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国际英语新闻:Israelis Protest High Cost of Living
Chanting “the people want social justice,” tens of thousands of Israelis packed the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem for the second straight week to protest the high cost of living. They came from
国际英语新闻2011-08-07 -
国际英语新闻:S&P Downgrades US Credit Rating for First Time
The credit rating agency Standard & Poor's has downgraded the U.S. credit rating for the first time ever from the country's elite AAA status to AA-plus, with a "negative outlook."In a statement late
国际英语新闻2011-08-06 -
国际英语新闻: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 week’s relentlessly bad news on Wall Street. As stock pric
国际英语新闻2011-08-06 -
国际英语新闻:Summer Heat Stifles Tokyo as Japan Rebuilds Economy
The Japanese economy was hit hard by the huge earthquake in March, with the twin disasters of the tsunami and the ensuing crisis at the Fukushima nuclear plant impacting severely on economic output. I
国际英语新闻2011-08-06 国际英语新闻:Obama Celebrates 50th Birthday at White House
President Barack Obama marked his 50th birthday at the White House on Thursday. It was the second day of celebrations for the president. The aroma of barbecued chicken drifted through the White House
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国际英语新闻:Japan Moves to Stem Rising Yen
Japan's government and the country's central bank took action Thursday to dilute the yen. The Japanese currency’s strong standing against the dollar is making exports more expensive, hurting effor
国际英语新闻2011-08-05 -
国际英语新闻:Stocks Plunge in US, Europe
U.S. stock market prices plunged in Thursday's trading, wiping out all the gains made so far this year. Investors were apparently worried about the debt crisis in Europe and reports suggesting that
国际英语新闻2011-08-05 -
国际英语新闻:Asian Markets Open Sharply Lower After US, European Plunge
Major Asian markets opened sharply lower Friday after concerns that another global economic downturn may be on the way sent U.S. and European markets plunging. Tokyo's Nikkei, Sydney's Australian Se
国际英语新闻2011-08-05 国际英语新闻:Experts Assess Winners And Losers in US Debt Debate
In U.S. politics, Washington is in recovery mode after a bruising fight over raising the national debt limit. President Barack Obama signed a compromise measure into law Tuesday that allows the U.S.
国际英语新闻2011-08-04-
国际英语新闻:US Treasury Secretary Defends Debt Deal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is defending the compromise deal to cut spending and raise the country's borrowing limit, saying it gives government officials a chance to fix a broken system
国际英语新闻2011-08-04 -
国际英语新闻:Italy, Spain Face Soaring Borrowing Rates
Borrowing rates in Italy touched a new euro-era high Wednesday, raising concerns the continent's third-largest economy could be on the verge of a Greek-style financial crisis. In a volatile day of t
国际英语新闻2011-08-04 -
国际英语新闻:US Senate Approves Debt Ceiling B
After months of partisan gridlock, both houses of the U.S. Congress have approved a bill to raise the federal borrowing limit and cut government spending. Tuesday’s 74 - 26 Senate vote came one day a
国际英语新闻2011-08-03 -
国际英语新闻:Economists: US Must Do More To Cut Deficit & Debt
Economists say the new agreement to cut some U.S. spending and allow the government to borrow more money is just the first of many steps needed to solve the debt and deficit issue.The agreement cuts a
国际英语新闻2011-08-03 -
国际英语新闻:Thai Parliament Prepares to Elect First Woman Prime Minister
Thailand's parliament is meeting this week for the first time since the July 3 general elections that resulted in a clear majority for the Pheu Thai Party and its leader, Yingluck Shinawatra.But Ms.
国际英语新闻2011-08-03 国际英语新闻:US House Passes Bill to Raise Debt Ceiling
The U.S. House of Representatives late Monday passed a bill to raise the country's debt ceiling in exchange for cuts in government spending - one day ahead of a potential default on America's $14.3
国际英语新闻2011-08-02-
国际英语新闻:US Debt Deal Compromise Leaves Many Unhappy
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a compromise deal to raise the country's debt limit and cutting spending, one day before the government is due to start defaulting on its debt. In a vot
国际英语新闻2011-08-02 -
国际英语新闻:Japan's Tsunami-Ravaged Fishing Communities Fight Back
The massive tsunami that struck Japan in March tore through the remote fishing towns on the northern Pacific coast, destroying virtually everything in its path. Doubts remain over whether the communit
国际英语新闻2011-08-02 国际英语新闻:Obama Announces Deal to Raise Debt Ceiling
U.S. President Barack Obama has announced an agreement with congressional leaders on a compromise deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling and keep the government from defaulting on its $14.3 trillion
国际英语新闻2011-08-01-
国际英语新闻:Strong Earthquake Rocks NE Japan
A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolted northeastern Japan early Sunday in the same region that was devastated by a massive 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami earlier this year.The U.S. Geological Su
国际英语新闻2011-08-01 -
国际英语新闻:Russian Pleasure Boat Hits Barge in Moscow River, 9 Killed
A Russian pleasure boat has collided with a barge on the Moscow River, killing nine of the 16 people on the boat. Seven passengers were rescued or swam to safety.Russian media say the overloaded pleas
国际英语新闻2011-08-01 国际英语新闻:Obama Presses Both Parties to Compromise on Debt
Three days before the U.S. government is set to default, President Barack Obama is pressing both parties, especially Republicans, to compromise on raising the debt ceiling. The president said again h
国际英语新闻2011-07-31-
国际英语新闻:Norway Terrorist Had More Targets in Mind
Police say the anti-Muslim extremist who killed 77 people in Norway last week had considered more targets linked to the government or ruling Labor Party.After a 10-hour interrogation session Friday, a
国际英语新闻2011-07-31 -
国际英语新闻:US Leaders Deadlocked on Raising Country's Borrowing Limit
U.S. political leaders remained deadlocked Saturday over how best to raise the country's borrowing limit and cut government spending, three days ahead of a looming national debt default.Rival Republi
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国际英语新闻:Senate Votes to Kill House Debt Ceiling Bill
In another dramatic evening on Capitol Hill, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to cut spending and raise the debt ceiling. The Democratic-controlled Senate moved qu
国际英语新闻2011-07-30 国际英语新闻:Obama Encourages Bipartisan Solution to Avoid Debt Default
President Barack Obama is urging Congress to come up with a bipartisan solution to prevent what he calls an avoidable crisis from occurring on August 2, when the government might be forced into defaul
国际英语新闻2011-07-30
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