NPR 2011-06-29

France's Finance Minister Christine Legarde will become the first woman to lead the International Monetary Fund. She was elected today with the backing of the world's major economies. The changes at the IMF come during tumultuous times for the organi

NPR 2011-06-20

From NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Raum. The Libyan government claims that NATO warplanes are targeting civilians. Officials there say an air strike in Tripoli today killed nine civilians, including two young children. The Libyan foreign minister

AP 2011-07-05

1. Greece is said to get a vital loan installment by July 15th. The nation is struggling financially and needs the money to prevent defaulting on its debt which could lead to a worldwide crisis. 2. The US and Spain say Muammar Gaddafi's threats of re

新东方在线时时学英语 20070110

Part One 你听不懂的 best bib and tucker 最漂亮的衣服 Jenny puts on her best bib and tucker for the party tonight. I invited friends to come over for dinner and everyone dressed casually but Sue, who showed up in her Sunday best. Cash on the nail/bar

Eurozone Gives Final OK for Greek Bailout

After months of negotiations with its European neighbors, Greece has secured final approval of a new $170 billion bailout, the country's second rescue package in two years. Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker said Wednesday the first instal

The Beijing Hour updated 08:00 2011/10/05

Paul James with you on this Wednesday, October 5th, 2011. - China and Russia have used their vetoes to stop a UN Security Council resolution on Syria. - Afganistan and India have signed a new strategic partnership amid the growing tensions between Ka

Anger, Uncertain Future in Greece Following Austerity Vote

Greece may get its next installment of European Union bailout funds this week, after the country's parliament approved more austerity measures. As the country cleans up from massive riots protesting the cuts, however, Greece's financial future is far

No Agreement on Greece by Eurozone Ministers

Eurozone finance ministers are again telling Greece that the next vital loan installment is only payable when the Greek parliament passes economic reforms. The ministers ended their meeting early Monday in Luxembourg with no final agreement on the ne

Europe Bank Leader Sees 'Intensified' Risks

The head of Europe's central bank says threats to the economy in the 17 nations that use the euro have sharply increased, and growth prospects have diminished. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said Thursday that the euro-bloc count

Europe's Economic Crisis Intensifies

Europe's financial and political problems deepened, as stock markets tumbled, Italian bond yields rose over the political turmoil in Rome, and a new coalition government prepares to take over in Greece. The eurozone crisis has risen another notch wit

French, German Leaders Agree on European Debt Plans

French and German leaders say they will present plans to stabilize the crisis-stricken eurozone by the end of the month. The agreement by Europe's two economic powerhouses comes ahead of a key Group of 20 summit early next month. At a news conference

Markets Welcome Central Banks' Efforts on Europe

Stocks soared after the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks agreed to make it easier to borrow dollars overseas, in a bid to ease the fallout of the European debt crisis. The move came as European finance ministers delayed key decision

Italian, Greek Leaders Face Crucial Tests

The newly-elected leaders of Italy and Greece are facing crucial tests as they try to help pull the eurozone back from the brink of economic disaster. Italian Prime Minister-designate Mario Monti is set to present his new government Wednesday before

Greek Workers Strike Against Austerity Measures

Greek unions have started a series of strikes and protests to show their resistance to the new and wide-reaching austerity measures up for a vote in parliament on Thursday. Unions representing job sectors ranging from government workers to sailors an

2017年CRI Last installment of the Ex-file to release in December

The final installment of Chinese box office hit the Ex-file will be released in this December. The last edition in the series, which debuted in 2014, will reportedly center around two good friends who fall in love with twin sisters. Directed by Tian

学个词Learn a Word 第1674-installment

今天我们要学的词是 installment。Installment 谈到文艺作品时，有一集，一期，一部的意思。The first installment of The Hobbit trilogy earned over $500 million within days of its release. 电影霍比特人三部曲第一部上

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

US, European Stocks Plunge, Borrowing Costs Rise

Major U.S. and European stock exchanges plunged Wednesday and Italy's borrowing costs jumped, as the long shadow of the continent's debt crisis consumed the Greek and Italian governments. Key stock markets in New York, London, Paris and Frankfurt all

阿里巴巴投资《碟中谍5》

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and Paramount are teaming up to invest in Mission Impossible 5: Rogue Nation. This marks the first investment for Alibaba in a motion picture. Alibaba has set up a working group in Los Angles to try to tap other oppor

情景会话口袋书人际篇340:结账(1)

1. I want to check out. 我要结账。 还能这样说： I'm going to pay. I want to settle the bill. 应用解析： check out 还有别的意思：检查；通过能力测试；试试，看看。 例如：Would you check out your change? 请检查一