaders Tuesda

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By Steve Schy Turin 15 February 2006 If you think you are too old or too young to compete in the Olympics, you may be in for a shock. As VOA's Steve Schy covers the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Ital

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By Lisa McAdams Moscow 07 February 2007 Turkmen woman passes election posters with candidates in Turkmen capital of Ashgabat, 07 Feb 2007 Voters in Turkmenistan will cast ballots, this Sunday, in the country's first multi-candidate presidential elect

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By Phil Mercer Sydney 20 August 2007 A fashion parade to promote understanding of Islamic dress for women has opened in Australia's biggest city, Sydney. Its aim is to challenge the hostile and ill-informed views many non-Muslims have about Islam. Fr

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My roommate, Jim, invited me over to his house for a family meal. Im an only child, so Im not used to a big family dinner. I felt like a fish out of water. ... Jims mother: Sit down, everybody. Dinners ready. Phil: Thank you for having me over, Mrs.

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In a world of terrifying creatures, being small means facing danger at every turn. If you were a small animal, the late cretaceous would have been an awful time to be around. For a youngster, every day is a struggle to stay alive. Their only chance i

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Anastasia: This is the best club in the city. Grace brought me here last month. Youre going to love it. Joshua: What?! Anastasia: Youre going to love this club. It has the best DJ in town. She spins the best mixes. Joshua: Did you say youre going to

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Justin: Hello. Rachel: Hi, Justin. Its Rachel from McQ Corp. Justin: Oh hi, Rachel. Did you get our bid for the job? Rachel: Yes, we did. We like your proposal, but we still need to come to terms on the price. Justin: Weve already given you our rock-

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