VOA慢速英语2011--Coalition Talks, Unrest in Tunisia After First Vote of Arab Spring

IN THE NEWS - Coalition Talks, Unrest in Tunisia After First Vote of Arab Spring This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. This week, the first elections of the Arab Spring took place in Tunisia, the country where the protest movement began. Tunisi

VOA标准英语2011--Tunisian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Pro

Tunisia's prime minister, Mohammed Ghannouchi, announced his resignation amid ongoing protests for the entire government to step down. Tunisian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi's departure was not enough for the hundreds of protesters who massed in

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2011-01-31

Tens of thousands of protesters have again flooded the streets of Egypts main cities, demanding an end to Hosni Mubaraks rule. The death toll has now passed 100. And the Egyptian military is attempting to assert its authority, but the protesters are

2018年CRI Ningxia government leverages on culture to alleviate local poverty

Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China is one of the poorest areas of the country. Nine local counties, which account for nearly half of the region, are recognized by the central government in Beijing as being poverty-stricken. But the loca

CCTV9英语新闻：Rescue efforts continue in Taining: 9 bodies found, 32 missing

At least 9 people have been confirmed dead at the landslide in Taining County in eastern China's Fujian Province, and rescuers continue searching for the 32 who are still missing. A further 13 people are being treated at a local hospital, with three

VOA标准英语2011-Tunisia Announces New Unity Government

Tunisia's prime minister has announced a transitional government that includes members of the opposition. He also eased restrictions on the press and human-rights groups. But the old regime holds the top posts and hundreds of people demonstrated agai

VOA标准英语2011--Tunisian Citizens Ready to Vote

Tunisian Citizens Ready to Vote Ten months after ousting longtime dictator Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisians vote Sunday in their first democratic elections since independence. Tunisia's January revolution sparked the revolts now spreading across th

美国国家公共电台 NPR Gay Journalist Leaves The Left Behind And Embraces A 'Brand New Conservative'

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The journalist Chadwick Moore says he's coming out. Not coming out as gay - he did that long ago - instead, Moore says he's coming out as conservative. Moore lives in New York City in what he considers one of the nation's liberal

2018年CRI Ningxia has seen fruitful results in poverty alleviation

Xihaigu in Ningxia is one of China's poorest regions, with six of the poorest townships in the area. Located in a mountainous region in dry climate, it has been identified as one of the least habitable areas for human beings by the World Food Program

2018年CRI Viticulture and wine-making industry boosts economy of Ningxia

The Helan Mountain along the border of Inner Mongolia's Alxa League and Ningxia, is reputed as one of the most suitable places to grow grapes and brew wine worldwide. Thanks to its high altitude, minimal rainfall, and abundant sunshine, a strong viti

2018年CRI Ningxia accelerates long-term and sustainable development of tourism industry

2018 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the establishment of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Over the past six decades, Ningxia has become a leading player of the country in the new energy, agriculture, wine-making, and tourism industries. Local go

PBS高端访谈:法国将禁止儿童选美吗？

WILLIAM BRANGHAM: In the public imagination, France is renowned for many things: its cuisineits culture as well as a very open embrace of female beauty. You can't walk a city block in Paris without seeing the scantily clad models showcasing Frances h

世界小史 第77期:奥林匹克运动会

Since the Olympic Games took place once every four years, and were attended by all the Greeks, they provided everyone with a convenient way to measure time. 由于奥林匹克运动会每四年举行一次,而且所有的希腊人都来观看，所以运

VOA常速英语2008年-Equatorial Guinea Says Four Dead, Several Missi

By Uma Ramiah Dakar 16 April 2008 Four people are dead and seven missing after a jet carrying officials from Equatorial Guinea's ruling political party plunged into the Gulf of Guinea Wednesday morning. Uma Ramiah reports for the VOA from our West Af

Tunisian president appoints new interior minister

TUNIS, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali appointed on Monday Ahmed Friaa as new interior（内部的） and local development minister in replacement of Rafik Belhadj Kacem, the Tunisian Official press agency TAP reported

音乐咖啡厅:It's rainning outside-适合秋天聆听的歌曲

法国的小女人哼唱着法式英文，声音如雨后般清新。It's rainning outside，may I coming inside？叫人听了产生怜悯之情。 歌词 5 a.m in the dark You like a cold fish with me You're sleeping I'm thinking You're turning your back to me Here in my bed you're ma

VOA常速英语2008年-French President to Announce Plan for Poor Subu

By Lisa Bryant Paris 08 February 2008 More than two years after violent suburban riots tore through France, the country's president Nicolas Sarkozy will unveil an ambitious plan Friday to turn around some of the poorest and grittiest towns that are h

French sports minister quits government

PARIS, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- French Sports Minister Chantal Jouanno announced Monday her resignation from the centre-right government after winning a seat in the country's upper house of parliament. A day after being elected as senator of Paris, Jouan

英文摇滚歌曲：Ancient Bards - Lode Al Padre

We reached for the rainbow And we followed the stars Right now at the end of the day Together we stay The four magic weapons Are finally gathered as pawn of your dark evil plan my mission's complete You're gonna be the king Everything will happen as

CCTV9英语新闻：Ningxia's Party Secretary Li Jianhua on Belt and Road Initiative

As the two sessions continue, CCTV reporter Su Yuting sat down for an interview with NPC Deputy Li Jianhua, Party Secretary of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and chairman of the Standing Committee of Ningxia People's Congress. Li Jianhua said the