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Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has recognised Libyas rebel council as the countrys legitimate government. More than 20 foreign ministers are meeting in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi to discuss the future of Libya. Theyve all pledged an extr

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This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. A locavore is someone who eats foods produced locally. Locavores usually define local as within one hundred sixty kilometers. This new term grew out of a reaction to the long distances that food no

VOA常速英语2007-UN Security Council Condemns Darfur Attack on AU

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By Daniel Schearf Irbil 21 March 2008 Iraq's presidential council has approved a law outlining provincial powers. The law paves the way for elections scheduled in October that officials are hoping will help reduce sectarian tensions. Daniel Schearf r

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VOA常速英语2008年-UN Security Council Condemns Rebel Attacks in C

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VOA常速英语2007-UN Security Council Says Terrorists, Drugs Still

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