The artist was sure he would be chosen, but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperor's chief minister, the old man laughed.

这位画家确信他会被选中，但是当他把他的杰作展示给皇帝的宰相时，这位老人笑了。

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The southern state of Tamil Nadu was the first to elect a film star as its chief minister.

南部Tamil Nadu邦是第一个选举电影明星作为领导人的邦。

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He was snubbed for the job of chief minister, a post his late father had held for the party.

他因继承了他已故的父亲的职位但表现乏善可陈而受到排挤。

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The chief minister's body was found by the Indian Air Force at the site where his helicopter crashed Wednesday.

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The chief minister was considered the major force in delivering his state to the Congress Party, in the last two national elections.

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U.S.Ambassador Timothy Roemer, issued a statement offering his condolences and hailing the chief minister " as a strong supporter of U.S.-India friendship."

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Assistant Chief Minister, Senator Sir Philip Bailhache, said the legislation could be in force by Christmas.

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Mr. Singh also reviewed the security situation in Chhattisgarh with Chief Minister Raman Singh.

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However, the chief minister said he would "absolutely refute" the allegation claimants were being "messed around".

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