VOA标准英语2011--Laos to Hold Legislative Elections

Laos to Hold Legislative Elections Laos goes to the polls Saturday to elect representatives to its legislative branch, known as the National Assembly. On paper it is a body of lawmakers chosen by and for the people. But analysts say in reality, the r

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CNN 2012-04-13

Its Wednesday, Im Carl Azuz. This is CNN Student News. Today, were talking about U.S. wildfire, a deadline in Syria, a suspension in baseball and a Titanic anniversary. First up, though, a shakeup in the race for the Republican Partys presidential no

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Amber: Hello, Im Amber and youre listening to bbclearningenglish.com. In Entertainment today, we step into the dynamic world of contemporary dance. We hear parts of an interview with two of the worlds leading dancers: Sylvie Guillem and Akram Khan. W

Immigrant from Laos Finds Success with Washington Restaurant

Seng Luangrath has been cooking since she was seven years old. Cooking is my passion. When I cook, I put 100 percent of my heart and soul into what I am making. Seng Luangrath learned many of her skills from her grandmother in Laos. Now, she operates

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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard goes on the offensive over an insulting dinner menu at an opposition fund-raising event. It featured a quail dish named after her described as small breasts, huge thighs among other comments. ....this grossly s

AS IT IS 2016-08-12 Unexploded Bombs Still a Problem in Laos

AS IT IS 2016-08-12 Unexploded Bombs Still a Problem in Laos Officials in Laos estimate that the country has about 15,000 people who have been injured by unexploded ordnance, also called UXO. The ordnance landed in the countryside, but failed to expl

VOA标准英语2010年-Baseball Can Get Complicated

And it can be downright incomprehensible if you don't understand English Ted Landphair | Washington, DC 09 August 2010 Never shy about expressing his opinion, Ozzie Guilln got the whole world of sports talking when he complained about a double standa

VOA标准英语2011--Laos, Neighbors Face Off on Mekong River

Laos, Neighbors Face Off on Mekong River Dam Dispute Countries along the Mekong River have disagreed with Laos on its proposal to build the first hydropower dam on the main stream of the lower river. Laos says the dam will cause no serious problems,

VOA标准英语2011--Laos Faces Pressure to Alter Hydropower

Laos Faces Pressure to Alter Hydropower Ambitions Laos plans to build a hydropower dam on the lower Mekong River, but neighboring countries say more study is needed. Analysts say the high-level opposition puts pressure on Laos to alter its hydropower

美国国家公共电台 NPR Tiny Laos Readies For A Visit From Obama — And A Turn Under The Global Spotlight

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2016年CRI China's Premier Li heading to major ASEAN summits in Laos

Premier Li's visit is widely considered an important diplomatic action to deepen China-ASEAN relations, and promote cooperation among East Asian countries. During his time in Laos, he will attend the 19th ASEAN-China summit, as well as the 19th ASEAN

Laos vows to further enhance military relations

VIENTIANE, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Laos and China pledged on Monday to deepen military exchanges and cooperation, strengthen unity and friendship between the two countries'militaries and work together to maintain regional peace and stability. The vows cam

2006年VOA标准英语-Laos Government Prepares Eighth Communist

By Scott Bobb Bangkok 16 March 2006 The government of Laos is opening the eighth congress its Communist Party, which has led the country since the mid-1970s. Organizers say this congress will enact ma

China assists Laos in post-flood reconstruction

VIENTIANE, March 9 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government provided two million renminbi (about 320,000 U.S. dollars) worth of disaster relief materials to assist Lao victims of last year's flooding at a handover ceremony here on Friday. I, on behalf of t

Laos fully prepared for Asia-Europe Meeting

Laos fully prepared for Asia-Europe Meeting VIENTIANE, 24 Oct. (Xinhua) -- Laos is now fully prepared to host the upcoming Ninth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), to be held in the capital Vientiane Nov.5- 6, according to a senior Laos government official.

AP 2012-04-14

1. Rick Santorum quits the presidential campaign, clearing the way for Mitt Romney to claim the Republican nomination. Santorum said for him the race is over, but the fight to beat President Obama goes on. 2. The Miami Marlins suspend manager Ozzie G

VOA标准英语2010年-Laos Gains Prestige, Economic Boost Fr

The small Southeast Asian nation Laos has for the first time held the Southeast Asian Games, gaining prestige and an economic boost. The landlocked nation's growth is dependent on exporting natural resources but Laos increasingly looks to tourism to

2016年CRI China, Laos seek to upgrade bilateral ties to a new level

Following a meeting with Laotian Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says preparations for Septemer's summit in Vientiane are moving along well. We are looking to announce a Joint Statement for the Commemorative Sum

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The price of fish 鱼类的价格 Different scales 不同种类有不同情况 Fish are getting more expensive, but they do not all move at the same speed 鱼类的价格一路走高，然而上升的幅度却各不相同。 Upwardly mobile 上浮的鱼