As some large U.S. and European companies teeter on the verge of bankruptcy because they could not find the cash to finance their businesses, some Southeast Asian companies seem to be defying the global credit crunch. Corporate bond issuances surged...
The World Bank's chief economist, Justin Yifu Lin, on Monday repeated his call for coordinated global stimulus to get the global economy out of deep recession. World Bank's chief economist, Justin Yifu Lin, 28 Jan 2009 Lin told an audience at Washin...
1980年Sarah Connor出生在德国的一个小镇上，据说因为是祖父的奥尔良血统，使她14岁便开始在教堂的唱诗班担任演唱，然后又在父母的安排下学习正统的声乐训练，企图成为一名歌剧女演员，还在学校的舞台上出演舞台剧、音乐剧。 似乎当时的Sarah Connor即将走上古典道路，...
Concern about the tough earnings season lying ahead for corporations has depressed markets in Asia and Europe. The gloomy outlook has come as many countries face rising unemployment. In London, Britain's prime minister has outlined a new, wide-rangi...
Even though Russia and Ukraine have backed off from their energy war, Eastern Europe and the Balkans face natural gas shortages after Moscow closed the taps for deliveries destined for Europe. Europeans are facing a harsh winter in which at least a...
By Nico Colombant Abidjan 08 February 2006 Rebels hold half the country Supporters of Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo and northern rebels are both accusing the United Nations of failing to unders...
By Jim Malone Washington 09 January 2006 Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, second from right, prepares to testify on Capitol Hill Politics and the law intersect in Washington this week as the Senate...
By Jim Malone Washington 03 January 2006 A once powerful Washington lobbyist pleaded guilty to criminal corruption charges Tuesday as part of an agreement to cooperate with federal prosecutors investi...
SCIENCE IN THE NEWS - October 15, 2002 : Gene Map of Malaria / Concerns About Genetic Engineering / AIDS Warning for Five Countries VOICE ONE: This is Bob Doughty. VOICE TWO: And this is Steve Ember w...
Marty: Are you good at sewing? Becky: No, but I'm good at cooking. What about you? Marty: I'm not good at cooking, but I'm fond of eating. 我擅长烹饪 马蒂：你对缝纫很在行吗? 贝基：不...
