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The name Genghis Khan probably makes many people think of conquering warriors on horseback leaving burning cities and piles of dead bodies behind them. While there is no doubt that Genghis Khan was the leader of a highly efficient killing machine, th

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By Michael Drudge London 31 January 2006 Delegates pose for a group photograph at the London Conference on Afghanistan in central London, Jan. 31, 2006 An international conference on Afghanistan has o

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Louis Khan Helped Define Modern Architecture Written by Dana Demange VOICE ONE: Im Steve Ember. VOICE TWO: And Im Barbara Klein with the VOA Special English program, People in America. Today, we tell about Louis Kahn. He is considered one of the most

2006年VOA标准英语-Democrats Want Changes in Iraq

By Scott Stearns White House 25 November 2006 When leaders of America's Democratic party take charge of Congress in January they say they will press Iraq's government to take more responsibility for its own security. VOA White House Correspondent Sc

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By Benjamin Sand Paktika, Afghanistan 22 May 2006 As violence flares across Afghanistan, U.S. military officials say the new Afghan National Army will have to shoulder greater responsibility for defea

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Burmese Migrants in Thailand Await Changes Back Home In Thailand there are more than a million registered Burmese migrant workers. The number of unregistered is even greater, and many of them work jobs that Thai laborers are often unwilling to do. Wo

VOA标准英语2011--Inspired by Arab Protests, Spain's Unemp

Inspired by Arab Protests, Spain's Unemployed Rally for Change Thousands of demonstrators are occupying squares in major cities across Spain, protesting high unemployment and lack of opportunities for youth, ahead of municipal elections on Sunday. Ma

VOA标准英语2012--'100 Proof' Reflects Big Changes for Kellie Pickler

'100 Proof' Reflects Big Changes for Kellie Pickler Pickler says she finally found her creative identity on her third album, 100 Proof. With titles like Wheres Tammy Wynette and Unlock That Honky Tonk, the songs showcase her traditional Country roots

VOA标准英语2012--Indigenous People Vulnerable to Climate Change

Indigenous People Vulnerable to Climate Change Researchers say indigenous people are among the most vulnerable to climate change. Theyre studying how extreme weather events can trigger more disease outbreaks. Scientists say extreme weather events hav

VOA标准英语2012--Experts: Chavez's Diagnosis Weakens Re-Election Chances

Experts: Chavez's Diagnosis Weakens Re-Election Chances Mr. Chavez disclosed his condition last week while visiting the site of a proposed tractor factory. He said he had been examined by doctors in Cuba who found a lesion in his pelvis where a cance

VOA标准英语2012--Emerging Economy in Northeast Ohio Could Change Votes

Emerging Economy in Northeast Ohio Could Change Votes A bright future awaits Gary McDowell. He's still a teenager, but what he's doing will shield him from Ohio's seven percent unemployment. These welding classes will connect him to a high paying job

VOA标准英语2012--Trees Stand Tall Against Climate Change

Trees Stand Tall Against Climate Change The next U.N. Climate Change Conference gets underway November 26 in Doha, Qatar. Once again, negotiators will try to reach a broad agreement on dealing with rising global temperatures. Deforestation is expecte

VOA标准英语2012--Analysts: US Presidential Debate a 'Game Changer'

Analysts: US Presidential Debate a 'Game Changer' During a contentious 90-minute encounter in Denver, Colorado a crisp-speaking and seemingly well-rehearsed Mitt Romney repeatedly attacked the president's record, while Obama was often on the defensiv

VOA标准英语2011--Polar Scientist Charts Melting Caused by

Polar Scientist Charts Melting Caused by Climate Change Michael Gooseff follows water to the end of the earth. The Pennsylvania State University hydrologist works in remote regions of the Arctic and Antarctic, where ice and frozen ground are thawing.

VOA标准英语2013--Analysts: Benedict Departure Will Leave Little Room for Change

Analysts: Benedict Departure Will Leave Little Room for Change In the crypt of the Washington Basilica, America's largest Roman Catholic church, Monsignor Vito Buonanno echoed the shock many Catholics felt over the first papal resignation in six cent

VOA标准英语2013--Hope for Change in Iran Tempered With Caution

Hope for Change in Iran Tempered With Caution Supporters of the new president-elect marched through the streets of Tehran to celebrate. Rowhanis election on the first ballot, with more than 50 percent of the vote, surprised many experts. On Monday, R

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It has been almost forty years since Chinese and Singaporean leaders last met each other - in 1978. At that time, Han Tan Juan was a chief editor for former Singaporean leader Lee Kuan Yew's memoirs. He recalls Lee's meeting with the then Chinese lea

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By Al Pessin Washington 02 July 2007 The Afghan ambassador to the United States says U.S. and NATO forces in his country need to do more to avoid killing civilians as they battle Taleban insurgents. The ambassador spoke an interview with VOA Pentagon

VOA标准英语2011--Plastics in Oceans: More Damaging Than Climate Change

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Just two weeks ago, the Royal Commission recommended that Auckland should have one City Council for the whole of Auckland instead of eight smaller councils. See March 27th 2009. Today the government agreed that there should be just one council of 20