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Deal agreed on Australian mining tax

Fri, 02/07/2010 - 11:31
The Australian government has reached a deal over a controversial mining tax. The original proposal of a 40% tax has been reduced to 30%. Words in the News: 2 July 2010

Quarter-life crisis

Thu, 01/07/2010 - 10:08
Callum and Kate learn about a new expression "quarter-life crisis" and how it compares to the more well-known "mid-life crisis". Are they the same thing or do young people have different crises to the middle-aged? 6 Minute English: 1 July 2010

Russian response to spy allegations

Wed, 30/06/2010 - 13:15
Ten people suspected of being Russian spies have been arrested in the U.S. The Russian authorities have rejected the accusations. Words in the News: 30 June 2010

The goal that wasn't

Mon, 28/06/2010 - 11:23
England have crashed out of the World Cup after a heavy defeat by Germany. However the result may have been different if a shot which clearly crossed the goal line had been seen by the officials. Words in the News: 28 June 2010

G8 and G20 to meet in Canada

Fri, 25/06/2010 - 11:47
Two major meetings are taking place in Canada over the next few days - first the G8 in rural Ontario and then the G20 major economies in the country's largest city Toronto. Words in the News: 25 June 2010

Tiny monsters of the Highlands

Wed, 23/06/2010 - 17:15
Callum and Finn discuss the Scottish Highlands and the midge, a tiny biting insect that inhabits the region and enjoys dining on tourists. 6 Minute English: 24 June 2010

France humiliated by World Cup exit

Wed, 23/06/2010 - 12:51
France have been eliminated from the World Cup after losing 2-1 to hosts South Africa. Words in the News: 23 June 2010

Costumes and celebrations

Mon, 21/06/2010 - 18:32
Photos from Mongolia of a wedding. The photo was taken by Erdenesuvd Enhkhtaivanl from Mongolia. Costumes and celebrations: July 2010

Milan mafia court case continues

Mon, 21/06/2010 - 13:17
One of the biggest recent trials of alleged mafia gangsters in Italy is to continue following a major investigation into mob crime in the north of Italy. Words in the News: 21 June 2010

BP chief's evidence 'unacceptable'

Fri, 18/06/2010 - 11:19
A senior American congressman has dismissed the evidence of BP chief executive Tony Hayward as 'unacceptable'. Words in the News: 18 June 2010

Live football unlikely for North Korea

Tue, 15/06/2010 - 19:31
It's almost impossible for most North Koreans to follow their team's progress in the World Cup because the media is very tightly controlled there. Words in The News: 16 June 2010

Indefinite articles - 'an' or 'a'?

Tue, 15/06/2010 - 16:50
Gareth Rees answers a question from Marta in Poland and explains how vowel and consonant sounds rather than letters are important in deciding whether to use 'an' or 'a'. Ask about English: 22 June 2010

Inside job

Tue, 15/06/2010 - 16:49
Gareth Rees answers a question from Miguel in Venezuela: and explains the expression 'an inside job'. Ask about English: 29 June 2010

Gut and guts

Tue, 15/06/2010 - 15:14
Gareth Rees answers a question from Sung in Korea: and explains how to use the words gut and guts. Ask about English: 15 June 2010

Science seals

Mon, 14/06/2010 - 17:15
Callum and Kate learn how seals in Antarctica are helping scientists learn what might happen to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. 6 Minute English: 17 June 2010

Zimbabwean diamonds "still bloody"

Mon, 14/06/2010 - 11:53
Global Witness, the human rights watchdog, has warned that the scheme that is meant to certify diamonds, could be funding political violence in Zimbabwe. Words in the News: 14 June 2010

New Malaysian economic plan

Fri, 11/06/2010 - 12:43
Malaysia's prime minister has set out a five-year plan that he says will cut down its massive debt. Words in the News: 11 June 2010

World Cup

Thu, 10/06/2010 - 17:23
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Journey to Mars

Wed, 09/06/2010 - 13:38
Callum and Kate learn about an experiment taking place in Moscow in which six men will spend 500 days together in an imitation spaceship. 6 Minute English: 10 June 2010

Old picnic new archaeology

Wed, 09/06/2010 - 12:15
In France a bizarre piece of performance art carried out twenty seven years ago is helping archaeologists test their techniques. A Swiss artist buried the leftovers of an enormous picnic. Words in the News: 9 June 2010