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Hey, there, hope you had a great weekend, I'm C.A. This week in the United Nations, there is a big meeting scheduled to take place at the annual gathering of the UN general assembly. That's factoring into two of our top stories today. The first of th
But first, what happens when leaders from around the world get together to discuss global issues? We are going to see because its going on this week. Its the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. Thats the main body of the United Nat
The California state assembly recently approved the so-called Paris Hilton bill, which bars dogs from occupying the drivers seat in a moving vehicle. The bill passed because Democrats wanted to make an example of Miss Hilton. They think she is a litt
IN THE NEWS - Palestinians Cheer UN General Assembly Vote 时事新闻 - 巴勒斯坦人庆祝成为联合国观察员国 From VOA Learning English, this is IN THE NEWS in Special English. 这里是美国之音慢速英语时事新闻报道。 This w
IN THE NEWS - September 7, 2002: UN General Assembly Meeting By George Grow Delegates observe a moment of silence at the opening of the fifty-sixth General Assembly meeting, September 12, 2001. (Photo
Palestinian official expects vote on bid of UN recognition at year- end RAMALLAH, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- A senior Palestinian official expected on Friday that the vote in the UN on the Palestinian bid of recognizing the state of Palestine as a non-memb
1. The first tough gun control legislation since the New Town, Connecticut school shooting is about to pass in New York. The state Senate has easily passed the legislation and the assembly will follow suit Tuesday. 2. A person familiar with the situa
博科圣地损害乍得和喀麦隆经济 Attacks from Boko Haram militants are hurting the economies of Chad and northern Cameroon. 博科圣地武装分子的袭击损害了乍得和喀麦隆北部的经济。 The militants often attack trucks tra
By Nico Colombant Abuja 23 April 2007 International observers have condemned Nigeria's recently concluded ruling-party-dominated state, legislative and presidential elections, saying authorities failed the Nigerian people. Meanwhile, national observe
By David Gollust The State Department 28 October 2009 The Obama administration on Wednesday defended the long-running U.S. economic embargo against Cuba in the face of another overwhelming U.N. General Assembly vote condemning American policy toward
Illinois General Assembly Candidate Hopes to Make History CHICAGO Much of the attention in next Tuesday's Illinois primary election focuses on the candidates trying to win the party's presidential nomination. But one Chicago community organizer and b
伊利诺斯州议会候选人或将创造历史 The Illinois General Assembly's 40th District on Chicago's northwest side is the place Paul Sack calls home, even if he doesn't like the way he sees politics working locally. 虽然并不喜欢当地政治
By Margaret Besheer United Nations 03 October 2007 The U.N. General Assembly wrapped up its annual debate Wednesday. Climate change and conflicts in Africa and the Middle East dominated the debate. From U.N. headquarters in New York, VOA's Margaret B
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Many state legislatures around this country have a serious human resources problem. Salaries for being a state legislator are relatively low. And as Johnny Kauffman of member station WABE reports, not everybody can afford to do t
Peter Heinlein The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a non-binding resolution affirming Palestinian sovereignty over the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. The United States and Israe
By Margaret Besheer United Nations 17 April 2008 Pope Benedict XVI arrives in New York City Friday and his first stop will be at the United Nations, where he will address the General Assembly. The pontiff will also meet with the U.N. Secretary-Genera
By Brian Wagner Miami 24 February 2008 Cuba's leadership has chosen Raul Castro to become the nation's president, after nearly 50 years of leadership by his brother Fidel. VOA's Brian Wagner has this report from Miami. Cuba's National Assembly confir
By Barbara Schoetzau New York 04 June 2008 The 192-member United Nations General Assembly has elected for one-year term a former Nicaraguan Foreign Minister and Catholic priest as its new president. From VOA's New York Bureau, correspondent Barbara
1 Alabama 阿拉巴马州 You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time. 任何时候都禁止将冰激凌筒放在裤子后面的口袋里。 2 Alaska 阿拉斯加州 Moose may not be viewed from an airplane. 不许在飞机上看
By Peter Heinlein United Nations 12 September 2006 Sheika Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa (file photo) The U.N. General Assembly has opened its 61st session and for the first time a Muslim woman is in the president's chair. From U.N. headquarters, VOA's Pete