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Transcript: Hello. Im going to talk about British festivals. Im sure youve heard about the Notting Hill Carnival in London and the Edinburgh Festival, but today were going to look at a lot more that you might not know about. Actually, a lot of these
Hello and Welcome to News and Reports on China Radio International. In This Edition French President Francois Hollande visits Mali in hope for an early shift of anti- rebel operations to African troops. US Vice President Joe Biden renews offers to ho
We have to save all of Venice? said Jack. That's abig responsibility. What do we have to save Venicefrom?Well, if Neptune's going to help us, it must havesomething to do with water, said Annie. Yeah, like the water that's flooding the alleys, saidJac
Jack found Annie standing behind a column in alantern-lit courtyard. The courtyard was quiet andempty. Everyone in Venice must be at Carnival, saidJack. I just hope the ruler is home.Yeah, we'll ask him if he knows the Grand Lady ofthe Lagoon, said A
Voters support for Malcolm Turnbull is lower now than when he was elected Opposition Leader a year ago. The latest Nielsen Poll shows Mr. Turnbulls approval rating rose 4 points this month to 35%, but the same rating was 45% this time last year. Toda
Australia's Defence Force is facing a shortage of doctors, and this is affecting its overseas missions. An ABC online investigation has found that low morale is forcing many medical personnel out of the military. A reservist doctor says medical profe
After months of fierce fighting and bloodshed, the Ivory Coast's former president Laurent Gbagbo is this morning in custody. He was arrested by troops loyal to the elected president Alassane Ouattara. The UN believes more than 1,000 people have died
This is AP news minute. 1. The U.S military will keep permitting its transgender members to serve openly for now. Defense secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday military is waiting for formal direction from president Donald Trump before implementing the
New Orleans explodes into a carnival every year for Mardi Gras. And on that final day before the beginning of Lent, giant colorful floats parade down the city's streets. Groups known as krewes are responsible for planning and paying for the floats, b
By Mary Morningstar Washington 20 December 2007 Veteran performers and newcomers contributed to the success of Country music in 2007. Although record sales overall continued to fall as digital downloads increased, several Country acts celebrated mult
By David Byrd Rio de Janeiro 18 July 2007 More than 5,500 athletes from 42 nations and territories are in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, competing in the Pan American Games. The games, which opened Friday, will last for about two weeks. As VOA's David Byrd
It is said that happiness is contagious. The supporting evidence is everywhere: from the streets of Rio during Carnival to more obscure celebrations elsewhere in the world. But long-term happiness may also be healthy. New York researcher Dr.Karina Da
1. Two students at the University of Texas are being treated for ricin exposure after one found the potentially deadly poison in a roll of quarter s she was using to do laundry. The substance can caus
By Victoria Cavaliere New York 06 June 2007 A young film festival in New York City is showcasing Bosnian filmmakers to a growing U.S. audience. From VOA's New York bureau, Victoria Cavaliere reports that the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Film Festival is al
AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: It's Shrove Tuesday on the Christian calendar, the last day to indulge before the beginning of Lent. So in New Orleans, people are celebrating Mardi Gras. In Brazil and elsewhere, it's Carnival. The British do things differently.
2018 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the establishment of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Over the past six decades, Ningxia has become a leading player of the country in the new energy, agriculture, wine-making, and tourism industries. Local go
元宵节最不能错过的当然就是各式的花灯了。这回花灯可真不少,而且好多花灯外面还写了字,那是什么呢? Listen Read Learn Laura: Wow, there are so many lanterns to appreciate. Now, I can see why it's called the Lantern Festival. It deserves its name. Shirl
In the early 70s, when Gil met them, Filhos De Gandhi were in a bad way, they were the only Bloco Afro in Bahia, playing African at ceremonies, that they have few members and werent even taking part in Carnival. Gil joined the group and brought them
LONDON, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The Olympic Torch Relay is a great chance to show off the North West and celebrate the role that people, places and businesses from the region are playing in London 2012, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Tuesday. Hunt
I heard today that eating nuts helps to lower bad cholesterol. That's good news because I love nuts of all kinds. I always have a stash of almonds and walnuts in the fridge. Apparently, in order to have the full benefits of these nuts, they should be