By Lisa Schlein Geneva 30 December 2006 The U.N. refugee agency says it is preparing for the possible exodus of thousands of Somalis to neighboring countries, in the wake of the fighting between Ethiopian-backed government troops and Islamist fighte

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There are three countries that have sent space craft to the moon, the U.S., Russia and the third which soft landed a rover there back in 2013 is China. But China hopes to become the first country to explore the dark side of the moon or the far side.

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Ebola Response Shaping US Political Landscape 对埃博拉的处理 影响美国政治版图 WHITE HOUSE The Ebola outbreak that has killed thousands of people in West Africa has emerged as an issue in the U.S. midterm elections. In recent days, Pres

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First story today takes us to Europe. For decades, European countries had made it relatively easy for their citizens to travel freely between borders, but that freedom is being tested. Despite of terrorism, despite of crime and one factor deepening b

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By George Dwyer Washington, D.C. 24 August 2006 watch UNIFEM report A new report from UNIFEM -- the United Nations Development Fund for Women -- finds that violence against women in post-Taleban Afghanistan remains widespread, and that much of it co

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AS IT IS 2014-01-20 China Rising: The Return of the Dragon 中国崛起:龙的回归 Hello, and welcome back to As It Is from VOA Learning English. Im Jerilyn Watson. Today on the program, we talk about China and two new books about it. One writer de

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SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - Pain Treatment Improved in Recent Years BOB DOUGHTY: This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, in VOA Special English. Im Bob Doughty. STEVE EMBER: And Im Steve Ember. Today we tell about developments in pain control. (MUSIC) BOB DOUGHTY: As

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By Scott Stearns Dakar 28 October 2009 The bodies of people killed during a rally are seen at the capital's main mosque in Conakry, Guinea (File) Workers in Guinea are holding a nationwide strike in commemoration of the killing of at least 157 oppos

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Florida Georgia Line Riding High with Recent Success Cruise was the first single from the groups debut album, Heres To The Good Times. The album topped the Billboard Magazine Country chart. Last month, Cruise set a record on Billboards Hot Country So

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Democrats Fear Poor Voter Turnout in November 民主党忧心美国国会选举的投票率 U.S. congressional elections are less than six months away but Democrats are already worried their voters will not be able to match the intensity of Republica

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It's a strange sight. You get so used to seeing the lovely clean snow falling, and getting piled up on the side of the road. But then, all of a sudden, it seems, that beautiful stuff has turned ugly. I was driving to the shops the other day, when I d

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By Nick Wadhams Nairobi 05 October 2007 Somalia's transitional government has launched a crackdown meant to counter insurgents whose frequent attacks against government troops and Ethiopian forces have exacted a deadly toll in recent weeks. Nick Wadh

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Beijing is home to an extensive 17-line subway system. But although the system is the biggest it has ever been, in many people's eyes, it is still not big enough. During the first half of 2014, nearly 8.5 million people took the subway every day. The

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By Jim Malone Washington 01 May 2008 In the U.S. presidential race, Democratic contender Barack Obama got some good news, after being on the defensive for much of the week over his relationship with his controversial former pastor. VOA National Corre

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People of all ages danced to tunes at the Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival and Guitar Competition in Grayson County, Virginia. American bluegrass music originated with immigrants from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales beginning in the early 1600s

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今天我们要学的词是recount。 Recount,动词,意思是叙述,回顾。意大利豪华游轮搁浅后的搜救工作是大家关注的焦点。 Survivors of the accident recounted the frantic escape from the sinking cruise ship, saying the

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今天我们要学的词是spark。 Spark, 作为动词,意思是导致,引起。纽约市和罗德岛最近先后通过了允许同性恋结婚的法律。 The trend of legalizing gay marriage sparked an intensive debate over the meaning of marr

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By Jim Randle Irbil, Iraq 07 September 2007 Recent reports to the U.S. Congress about the situation in Iraq point to limited success by the Iraqi government in establishing security but continuing problems in bringing about political reconciliation.

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South Korean officials have issued their first formal response to recent moves by North Korea, labeling some of the North's recent statements inappropriate. The exchange comes as high-level American and South Korean envoys warn time is running out in

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今天我们要学的词是gift card。Gift card, 就是可以在商场使用的代金卡。新年到了,亲朋好友们通常会互相交换礼物。 If you don't know exactly what to buy, gift cards might be a good idea, 如果你不知道该买什

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