But Abou-Zahr hastens to add that countries in Africa do not present a uniformly bleak picture.

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The newest Democrat in the U.S.Senate - former Republican Arlen Specter - is urging the president to add to the diversity of the court.

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MAN ON TV. ; You add a little bit of olive oilto a non-stick saute pan, and you want to cookwith the olive oil in medium-high heat.

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A statement from fiscally-conservative Democrats who forced changes in House legislation said they are committed to meaningful reform, but reiterated concern that legislation not add to the federal deficit and control health costs in the long-term.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

"I do not believe we ought to add troops in Afghanistan unless it is indispensable in our war against al-Qaida, "If it is, then we have to do whatever it takes because al-Qaida is out to annihilate us.

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