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1、【BBCNews】1月10日-美国防部宣布削减支出计划(2011-01-10)BBC新闻:美国防部宣布削减支出计划(2011-01-10)查看原文第一部分:听力文本BBCNewswithMarionMarshallTheinternationallyrecognisedwinnerofthepresidentialelectioninIvoryCoast,AlassaneOuattara,hascalledontheWestAfricanregionalgroupingEcowastosendinspecialforcestoremovehisrivalLa
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