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VOA Learning English Highlights 02/22/2016  

U.S. Elections 2016 Clinton Wins in Nevada, Trump in South Carolina Jeb Bush -- son and brother of US presidents, and former governor of southern state of Florida -- ends his presidential campaign after receiving few votes in South Carolina More   Let's Learn English Lesson 3: I'm here! This is the third lesson of "Let's Learn English" - a new course for English learners. Certified American English teachers designed the course for beginners. The course continues for 52 weeks. This week Anna makes some phone calls so she and Marsha can have dinner together in her new apartment. More   As It Is Peru and Machu Picchu: The Trip of a Lifetime A "bucket list" is a list of things you want to do before you die. Visiting the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu should be high on anyone's bucket list. Buried deep in the Peruvian Andes, Machu Picchu is an icon, or symbol, of Inca civilization. More   China Damming Lhasa River Into Artificial Lakes Chinese state media say work crews in Tibet are turning the Lhasa River into a series of artificial lakes. The Chinese government's Lhasa River Project aims to build six dams along a 20-kilometer long stretch of the river. More   Despite Talks, Attacks in Syria Kill 60 Despite a cease-fire, at least 60 people were killed in Syria in two attacks Sunday. A double bombing in Homs early Sunday killed up to 60 people. Later, a series of attacks hit Sayeda Zeinab, south of Damascus. More   US, Cuba Sign Deals on Flights and Factory Trade barriers between the U.S. and Cuba are falling quickly. Just this week, there have been three major developments in U.S. Cuba relations: the restoration of direct flights, a new U.S. factory in Cuba, and the first U.S. presidential visit since 1928. More   Science in the News Some Volcanic Clays Kill Bacteria As researchers find more bacteria and viruses that resist germ-fighting drugs, the medical world is turning to old cures to fight disease. One cure is as simple as dirt. More   Learning English TV - Technology The Technology Report: Twitter Suspends Over 125,000 Accounts for 'Promoting Terrorist Acts' Twitter announces increased efforts to stop violent threats and terrorism on its global online platform. More   Everyday Grammar TV Everyday Grammar: Simple Past Present Perfect Don't forget to read 'Have You Perfected the Perfect Tenses?' More

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