News & Reports 2011-01-09

Hello and Welcome to News and Reports on China Radio International. In This Edition A senior member of the Russian parliament says his country will likely ratify the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty with the United States by the end of the month.

英伦广角 苏格兰将再次举行独立公投

The end of nearly a century of BHS and finale was depressing. Bash shelves and empty spaces, all thats left of what was once a high-street giant. Well, Im here in the last branch which is due to closed stores in the next few hours for good. And now y

VOA标准英语2010年-Turkey's Government Encouraged by Refe

The government in Turkey secured a decisive victory in a referendum on its reforms to the constitution. The result has been positively received internationally, but opponents accuse the government of seeking to undermine the independence of the judic

Venezuela’s Opposition to Step Up Street Protests after Referendum

Venezuelas Opposition to Step Up Street Protests after Referendum Venezuelas opposition leaders called for more street protests Monday. The call for action came after more than seven million Venezuelans voted in an unofficial referendum at more than

First stage of Egypt's draft constitution referendum ends

CAIRO, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- The first stage of the referendum of Egypt's draft constitution ended Saturday night at 11:00 p.m. local time (2100 GMT). Due to the high turnout, the closing time of the referendum was extended from 7:00 p.m. local time (1

VOA标准英语2010年-Sudanese in US Concerned About Souther

If the January referendum does take place, it will have little impact on the conflict in Darfur, in western Sudan, which has been in a lull. In Africa, a new state could be created in 2011. The tentative date for a referendum in Sudan on whether Sout

VOA标准英语2011-US Confident of Successful Referendum Vot

The Obama administration's chief Africa diplomat said Wednesday he believes the independence referendum in southern Sudan, beginning Sunday, will be peaceful and successful. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson is promising

VOA标准英语2010年-Symbols For Unity, Separation Chosen i

Sudan is scheduled to hold two referendums on January 9. One on whether south Sudan becomes independent and another on whether the old-rich Abyei region joins the north or south. Sudan's referendum commission has chosen the symbols that will represen

VOA标准英语2010年-South Sudanese Want Independence From

On January 9, Sudanese are to vote on the future of the country's unity. Southern Sudan's mostly African Christian and animist population is widely expected to vote for separation from the mainly Arab and Muslim north. It is difficult to find a perso

VOA标准英语2010年-Crisis Group Says Sudan Border Dispute

Michael Onyiego | Nairobi 03 September 2010 According to a recent report by the Brussels-based International Crisis Group, stalled negotiations to define Sudan's north-south border are fueling mistrust and tension just five months before a referendum

每日一词【578】referendum：全民公决

今天我们要学的词是referendum。 Referendum, 是全民公决的意思。纽约市长布隆伯格希望能竞选连任第三届市长，但是目前的规定是，市长最多只能连任两届。 A recent poll showed that 89 % of voters say t

2007年VOA标准英语-Thailand Readies For Sunday's Referendum on New

By Ron Corben Bangkok 17 August 2007 The Thai government faces a test of credibility when it holds a referendum Sunday on a new constitution. As Ron Corben reports, the government has urged people to approve the draft, while its opponents have campai

学个词Learn a Word 第578期 Referendum

今天我们要学的词是referendum。 Referendum, 是全民公决的意思。纽约市长布隆伯格希望能竞选连任第三届市长，但是目前的规定是，市长最多只能连任两届。 A recent poll showed that 89 % of voters say t

China welcomes completion of south Sudan referendum

UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- China welcomes the smooth completion of the referendum（公民投票权） in south Sudan, which is an important step towards the full implementation of the Comprehensive Peaceful Agreement, a senior Chinese diplo

VOA标准英语2010年-Groups Warn of Return to Sudanese War

Ten international aid groups, including Oxfam, World Vision, the International Rescue Committee, and Save the Children, have released a report urging sustained international engagement with Sudan's two ruling peace partners in order to avoid a return

No position change on Falkland Islands following referendum

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The Obama administration on Tuesday said that its position regarding the Falkland Islands, known as the Malvinas to the Argentines, remains unchanged, but acknowledged that the Falklands residents have clearly express

No position change on Falkland Islands following referendum, says U.S.

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The Obama administration on Tuesday said that its position regarding the Falkland Islands, known as the Malvinas to the Argentines, remains unchanged, but acknowledged that the Falklands residents have clearly express

新西兰英语 526 Referendum

A referendum is a vote for a policy or idea, not a vote for a person. When we vote for an MP on 26th November, we will also vote in a referendum about the voting system. Part A asks you to vote for one of these: Do you want to keep MMP? Do you want t

VOA标准英语2010年-Analysts Warn Renewed War in Sudan Wou

With Sudan's referendum on independence approaching, a coalition of economic and security groups are warning that renewed violence could cost as much as $100 billion. There are less than 50 days left before southern Sudan holds a critical referendum

英闻天下——185 David Cameron Pledges EU Referendum if Re-elected

In his long-awaited speech planned for months, David Cameron says Britain will seek repatriation of powers, such as criminal justice, environment and social and employment legislation, from the European Union as the single market is set to embrace re