AS IT IS 2013-06-27 Washington Monument Repairs Continue Hello, again. Im Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we report on the latest efforts to repair one of the most recognizable sites in the world. And well travel to Nepal to hear about one mans effor

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The Friday afternoon computer science class at Berea College looks much like similar classes on campuses all over America. But there's one big difference. While a four-year undergraduate degree at Berea costs nearly $100,000, these students will neve

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Researchers are trying to identify the reasons behind the poor population growth of some of Africas wild animals including the Grevy and Cape Mountain zebras. A major focus is the endangered black rhino. What weve done with the University of Manchest

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By Richard Krantz Washington, DC 20 July 2006 watch Shredding report As access to information has exploded in recent years, the information age has also spawned a need to protect privacy. This has given birth to a thriving new industry -- paper shre

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By Scott Stearns White House 22 September 2006 President Bush holds a joint press conference with Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf President Bush says he is unaware of any White House pressure to force Pakistan into joining the fight agai

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By Peter Heinlein Addis Ababa 15 May 2008 Growing enough food to alleviate shortages in African countries is not easy, but an agro-ecologist in Ethiopia thinks he has the answer: bio-farming. The technique uses animal waste products to produce energy

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The world's biggest humanitarian prize has been awarded to BRAC, the largest non-profit organization in the developing world. The 2008 Hilton Humanitarian Prize of $1.5 million honors BRAC, a Bangladeshi-based NGO, for its achievements in helping to

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Indian Mobile Phone App Aims to Thwart Sexual Assaults Cheena Sikka is typical of the modern, professional Indian woman. She works hard. She works late. When her shift is finished, a company cab takes her part of the way home. But she worries about t

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A Muslim American group in the Midwestern city of Chicago is trying to break down stereotypes and improve Islam's image through a holistic model of community service. Sergio Delgado is an undocumented and jobless Mexican living in Chicago. He cannot

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Report: Urban African Kids Risk Exploitation A humanitarian group has warned that children living in African cities are at increasing risk of exploitation, abuse and disease. Save the Children says most of the continents children eventually will live

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Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett warns that efforts to save some endangered plants and animals may be abandoned due to a lack of money. Garrett says the government plans to concentrate on protecting fragile ecosystems rather than indivi

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New Smart Toilet to Prevent Water Pollution in Disaster Areas 灾区设新式智能卫生间防止水污染 WASHINGTON The destruction of sanitary systems by war or natural disasters can aggravate the initial tragedy, causing disease and prolonged ri

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Sierra Leone Targets Human Trafficking Its estimated that anywhere from 12-million to 27-million people around the world are victims of human trafficking. Humanitarian agencies say human trafficking is a 32-billion dollar a year industry. Sierra Leon

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打击恐怖主义的关键是当地社区 Next an editorial reflecting the views of the United States government. 下面这篇社论反映了美国政府的观点。 Local communities are the key to turning the tide against terrorism. Whether in Fra

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By Kurt Achin Seoul 09 May 2007 Thousands of North Korean defectors have made the dangerous and illegal journey to South Korea by way of China in the past 10 years. When they arrive, they often encounter adjustment difficulties in a place that looks

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FAO: Animal to Human Disease More Likely 粮农组织警告动物来源疾病的传播 About 70 percent of the new diseases that have infected humans in recent decades have come from animals. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization warns its getti

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Brain Scan Database Aims to Accelerate Chronic Pain Research 大脑扫描数据库旨在帮助慢性疼痛的研究 LOS ANGELES Many people around the world suffer from chronic pain - from pain in the joints to migraines to abdominal pain. Many scien

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Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua says his two-pronged strategy to stem the violence in the oil-rich Niger Delta is the best for the country. Yar'Adua also assured Nigerians that the economy was a on a 'strong footing, boosted by high international

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This Historian Wants You To Know The Real Story Of Southern Food play pause stop mute unmute max volume 00:0004:38repeat repeat off Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash

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The Friday afternoon computer science class at Berea College looks much like similar classes on campuses all over America. But theres one big difference. While a four-year undergraduate degree at Berea costs nearly $100,000, these students will never

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