The complex vocalizations of songbirds are learned, not inherited. Some even have regional accents. Wrens, thrushes and other songbirds don't hatch with their impressive musical talents. They learn to sing their extensive repertoires by listening to

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The East African Community, a grouping of 5 countries in and around the Horn, is continuing to work towards its goal of regional economic integration. Members of the EAC are dropping barriers to trade, with the goal of eventually adopting a common cu

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By Aida Akl Washington, D.C. 10 May 2007 Despite signs of progress in resolving some of the Horn of Africa's festering disputes, a range of conflicts extending from Sudan to Somalia and from Eritrea to Uganda threatens to further destabilize the reg

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By Jessica Berman Washington 19 July 2007 The origin of modern humans has been a heated topic among anthropologists, who have debated whether modern man came from Africa or somewhere else. Now, researchers say they have they have proof beyond dispute

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Cash-Strapped Pentagon to Boost Latin American Partnerships Defense Secretary Leon Panetta stopped first in Colombia, where U.S. trained commandos welcomed him with a hostage rescue demonstration and other maneuvers at a base two hours from Bogota. C

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Both China and South Korea are warning Japan not to hamper regional peace and stability. The call comes after the Japanese cabinet passed a controversial resolution which will allow Japan to send troops overseas. The Chinese government is warning thi

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South Asian leaders have agreed to work jointly to combat terrorism, eradicate poverty, ensure regional food security and enhance trade ties. The declaration was affirmed in Sri lanka at the 15th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Coo

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China's Defense Minister Chang Wanquan made it very clear in his speech at the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum that China urges all countries to promote multilateralism instead of unilateralism. It's an urgent task for all of us to abandon th

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By Lisa Bryant San Sebastian, Spain 12 May 2006 With the recent declaration of a permanent cease-fire by the Basque terrorist group ETA, many believe Europe's regional independence struggles are dying

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Overview Of U.S. Policy In Asia 美国在亚洲的政策概述 U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel, speaking recently in Washington about U.S. policy for the Asia Pacific region, said that the rebalancin

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Syria's Neighbors Weigh Fallout of US Strike 叙利亚邻国权衡美国动武的后果 CAIRO The prospect of U.S. military action against Syria highlights the web of regional interests in Syria's conflict, raising troubling questions about how those

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By Scott Stearns Dakar 09 November 2009 The international law enforcement agency Interpol is cracking down on the sale of stolen luxury cars in Central Africa. Interpol says thousands of luxury cars stolen in Belgium, France, and Japan enter Cameroo

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China has called for countries outside of the South China Sea region to maintain neutral and objective positions on the South China Sea disputes and reiterated the importance of a peaceful resolution for the disputes. Our position on the South China

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South Asian leaders have agreed to work jointly to combat terrorism, eradicate poverty, ensure regional food security and enhance trade ties. The declaration was affirmed in Sri lanka at the 15th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Co

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Auckland has 1.4 million people and eight councils. Cities the same size in other parts of the world have only one council. A Royal Commission of three people has had the job of deciding what to do about Aucklands seven local councils and one regiona

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By Deborah Block Irbil, Iraq 20 October 2007 Thousands of Kurds in the Iraqi border town of Zakho protested Saturday against Turkey's threat of possible cross-border military action. Turkey has threatened to attack Kurdish rebel bases in Iraq, which

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By Cache Seel Cairo 04 September 2007 Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, right, meets with Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema in Alexandria, 04 Sep 2007 Egyptian officials have told European politicians a peace conference that fails to achieve a

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By Jim Stevenson Washington 15 October 2009 Jonathan Bornstein, left, and teammates celebrate after US win over Costa Rica, 14 Oct 2009 The United States has qualified for the football (soccer) World Cup as the top team the North, Central America an

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South Korea is taking the lead in creating a prospective pool of money with its cash-rich neighbors to prevent the worst effects of the American economic situation from spilling over in the region. Meanwhile, top financial officials are telling Sout

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Defense ministers and security experts from Asia and other regions are gathered in Singapore for the 15th Shangri-La Dialogue. The forum was established in 2002 as a platform for Asian and global security professionals to increase communication and p

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