President Obama is confirming he has authorized targeted air strikes in Iraq and said US planes conducted delivery of humanitarian aid to a wreckage trapped by Islamic militants. The President entered an address from the White House State Dining Room

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Two iconic stars of Hong Kong cinema, Chow Yun-fat and Aaron Kwok, have teamed up in an upcoming crime thriller, Project Gutenberg, which will hit theaters on Sept 30. Kwok says Chow Yun-fat will surprise moviegoers with a new feel in this film. Chow

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美军3名突击队员在尼日尔联合巡逻时遇袭身亡 According to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, the nation of Niger is one of the hottest and poorest countries on the planet. It's landlocked, most of it is desert. Niger's government

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06 Buying Fake Products GLOSSARY designer with a particular label or brand, especially in fashion * Why would you pay $200 for a pair of designer jeans when regular jeans costjust $25? steal a bargain; something that offers very good value for a smal

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A: What can I do for you today? 今天有什么我可以帮您的? B: It's a little embarrassing really; you see I think I've got a counterfeit note. 这真有点儿尴尬,你看我想我这里有一张假钞。 A: Do you remember where you got i

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A: Unfortunately, according to our regulations I have to confiscate these counterfeit notes. 很遗憾,根据规定,我得没收这些伪钞。 B: So,this 500 RMB is worthless? 那么说,这500块钱就分文不值了? A: I'm sorry but it is

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Part 1 NASDAQ 纳斯达克 For the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation system, NASDAQ is one of the largest markets in the world for the trading of stocks. The number of companies listed on NASDAQ is more than that on any of t

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It looks like one big treasure hunt, but this is Tokyo's antique mall. The hunters, Chinese art collectors looking to take back their prize cultural heritage. Growing wealth and a sense of national pride have made antique dealings a lucrative busines

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US,defiant,Texans,1. A defiant Tom Delay maintains his innocence after a grand jury indicts the Texas congressman and two political associates with conspiracy in a campaign finance scheme . 2. Hundreds of East Texans r

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By Rory Byrne Phnom Penh 25 September 2007 The recent discovery of two huge methamphetamine laboratories in Cambodia has led to fears that the country is becoming a major regional center of illegal drug production and consumption. Authorities say tha

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Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has reconstituted his Cabinet, almost two months after sacking half the panel in a drawn-out re-organization. Cabinet appointments part of efforts to rejuvenate administration, says Pres. Umaru Yar'Adua (file photo)

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Smuggling costs billions of dollars in lost tax revenues Faiza Elmasry | Washington, DC 11 August 2010 A truckload of black market cigarettes could be worth $2 million in profits for smugglers. Lawmakers across the U.S. have raised taxes on cigarette

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International Trademark Laws Vital to Global Businesses Companies go to great lengths to protect their trademarks and logos. A recent conference by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) highlighted the importance and the difficulty of

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Myanmar's Traditional Fashion Choices Endure YANGON The sartorial choices of Myanmars men and women quickly catch the eye of any visitor to this tropical Southeast Asian country. Most girls and women, irrespective of age, adorn their cheeks with a di

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Topic 1-Counterfeit designer bag auctioned on judicial auction website A fake Louis Vuitton handbag was auctioned on Taobao's judicial auction webpage of a local court in Henan Province. Should counterfeit items ever be auctioned? What should be done

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Topic1 Labor Camp in New DisguiseOver the weekend, a 70-year-old woman who has been detained at a so-called reprimand center in Henan Province is released following a public outcry. The local authorities now are investigating such centers in the prov

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Bank-breaking and badly paid collecting scrap metal is a means to survive for migrants in Barcelona. A cartload can weigh hundreds of kilograms which can be sold to recycling firms for about 35 dollars or 50 dollars if the seller is lucky. Supporters

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As HM Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee fast approaches, one group of people are really making the most of the opportunity. These people are unique in their 'royal duties', but they don't work for the Queen; they impersonate her. This month the Qu

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Public trust in the food industry has been shaken recently after it came to light that some processed meat sold in British and Irish supermarkets as beef was actually horsemeat. The Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said: At the moment this appears

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Topic1 China Cancels Death Penalty on 9 Crimes China is soliciting public opinions online on the 9th amendment of the Criminal Law, and so far over 37,000 pieces of suggestions have been gathered, most of which concerns the changes on death penalty.

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