VOA常速英语2008年-Many Stay Home on Day One of Burkina Faso Strik

By Nancy Palus Dakar 08 April 2008 Tuesday marked the first day of a two-day national strike in Burkina Faso, called by union leaders to protest the high cost of living. The government recently took measures to ease the impact of high food prices , b

2007年VOA标准英语-Guineans Suffer Under Military Rule While Strik

By Nico Colombant Dakar 22 February 2007 Union leaders in Guinea are pursuing a strike that began in early January, demanding that long-time President Lansane Conte name a consensus prime minister. Meanwhile, the government is maintaining a state of

Kaka left out of Brazilian squad

GENEVA, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- The 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil will take on Bosnia in their first friendly of the year on Wednesday in Switzerland, however, Real Madrid star Kaka was left out of the squad. Kaka did play in the final two games of 2011 as

Scolari hints at Kaka recall

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has hinted at an international recall for former FIFA world player of the year Kaka by promising changes to his squad for upcoming friendlies against Italy and Russia. Kaka was abse

Kaka linked with Corinthians move

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid midfielder Kaka is reportedly set for a move to Brazil's Corinthians in the January transfer window. The Spanish giants are prepared to offload the 30-year-old to meet the new salary demands of Cristian

There is more to come from me, vows Kaka

NEW JERSEY, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Brazil midfielder Kaka said he is yet to re-establish himself in Mano Menezes' team despite a goalscoring return to international football last month. The 30-year-old was on target in both of Brazil's friendly victorie

VOA常速英语2007年-France Grinds to Halt Over Transportation Strik

By Lisa Bryant Paris 14 November 2007 Public transportation ground to a virtual halt across much of France as workers went on strike for the second time in a month to protest proposed government reforms. For VOA, Lisa Bryant has more in this report f

VOA标准英语10月-Suspected US Missile Strikes Pakistan's South Waz

Locals in Pakistan's South Waziristan tribal agency say a suspected U.S. drone aircraft has fired a missile into a local home. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad that intelligence officials say four people were killed in the latest apparent

VOA标准英语2010年-Guinea Unions Threaten Year-Long Strik

Labor leaders in Guinea are threatening to stage a year-long strike if the military government does not resolve the country's political crisis. There is still no official word on the health of Guinea's military leader, more than one month after he wa

Ronaldo, Kaka greet rescued miners in Chile

RIO DO JANEIRO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka on Wednesday sent their greetings（祝福） to the 33 Chilean miners who are being rescued after 69 days trapped underground following a mine collapse. A specia

Eriksen selected as Danish "Player of the Year"

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- The 19-year-old Danish soccer talent Christian Eriksen was selected as national Player of the Year by an overwhelming majority here on Monday. The midfielder, one of the brilliant stars in Danish football, received 60.6

Kaka didn't want to play Copa America, said Menezes

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 14 (Xinhua) -- Brazil coach Mano Menezes said on Tuesday that Kaka wanted to be left out of the Copa America squad in order to have more time to regain his form following knee surgery. Kaka underwent left knee surgery earlier thi

Kaka is my idol: Neymar

Kaka is my idol: Neymar WROCLAW, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Brazil international striker Neymar admitted on Monday his excitement at the prospect of playing alongside Real Madrid playmaker Kaka for the first time. The Brazil squad gathered in Wroclaw, Poland

Milan want to loan back Kaka

ROME, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has warned Real Madrid that they only want to take back Kaka on loan instead of permanent basis. The Madrid side are believed to be eager to remove the Brazilian player from their pay

VOA标准英语2008年-At Least 7 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Strik

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 02 January 2008 At least seven Palestinian militants have been killed in the Gaza Strip by an Israeli air strike. VOA's Jim Teeple reports from Jerusalem hundreds of Palestinians stranded in Egypt after their Haj pilgrimage be

Kaka: I want to stay at Real Madrid

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid midfielder Kaka Sunday said he wants to remain at the Bernabeu next season. The 30-year-old Brazilian has been a bit-part player under Jose Mourinho in recent months and reports have linked him with a mov

Kaka to miss Real's league match against Valencia

MADRID, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Spanish soccer league giant Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho's coaching assistant Aitor Karanka said on Friday that Brazilian star Kaka will miss Real's match against Valencia on Saturday. Kaka just returned to training l

AC Milan plan to loan back Kaka

MILAN, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Serie A giants Milan confirmed on Thursday that they are talking with Real Madrid about a possible January move for Kaka. The club's own TV station, Milan Channel, have revealed that the two clubs are discussing the possibi

AC Milan seeks Kaka-Ibrahimovic swap

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 18 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan is reportedly negotiating the return of Brazilian star Kaka to the San Siro in a deal that could reunite striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. The Rossoneri has sought talks with Ka

Kaka confirms staying in Real Madrid

MADRID, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid midfielder Kaka insisted on Tuesday that he has not intention of leaving the club after just two seasons in the Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazilian arrived two summers ago in a deal worth around 100 million dollars