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Trump Unleashes Broadside Against Clinton to Try to Ease GOP Doubts
Recent public opinion polls show Republican Donald Trump slipping behind Democrat Hillary Clinton in the presidential election matchup for November. Trump trails her both in fundraising and campaign organization, but he's intensifying his attacks on the former secretary of state. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone reports.
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Muslim American Mayor Calls for Tolerance
Syrian-born Mohamed Khairullah describes himself as "an American mayor who happens to be Muslim." As the three-term mayor of Prospect Park, New Jersey, he believes his town of 6,000 is an example of how ethnicity and religious beliefs should not determine a community's leadership. Ramon Taylor has this report from Prospect Park.
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Internal Rifts Over Syria Policy Could Be Headache for Next US President
With the Obama administration showing little outward enthusiasm for adopting a more robust Syria policy, there is a strong likelihood that the internal discontent expressed by State Department employees will roll over to the next administration. VOA State Department correspondent Pam Dockins reports.
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Senegal to Park Colorful ‘Cars Rapide’ Permanently
Brightly painted cars rapide are a hallmark of Dakar, offering residents a cheap way to get around the capital city since 1976. But the privately owned minibuses are scheduled to be parked for good in late 2018, as Ricci Shryock reports for VOA.
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Florida Gets $1 Million in Emergency Government Funding for Orlando
The U.S. government has granted $1 million in emergency funding to the state of Florida to cover the costs linked to the June 12 massacre in Orlando. U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced the grant Tuesday in Orlando, where she met with survivors of the shooting attack that killed 49 people. Zlatica Hoke reports.
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How to Print Impossible Shapes with Metal
3-D printing with metals is rapidly becoming more advanced. As printers become more affordable, the industry is partnering with universities to refine processes for manufacturing previously impossible things. A new 3-D printing lab aims to bring the new technology closer to everyday use. VOA's George Putic reports.
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Outcome Uncertain Days Before Crucial Brexit Vote
Two days ahead of the referendum that will decide the future of Britain, it is not certain whether the majority of voters will support remaining in the European Union or leaving the block. Last week's murder of a parliament member who supported membership in the 28-nation group appears to have moved some voters to switch sides. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
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World Refugee Day Marked as a Record 65 Million People Displaced
Monday marks World Refugee Day, and the U.N. refugee agency says the number of people forced to flee their homes is now at the highest level ever recorded. The UNHCR says it is inevitable more people will continue to flee war and poverty, and the world must improve its response. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
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During Ramadan, Faith and Football Converge in Lebanon’s Megadome
In Beirut, a group of young entrepreneurs has combined its Muslim faith and love of football to create the city's newest landmark: a large, Ramadan-ready dome primed for one of the biggest football (soccer) tournaments in the world. But as the faithful embrace the communal spirit of Islam’s holy month, it is not just those breaking their fasts that are welcome.
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Obama Warns of Climate Change Effect on Parks
U.S. President Barack Obama is warning that negative effects of climate change are already visible in the country's first protected public land and is calling for more effort to protect nature for future generations. The president addressed the need for conservation during a weekend visit to Yosemite Park, a 300,000-hectare National Park in central California. Zlatica Hoke reports
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