Russia's Yukos Oil Arrest

By Cynthia Kirk Broadcast: November 8, 2003 This is Steve Ember with IN THE NEWS, from VOA Special English. Many investors are 1)concerned about the possible effects on the Russian economy from the ar

2006年VOA标准英语-Democrat Nancy Pelosi Could Become First Woman

Representatives By Dan Robinson Washington 24 October 2006 Nancy Pelosi If Democrats win control of the House of Representatives in the November 7 congressional elections, a Democratic lawmaker from the state of California could become the first wom

VOA标准英语2008年-Russia's Ties with NATO Deteriorating

Despite long-standing opposition to NATO, Russia cooperated with the Western defense alliance on a number of military, political and humanitarian projects. But Russia says it feels threatened by NATO's eastward expansion and the prospect of possible

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地道英语对话：Fumigation and Relocation for a Night(2)

A: Good morning. I had some questions about the fumigation letter we received. B: I am here to answer your questions. What do you need clarification on? A: Will I have to find somewhere else to go on that day? B: You cannot stay in your apartment for

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Russia to Sell off Key Part of Embattled

By Bill Gasperini The Russian government says it will auction off the main production unit of embattled Yukos Oil next month as part of its long legal battle against the company and its former directo

Russia Advises Its Citizens to Leave Iraq

Peter Thackery Russia is advising its citizens to get out of Iraq after eight workers at a Russian energy company were taken hostage by masked gunmen in Baghdad . All eight have been released unharmed

Russia Lifts Ban One-Year on Grain Exports

Russia, once the world's third largest wheat exporter, is returning to the international grain market after a one-year gap caused by severe crop losses. Moscow stopped selling wheat last year after catastrophic fires and drought destroyed one-third o

2006年VOA标准英语-Pelosi Vows Action on 9/11 Commission Recommend

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 14 December 2006 The incoming Speaker of the House of Representatives says Democrats will push for creation of a new bipartisan committee to oversee how money is spent on and by the U.S. intelligence community. VOA's Dan

Russia Wants US Guarantees on Missile Shield

Russia says it wants legal guarantees from the United States that a proposed missile defense shield for Europe will not threaten Russian security. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Monday that Moscow has been disappointed by Washington's re

Russia recruits ex-criminals into interior forces

MOSCOW, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- The number of conscripts（应征士兵） recruited for the Russian Interior Forces failed to reach the requirement, and the Interior Ministry had to draft ex-criminals to fill the vacant positions（职位空缺）, local

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush, Pelosi Say They Want to Work Together

By Scott Stearns White House 09 November 2006 U.S. President George Bush and leaders of the opposition Democratic Party say they will work together. Their comments came after the latest election results showed Democrats have won control of Congress

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Russia determines cause of failed satellite launch

MOSCOW, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Russia's space agency said Tuesday that a Proton-M rocket launch failed earlier this month because of a malfunction in the upper stage. The conclusion was reached by an independent investigation commission following a seri

Russia Pledges $10 Billion in Eurozone Aid

Russia says it is ready to commit more than $10 billion to the International Monetary Fund to help support the struggling eurozone economy. President Dmitry Medvedev made the pledge Thursday in Brussels during the biannual EU-Russia summit. We will a

Russia launches rocket with Chinese satellite

MOSCOW, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Russia's Proton-M carrier rocket was launched on Friday from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan with a Chinese communications satellite AsiaSat-7, according to Russia's Federal Space Agency Roscosmos. Roscosmos' live

Russia Bans US Officials in Diplomatic Dispute

Russia is banning visits by certain U.S. officials in retaliation for Washington's blacklisting of Russian officials allegedly involved in the prison death of a whistleblower. Russia's Foreign Ministry said on its website Saturday that it is blacklis

U.S. beats Russia in Rugby World Cup pool match

WELLINGTON, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- The United States beat Russia 13-6 in the Rugby World Cup pool match in New Zealand North Island city of New Plymouth Thursday night. It was the American's third win in 19 World Cup games, with the previous two coming

Russia Must Reduce Oil Dependence, Diversify

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that Russia, the world's largest oil producer, needs to reduce its reliance on oil revenues and diversify its economy to keep it stable. The IMF's managing director, Christine Lagarde, said Tuesd