ANNOUNCER: Now, the VOA Special English program PEOPLE IN AMERICA. Today Rich Kleinfeldt and Sarah Long tell about one of the most unusual and successful American military leaders, General Douglas MacArthur. (MUSIC) VOICE ONE: General Douglas MacArt

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By Mohamed Elshinnawi Washington, DC 19 April 2006 watch Democracy report President Bush has urged the broader Middle East countries to embrace democracy and free elections. Several months ago, there

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A senior United Nations official said it will be very difficult for Afghanistan to hold credible elections earlier than July. Peacekeeping chief Alain Le Roy's comment on Monday echoed concerns raised by NATO, the United States, and Afghanistan's po

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By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 21 March 2006 Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, right, and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singhlook on after Zia's arrival for the ceremonial reception at the Presid

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By Carol Pearson Washington 26 March 2008 Pre-term or prematurebirth is one of the leading causes of infant death in the developed world. A new study shows that babies born before 37 weeks of gestation not only have lower survival rates, but they fac

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By Joe Bavier Abidjan 25 October 2006 Nearly four years into international mediation aimed at reuniting war-divided Ivory Coast, the U.N. Security Council is preparing to pass a new resolution creating another transitional period. Despite the effort

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By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 19 September 2006 U.S. Capitol Police say an incident early Monday in which a man possessing a gun drove his car through the capitol security perimeter and ran inside before being caught, has prompted a new review of pro

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By Cindy Saine Washington 18 January 2008 Google's philanthropic arm has announced $25 million in new grants and investment to help make the world a better place. The computer search engine is focusing on projects that include disease and disaster pr

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The World Health Organization says it will help the government of Burma rebuild and re-equip health facilities, which had been destroyed and damaged by Cyclone Nargis, the worst storm to hit the country in 40 years. WHO says it has a clear plan as t

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In the final days of the presidential campaign, Americans have been flooded with messages from John McCain and Barack Obama. One person who has maintained a conspicuously low profile is the man both candidates hope to replace: President Bush. Far fr

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Thailand's Cabinet plans to declare a state of emergency around two Bangkok airports to end opposition blockades. As Ron Corben reports from Bangkok the failure to break the political deadlock has led to increased fears of violence between pro- and

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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the Israeli Palestinian peace process remains vibrant, even though both sides say they will likely miss their target of signing a peace deal by the end of the year. VOA's Luis Ramirez reports from Jerusa

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At her Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton expressed support for the Chinese-led six-party negotiations aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program. But she told the Senate Foreign Relations Committ

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Tobacco Farmers Harvest Shrimp Its harvest time in Tennessee, but the Corbin family matriarch isnt gearing up to harvest the typical corn, cotton, or soybeans. Jane Corbin and her sons are draining a pond to gather the fresh water shrimp, or prawns,

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By Joe Bavier Cotonou 04 March 2006 On the eve of presidential elections in Benin, prosperity is one of the key issues for the country's four million voters. Presidential candidate Yayi Boni seen duri

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It was going to be my wife's 30th birthday this week and I was surprising her with a trip to San Diego for the weekend. Since it was going to be a surprise, I needed to pack both of our bags before picking her up from work and hitting the road. Packi

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By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 04 May 2006 watch Ripple Effect of Oil report The latest data on consumer spending shows the U.S. economy continues to expand at a healthy pace. But some economists fear o

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By Phillip Wellman Abidjan 08 November 2007 Leading non-governmental organizations and the United Nations have recently expressed concern over the pace of the peace process in Ivory Coast. But after visiting a community of northerners living in the s

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By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 08 February 2007 International law enforcement authorities now meeting in Los Angeles say the problem of violent street gangs crosses borders. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports, officials from Canada, Mexico, and Central A

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Muslim groups are accusing Australian soldiers in Afghanistan of cultural insensitivity and violating rules on treating prisoners. The Australian defense minister and soldiers' groups say the treatment was lawful and not inhumane. From Sydney, Phil

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