创新英语-Second Explosion at Japan Nuclear Plant

A second explosion has occurred at the nuclear power plant that was damaged in Fridays catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. Nuclear reactor 3 from the Fukushima plant suffered a similar explosion to that which hit reactor 1 on Saturday. Officials say

More Than 60 Dead in Guatemala Following Volcanic Explosion

Rescue workers pulled at least 10 people alive from ash and mud flows around Guatemalas Volcan de Fuego on Monday. The countrys national disaster agency reported at least 62 people have died since the volcano exploded Sunday. Officials say the number

Population explosion

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NPR 2010-02-08

From NPR News in Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Police on the scene of today's deadly explosion in Middletown, Connecticut are asking surrounding communities for help. They are bracing for mass casualties that may include at least two deaths and as m

International Agencies Rally to Help Explosion Victims in N.

Lisa Schlein The United Nations and international aid agencies are stepping up efforts to meet the long-term health needs of hundreds of victims, many of them children, injured by the giant train expl

VOA标准英语2008年-Explosion Targets Lebanese Army Bus in Tripoli

A car bomb has exploded in the northern Lebanese port city of Tripoli, apparently targeting a Lebanese Army bus. Five people, including at least three soldiers, were killed in the blast and at least 21 people were wounded. Edward Yeranian reports fo

VOA标准英语2008年-Explosion Targets Bus in Lebanese City of Tripo

At least 18 people were killed, seven of them Lebanese Army soldiers, and more than 45 people were wounded, in an explosion targeting an intercity passenger bus in the northern port city of Tripoli. The explosion follows weeks of tensions in Tripoli

VOA常速英语2007年-Explosion at Philippine House of Representative

By Douglas Bakshian Manila 13 November 2007 A powerful explosion at an entrance to the Philippine House of Representatives has killed at least two people, including a Philippine lawmaker, and injured several others. Douglas Bakshian has more from Man

VOA常速英语2007年-Explosion Kills Top Lebanese Army Commander

By Edward Yeranian Beirut 12 December 2007 A top commander in the Lebanese Army was killed in an explosion targeting his vehicle, outside Beirut, this morning. He is the ninth top figure to be assassinated since 2005 and the third in six months, as E

Obama, Lawmakers Hold Round Four of Debt Talks

President Barack Obama along with several Republican and Democratic congressional leaders held a fourth round of negotiations in as many days Wednesday at the White House aimed at achieving a deficit reduction and debt compromise. With media reports

Obama: Lawmakers Need to Do Right Thing on Debt

President Barack Obama says congressional leaders from both political parties need to do the right thing and work with him to achieve the largest possible compromise to cut deficit spending and raise the national debt limit. Mr. Obama used a news con

Explosion in Mexico City kills at least 14

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed and 80 others were wounded in an explosion inside the headquarters of the Mexican oil giant Pemex, the company said on Thursday. The explosion forced the evacuation of the tower of Petro

Explosion at Moscow's airport kills at least 31

MOSCOW, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- At least 31 people were killed and over 130 were injured in an explosion（爆发） at Moscow's Domodedovo airport on Monday, the Russian Health Ministry said. The Russian Investigative Committee's Transport Investigative

2017年CRI Explosion due to hit theatres on Nov 24

A Chinese action-thriller film called Explosion, which closed the 20th Shanghai International Film Festival, is due to meet domestic theatergoers on Friday (Nov 24). Chang Zheng, whose previous feature credit is the dark family comedy Ma Wen's Battle

VOA标准英语2010年-Blast Kills Iranian Nuclear Physicist

An Iranian nuclear physicist has been killed by a remote-controlled bomb hidden in a motorcycle. Iranian prosecutor general Abbas Jaafar Dolatabadi is pointing the finger at Western intelligence agencies. A U.S. State Department spokesman called the

Greece, Spain Face New Debt Pressures

Greece and Spain faced new pressure Tuesday from the European debt crisis. The European Union bluntly told the Athens government it would not receive its next $11 billion installment from last year's bailout unless its fractious political leaders sig

Seminar held for late explosion mechanics scientist

Seminar held for late explosion mechanics scientist BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- A seminar was held Friday to pay tribute to Lin Junde, an explosion mechanics scientist who was involved in nearly all of China's nuclear tests. The seminar was jointly

US Debt Deal Compromise Leaves Many Unhappy

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a compromise deal to raise the country's debt limit and cutting spending, one day before the government is due to start defaulting on its debt. In a vote Monday night, 269 House members approved the deal

US Debt Drama Engulfs Both Houses of Congress

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Thursday on a Republican plan to trim government spending and raise the federal borrowing limit. The vote comes days before a deadline to avert a possible default on U.S. debt obligations that Pre

Obama: Euro Debt Deal Is 'Progress'

President Barack Obama says there is no doubt that the European Unions agreement to slash Greeces debt and enlarge a bailout fund is progress. The president says strong execution of the plan is essential. After meeting Thursday with the Czech Republi