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Quake Kills More Than 150 in Afghanistan, Pakistan
A major earthquake struck South Asia Monday. Early reports say the earthquake killed more than 150 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Hundreds more were reported injured.A VOA rep
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What Do Americans Fear Most?
Do you think Americans are more afraid of possible terrorist attacks or U. S. government corruption?If you guessed U.S. government corruption, you would be correct. It turns out Am
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Supply Road to CAR Too Dangerous, Say Aid Drivers
Truck drivers in Cameroon are again refusing to transport food and humanitarian aid to the Central African Republic (CAR).The drivers have been critical of the United Nations peace
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Women's Entrepreneurship on the Rise
Women entrepreneurs are getting more help and resources from governments, universities and corporations — including money.The number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. inc
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Chicago: The Start of Route 66
Few Americans pay attention to a brown street sign on East Adams Street in downtown Chicago. If you are not looking for it, it is easy to ignore. But every few minutes a group of i
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As Oslo Parks Its Cars, Will Other Cities Jump on Bikes?
Looking to buy a used car?Oslo, Norway will soon be a good buyer’s market.It’s the first European capital to permanently ban cars from the city center. The plan will st
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The Great Disappearing Wall of China
The vast majority of the Great Wall of China is badly protected and suffers from erosion and vandalism.Most of the wall is in poor condition. Research shows that 74 percent of it i
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US to Regulate Drone Aircraft
The United States will soon require many operators of drones to register their aircraft with the federal government.Federal officials announced the decision on Monday. The move res
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Roman Catholic Synod Considering Family Issues
“Who am I to judge?” Pope Francis once said in answer to a question about a gay priest. The pope made the comment in 2013, four months into the start of his leadership
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No. 1 Killer Among Youth? Traffic Accidents
Road traffic crashes kill 1.25 million people each year worldwide.But the World Health Organization (WHO) says they are preventable.The report surveyed 180 countries, and it shows
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Hurricane Patricia Called 'Strongest in History'
It is being called the strongest hurricane in recorded history.Hurricane Patricia is expected to make landfall in Mexico on Friday with winds over 320 kilometers per hour.The Natio
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Netanyahu Says Muslim Was Behind Holocaust
Benjamin Netanyahu tried Thursday to recover from saying a religious Muslim was behind the Holocaust in World War II.Mr. Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, suggested that Haj A
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Obama Calls for Closer Ties with Pakistan
President Barack Obama says he wants to “deepen” United States ties with Pakistan.He discussed the relationship during a White House meeting with Pakistan Prime Ministe
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NATO Launches Largest Military Exercise in a Decade
NATO launched its largest military exercise in more than a decade this week.The exercise is called “Trident Juncture” and brings 36,000 troops together from more than 3
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Benghazi: Witch Hunt or Valid Investigation?
This will not be the first time that Congress asks about the deaths of four Americans in Benghazi, Libya.This is the eighth time Congress has probed the issue.Hillary Clinton was S
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In a Country of Runners, Kenyan Cycling Team Faces Uphill Climb
In East Africa, the sport of cycling has been growing in popularity in recent years.There are plenty of hills for cyclists to climb and a mild climate – not too hot, but not
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Syria's Assad Meets Putin in Moscow
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad left his country for the first time in four years to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.The two leaders discussed Russia’s military p
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Koreans Weep With Joy At Family Reunions
North and South Korea began long-awaited reunions of separated families on Tuesday. Buses filled with smiling and joyous Koreans from the South crossed into the North.Some family m
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'Trudeaumania' Returns to Canada
"Tonight we'll dispense with the formalities. I'd like to toast the future prime minister of Canada: to Justin Pierre Trudeau.”American President Richard Nixon had that to
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Typhoon Koppu Leaves 17 Dead in Philippines
Typhoon Koppu was downgraded Monday to a tropical storm, but killed at least 17 people and submerged entire towns in northwestern Philippines.Luzon, the country’s largest isl
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Heroin, Cocaine Use Increase in Uganda
Ugandan police are dealing with an increase in illegal drugs.Neighboring Kenya and Tanzania have increased their efforts to end the transport of illegal drugs. So smugglers are now
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Skilled Refugees Can Help Lift Aging Europe
Thousands of war refugees from Syria and Iraq are arriving in Europe every day. Many of them are young, educated and skilled.Those individuals and aid groups say the refugees shoul
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Eritrean Shot, Beaten to Death by ‘Mistake’
An Eritrean died after being shot by an Israeli security guard and then beaten by a crowd of bystanders Sunday.Videotape showed an Israeli security guard shooting Mulu Habtom Zerho
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Not Many Syrian Refugees Welcomed in Russia
Tens of thousands of refugees from Syria continue to flee unrest by traveling to Europe and neighboring countries.But many do not seek refuge in Russia, despite longtime political
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North Korea Calls for Peace Treaty Talks
North Korea has rejected the idea of international talks to end its nuclear program.Instead, the North Korean government is calling on the United States to negotiate a peace treaty
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