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Silicon Valley Start-Ups Fueled by Immigrants
The area in northern California between San Francisco and San Jose is known as Silicon Valley.Some of the world’s most famous technology companies have headquarters there. Ap
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Parents of Missing Mexican Students Criticize Government
The parents of 43 Mexican students missing since 2014 said the government lied to them.The parents made their claim a day after a group of international experts issued a report cri
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Gorilla at Prague Zoo Has Surprise Baby
This is What’s Trending TodayShinda is a 24-year-old gorilla that lives at the Prague Zoo, in the Czech Republic. She is a bit overweight. The gorilla had never given birth.S
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El Nino Could Cause Famine to Return in Somalia
The weather changer known as El Nino has left countries in east Africa in danger of famine, according to a group of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).The Somalia NGO Consortium
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Chernobyl, Risky Still, Thirty Years Later
Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the world’s worst nuclear accident.The effects of the disaster are still felt today.On April 26, 1986, a reactor
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Remembering African Music Great Papa Wemba
Music lovers are remembering one of Africa’s greatest musicians.The Congolese music star Papa Wemba died on Sunday after collapsing at a music festival in Ivory Coast. He was
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Obama Sending More US Forces to Syria
President Barack Obama said on Monday he would send 250 soldiers to Syria to help local forces fight against the Islamic State.The deployment will increase American forces in Syria
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Cleveland Settles Tamir Rice Case for $6 million
This is What’s Trending Today:The relatives of Tamir Rice will receive a $6 million settlement from Cleveland, Ohio.Rice was 12 years old when he was killed by police officer
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‘Morality Police’ Formed in Iran
Iran has a new “morality police” unit to observe its citizens.Tehran’s police chief Hossein Sajedinia said the 7,000 officers – male and female – will
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Diversity Documented on Streets of Northern Virginia
If you listen to the comments that some American presidential candidates have been making, you might believe that the United States is becoming less welcoming to people from differ
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Disease Threatens World Banana Supplies
A disease called “Panama” is threatening supplies of the world’s most popular fruit – banana.Two years ago, the United Nations warned that the “Panama
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Migrants Crossing US-Mexico Border Drop to Lowest Level
The number of Mexican migrants blocked from crossing the U.S. border in 2015 was at its lowest level in nearly 50 years.The information comes from reports by the Pew Research Cente
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For Prince or Queen Elizabeth? Niagara Falls Turns Purple
This is What’s Trending Today.The death of music superstar Prince shocked and saddened the world yesterday. In his honor, many famous monuments turned purple. The color was
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India Wants to Recover Crown Jewel from Britain
The Indian government has launched an effort to recover a priceless diamond from Britain.The Koh-i-Noor diamond was given to Britain’s Queen Victoria as a present in 1850, wh
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North Korea Struggling but Determined on ICBMs
A top U.S. military official said North Korea will one day have nuclear-armed missiles capable of reaching all its enemies.U.S. Army General Vincent Brooks is the commander of the
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US Recognizes 10 Global Youth Leaders
The United States government honored ten young people from around the world on Wednesday.The State Department praised the winners of the first-ever Global Emerging Young Leaders Aw
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Harriet Tubman to Appear on $20 Bill
This is What’s Trending Today…The last time a woman appeared on U.S. paper money was during the 1890s. That woman was Martha Washington, the wife of America’s fi
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Japan Investigates Mitsubishi for Fuel Test Cheating
It is not just Volkswagen trying to manipulate testing of its cars. This time it is a Japanese company, Mitsubishi.The Japanese automaker received a visit Thursday from the country
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EU Proposed Visa-Free Travel for Ukrainians
The European Union is considering a proposal to offer visa-free travel to Ukrainians.If approved, the plan would permit Ukrainians to travel for up to 90 days throughout the Europe
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Up to 500 Refugees Feared Dead After Boat Sinks
The United Nations says that 500 people may have died when their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.On Monday, witnesses and survivors told VOA that a smuggler’s boat turned
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Report: Media Freedom Shrank Worldwide
A media rights group says leaders have developed "paranoia" about reporters as the world is entering a "climate of fear.”Christophe Deloire is secretary-general of the Paris-
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Obama Meets with Saudi King Amid Disputes
President Barack Obama sat down Wednesday with King Salman of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.The meeting comes at a time of difficult relations between the two countries.The Saudi governme
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Belgium Believes More IS Recruits to Return to Europe
Officials in Belgium say they have evidence that members of the Islamic State group are looking to return to Europe.The Associated Press reports that names are added almost daily t
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UN Seeks New Secretary-General
The Secretary-General of the U.N. has always been chosen in private meetings. But for the first time in its 70-year history, part of the selection process is taking place in public
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Bulldozer Fight in Streets of China
This is What’s Trending Today.Some children like to play with toy trucks and bulldozers.Usually they will crash these trucks into each other and make matching sound effects.F
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