Controversial Alabama Governor's Daughter Promotes Racial Tolerance MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA February is Black History Month in the United States -- a time to pay tribute to events that helped shape the history of African Americans. A pivotal moment in th

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By Ray McDonald Washington 12 February 2007 The 49th annual Grammy Award ceremony saw the U.S. recording industry embrace one of its more controversial acts - while at the same time acknowledging the drawing power of a major competitor. VOA's Ray Mc

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By David McAlary Washington 26 June 2006 Members of the space shuttle Discovery crew leave the Operations and Checkout building during a count down dress rehearsal for flight STS-121 at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Flarida on June 15,

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By Lisa Bryant Paris 01 February 2006 A French newspaper has published Danish cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed that have stirred outrage in the Muslim world. France-Soir newspaper says it is simply de

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By Jeffrey Young Washington 22 May 2007 To most Americans, the governments in their towns and regional areas called counties are the governments they interact with the most. And alongside these local governments are groups of citizens who work on the

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By Zulima Palacio Washington 20 June 2006 Watch Art and Politics report An exhibit now showing at American University's Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. blends visual art with political statement. It includes statements against war and violence, raci

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VOA常速英语2014--Controversial Rice Scheme Risks Thai Ruling Party's Popularity 有争议的水稻方案使泰国执政党的声望有所影响 BANGKOK Thailand's unfinished election means the current caretaker government cannot create any new de

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Rodman Makes Controversial Remarks on Trip to North Korea 罗德曼访朝言行引争议 Former American basketball star Dennis Rodman is in North Korea for his fourth visit in recent months. His trip comes at a tense time, with the U.S. calling for

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US First Lady Set for Education-Focused Trip to China 美国第一夫人将携家人访华 WASHINGTON U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama is set to start a week-long visit to China focusing on education. Her trip is not expected to feature controversial s

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By Phil Mercer Sydney 17 January 2007 Councilors in Australia's most famous musical city have reversed a controversial decision to reject refugees from Sudan. Authorities in Tamworth, 600 kilometers northwest of Sydney, had earlier said African migra

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By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 13 February 2006 watch Political Cartoon report The violent outcry in the Muslim world over cartoon depictions of Islam's prophet is a reminder of the power - good and bad

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The United States and the Czech Republic have signed an agreement that will allow construction of part of a missile defense shield. Stefan Bos from Budapest that the document was signed by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Czech count

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By Anita Elash Paris 19 May 2007 The latest movie by the controversial U.S. filmmaker Michael Moore has opened at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Moore is known for his harsh criticism of American culture. This time, he is taking on the U.S. heal

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