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EXPLORATIONS - Galapagos Islands

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Gadhafi Buried in Secret Grave in Libyan Desert

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VOA常速英语2008年-In Niger, Cargo Changes But Sahara Desert Traff

By Phuong Tran Northern Niger 27 February 2008 For centuries, routes through the Sahara Desert have been used to transport goods. In recent years,4x4 convoys of cocaine and hashish have joined caravans bearing salt, cigarettes and fuel. VOA reporter

China plans Diaoyu Islands mapping

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VOA常速英语2008年-African Desert Gas Smuggler Weighs Risks, Profi

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英闻天下——120 China to Survey Diaoyu Islands: Spokesman

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No position change on Falkland Islands following referendum

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The Obama administration on Tuesday said that its position regarding the Falkland Islands, known as the Malvinas to the Argentines, remains unchanged, but acknowledged that the Falklands residents have clearly express

No position change on Falkland Islands following referendum, says U.S.

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China releases standard names of Diaoyu Islands

BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- China has released standard names and descriptions of the Diaoyu Island and its affiliated isles, according to sources with the State Oceanic Administration. The Diaoyu Island is named as Diaoyu Island, with its Chinese p

英闻天下——230 Falkland Islands Gov't Regrets Meeting Breakdown

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US Says Stance Unchanged on Diaoyu Islands

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