BRUSSELS, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU)（欧盟 ）and the United Nations (UN) are natural allies, UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday. Ban paid his first official visit to the European Parliament（欧洲议会） in Stra...
JERUSALEM, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is outraged over statements made by Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman in a speech he delivered Tuesday at the United Nations. Lieberman told delegates to the UN General Assemb...
Sammy won the lottery. He was so happy. He jumped up and down. I won the lottery! I'm rich! Life is great! he yelled. He checked the numbers online again: 2, 22, 3, 33, 4, and 44. Yes, those were the winning numbers. Yes, those were the numbers on hi...
by Adam Freedman Todays topic: Is the health care reform law constitutional? At the risk of stirring up controversy, I cant resist dipping a toe into the current debate over the new health care bill. One of my readers-Mary-writes in to ask whether th...
A: I am considering going for the new job that was posted yesterday. B: Are you certain that that is what you want to do. A: It may not be the best choice for me, but I am considering it. B: Why do you think that this would be a good move? A: I belie...
A: I am not certain, but I think I might ask to be considered for the new job. B: Why are you considering trying for it? A: I think that I might like it, but I am still thinking about it. B: What is it about this job that appeals to you? A: I think t...
A: I was thinking about applying for the new position. B: Do you think that is a good idea? A: It seems like a good idea but I am not really sure. B: What are your main concerns? A: Well, it would give me a chance to grow, but I am wondering if I wou...
The international community has pledged a total of $9.9bn (?6.5bn) in immediate and long-term aid to earthquake-hit Haiti at a UN donor conference. The $5.3bn (?3.5bn) of support over the next two years exceeds the $4bn requested by the Haitian gover...
Samantha, like many renters, is tired of renting. One reason is that her annual rent goes up like clockwork. Every year her landlord raises the rent five percent. Another reason is her neighbors. New neighbors always seem to be more inconsiderate tha...
The 36-year-old bachelor ate his usual lunch at home. He had an apple, a ham sandwich with a sliced dill pickle, a bowl of chicken noodle soup with a couple of soda crackers, and a small candy bar, all washed down with an eight-ounce glass of milk. A...
