美国干旱西部将迎来多雨冬季 As the drought continues for another year in southern California, more and more people, including Jan Muntz, are replacing all or parts of their yards with unconventional garden plants. 随着干旱在加利福尼

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US Small Businesses Applaud Bipartisan Budget Deal 美国小企业欢迎两党预算达成协议 WASHINGTON An advocacy group representing small businesses in the United States has applauded the bipartisan budget agreement crafted by congressional le

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US Expected to See Ripple Effects of Fed's Stimulus 美国希望看到美联储刺激措施的连锁反应 Most experts say the U.S. Federal Reserve's massive bond-buying program that ended in October helped stablilize the U.S. economy, but it also s

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The United States has taken another step to support access to clean water for Haiti's citizens and continue the fight against cholera. The U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, Water and Sanitation project supports the United States' a

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On December 13, U.S. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David Ranz handed over eleven armored personnel carriers, also known as APCs, worth over 280 million rupees to the Islamabad Capital Territory Police, or ICTP, the Frontier Constabulary,

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Through its Bi-national Commission with Nigeria, the U.S. hopes to find new areas of collaboration with regard to security cooperation; economic growth and development; and democracy and governance. 通过与尼日利亚的两国委员会,美国希望

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Since the mid-1990's when limited self-rule was established in the West Bank and Gaza, the United States has contributed more than $5 billion in economic and non-lethal security assistance to the Palestinians. Under President Donald Trump, that assis

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The U.S.-led Global Coalition has achieved great successes against ISIS on the battlefield in Syria and Iraq. We celebrate the coalition's gains on the ground but, notes U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism Nathan Sales: We also have to be mindful t

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The West Bank is littered with landmines and unexploded ordnance, due to decades of conflict beginning as far back as 1948. A survey conducted in 2012 identified 90 minefields. Of these, 13 were laid by the Jordanian military between 1948 and 1967. T

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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson recently underscored that human rights is integral to American foreign policy, noting that Our values are our interests when it comes to human rights. In support of this interest, Congress mandates the State Depa

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The United States is deeply concerned about the events depicted in a shocking video that appears to show the summary execution of unarmed civilians by elements of the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. 美国深刻关切一则骇人听闻

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Globalization or Isolation? US Voters Weigh in on Economy 加入全球化浪潮还是独自发展?美国选民权衡经济利弊 PHILADELPHIA The air outside this factory in Northeast Philadelphia once smelled of cookies. But the aroma, along with

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Young Migrants From Central America Risk Life and Limb to Get to US 中美洲年轻移民冒生命风险进入美国 TEGUCIGALPA For the tens of thousands of young people from Central America trying to enter the U.S. illegally, the trip north is frau

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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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Floodwaters Threaten Iconic American Landmark 洪水威胁美国伊州标志性地标 PLANO, ILLINOIS The Farnsworth House in the Midwest State of Illinois is one of the most iconic homes in America. Thousands of tourists visit the site every year. I

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美国假日购物季提前拉开帷幕 It's a lucky day for at least one turkey. 对于至少一只火鸡而言这是个幸运日。 But as the holiday shopping season begins in the U.S.-retailers are busy making their own luck. 但随着美国假日购

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US Lawmakers Question Wisdom of Withholding Aid to Egypt 美国国会议员质疑暂停对埃及的援助决定 STATE DEPARTMENT Some U.S. lawmakers think President Obama's decision to withhold some military assistance to Egypt, pending what the admi

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Saudi-US Rift Causes Severe Diplomatic Strain 沙特美国分歧致外交紧张局面 Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United States are causing a severe strain on what has been a rock-solid relationship. Saudi officials are expressing anger and

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US Watching Foreign Fighter Threat 'Very Carefully' 美国密切关注构成国际威胁的外国战士 WASHINGTON The attacks in Paris -- and concerns that more terrorists from a cell linked to Said and Cherif Kouachi are waiting to strike -- have o

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Obama Touts US Manufacturing Gains 奥巴马吹捧美国制造业就业增长 BALTIMORE From lowering unemployment to boosting manufacturing, President Barack Obama is expected to tout gains in the U.S. economy during his State of the Union address o

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