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Article Source: BBC News
Written - August 22nd, 2009
The Syrian capital, Damascus, is becoming a popular destination for foreigners who want to learn Arabic. The BBC's Paul Moss, who spent time there earlier this year, was inspired to study hard by his encounters with the city's people.
"You Americans, you learn some Arabic, we learn a little English. We can all be friends..."
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Article Source: CNN
Written - August 20th, 2009
KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Afghan election officials extended voting Thursday until everyone waiting in line had a chance to cast their ballots.
"At some [polling stations] there is a very large line," said Azizullah Ludin of Afghanistan's Independent Electoral Commission. "We have to complete all these people that are coming here."It is the nation's third election since the 2001 fall of the Taliban.
Initially, the commission extended voting by an hour -- until 5 p.m. local time (8:30 a.m. ET) -- but later said some polling stations where people were still queued up would remain open.
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Article Source: CNNMoney-Reuters
Written - August 17th, 2009
World's No. 2 economy returns to growth in second quarter but analysts expect recovery to be fragile.
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan's economy returned to growth in the second quarter, ending its longest recession since World War Two, but analysts warned of a rocky road ahead as the nascent recovery was based on short-term stimulus efforts around the world.
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Article Source: CNNMoney-Reuters
Written - August 13th, 2009
Both economies unexpectedly grew in the second quarter, raising hopes for broader European recovery.
BERLIN (Reuters) -- Germany and France enjoyed a shock return to economic growth in the second quarter of the year, data showed on Thursday, ending their recessions earlier than many policymakers and economists had expected.
German gross domestic product rose by 0.3% in the second quarter, bringing an end to the country's deepest recession since World War Two and boosting hopes of recovery in the broader euro zone. French GDP also grew by 0.3% in the second quarter.
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Article Source: CNN
Written - August 10th, 2009
Skateboarding in Afghanistan (Story Highlights):
* Australian Oliver Percovich is the founder of Skateistan
* The skateboarding expert began the nonprofit two years ago
* Boys and girls of all ages come together to learn to skate
* English and computer classes will also be offered
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