British soldier was killed while clearing mines.

一名英国士兵在扫雷时丧生。

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The researchers blamed farming and the clearing of forests for much of the damage. Rural areas are not the only ones losing soil. Land is also being affected in cities and near mines and factories.

研究者把大部分损害归咎于农业和砍伐森林，但是农村地区不是流失土地的唯一地区，在城市里、矿场和工厂附近土地也受到影响。

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The troops have been clearing mines and soon will begin the process of confiscating weapons, officials said.

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But he was also presented with the Legion d'Honneur from France in 2012 for clearing mines for the Normandy landings almost 70 years ago.

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As well as clearing mines, the Cambodia Mine Action Centre, which co-ordinates the landmines operation, has been getting local people to help mark danger areas.

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