Research has linked participation in sports to positive effects like better self-image, fewer teen pregnancies and higher grades.

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A South Korean envoy is also traveling to a gathering in Poland for the South's first formal participation in a U.S.

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Tay says Mr.Obama's participation in the APEC meetings is a strong symbol of the United States' commitment to the region.

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And,he notes,political participation has the power to moderate radical tendencies and take away the appeal of extremist ideologies.

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Thin Thin Aung says Aung San Suu Kyi's participation in the election is necessary to ensure national reconciliation.

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Growing fears of a flu epidemic across the Arab world is prompting Arab health ministers to restrict participation in this year's annual Hajj.

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Saudi Arabia,which hosts the Hajj and grants visas to participants, first recommended restricting participation last month.

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Then promote broad-based economic development in those nations, foster mutual respect and understanding between Americans and Muslims, and support efforts to improve governance and promote civic participation in predominantly Muslim societies.

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"Welcome to NATO. We are excited about your participation,".

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The Saudi government has the power to grant or deny visas according to its own discretion, and the Saudis indicated last month that participation in this year's Hajj should be restricted.

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Saudi Health Minister Abdullah al-Rabeeah urged the Arab press to inform the public about the decision to limit Hajj participation and noted that his country was increasing the number of flu shots on hand to control an eventual outbreak.

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"When women are accorded their rights and afforded equal opportunities and education and health care and employment and political participation, they invest in their families, they lift them up, they contribute to their communities and their nations,".

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