VOA慢速英语2012 Economics Report - Anti-Corruption Group Says Abuse of Power Still ‘Very High’ in Many Countries

Economics Report - Anti-Corruption Group Says Abuse of Power Still Very High in Many Countries From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report in Special English. A group that brings attention to the issue of corruption says levels of bribery

VOA慢速英语2011--EU Officials Urge Tighter Fiscal Rules for Euro Countries

Economics Report - EU Officials Urge Tighter Fiscal Rules for Euro Countries This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Stock prices around the world rose and fell this week on news of efforts to help countries using the euro. The European Cen

VOA标准英语2012--Epilepsy Burdens Developing Countries

Epilepsy Burdens Developing Countries Developing countries are seeing rising rates of noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. But researchers say those countries already have a disproportionate number of epilepsy

2018年CRI Experts urge western countries to understand "Shanghai Spirit"

Various observers are suggesting the rest of the world could be taking a lesson from the concept that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has been formed under the Shanghai Spirit. Serving as the SCO's principle for internal affairs, the Shan

2016年CRI African Countries Speak Highly of China's Efforts in Post-Ebola Era

Wang Yaoping, leading the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone, has been working in the Ebola-affected country for nearly a year. He says during the most serious period, almost all hospitals in Sierra Leone became paralyzed. They had to concentrate o

2018年CRI China seeks leveled up cooperation with LAC countries along Belt and Road

Chinese authorities, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, have been promoting the Belt and Road Initative to Latin American and Caribbean countries as part of sessions now underway in Chile's capital, Santiago. Tie between China and Latin America and

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Multi-Billion Dollar Appeal For Countries In

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 17 July 2007 The United Nations reports less than half of its $4.4 billion appeal has been received, six months after it was launched on behalf of 19 countries in crisis. The United Nations says lack of money is hampering the e

VOA慢速英语2013 World Health Organization Urges Countries to Vaccinate Children

World Health Organization Urges Countries to Vaccinate Children From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report. The World Health Organization says vaccinations against disease save the lives of two to three million children every year. The WHO

VOA标准英语2008年-Report: Corruption in Poor Countries Threatens

A group monitoring corruption levels around the world says illegal practices in poor countries are threatening the fight against poverty. In its just released report, Transparency International says foreign aid must be more focused and more carefull

VOA标准英语2008年-Cell Phones Allow Countries to 'Leapfrog' Techn

By Bill Rodgers Washington 19 May 2008 Cell phones are an example of what is sometimes now called leapfrog technology, a product that allows developing nations the benefits of a reliable and extensive communications network without the heavy investme

VOA标准英语2012--Three Countries to Test Climate Smart Farming

Three Countries to Test Climate Smart Farming Malawi, Zambia and Vietnam will take part in a new project to transition to climate-smart agriculture. The goal is to help farmers adapt to climate change, while helping to control farmings carbon emissio

VOA标准英语2012--India Blackout Highlights Power Problems in Developing Countries

India Blackout Highlights Power Problems in Developing Countries In recent years, developing countries have made huge investments to expand power supply networks, but India's outages - which left 670 million people without power this week - demonstra

VOA标准英语2009年-Fewer Children Dying in Poor Countries

The World Health Organization says there has been a sharp drop in the number of deaths among children under age five. The just released report, World Health Statistics 2009, shows 27 percent fewer children died in 2007, the last year for which stati

VOA标准英语2014--Media Group: Press Freedom Slipping in Some Countries

Media Group: Press Freedom Slipping in Some Countries A new Reporters Without Borders index cites hot spots in the Middle East, Africa and Asia as being among the worst offenders of press freedom. The journalism rights group also says there has been

VOA标准英语2015--World Bank: Dimmer 2015 for Developing Countries

World Bank: Dimmer 2015 for Developing Countries In recent years, the economic outlook for many developing countries appeared bright. But the World Bank has lowered its expectations for 2015, saying they now face a series of tough challenges. The Wor

美国国家公共电台 NPR U.S., Britain Restrict Electronics On Flights From Mideast Countries

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: The U.S. is tightening rules about electronic devices allowed in carry-on baggage. The new security measures cover direct flights to the U.S. from eight majority-Muslim countries. This, of course, comes as President Trump is wagi

美国国家公共电台 NPR DHS Asks For 'Positive Gems' About War-Torn Countries To Justify Returning Immigrants

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Now the latest chapter in the Trump administration's defense of ending temporary protected status, or TPS, for hundreds of thousands of people living in the U.S. Newly released internal emails show the Department of Homeland Secu

2006年VOA标准英语-Muslim Countries Meet to Stem Violence in Leban

By Heda Bayron Hong Kong 02 August 2006 The Malaysian foreign ministry says officials from predominantly Islamic countries will urge the United Nations to demand an unconditional cease-fire in Lebanon and deployment of a U.N. peacekeeping force that

2007年VOA标准英语-Some West African Countries Hope for Better Ran

By Phuong Tran and Naomi Schwarz Dakar, Senegal and Ende, Mali 09 January 2007 Woman and child take part in a discussion at a village meeting in village of Bandiagara, Mali (File photo) Some of the lowest-ranking countries on the United Nations' Hum

ESL Podcast 431 – Health in Developing Countries

Silvia: What are you watching? Hermann: Im watching a show about the health problems in developing countries . Silvia: Dont we have enough healthcare problems here, in this country? Hermann: We do, but there are countries that have a lot more acute p