News & Reports 2012-01-08

Hello and Welcome to News and Reports on China Radio International. In This EditionFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy says a break-up of the euro would blow European unity apart and would inevitably threaten peace on the continent. The former head of T

AP 2012-01-03

1. North Korea declares Kim Jong Un supreme leader. The announcement was made at a memorial service for the younger Kim's father, the late North Korean president Kim Jong Il. 2. Iran is holding a ten-day military exercise in international waters. Tha

VOA慢速英语2013--AS IT IS - The Social Progress Index

AS IT IS - The Social Progress Index Welcome to AS IT IS from VOA Learning English. Im Mario Ritter. Today, we hear about a different way to measure economic growth, the Social Progress Index. We also hear from the author of a book about institution

VOA标准英语2011-Burma’s Path to Privatization Keeps Arm

Burma's military is pressing on with the privatization of state assets as part of economic reforms. Many critics say the program simply transfers assets to the military government's allies and maintains its economic control. Burma's is one of Asia's

US Army Lowers Target for New Soldiers

The United States Army will not meet its target of adding 80,000 active duty soldiers this year and has officially lowered that goal. But Army leaders say they have been able to persuade many experienced soldiers to stay in the military to satisfy a

US Deficit Lower Than Expected but Still Largest in History

By Barry Wood Budget director Joshua Bolton says the deficit will be some $70 billion less than projected because a strong economy is bringing in more tax revenue. Instead of the $521 billion shortfal

VOA慢速英语2014 改革对缅甸军方触动不大

AS IT IS 2014-12-16 Myanmar Military Largely Untouched by Reforms 改革对缅甸军方触动不大 Many changes have taken place in Myanmar over the past few years. The government has eased restrictions on the media and released political prisoners.

2006年VOA标准英语-New Thai Government Banks on Political Stabilit

By Ron Corben Bangkok 25 October 2006 Thailand's military-installed government has made political stability a priority for the next year rather than the pursuit of faster economic growth. Economists warn any slide into political conflict will damage

VOA标准英语 New Zealand says Fiji Economy Near Collapse as Milit

Fiji's military ruler accuses judges of trying to force him to call elections. But since the judiciary was dismissed and the constitution was scrapped by the government last week, the country's weak economy has suffered more. Fiji's military chief C

VOA标准英语2010年-Thai PM Calls for Reconciliation

Thai Government Hardens Stance, Refuses Negotiations Until Protesters Disperse Thai Govt Rejects Negotiations with Protesters, UN Mediation Role Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has called for national reconciliation as the country begins counti

VOA标准英语2009年-After Military Win, Sri Lanka to Rescue Ec

Sri Lanka's military victory over a 26-year long insurgency has come at a high cost to the nation's economy. With the war over, many Sri Lankans are now turning their attention to rebuilding the country's battered economy. Sri Lankan street hawker s

VOA标准英语2010年-Little Hope Seen for Burma's Economy

Burma, one of the poorest nations in East Asia, may be entering a new phase of development after recent elections and the release of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from detention. Regional political analysts fear little will change for most in the c

VOA标准英语2009年-Honduran Economy in Peril From Political C

The forced removal of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya by his country's military on June 28 has left the Central American nation in a state of political turmoil. Already one of the poorest nations in the world, Honduras is now facing an even greater

VOA标准英语2014--Ukrainian Businesses Look for Alternatives to Russia

Ukrainian Businesses Look for Alternatives to Russia KHARKIV, UKRAINE With tensions continuing to rise with Russia, Ukrainian businesses are looking for opportunities elsewhere. In the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, near the Russian border, econo

VOA标准英语2014--US, EU Impose More Sanctions On Russia For Actions in Ukraine

US, EU Impose More Sanctions On Russia For Actions in Ukraine WASHINGTON The United States and European Union have imposed more sanctions against Russia, saying Moscow has failed to fulfill its commitment to work on defusing tensions in eastern Ukrai

2007年VOA标准英语-Political Uncertainty, Policy Changes Unnerve I

By Ron Corben Bangkok 16 January 2007 Thai worker stands next to a sign calling for increased minimum wage in Thailand (File photo) Political and policy uncertainties cloud the economic outlook for Thailand this year. As Ron Corben reports from Bangk

CNN 2008-05-01

Good afternoon, I'm Naamua Delaney at the CNN Center in Atlanta. Here is a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS. The argument over whether the economy is in a recession will likely continue. Official numbers from the Commerce Department say the

VOA标准英语2008年-Russian Economy Hurt by Decision to Invade Geor

A senior U.S. official says Moscow's decision to invade Georgia is having a major impact on the Russian economy with financial markets losing nearly a third of their value. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel has details from Washington. U.S. Undersecre

Obama On Economy: 'Things Will Get Better'

The U.S. unemployment rate was slightly better than expected in July. The relatively good news gave President Barack Obama a break from the weeks relentlessly bad news on Wall Street. As stock prices continued to slide in New York, the government rep

英闻天下——270 Obama Pledges to Reignite Economy

In his fourth State of the Union address, President Barack Obama says his generation's task is to reignite the true engine of America's economic growth, a rising and thriving middle class. He urged Congress to tie the minimum wage to the cost of livi