Learning English & English News - on the web

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BBC: Learning English
BBC: News World Edition



Friday, February 3^rd, 2012:
Europe's cold snap
The death toll from the ongoing cold snap in Central and Eastern Europe has risen to more than 100. Words in the News: 3 February 2012.

Thursday, February 2^nd, 2012:
London's booming Theatreland
London's theatres are one of the city's biggest tourist draws and new figures show that audiences swelled by over three percent in 2011. 2nd February 2012.

Wednesday, February 1^st, 2012:
Don't get me wrong!
Li finds Neil's cat 'just a bit surprising' and teaches us a useful phrase. Find out more in today's programme. The English We Speak: Don't get me wrong!: 31 January 2012
Canine cull
Ukrainian dog-lovers protest against the killing of thousands of stray animals ahead of Euro 2012. Video Words in the News: 1 February 2012

Tuesday, January 31^st, 2012:
Jobs creation show criticised
The Georgian government is accused of using a TV show to win votes. Words in the News: Jobs creation show criticised: 31 January 2012
Development in autism diagnosis
Doctors say they may soon be able to diagnose autism at a much earlier age.

Monday, January 30^th, 2012:
Internet privacy
How much control should people have over the online data about them? Words in the News: Internet privacy: 27 January 2012

Friday, January 27^th, 2012:
Scottish independence
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has set out his plans for a referendum on Scottish independence. Words in the News: 26 January 2012

Thursday, January 26^th, 2012:
Leaning landmark
Parliament's Clock Tower - better known as Big Ben - is leaning. Video Words in the News: 25 January 2012

Wednesday, January 25^th, 2012:
Dragon
It's the year of the dragon! But what is the colloquial meaning of the word 'dragon'? The English We Speak: Dragon: 24 January 2012

Tuesday, January 24^th, 2012:
Ancient popcorn!
People living along the coast of northern Peru were eating popcorn 1,000 years earlier than previously thought. Words in the News: Popcorn older than cinema!: 23 January 2012
Land repossessions
The use of land is one of the most contentious issues in Vietnam, where all land belongs to the state and private ownership is not allowed. Words in the News: Vietnam land repossessions: 24 January 2012

Monday, January 23^rd, 2012:
Rejecting Oxford
Oxford University, which has sent out thousands of rejection letters in the past, has found itself the subject of a joke played by a student applicant, who decided to turn the tables. Words in the News: Rejecting Oxford: 19 January 2012
Popcorn older than cinema!
People living along the coast of northern Peru were eating popcorn 1,000 years earlier than previously thought. Words in the News: Popcorn older than cinema!: 23 January 2012

Friday, January 20^th, 2012:
Video: Sealed fate
Hundreds of baby seals have been washed up on beaches. Video Words in the News: 18 January 2012

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BBC: News World Edition

The following up-to-date news are provided by BBC. Of course, these pages require a good understanding of the English language.

Tuesday, November 16^th, 2010:
Pires set to complete Villa move
Aston Villa are set to sign former Arsenal winger Robert Pires later this week, according to the club's website.
Gayle falls for 333 in Galle Test
Chris Gayle hits 333 - the joint 12th highest Test innings of all time - as West Indies amass 580-9 against Sri Lanka, who close day two 526 behind at 54-1.

Monday, November 8^th, 2010:
Pakistan's keeper arrives in UK
Pakistani wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider arrives in London after earlier reports that he was 'missing'.
Alonso '100%' confident of title
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso believes he will wrap up the drivers' title in Abu Dhabi no matter what his Red Bull rivals do.
Pakistan wicketkeeper is UK bound
Pakistani wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has left the team and is travelling to London, but is not 'missing', his team manager says.

Thursday, November 4^th, 2010:
Fifa row has hit England 2018 bid
England's 2018 World Cup bid has been "significantly harmed" by a newspaper investigation into the bidding process, a key member of the campaign team tells the BBC.

Thursday, October 7^th, 2010:
Brutality threatens game - Fifa
Fifa's top medical official says football at the highest level is being disfigured by "criminality" and "brutality" on the pitch.
Hicks set to fight Liverpool sale
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks tells BBC Sport he will fight the £300m sale of the club in the High Court.
Live - Commonwealth Games Day Four
Rebecca Adlington wins gold in the pool, and England also win golds in archery, shooting and gymnastics, with Mark Lewis-Francis winning silver in the 100m, while Wales' Becky James takes cycling silver.

Wednesday, September 22^nd, 2010:
England hope to keep Games plans
England hope to fly out to the Commonwealth Games on time despite concern over facilities while Scotland and Wales say their participation could be in doubt.
Live - England v Pakistan
England rebuild their innings after losing early wickets in the decisive fifth one-day international against Pakistan.

Thursday, September 9^th, 2010:
World Cup on track despite quake
New Zealand mark a year until the start of the Rugby World Cup, less than a week after Christchurch was devastated by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake.
Riaz to face police questioning
Pakistan bowler Wahab Riaz will be questioned by Scotland Yard on 14 September in relation to allegations of corruption.

Wednesday, September 8^th, 2010:
Clubs want Fifa scheduling review
Europe's top clubs call on Fifa to re-assess its scheduling of international friendlies.
Ferrari to learn team orders fate
Ferrari will find out at a Formula 1 disciplinary hearing in Paris on Wednesday whether they will be punished further for using banned team orders.

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