VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS - Efforts in Zimbabwe to write a new constitution

AS IT IS - Efforts in Zimbabwe to write a new constitution From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS. Im your host Mario Ritter. All over the world, people have a desire to have their voice heard in their communities. Today we report on efforts

2018年CRI China's new top leadership take oath of allegiance to the Constitution

The Constitutional oath-taking ceremony at the fifth plenum of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 17, 2018. Xi Jinping was elected Chairman of the People's Repub

VOA标准英语2010年-Zimbabwe Prepares for Constitution Out

Members of Zimbabwe's constitutional outreach team has begun training in Harare before being deployed across the country to prepare for the writing of a new document. Ish Mafundikwa | Harare 11 January 2010 Zimbabwe took another step towards drafting

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Capitol Hill U.S. lawmakers are considering amending the Constitution to allow foreign-born American citizens to run for president of the United States. Senator Orrin Hatch, chairman of the Senate Jud

First stage of Egypt's draft constitution referendum ends

CAIRO, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- The first stage of the referendum of Egypt's draft constitution ended Saturday night at 11:00 p.m. local time (2100 GMT). Due to the high turnout, the closing time of the referendum was extended from 7:00 p.m. local time (1

Protests raging in Egypt over draft constitution approval

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VOA慢速英语2012 IN THE NEWS - Draft Constitution Signed for Somalia

IN THE NEWS - Draft Constitution Signed for Somalia 新闻报道 - 索马里签署宪法草案 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. 这里是美国之音慢速英语新闻报道。 Somalia has taken a big step along its so-called roadmap for e

VOA标准英语2011-New Congress Reads US Constitution, Cuts

The new Republican-led House of Representatives held a symbolic reading of the U.S. Constitution on the floor of its chamber on day two of the 112th Congress. Afterwards, the House turned to more mundane matters and voted to cut its own operating bud

VOA标准英语2010年-Madagascar to Vote in Controversial Co

Voters in Madagascar will decide Wednesday on a new constitution that its supporters hope will end the crisis caused by the ouster of President Marc Ravalomanana. In the days leading up to Wednesday's Madagascar referendum, supporters of the proposed

VOA标准英语2010年-Military Announces Takeover as Madagas

A group of military officers in Madagascar say they have taken control of the country and have dissolved all political institutions. Another group of senior officers, however, says it will oppose any mutiny. The dispute erupted as voting concluded on

VOA标准英语2010年-Madagascar Military Negotiates with Mu

In Madagascar, military supporters of President Andry Rajoelina say they are negotiating with a group of officers who declared a coup Wednesday. The coup attempt came as the country voted on a new constitution. The streets of Antananarivo were calm a

VOA标准英语2012--Egyptians Take to the Streets Ahead of Constitution Vote

Egyptians Take to the Streets Ahead of Constitution Vote Supporters and opponents of the country's proposed new constitution have taken to the streets across the country ahead of the referendum. In Cairo, those against the draft charter have made the

英闻天下——27 Egypt's Draft Constitution Approved

Egypt's draft constitution has been approved in referendum. Egypt's Elections Commission says according to the official results, nearly two-thirds of eligible voters supported the draft constitution in the two-stage referendum. Judge Samir Abu el-Mat

Iraqi Leaders Hail Signing of Interim Constitution as Histor

Iraqi Leaders Hail Signing of Interim Constitution as Historic Kerry Sheridan Iraq's interim leaders signed a new temporary constitution Friday, hailing the document as historic and one that reflects

IN THE NEWS - Iraq's Temporary Constitution

IN THE NEWS - Iraq's Temporary Constitution By Cynthia Kirk Broadcast: Saturday, March 13, 2004 This is Bob Doughty with In the News, in VOA Special English. A temporary constitution signed this week

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Michael Drudge The principal architect of the European Union constitution says Britain will be left on the sidelines of Europe, if it rejects the treaty in a referendum. The warning about Britain's pl

VOA常速英语2007年-Sierra Leone Women Fight for More Representatio

By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 27 December 2007 Women in Sierra Leone are trying to pass an amendment to the constitution that would set aside 30 percent of all elected and appointed political positions for women. Today, women hold only 13 percent of legisla

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The charter is a major step toward new elections and ending the political crisis that followed controversial balloting in 2008. Scott Bobb | Harare 05 January 2010 Scene at stakeholders' conference in July 2009 to prepare for Zimbabwe's constitutiona

VOA标准英语2010年-US Vice President Urges Kenyans to Emb

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, left, speaks during a joint press conference with Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki, right, at State House Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Kenya's president asked the United States on Tuesday to lead a greater internat

CCTV9英语新闻：Japan's new security law violates constitution

It took more than a year for the drafting, reviewing, and the final pass of the new security-related legislation in Japan. Many scholars and members of the public cast doubts on the motives of the legislation, and the legal basis of it. One Japanese