Barack Obama Begins 2nd Term as President From VOA Learning English, this is IN THE NEWS in Special English. This week, Barack Obama began his second term as president of the United States. The public swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday at the...
In Close Race, Obama Battles for Second Term Four years ago, Obama was elected 44th president of the United States. The Democratic Party nominated him at a highly charged convention that focused on public disenchantment with the nations struggling ec...
Words and Their Stories: Baseball Terms Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Baseball is Americas national sport. So it is not unusual that many popular expressions come from baseball. But first, let me explain a little about...
Words and Their Stories: Computer Terms 词汇典故:计算机术语 Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. 现在是美国之音慢速英语词汇典故节目。 Computer technology has become a major part of people's lives....
HOUSTON, July 5 (Xinhua) -- The Houston Rocket agreed to terms with New York Knicks restricted free agent guard Jeremy Lin on Thursday, according to a local newspaper. Lin will sign an offer sheet with the Rockets on July 11, The Houston Chronicle qu...
World Bank Urges Developing Countries to Brace for Long Term Volatility Emerging market economies may have weathered the 2008 financial crisis better than more advanced countries, but the World Bank warns -- it could happen again. Senior bank economi...
THE MAKING OF A NATION - American History: George W. Bushs First Term STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in VOA Special English. I'm Steve Ember. GEORGE W. BUSH: America, at its best, matches a commitment to principle wit...
Senegal's President Begins Bid for Controversial Third Term Eight opposition candidates opened their campaigns ahead of Senegal's first-round presidential vote under a single banner and a single agenda. Respect for the constitution at the start of th...
Terms of Pay ment 支付条款 Brief Introduction 目前,国际贸易中常用的付款方式 ( payment terms) 有:汇付( Remittance )、托收( Collection ) 、信用证( Letter of Cred...
By Paula Wolfson President Bush says he will push hard for his domestic and foreign priorities in his second term in office. Mr. Bush is offering to work with his political opponents but at the same t...