OECD Says Oil Prices and Inflation Not Hurting Industrial Ec

By Douglas Bakshian A leading economic think-tank sees a strong recovery in the second half of the year for major industrial economies, in spite of high oil prices, and says inflation is not yet a con

Recommendations for Title IX Law 1)Stir 2)Controversy

Broadcast: Jan 11 2003 It's a Thursday night at the McDonough Gymnasium on Georgetown University's campus in Washington, D.C. About 200 fans have gathered to see Georgetown's women's basketball team t

万花筒2008-01-28:Beijing tries to curb inflation

A potential U.S. recession is giving Chinese policymakers a headache. CNN's Eunice Yoon reports Investors in Asia went on a wild ride this week. Markets zigzag on fears of a looming recession in the US. Things look a little different in China, thoug

VOA常速英语2008年-Inflation Hits Cambodia

By Rory Byrne Phnom Penh 18 April 2008 As in other developing countries from Egypt to Haiti, soaring inflation has recently emerged as a threat to Cambodia's hard won social stability. While wages have remained low, the price of rice and other staple

Inflation expectation presses for rate hike

Inflation expectation presses for rate hike The possibility of an interest rates hike by China's central bank is imminent as inflationary pressure prolongs and a prudent monetary policy is in place, the China Securities Journal reported Friday. China

Food price increases drive China's inflation to 10-month high

BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua)-- China's annual consumer inflation rebounds to a 10-month high of 3.2 percent in February on accounts of rising food prices during the Spring Festival season, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed Sa

VOA常速英语2008年-Rampant Inflation Adds to Somalia's Woes

By Alisha Ryu 5-61285 01 April 2008 In Somalia, continuing insecurity, a surge in food and fuel prices, and uncontrolled printing of money have created runaway inflation that is threatening the lives of millions already suffering from 18 years of war

VOA英语2010年-China Struggles to Tackle Inflation

Chinese economic authorities have signaled that fighting rising prices will be their top priority next year. China's government set an average inflation rate target this year of 3 percent, but some economists expect the rate to top that figure. Last

Djokovic clinches first Wimbledon title

LONDON, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic of Serbia claimed his first Wimbledon title on Sunday after beating defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. The serb, who will take over the world top ranking from the Spaniard on Monday, extended

Federer wins Swiss Indoors tennis title

GENEVA, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Roger Federer savored his fifth title at his Swiss Indoors home tournament on Sunday, beating Japanese wild card Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-3 in just over an hour. The world number four Swiss has appeared in eight Basle finals in

Djokovic wins record third China Open title

Djokovic wins record third China Open title BEIJING, Oct.7 (Xinhua) -- World No.2 Novak Djokovic from Serbia captured a record third China Open title after edging past always-dangerous and talented Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final on Sunday.

Wu Jingyu defends taekwondo title at London

LONDON, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Wu Jingyu lifted women's 49kg title at London Olympic Games on Wednesday, successfully defending her victory on the same day when the Beijing Games opened four years ago. Wu capitalized on her expert axe kicks to crush Span

Harvests allay food inflation concern

Harvests allay food inflation concern CHANGCHUN, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Spikes in food prices could be devastating as it may force policy makers to reverse actions being used to stimulate China's weakest growth in three years. Soaring overseas grain pri

Inflation control target, how far to go?

BEIJING, Aug. 29 (Xinhuanet) -- Since the beginning of 2011, China has taken a series of measures to cool rising prices, such as introducing a prudent monetary policy, boosting supply and containing inrrational demand while establishing a price contr

IMF sees inflation "significant risk" in Britain

WASHINGTON, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday that it saw inflation the No. 1 challenge for the British economy in 2011. There are significant risks to inflation, growth and unemployment, the Washington-based fin

Inflation Squeezes Vietnamese Workers

Vietnam recently devalued its currency, the dong, by 9.3 percent against the dollar. Analysts say soaring inflation here makes life harder for many Vietnamese workers. Consumer prices in Vietnam this January were more than 12 percent higher than they

Man City's title race nearly ends after late defeat to Arsenal

LONDON, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Man City's title hope was nearly shattered on Sunday when Mikel Arteta's late goal propelled Arsenal to 1-0 victory over them and indirectly helped the Premier League leader Manchester United move eight points clear at the

Mourinho celebrates title

MADRID, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid caoch Jose Mourinho celebrated his side's 32nd league title in Spain with a brief interview with the club's official television station on Thursday. Mourinho's side clinched the title with a 3-0 win away to Athle

China wins relay golds, S. Korea claims one more title

SHANGHAI, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Hosts China showed their power in teamwork on Sunday as they claimed both the men's and women's relay golds at the ISU World Cup Short Track speedskating Shanghai leg. South Korea continued their good form to win their t

Els hungry for sixth SA Open title

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Although it's still one month away, Ernie Els says he is already turning his thoughts towards a possible sixth South African Open Championship when he returns to defend his title at the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Es