VOA标准英语2013--Banks in Cyprus Remain Closed After Bailout

Banks in Cyprus Remain Closed After Bailout Banks in Cyprus closed their doors on March 15, and they have not yet re-opened. The trickling cash flow already has taken its toll on the economy. Small businesses say they are doing very little trade, and

Finland Becomes Obstacle in Path of New Greek Bailout

Finland has thrown an obstacle in the path of Greece's new $158 billion international bailout, demanding that it get collateral from Athens to secure its investment in the deal. Barely a month ago, the 17 nations that use the common euro currency agr

VOA标准英语2008年-US Lawmakers Working on Financial Bailout

U.S. lawmakers are continuing talks on a massive rescue plan for America's struggle financial services industry. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, U.S. President George Bush is facing opposition from members of his own party who o

VOA标准英语2008年-Volatile Markets Pressure US Lawmakers on Emerg

Members of Congress are demanding more taxpayer protections and congressional oversight in the $700 billion bailout plan lawmakers are expected to debate this week to rescue failing U.S. financial institutions. As VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Cap

VOA标准英语2008年-US Congress Demands Changes to Bush Bailout Pla

Members of Congress are demanding more taxpayer protections and more congressional oversight be included in the $700 billion bailout plan that is being debated to rescue failing U.S. financial institutions. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hi

voa标准英语2008-Auto Bailout Faces Senate Roadblock as More US J

Some Republicans in the U.S. Senate say they will block a plan to rescue the country's three major auto companies. Meanwhile, new claims for unemployment benefits reached their highest level in 26 years. Sen. Richard Shelby, center, accompanied by,

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Refocuses Financial Bailout to Small

By Kent Klein White House 21 October 2009 President Barack Obama speaks at Metropolitan Archives facility, in Landover, Maryland, 21 Oct 2009 U.S. President Barack Obama is announcing plans to make more credit available to America's small businesses

Greeks Rally Ahead of Bailout Vote

Thousands of Greeks have taken to the streets of Athens to protest severe austerity measures as eurozone ministers prepare to vote on a new $171 billion bailout for the debt-crippled nation. As the demonstrators marched, Greek Prime Minister Lucas Pa

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

Spanish Bank Bailout Heightens Pressure on Madrid

Economic pressures are growing on Spain after the government took over the country's third largest bank with a $24-billion bailout to account for its toxic real estate loans. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Monday that the debt-ridden government's

Eurozone Finance Ministers Launch Bailout Fund

Eurozone Finance Ministers Launch Bailout Fund PARIS Europe's new bailout fund is being unveiled as finance ministers from the 17-nation eurozone meet in Luxembourg, amid more gloomy indicators about Europe's economic health. Officially called the Eu

CCTV9英语新闻：Ireland to mark end of three-year bailout

Irelands government will mark the end of its three-year bailout Friday. The bailout, funded by the IMF, EU Commission, and European Central Bank will formally expire Sunday evening. It makes Ireland the first eurozone country to exit a stringent bail

Greece Could Get New Bailout Assistance

The Greek government is moving toward restructuring its debt and could soon win approval for another $85 billion or more in international financing. News agencies reported on Tuesday that a year after Athens arranged a $158 billion bailout, the debt-

Greece Readies Tough Austerity Package for Bailout

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is now pushing for approval of unpopular austerity measures that are aimed at securing emergency international bailout funds to keep the country from defaulting on its debt. Earlier Wednesday, Papandreou survive

EU Leaders Agree on Second Bailout for Greece

Stock markets rallied Friday after European Union leaders agreed on a new bailout for Greece, provided that Athens commits to more austerity measures. But the Greek deal fails to address fundamental problems threatening the future of the 17-member eu

Europe Moves Closer to Expanding Greek Bailout

Stock markets are rallying in expectation that European governments are finally committed to a comprehensive solution to their spreading debt crisis. Two of the most reluctant countries - Germany and Finland - are expected to vote this week for expan

Portugal Seeks European Bailout

Portugal has become the third European economy, after Greece and Ireland, to request a bailout from the European Commission. Now there are fears that Spain could be next. It was the moment the Portuguese(葡萄牙) people - and European investors - h

Greece Warns of Euro Exit if 2nd Bailout Not Finalized

Debt-ridden Greece is warning that it could be forced to abandon the common euro currency if it does not secure a second international bailout to avoid defaulting on its loans. Greece won tentative European approval for the $169 billion bailout in Oc

学个词Learn a Word 第1265期 taxpayer

今天我们要学的词是taxpayer。 Taxpayer, 纳税人。最新统计数字显示，美国2010年身份被盗用的纳税人人数是2008年人数的将近五倍。 The number of taxpayers who became victims of identity theft in 2010 was almost f

EU confirms Portugal's intention to seek bailout

BRUSSELS, April 6 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission（委员会） confirmed on Wednesday Portugal's intention to request a bailout, pledging to deal with the request as soon as possible. The Portuguese Prime Minister, Jose Socrates, today informed