VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Faces Major Political Challenges

The 2010 congressional elections in November will be a major test for the president as voters judge his record on the economy, health care, Afghanistan and many other issues. Jim Malone | Washington 29 December 2009 Photo: AP President Barack Obama,

VOA标准英语2012--Political Bickering Threatens US Economy, Again

Political Bickering Threatens US Economy, Again During the debt ceiling debate, a popular newspaper portrayed leading politicians from the two parties as whining brats in diapers. Washington was nearly paralyzed by bickering as it tried to make tough

名校励志英语演讲 10:给大学毕业生的几个忠告

In the coming decades, we will almost certainly face higher oil prices and be in a carbon-constrained economy. We have the opportunity to lead in development of a new, industrial revolution. The great hockey player, Wayne Gretzky, when asked, how he

词汇大师-- Remembering William Safire

AA: I'm Avi Arditti with Rosanne Skirble and this week on WORDMASTER: We remember William Safire, who died Sunday of pancreatic cancer at the age of 79. RS: Readers of the New York Times knew him not only from his years as a conservative political co

VOA慢速英语2014 AS IT IS 2014-04-13 Political Unrest Threatens Thailand's Economy 泰国政治上的动荡威胁其经济发展

AS IT IS 2014-04-13 Political Unrest Threatens Thailand's Economy 泰国政治上的动荡威胁其经济发展 Hello again, and welcome to As It Is! Im Jonathan Evans in Washington. On our program today, we bring you two reports dealing with major e

2006年VOA标准英语-New Thai Government Banks on Political Stabilit

By Ron Corben Bangkok 25 October 2006 Thailand's military-installed government has made political stability a priority for the next year rather than the pursuit of faster economic growth. Economists warn any slide into political conflict will damage

VOA标准英语2012--BRICS Push for Political Clout

BRICS Push for Political Clout Brazil and three other large developing nations caught the atttention of a Goldman Sachs economists more than a decade ago, prompting him to preeict they had the key ingredients for powerful economic growth. These so-ca

VOA标准英语2010年-Thai PM Calls for Reconciliation

Thai Government Hardens Stance, Refuses Negotiations Until Protesters Disperse Thai Govt Rejects Negotiations with Protesters, UN Mediation Role Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has called for national reconciliation as the country begins counti

VOA标准英语2011--Africa's Bright, Dark Economic Spots Get

Africa's Bright, Dark Economic Spots Get Attention As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank spring meetings kick off in Washington this week, Africa's economies are the talk of both guarded optimism and cause for concern. Since the mid

VOA标准英语2011--Black Conservative Herman Cain Surges in

Black Conservative Herman Cain Surges in US Presidential Campaign Polls In the past couple of weeks, a man many voters had never heard of until recently surged in public opinion polls about the race for the U.S. Republican presidential nomination. He

VOA标准英语2014--Plunging Oil Prices Have Unpredictable Impact on Politics, Economics

Plunging Oil Prices Have Unpredictable Impact on Politics, Economics WASHINGTON Global oil prices are falling drastically, and a new World Bank study says they may remain low for a year or more. Lower energy costs can often help boost economic growth

VOA标准英语2013--Egyptians Wary of IMF Loan

Egyptians Wary of IMF Loan As Egypt's economy falters, its government is trying to find relief anywhere it can. Officials say they are closer to securing a nearly $5 billion package from the International Monetary Fund, while recently announcing a $3

VOA常速英语2008年-Economists: Only New Leadership Can Revive Zimb

By Peta Thornycroft 14 March 2008 Zimbabwe's economy has been in crisis for nearly 10 years, but as election day approaches, its collapse is gathering pace, and no one is sure where it is heading. Peta Thornycroft reports for VOA that economists, ind

VOA标准英语2008年-Political Crisis, Inflation, Power Crisis Hurt

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Islamabad 09 January 2008 Political turmoil in Pakistan, rising inflation and power shortages could derail the country's strong economic performance of the past five years. VOA's Nancy-Amelia Collins reports from Islamabad. Pa

VOA标准英语10月-US Problems Spread to Ecuador's Dollar Economy

U.S. financial problems are affecting economies around the world, especially Ecuador which uses the U.S. dollar as its national currency. VOA's Brian Wagner visited Quito, where the economic crisis is sparking debate on whether or not to continue th

2006年VOA标准英语-Economists: Political Solution Only Way to Save

By Tendai Maphosa Zimbabwe 03 August 2006 Days after the Zimbabwe central bank chief made his latest monetary policy statement, economists say it falls short of solving the country's economic problems. They say Zimbabwe needs international help to r

Markets Calming as Italy Approaches Unity Government

Italy's Senate rushed to pass laws that clear the way for establishing a new government in a bid to restore confidence in Europes second-biggest debtor. The new administration may be led by former EU Competition Commissioner Mario Monti, - a man mark

Political Bickering Hurts US Economy

Continued political bickering in the United States is hurting stock and commodity prices and slowing spending by some U.S. holiday shoppers. Oil was selling at below $89 a barrel Monday, as traders worried that an economic downturn could cut demand f

VOA标准英语2009年-Honduran Businesses Suffer as Political Cr

By Brian Wagner Miami 16 October 2009 More than three months into a political crisis in Honduras, business leaders are starting to feel the pain. Owners say the dispute between ousted President Manuel Zelaya and the interim government is scaring off

Economists: Greek Economic Problems Could Spread

How can problems in Greeces relatively small economy cause problems for the rest of Europe and even far-away Asia and the United States? Some economists say that international loans and worried investors are among the reasons for the fear of financia