VOA慢速英语2018--Turkey's Erdogan Takes on New Powers

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is preparing to extend his rule and take on new powers after his victory in elections on Sunday. His ruling AK party and their allies won a majority in Turkeys parliament in the voting. Electoral officials decla

Uganda, Burundi Pledge Additional 4,000 Troops in Somalia

As pro-government troops continue their push to oust Islamist insurgents from southern and central Somalia, Uganda and Burundi have pledged additional troops to reinforce the African Union peacekeeping mission. It has been slightly more than a month

Ganso hopes to return to Brazilian national team

SAO PAULO, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso has revealed his main priority for 2013 is to reclaim his place in the Brazilian national side. I have always been ready to be the Selecao's number 10. Now, I am preparing myself even har

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

Euro 2012: Scandal might help Italy again

MADRID, June 3 (Xinhua) -- With days away from the Euro 2012 opener, a police raid on Italy's pre-tournament training camp cast shadow on the team's fate. Well-known defender Domenico Criscito was handed a search warrant as part of an investigation i

Euro 2012 ticket design unveiled in Ukraine

KIEV, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Ticket for the Euro 2012 Soccer Championship was officially presented on Monday by UEFA Events executive Martin Kallen in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Representatives of UEFA and Ukraine's tournament executing committee atte

Ganso: "I almost quit"

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Brazil international midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso has revealed he almost quit soccer after early setbacks in his professional career. The 22-year-old made his debut for Santos at the age of 18 in 2008 but spent l

Ganso to return for Copa Libertadores semifinal

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Ganso thanks fans after Sao Paulo debut

Ganso thanks fans after Sao Paulo debut

Ganso out of Brazil friendlies

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso will undergo surgery on his right knee, forcing him out of Brazil's upcoming friendlies against Denmark, the US, Mexico and Argentina. The 22-year-old will play for Santos against Arg

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Working women who thought they might live to see Britain's pay gap finally shorten will have to hold out for another 57 years, according to a research published on August 19. Forty years after the Equal Pay Act was passed, the study showed that the g

Eurozone Braces for Greek Election

PARIS - Eurozone countries will be anxiously watching the outcome of second-round of legislative elections Sunday in Greece, which may determine the country's future role in the eurozone. Greek voters will be choosing between parties that call for tw

Ganso could be out until 2013, says physio

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Santos rejects Sao Paulo bid for Brazil star Ganso

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Santos confirmed on Tuesday it had rejected a five-million-dollar offer from Sao Paulo for Brazil international midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso. Santos said in a statement on its Twitter account that it had receive

Ganso irreplaceable: Neymar

Ganso irreplaceable: Neymar RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Brazil international striker Neymar says it will be almost impossible for Santos to replace his recently departed national teammate Paulo Henrique Ganso. Santos is still looking to sign a

Europe Evaluates Sanctions on Iran

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Ugandan vice president to lead delegation to 2012 London Olympics

KAMPALA, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's Vice President Edward Ssekandi will lead the country's delegation to the 2012 London Olympics as a way of morale boosting the team to win medals. Dennis Galabuzi, the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) vice president

VOA常速英语2007-South African Rugby Springboks Return to Rapturo

By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 23 October 2007 South Africa's rugby world-champion, the Springboks, have returned home to a rapturous welcome following their victory over England at the Rugby World Cup in France. VOA's Delia Robertson reports from J

Ganso left out of Brazil squad for friendlies

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Brazil coach Mano Menezes has left playmaker Paulo Henrique Ganso out of a 22-man squad to face South Africa and China next month. Speaking during a press conference to announce the squad in Rio de Janeiro on Wedne

Neymar foresees hard fouls in Europe

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Giving hints about his future career, 20-year-old Santos striker Neymar described a future scenario in one of the prestigious soccer leagues in Europe. The player foresees a career littered by hard fouls in Europe