标签:poised 相关文章
Africa's top peace and security official has welcomed the resignation of Somalia's President Abdullahi Yusuf, saying it clears the way for actions that could prevent the country from descending into chaos as Ethiopian troops withdraw. African Union
The Federal Government is working on a plan to improve competition between the banks. It's likely that package will include a number of the Coalition's ideas. The Treasurer Wayne Swan says he'll announce a range of policy changes next month to try an
Israel is again telling people living in the border regions of GAZA to leave their homes ahead of anticipated Israeli military operation. The warning was issued after the militant group Hamas in Gaza strip refused to immediately accept a cease-fire p
Some economists are worried that the United States is poised for another recession. They warn that a so-called double-dip, if it comes, could be more painful for average Americans than the 2007-2008 recession. Jobs, incomes, output and industrial pro
The Flatulence Taxby John O'Neill A flatulence tax on cattle and sheep, Another rip-off to make us all weep. Preserving the ozone at any expense, It's all propaganda that doesn't make sense. Abandon the flock and abolish the herd, When it comes to su
By Sonja Pace Diyarbakir, Turkey 01 November 2007 Turkey has just hosted an international conference on how best to stabilize Iraq despite being on an increasingly poor footing with its eastern neighbor. Ankara accuses Iraq of sheltering separatist K
今天我们要学的词是rebound。 Rebound是反弹的意思。很多经济学家预计,美国经济会在今年晚些时候走出衰退的低谷,但是各地情况有所不同。While some cities are poised for a quick rebound, others face a
By Selah Hennessy Goma 12 December 2007 Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have won a series of military victories against army forces. Some rebels are now perched on a hill overlooking a densely populated town only 30 kilometers from the reg
This is AP News Minute. The Senate appears headed for a showdown over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee. Democrats have secured the votes for a filibuster to block the nomination of Neil Gorsuch, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel
Miranda Lambert Delivers Whole New Flair With 'Four The Record' Miranda Lambert says her new album, Four The Record, pushes the limits and builds on her previous releases with a whole new flair. The Country star kept a high profile throughout the pas
By Phil Mercer Sydney 19 September 2009 Australia is poised to overtake South Africa and the U.S. as the world's second-largest producer of gold as new mines boost output to meet a sharp rise in international demand. A giant facility south of Perth
Young Singer Wins Chance of a Lifetime The National Anthem can be a challenge, but more than two dozen singers, aged eight to 17, gave it their best shot for a chance to perform it with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. They come on stage and they ar
US Secretary of State Hails Suu Kyi Film Although The Lady, a feature film on Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, opened as scheduled, no one anticipated its release would coincide with the democracy leaders election to a seat in Burmas parlia
Anti-GadhafiForcesSayReadytoTakePro-GadhafiStrongholds The head of Libya's National Transitional Council, Mustafa Abdel Jalil, says the deadline has passed for a negotiated surrender of three cities held by pro-Gadhafi forces - Bani Walid, Sirte and
Still Waiting for Orders, US Military Has ISIL in Its Sights 美军等待命令打击ISIL The United States says that, for now, it is only sending military advisers to Baghdad to help the Iraqi government combat advances by militant Sunni Islamists,
Developing World Investment to Rise The developing world is poised to become a major player in global investment. The World Bank says in fewer than 20 years half the global stock of capital will be in developing countries. That compares to about one-
Australia is poised to start delivering weapons to Kurdish forces to help fight Islamic State militants in Iraq. Overnight Iraqi forces captured the besieged town of Amerli where Australian forces have earlier conducted an airdrop. The Prime Minister
Next Tuesday, Israel will hold national elections for the fifth time in a decade. With the looming threat of Iran's nuclear ambitions, continuing tensions over Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip and stalled peace negotiations with the Palestinians, m
By Steve Herman New Delhi 08 June 2008 Media reports in Bangladesh say the military-backed interim government is poised to allow the medical release of two former prime ministers jailed for alleged corruption. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman in our S
By Paul Sisco Washington 05 December 2007 The Shuttle Atlantis is on the launch pad and ready to lift off on Thursday. The crew is scheduled to ferry a European laboratory module to the International Space Station. VOA's Paul Sisco has more. All seve