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2007年VOA标准英语-Norway Eases Diplomatic Boycott of Palestinian

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 19 March 2007 A senior Norwegian official has met with the leader of the ruling Palestinian militant group Hamas, easing a diplomatic boycott. The meeting followed the formation of a Palestinian national unity government,

2006年VOA标准英语-Middle East Diplomatic Efforts Intensify

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2006年VOA标准英语-Muslim Leader Urges Diplomacy with Iran

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2006年VOA标准英语-Iraq Top Diplomat Says Neighbors Key to Stabili

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