voa标准英语2008-Thailand's New Prime Minister Calls for National

In his first national policy speech, Thailand's new prime minister has given priority to economic recovery and called for national unity. But parliament was forced to convene at the Foreign Ministry after anti-government protesters maintained a bloc

Arab League to Discuss Social, Economic Reforms during Tunis

Greg LaMotte Arab League officials are promising that this year's summit, beginning Saturday in Tunis, will address issues never before discussed during Arab League summits: social and economic reform

VOA标准英语2015--Africans in US Celebrate Africa Day with Music, Dances

Iraq Launches Offensive Against Islamic State WASHINGTON Iraq has launched an offensive to retake territory lost to Islamic State insurgents. Local Kurdish and Shi'ite militias have joined government forces to fight the invading radical group and the

VOA标准英语2015--Russians Worried, Defiant Amid Financial Crisis

Russians Worried, Defiant Amid Financial Crisis WASHINGTON Despite dire predictions about Russia's economy for 2015, many Russians welcomed the New Year with cheers and hopes for a better future. With the sinking value of the ruble, some people say t

VOA双语新闻：人们对20国峰会结果期待不一

Just days before world leaders gather in London for a key summit on the global economic crisis, expectations vary widely. 再过几天世界一些国家领导人就要聚首英国伦敦，就全球经济危机举行重要峰会，人们对这次峰会所

VOA英语2010年-Zimbabwe's Economic Woes Continue

Nearly two years into Zimbabwe's government of national unity, the country's economy is plagued by a declining industrial sector and continuing job losses. There is little foreign investment and little hope for financial assistance. The International

NPR 2009-02-13

Republican Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire is the latest Obama administration appointee to abruptly pull his name out of contention. In a statement issued late today, Gregg cited what he termed irresolvable conflicts with the President's handlin

VOA标准英语2009年-Zimbabwe Leaders Review Economic Progr

Finance Minister Tendai Biti says the country needs billions of dollars to pull its economy back to the levels of a decade ago when it was at its peak. Ish Mafundikwa | Harare 24 December 2009 Photo: AP Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti Finance M

VOA标准英语 Obama: No One Country Can Fix Economic Crisis

U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown are calling for global unity as world leaders gather in London for an emergency economic summit. The two leaders downplayed differences on steps to reverse the current economic slid

VOA标准英语2009年-Southern African Ministers Meet on Zimbabwe Rec

Southern African ministers Thursday opened a meeting in Cape Town, South Africa aimed at drafting a plan to help Zimbabwe's economic recovery. The recently installed unity government reportedly has requested $2 billion in aid for this year from the

VOA标准英语2009-US House Committee Approves Iraq, Afghanistan Wa

U.S. strategies in Afghanistan and Pakistan, continuing support for Iraq, and Middle East peace efforts figured highly in debate Thursday in a key House of Representatives committee. Debate on these issues occurred as the House Appropriations Commit

VOA标准英语2009年-EU Summit Focuses on Economic Stimulus

European Union leaders are in Brussels for a two-day meeting amid heavy pressure to pump more money into their economies to fight the global financial crisis. The Europeans will seek a united front two weeks before a key meeting of the top 20 world

VOA双语新闻：奥巴马和布朗淡化经济分歧

U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown are calling for global unity as world leaders gather in London for an emergency economic summit. The two leaders downplayed differences on steps to reverse the current economic slide

Protests Rile Southern Europe Threatening Continent's Unity

Social unrest is sweeping southern Europe, with protesters taking to streets in Spain and Greece, angry about high unemployment, welfare cuts and their governments' handling of the economic crisis. With demonstrations showing no sign of ending soon,

VOA标准英语2009年-Hariri Names New Lebanese Government After

By Edward Yeranian Cairo 09 November 2009 Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri (file photo) Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri announced the formation of a new Lebanese government late Monday following weeks of bickering and a five month

VOA常速英语2008年-Economic Impact of Election Violence on Display

By Cathy Majtenyi Kisumu, Kenya 04 March 2008 In Kenya, post-election violence has killed more than 1,000 people and displaced 600,000 others. The mayhem has had a major impact on the country's economy which has been one of Africa's strongest. Busine

Obama Applauds European Economic Efforts

LOS CABOS, MEXICO - President Barack Obama is welcoming statements by Europe's major economic powers that they will work toward a plan for growth and an integrated banking system. The president spoke Tuesday, at the end of the annual Group of 20 econ

IMF: Eurozone Crisis at 'Critical Stage'

The International Monetary Fund says the eurozone's debt crisis has reached a critical stage, and that European leaders need to move quickly toward greater financial unity. The IMF's executive board said Wednesday that the 17-nation currency union ne

VOA双语新闻：欧盟领导人讨论如何制止经济下滑

European Union leaders are in Brussels for a two-day meeting amid heavy pressure to pump more money into their economies to fight the global financial crisis. The Europeans will seek a united front two weeks before a key meeting of the top 20 world e

News & Reports 2011-11-12

Hello and Welcome to News and Reports on China Radio International. In This Edition Chinese president Hu Jintao promises that China will expand imports in the next five years, and urges the US side to loosen export restrictions on high-tech products