美国有线新闻 CNN 2014-03-01（在线收听） |
Venezuela is one of three divided countries we've told you about recently. It sees protests against its president, rallies and support of him and violence in the upheaval. Its current leader like its previous one has been controversial. He's moved the country further towards socialism, expanding the government's control over things like businesses, the economy, the media. In fact, the government's been pressing Venezuelan media to downplay the violence in the country, but word of instability is getting out. More wreckage to fortify opposition lines. ? wealthier east side is blockaded Monday. Anti-government activists's responding to the ? day of the barricades.
"I don't want to wait in food lines. I don't want to be kidnapped. I'm a hostage in my own home." She says.
Scores of picket lines sprang up. Your position seems to be beefing up its bit to top of Venezuelan socialist government. Outrage soaring crime and tanking economy triggered protests. But across on the city's poorer west side there are few signs government loyalists deserting on mass. ? motorcycle clubs just the latest call group to show public support to President Nicolás Maduro. The president insists the opposition is trying to stage US-funded ? attempt.
"The right wing extremists are being marginalized in Venezuela and it thus the revolutionaries who will get in supports from other countries." the President said, "Not all opposition protests is agreed on the changing tactics, especially since the barricade are on the opposition's own neighbourhoods."
"The pro-government loyalists armed and we armed, so we're shielding behind barricade and wait for until arrive." He says.
As the day were on, there was no word of serious clashes, but the battle lines have been drawn.
It's worldwide Wednesday on CNN Student News, we're gonna stay in South America for the first part of today's world call. In the nation of Ecuador, we are glad to be part of your day and ?. This school is in Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Moving north now to Canada. Thank you for watching it ? high school. It's located in ?, Quebec and across the Atlantic Ocean in Italy. Hello to the students and teachers of ITCS ?. Glad to see you in ?.
For the first time the US government is getting involved in how food is marketed in public schools. The Obama administration wants schools to eliminate ads for food that are high in sugar, fat and salt. Critics say it shouldn't be up to the government to decide what kids eat, and some school districts think the latest rules might mean lost revenue from ads.
"Our classroom should be healthy places where kids are not bombarded with ads for junk food."
New rules proposed by First Lady Michelle Obama in the US Department of Agriculture would eliminate advertisements for unhealthy food and drinks in schools.
"Parents should be in control of their kids' health and their good efforts at home shouldn't be undermine when they send their kids off to school."
It would mean a hallways in school board with Coke or Pepsi advertisements would have to be change. The new push comes on the 4th anniversary of the First Lady's "Let's move" initiative. It's finding ? obesity by promoting healthy eating and exercise while encouraging healthy choices.
"Water just surpass soda as the most commonly consumed beverage in America."
She says the program is showing resolves.
"Children ? a day will be accustomed to eating healthy food during the school day, so for them the norm will be fruits and vegetable and not chips and candy."
She says for schools ? the students are not the only benefit.
"Although they are not charging anymore for their lunches, they are actually making more money because more kids are participating in the school lunch programs."
The American Beverage Association which represents brands like Coke, Pepsi and ? cannot in favor of the new proposed measures.
I'm ? reporting. |
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