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From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Lifestyle report. More than one billion Muslims around the world observe Ramadan, Islams holy month. Fasting during Ramadan is a requirement for believers. This means they are barred from having sex, smok

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PEOPLE IN AMERICA -April 7, 2002: in-in-the-Face By Paul Thompson VOICE ONE: Now, the VOA Special English program, PEOPLE IN AMERICA. I’m Steve Ember. In the early days of the last century, an Ameri

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THIS IS AMERICA - November 25, 2002: Thanksgiving By Jerilyn Watson VOICE ONE: It is one of America’s most popular holidays. It is a day for expressing thanks for the good things in life, especially

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Pato completes transfer to Corinthians

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By Lauren Comiteau Amsterdam 18 June 2008 Relatives of the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia-Herzegovina have asked a Dutch civil court to wave U.N. immunity and allow them to seek damages for their loss. About 8,000 Muslims were mur

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By Stefan Bos Budapest 01 June 2007 The relatives of victims of Europe's worst massacre since World War II have welcomed the arrest of a key suspect in the atrocity. Bosnian Serb General Zdravko Tolimir was detained Thursday and flown to the United N

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MILAN, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- World champions Corinthians could sign Milan and Brazil striker Alexandre Pato, according to Brazilian sports daily Lance. The 23-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at the Italian club after a recurring knee problem

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SAO PAULO, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazil internationals Alexandre Pato and Paulinho were both on target as Corinthians defeated Tijuana 3-0 in their Copa Libertadores Group 5 clash on Wednesday. Former Milan striker Pato bundled in from close range aft

Corinthians cautious about Pato debut

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Corinthians coach Tite admitted Sunday he does not know when Brazil international striker Alexandre Pato will make his debut for the club. Pato joined the reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions last week after five

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato admits he is still a long way off rediscovering the form that made him one of the world's most sought-after strikers. The 23-year-old scored his third goal in seven matches for th

Pato out of action for one month

ROME, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Milan have confirmed Alexandre Pato will be out of action for at least a month after suffering a thigh strain. The Brazilian hitman limped off during the opening stages of the 1-1 draw with Udinese last night. AC Milan anno

America Readies for Independence Day Celebrations

From the far reaches of Alaska to the Gulf coast, Americans on Wednesday will celebrate Independence Day - the 236th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from British rule. Tens of millions of small-town Americans and city dwellers alike wi