NPR 2012-04-27

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor has been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity by providing arms and ammunition to rebels during neighbor Sierra Leones ten-year civil war. However, the judges ruled that the prosecution faile

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2012-01-29

Figures show US economy grew by its fastest pace in over 18 months during the final quarter of last year.The nation's gross domestic product grew at annual 2.7% between October and December.It was boost by a pick up in consumer spending but the numbe

VOA标准英语10月-US Cuts Key Interest Rate to Stave Off Economic D

The Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank, on Wednesday cut short-term interest rates in an effort to boost the slowing economy. VOA's Barry Wood reports it was the eighth cut in the overnight federal funds rate in the past year. United States Fede

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VOA标准英语2008年-Change vs. Experience Key Themes in US Election

If you're going to come up with a practical solution to any problem, Paul Polak observes, you have to first talk to the people who have the problem and listen to what they have to say. So that's what I did. Paul Polak is dedicated to developing pra

VOA标准英语10月-Candidates Focus on Economy, Key States in Final

The U.S. presidential election campaign is moving into its final week, and both major candidates are making their closing arguments to voters before the November 4 election. VOA national correspondent Jim Malone has the latest on the campaign from W

VOA标准英语2009年-Analysts: US Economy Key to Latin American Rela

The best way to improve U.S. relations with Latin America is by fixing the U.S. economy, according to analysts who testified before a Congressional committee in Washington on Wednesday. They told U.S. lawmakers that President Barack Obama should add

VOA标准英语2012--Economy is Key Concern for Nevada Voters

Economy is Key Concern for Nevada Voters President Obama hopes to carry Nevada. So does Mitt Romney. But experts say the state could swing either way. Nevada has been hit hard by home foreclosures, as many homeowners began defaulting on their mortgag

VOA标准英语2012--US Economic Health Key to Global Growth in 2013

US Economic Health Key to Global Growth in 2013 In the United States, the jobless rate has declined to a 4-year low, the housing market has stabilized, and financial markets are flush with cash. But as 2012 comes to a close, there is unanimous agreem

Effective Investment Key to Economic Transformation

Participants take part in the discussion China's Changing Economy during the 2013 Fortune Global Forum in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 7, 2013. [Photo: Xinhua/Xue Yubin] China's economy is changing. While most particip

IMF Economists Call for Greater Effort to Rebalance China's Economy

Economists from the International Monetary Fund say the current financial turmoil in advanced economies should prompt China to rebalance its economy to secure sustainable growth. IMF economists made the remarks at a seminar in Beijing, explaining the

CCTV9英语新闻：S&ED, a key dialogue to boost economic ties

Academics and officials from China and the United States are expecting the SED Dialogue to give bilateral economic ties a substantial boost. Visiting US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said the United States is waiting for China to present a service tax

U.S. stocks slide following June jobs data

NEW YORK, July 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks slid on Friday after the government's latest report showed the jobs market was still struggling three years after the recession. When the market closed, the Dow Jones industrial average lost 124.20 points, or

Cities called key to growth

BEIJING, Mar. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Urbanization will be a major feature of China's economic growth and continue to gain momentum, Liu He, Party chief of the Development Research Center of the State Council, said on Saturday. At the China Development For

VOA标准英语10月-Key International Central Banks Coordinate Intere

U.S. and European central banks have in unison cut their interest rates by half a percentage point. The coordinated move is aimed at bringing some stability back to the shaky global economy and slumping stock markets. For VOA, Tom Rivers reports fro

Steady economy recovery key to int'l development cooperation: Chinese UN envoy

UNITED NATIONS, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Promoting steady recovery of world economy and ensuring adequate resources for development is crucial to international development cooperation, Li Baodong, Chinese permanent representative to the UN, said here on Th

Geithner outlines key points for financial reforms in 2012

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday U.S. financial system has been strengthened through reforms ,but warned that gains would erode if efforts eased. This is a critical year for financial reform, Geith

VOA标准英语2009-Security Key Issue in Lebanon's Elections

As voters in Lebanon go to the polls on Sunday (June 7) , one issue seems to be dominating the elections more than any other: security. In the tumultuous landscape of Lebanese politics, the issue of security is of particular importance to one candid

VOA双语新闻2008年：US Central Bank Cuts Key Interest Ra

The U.S. central bank has slashed a key interest rate amid a global market upheaval sparked by fears of a possible U.S. recession. The Bush administration has also renewed calls for a swift economic-stimulus package to spur growth. 为了应对全球金

2018年CRI Core technology key to digital economy development: Jack Ma

Core technology key to digital economy development: Jack Ma A new push to advance China's digital economy, particularly in the wake of the US ruling against Chinese telecom giant ZTE, are the hot topics of discussion at this year's Digital China Summ