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China Aid Makes Some Vietnamese Anxious
Vietnamese lawmakers say they worry about becoming too dependent on China for loans and credit.On national TV on Tuesday, a lawmaker said he worries that Vietnam’s independen
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Scottish Whisky Tested as Alternative to Fossil Fuels
Waste products from a popular alcoholic drink could be used in the future to make biofuel.Researchers say the new fuel, based on whisky, could reduce demand for oil. They say using
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Obama: Lower Tensions in South China Sea
U.S. President Barack Obama said “bold measures” are needed to ease growing tensions over the South China Sea.Six governments with shores on the South China Sea say the
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Who Is Islamic State and How Did They Get This Big?
Who and what is the terrorist group that carried out deadly attacks last week in Paris?They call themselves the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIS. They also are called
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Ten Must-See Route 66 Attractions
The United States is full of odd roadside attractions. Route 66 is home to some of the oldest – and arguably most bizarre – roadside attractions of them all. Here are 1
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All-Female Crew Mans Ethiopian Airlines Flight
Ethiopian Airlines made history Wednesday night by sending an all-female crew on a flight from Addis Ababa to Bangkok, Thailand.The flight was the first in the 70-year history of t
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22 Killed at Hotel in Mali
At least 22 people have been killed in an attack on a luxury hotel in the capital of Mali.Suspected Islamic gunmen held 170 people hostage at the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako on Fr
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Third Body Found in Rubble of Paris Apartment
Officials said a third body was discovered amid the wreckage at an apartment that French police raided Wednesday.The Paris Prosecutor’s Office earlier announced the raid had
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The Problems With Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding — or soliciting people online to fund projects -- is rapidly growing in popularity around the world, say experts.Here’s how crowdfunding works: You pitch y
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North Koreahas declared a "no-sail zone" off its eastern coast and raised concerns that it will ca
North Korea has declared a “no-sail zone” off its eastern coast and raised concerns that it will carry out a missile test.Officials said this week that the no-sail zone
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Terror Touches Nigeria, China, Norway
The terrorist attack on Paris last week is getting daily attention, but terror struck elsewhere this week.Boko Haram terrorists attacked the Nigerian cities of Kano and Yola this w
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French Police: Organizer of Paris Attack Killed
French officials say the man suspected of organizing the deadly attacks in Paris last week was among those killed Wednesday.Police say Abdelhamid Abaaoud was shot many times during
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Cambodian Opposition Leader Stranded
A warrant for the arrest of Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy has stranded him in South Korea.Sam Rainsy left on a trip to Japan and South Korea in early November. He was sche
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Slurp Your Soup, Yes! Share Your Sticks, No! Japanese Dining Rules
Almost anywhere in the world, people can find a Japanese restaurant.Many walk by because they do not know the customs or the kinds of food. VOA Learning English writers want to tak
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Bombs and Bullets Fly as Police Raid Suspected Terrorists near Paris
French officials say they have killed two suspects in the Paris terrorism attacks last week, but are unsure if they killed the mastermind.French police carried out loud and chaotic
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Fear of Terrorism Spreads Far Beyond Paris
The effect of the recent terrorist attacks in France, Lebanon and Egypt is being felt all over the world.On Tuesday night, two Air France flights, one from Los Angeles and the othe
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Russian Bloggers Uncover Government Secrets, Corruption
The Russian government is operating a center in St. Petersburg that posts website comments in support of the government.The center is officially named the Agency for Internet Studi
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EU Immigration Debated at G-20 Meet
Hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants have arrived in Europe this year.These men, women and children fled armed conflicts, oppression or poverty at home in search of a bet
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Nigeria Bomb Kills More Than 30, Wounds 80
At least 32 people are dead and 80 others were wounded after an explosion Tuesday in Nigeria.The blast struck a market after sunset in the northeastern city of Yola. No one has cla
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US Debates Admitting Syrian Refugees
Since the Paris terrorist attacks, a growing number of U.S. lawmakers want to close the door to Syrians.They say they are concerned that terrorists may enter with the refugees.Pat
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Russia Says Explosives Brought Down Plane in Egypt
Russia admits that last month’s airplane crash in Egypt was a terrorist attack.Explosives were found in the wreckage and luggage section of the airplane, said Russia’s
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Obama Offers Maritime Security Plan for Asia-Pacific
U.S. President Barack Obama promised Tuesday to help America’s allies in East Asia and the Pacific increase their maritime security.The president made the offer as part of ta
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Islamic State Video Threatens Washington
News reports say the militant group Islamic State has released a video in which it threatens it will attack Washington, D.C.The authenticity of the video could not be confirmed. It
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Aung San Suu Kyi Attends Parliament
Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi attended Parliament’s closing meeting on Monday.Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD) party won a strong
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Is Europe a Fortress?
The terrorist attacks that killed more than 100 people in Paris on Friday night complicate the refugee situation.Europe is overwhelmed with how to register and integrate hundreds o
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