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National radio is controlled by the BBC,and listeners can choose between four station [00:06.16]Radio 1 is a popmusic station with news and magazine-style programme [00:12.54]Radio 2 plays light music and reports on spor [00:17.74]Radio 3 plays class

美国有线新闻 CNN 2016-6-15

The term 500-year flood event basically means there`s a rare 1-in-500 chance that a particular flood would hit in a given year. Southeast Texas has seen two of these 500-year flood events in two months, what a CNN meteorologist described as very bad

2017年CRI Guangxi looks to roads and official home visits for poverty reduction

A local resident is seen at her home in Bahao Village, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. [Photo: China Plus/Wang Xin] Situated in the deep mountains, Bahao Village is among the poverty-stricken areas in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Auto

2018年CRI Ningxia government leverages on culture to alleviate local poverty

Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China is one of the poorest areas of the country. Nine local counties, which account for nearly half of the region, are recognized by the central government in Beijing as being poverty-stricken. But the loca

Snowstorm disrupts air traffic, affects 12,000 in NW China

Snowstorm disrupts air traffic, affects 12,000 in NW China

俄罗斯精神病院发生火灾已致38人遇难

MOSCOW, April 26 (Xinhua) -- A big fire broke out in a mental hospital in Russia's Moscow region early Friday, killing at least 38 people, local authorities said. We have a list of 38 people who have died and been identified, a source in the hospital

塔克拉玛干大沙漠将建成国家湿地公园

A state-level wetland park was established in Taklamakan, China's largest desert, in the northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. 在新疆乌鲁木齐自治区的西北部，也就是中国最大的沙漠，塔克拉玛干，将会建设一个国家

Expert: Fighting Terrorism An International Goal

Despite life returning to normal following the recent terrorist attacks in Xinjiang, a leading observer there is warning the fight against extremism in the region is going to be a long-term challenge. CRI's Zhang Shuangfeng has more. When night falls

Informatization Brings Tibet Convenience

One of China's leading communications companies has unveiled plans to expand its broadband and Wi-fi coverage in Tibet. CRI's Zhang Shuangfeng has more. Tibet Branch of China Mobile has launched 4G wireless communication network this June. And along

2018年CRI Ningxia has seen fruitful results in poverty alleviation

Xihaigu in Ningxia is one of China's poorest regions, with six of the poorest townships in the area. Located in a mountainous region in dry climate, it has been identified as one of the least habitable areas for human beings by the World Food Program

2018年CRI Environmental cleanup in Gannan region benefit local people

The Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwestern Gansu province is the location of major tributaries of both the Yellow and Yangtze rivers. In recent years, local governments have been working to restore the local environment to protect the h

比利时巴士车祸5人身亡

BRUSSELS, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed early Sunday when their bus drove off a highway in northern Belgium, local media reported. Among the five were three teenagers as well as the driver and a chaperone, according to local media. Fiv

乌克兰工厂爆炸死亡人数上升到5人

KIEV, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- The death toll in a chemical plant explosion in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region has risen to 5 after two of the wounded succumbed to injuries, the Ukrainian State Service for Emergencies said on Tuesday. The blast occurred a

失踪的俄罗斯直升机与地面恢复联系

失踪的俄罗斯直升机与地面恢复联系 MOSCOW, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Contact with a missing helicopter has been resumed in central Russia, local emergency authorities said Saturday. Earlier in the day, local media reported that an Mi-8 helic

New round of snow closes north China expressways

New round of snow closes north China expressways CHANGCHUN/HOHHOT, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Expressways in north China were forced to close on Friday after a new round of snow hit the region. In northeast China, the Public Security Department of Jilin Pro

China rainstorms leave 8 dead, affect millions

NANNING, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Eight people in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region have been killed by rainstorms that have wrought havoc in many parts of the country over the last few days, authorities said on Monday. As of Monday evenin

文化繁荣促进经济发展

This is Ping Opera, one of the most popular art forms in northern China. It origins trace back to Luan County here in Hebei. The County has been officially named the hometown of Ping Opera. As part of this year's Luan River Cultural Festival, singers

PBS高端访谈:成千上万的加泰罗尼亚人反对脱离西班牙

Hari Sreenivasan: Today Spain saw its biggest public display of opposition to secession by the Catalonia region. Hundreds of thousands of pro-union Catalans turned out on the streets of Barcelona the capital of the breakaway region. Two days ago, Cat

Thunderstorms, hail hit SW China

GUIYANG, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Hail and thunderstorms have killed one person and forced the relocation of more than 1,600 people in southwest China's Guizhou province since Tuesday morning, local authorities said Wednesday. Ten counties have been hit by

CCTV9英语新闻：Concert inspired by Honghe region

Musicians from Chinas National Symphony Orchestra are embracing the cultures of Yunnan province. Having visited in person, they composed pieces based on the regions music and performed them on site for the locals. The concert in the Grand Theater ope