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European shares extend their rally into a third day Thursday. For VOA, Tom Rivers in London has details. Encouraged by the U.S. Federal Reserve half a percentage point interest rate cut, European markets, as in Asia, have picked up some lost ground

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1. Temperatures are plunging well below zero across much of the US, as a weather system known as a polar vortex sends the nation into a deep freeze. Wind chill warnings are in effect from Montana to Alabama. 2. One person is dead and two others were

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1. At least one American is among 56 people killed by suicide bombers in attacks on 3 US-based hotels in Amman, Jordan. 2. Violence in France falls sharply after the government imposes emergency measu

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I'm very hopeful about the future of their relationship. That's attorney for Brooke Sheen who says his client wants to reconcile with her husband actor Charlie Sheen. Yale Galanter spoke to the AP by phone from Aspen, Colorado where Brooke is staying

VOA标准英语2008年-European Union Mulls Sanction Options Against R

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner says the European Union is considering sanctions against Russia following its recognition of independence for the Georgian territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. France has called an EU meeting Monday in

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By Lisa Bryant Paris 19 May 2008 For the first time in more than 15 years, the European Space Agency is recruiting new astronauts to expand its staff for missions to the International Space Station. But Lisa Bryant reports from Paris that chances are

voa标准英语2008-European Markets Surge on Stimulus Package Hopes

Following on from Asia, European markets surged on the hope that new stimulus plans will help put the brakes on the economic downturn. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown met with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and European Commission leader Jose

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RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Now that President Trump has announced his intention to pull out of the Paris climate accord, more cities around the U.S. are looking to cut their own carbon emissions. Hundreds of American mayors say they're committed to support

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July 5th,1954Well, thats all right, mama. Thats all right for you. Thats all right mama, just anyway you do.A chapter during the dawn of rock and roll takes place at Sun records in Memphis, Tennessee. Thats where Elvis Presley records the song Thats

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Lesson Twelve. Remember what Maria said about some of her earlier vacations. Have you ever visited Colorado? Yes.I've kayaked on the Colorado River, and I've camped in the Rocky Mountains many times. The Rocky Mountains are wonderful. And I've driven

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33．TreesIn the Garden of Eden(1), planted by God,There were goodly trees in the springing sod-Trees of beauty and height and grace,To stand in splendor before His face: Apple and hickory, ash and pear,Oak and beech, and the tulip rare,The trembling

Death Toll Rises From Deadly European Bacteria

European and World Health Organization scientists say a deadly outbreak of E. coli bacteria that has killed 18 people is a rare and virulent(致命的) strain of the bacteria. The latest victim died Wednesday night in Germany. The United Nations agen

Three new European financial watchdogs start work

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VOA常速英语2008年-European Commission Chief Calls for Democracy i

By Tendai Maphosa London 09 April 2008 European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is calling for a swift transition to democracy in Zimbabwe. Barosso says Zimbabweans have voted for change from President Robert Mugabe's rule. Tendai Maphosa ha

US, European Economies Shake Investors

Major stock indexes in the United States dropped sharply on Thursday. For many analysts, there are two main reasons for the market drop. One is the U.S. economy; the other is the European debt crisis. Jon Henes, a managing partner and financial exper

VOA标准英语2008年-European Commission Presses Russia on Georgia

The European Commission is calling for Russia to halt its military incursion into Georgia. Tendai Maphosa has the details from London. EU flag outside European Commission's Berlaymont building The European Commission expressed extreme concern about

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