Putin's party loses support in polls Summary 5 December 2011 The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has suffered an unexpected setback in parliamentary elections. His party, United Russia, has won just under 50% of the vote. Reporter Steve Rosenbe...
Putin's party loses support in polls Vocabulary unchartered territory an unfamiliar situation in control has power to give orders and make decisions stuttered gone through in an unsure way, with stop and start widespread allegations a great number of...
Superman comic's record price 2 December 2011 An original edition of the first comic book to feature the character Superman has sold for a world record price of $2.1 million. Reporter Steve Kingstone Report When it appeared on newsstands 73 years ago...
Superman comic's record price Vocabulary newsstands structures in the street from which you can buy newspapers and magazines The cover design the image that was on the front of the comic the oppressed the people who are treated in an unfair and cruel...
Egypt holds first elections post-Mubarak Summary 28 November 2011 Queues have formed at many polling stations as Egyptians vote in the first elections since President Hosni Mubarak was deposed in February. Egypt's military government insisted on hold...
Egypt holds first elections post-Mubarak Vocabulary a gamble a risky decision taken in the hope of a favourable outcome anxious days worried and tense days in hails of buckshot under heavy gunfire tear gas gas that irritates the eyes and causes it to...
Palestinian groups meet Summary 25 November 2011 A meeting between the two main Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas has ended with talk of a new partnership to end almost five years of division. Despite the optimistic words there is little sign of d...
Vocabulary at loggerheads in a situation where they cannot agree with each other re-ignite a unity deal bring to life an agreement to work together never got off the ground didn't happen even though it was agreed a new page a fresh start perceive und...
Khmer Rouge trial Summary 21 November 2011 The trial of the three most senior surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge has begun in Cambodia. A UN-backed tribunal has charged Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary and Khieu Samphan with crimes against humanity and genocid...
Vocabulary in the making being prepared appetite desire (to bring) to justice to arrest (the Khmer Rouge leaders) for crimes committed and put them on trial in a court of law amnesties official pardons, particularly for crimes committed wrangling arg...
