By Robert Raffaele Washington 24 March 2008 A new U.S. report shows many people around the world still face discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. As VOA's Robert Raffaele explains, some American advocates are calling fo

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A: What do people usually do to improve the interior of their houses before they sell them? B: Your house looks very nice on the inside, but a fresh coat of paint always helps brighten a homes interior. A: I get confused when trying to pick out color

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今天我们要学的词是 orientation. Orientation 做为名词,有取向的意思。A new study comparing the DNA of gay and straight men suggests that sexual orientation is determined by genes. 一项新研究对同性和异性恋男子的基因进

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By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 24 October 2007 Pakistani officials have drawn up recommendations for ensuring security during the country's upcoming political campaign season, following last week's devastating bombing in Karachi. VOA's Barry Newhouse re

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MOSCOW, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- The number of conscripts(应征士兵) recruited for the Russian Interior Forces failed to reach the requirement, and the Interior Ministry had to draft ex-criminals to fill the vacant positions(职位空缺), local

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BEIJING, April 19 (Xinhua) -- State Councilor Meng Jianzhu said Thursday that China and Uzbekistan should cooperate to safeguard the security and stability of the two countries as well as that of the region. Meng, who is also the minister of public s

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