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RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: As the Trump administration plans to ramp up security on the border and has already done so in many cases, one court case is being watched very closely. It has to do with whether U.S. agents should get immunity when shooting into

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By Dorian Jones Istanbul 31 March 2008 The Turkish Constitutional Court has announced it will hear the closure case against the ruling AK Party. The case accuses the party of seeking to undermine the secular state and includes a possible political ba

VOA慢速英语--'Paul's Case,' by Willa Cather, Part One

Paul hated school. He did not do his homework. He did not like his teachers. Paul's father did not know what to do with him. His teachers did not know either. One afternoon, all his teachers at Pittsburgh High School met together with him to discuss

'Paul's Case,' by Willa Cather, Part Two

Today we complete the story Paul's Case. It was written by Willa Cather. Donna de Sanctis? adapted it for VOA Learning English. Here is Kay Gallant with the story. Paul was a student with a lot of problems. He hated school. He didn't like living with

Queen‘s small celebration 女王登基60年庆祝活动

Celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee... in miniature. A new Lego model of Elizabeth II, complete with a mini version of the crown jewels, has been added to the Buckingham Palace scene at the toy company's theme park. The 1.5 cm tall crown is made

2007年VOA标准英语-Libby's Fate Now With Jury in CIA Leak Case

By Jim Malone Washington 21 February 2007 The fate of former White House aide Lewis Libby now rests with a jury in Washington, D.C. Libby is accused of lying and obstructing justice in the investigation into who leaked the identity of former CIA cove

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A: Hi, I have a reservation under the name of Sandals. B: Could I see your ID, please, sir? A: Of course! Let me take it out of my wallet. B: Thank you, sir. Now, do you have a credit card, sir? A: Yes, of course. Is American Express okay? B: I'm sor

美国国家公共电台 NPR Can Groups Sue Over Trump's Business Conflicts Even If They Weren't Harmed?

DAVID GREENE, HOST: On Monday, a team of ethics lawyers and legal scholars filed suit claiming that President Trump's many foreign business dealings violate the Constitution. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: They cite the Emoluments Clause, a provision in the Co

美国国家公共电台 NPR This Supreme Court Case Could Impact The Mueller Probe And Boost Trump's Pardon Power

DAVID GREENE, HOST: And let's hear about a legal case now that could sort of unexpectedly influence the special counsel's investigation. Today a convict from Alabama is challenging a longstanding Supreme Court precedent that allows the state and fede

ECONOMICS REPORT - Halliburton's Legal Troubles

ECONOMICS REPORT - Halliburton's Legal Troubles By Mario Ritter Broadcast: Friday, August 13, 2004 This is Gwen Outen with the VOA Special English Economics Report. Investors in a company have some co

CCTV9英语新闻：Diplomat reiterates China's stance, stresses dialogue

China's Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva has stressed the need to resolve disputes in the South China Sea through negotiations and consultations, in accordance with international law while respecting historical facts. Ma Zhaoxu t

CCTV9英语新闻：Negotiation is the only way of Philippines' arbitration case's peaceful resolution

The Philippines arbitration case against China has created significant debate in the South China Sea disputes. The Nansha Islands, also knows as the Spratlys, are at the heart of the case. With a ruling from the tribunal due shortly, Chinese experts

Nadal ousts Stepanek into Queen's Club quarters

LONDON, June 9 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Rafael Nadal fought three sets to down Czech Radek Stepanek 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, reaching the quarterfinals at Queen's Club on Thursday. The French Open champion admits he could do with some time off as he is still dr

Martinez makes case for Spain's WC qualifier defense

Martinez makes case for Spain's WC qualifier defense MADRID, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Spain's defender Javi Martinez said Tuesday that he would have no problems dropping back to partner Sergio Ramos in the heart of the Spanish back four for the forthcoming

WADA confirm USADA's action on Armstrong "approriate"

WADA confirm USADA's action on Armstrong approriate BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- World Anti-Doping Agency has again thrown its support behind USADA after a lengthy report with evidence to prove Lance Armstrong a doper. U.S. Anti-Doping Agency issued

USADA hails UCI's "right decision" in Armstrong case

USADA hails UCI's right decision in Armstrong case BEIJING, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Cycling's governing body UCI has made the right decision to strip Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency chief Travis Tygart said on

China responds to Singapore's Chinese bus driver arrests

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CCTV9英语新闻：Timeline of Brazil's political crisis

Here are the key moments leading to the impeachment proceedings of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. On March 4th, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Rousseff's political mentor, had his house raided and was questioned by the police, as pa

美国国家公共电台 NPR The Case Of Paul Whelan Draws Parallels To U.S. Journalist's 1986 Arrest In Moscow

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Thirty-three years ago, NPR led its newscast with a headline that draws parallels to today. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED BROADCAST) UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: American journalist Nicholas Daniloff could be sentenced to death under Soviet l