Paul: Hi, this is Paul from England speaking with Katia from Mexico. Today we are speaking about friends and money. Katia, if a friend came to you asking to borrow some money, what would your reaction be? Katia: If I have a good friend that really ne...
Todd: So, Anita, we're talking about money. Anita: OK. Todd: I have some questions for you. Anita: Fire away. Todd: First question: are you good at saving money? Anita: You know now that I got married, I think I'm much better at saving money, than I...
This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Whoever said you cannot get something for nothing has not searched the Internet lately. An increasing number of Web sites offer users a chance to give things away and get things for free. The goal is...
By Tendai Maphosa Harare 23 October 2006 A Zimbabwean government minister reportedly lost thousands of dollars he had put down as part payment on a U.S. transaction through a local company. The U.S. government allegedly seized the money as a result...
By Ernest Leong Washington, DC 01 September 2006 watch Hollywood Movie Stars There's an old show business saying, There's no such thing as bad publicity. But some A list, or top tier, Hollywood movie stars have been getting a lot of negative press l...
By Peter Fedynsky Washington 06 January 2006 watch Corruption report One of Washington's most powerful lobbyists, Jack Abramoff, pleaded guilty to corruption charges twice this week, in Washington on...