NPR英语听力2012年05月合辑（文本＋翻译）：20120515NPRNEWS.doc

1、From NPR news in Washington, Im Lakshmi Singh.The political tug-of-war(拔河) in Greece is threatening to unravel Greeces bailout arrangement with its EU and IMF partners, which could cause a ripple effect through global markets. Theyre struggling to form a coalition government, without that, new elect

2、ions will have to be held next month.Before the close on Wall Street, we see the Dow down 125 points, nearly 1% at 12,695; Nasdaq and S&P 500 already down 1%.JP Morgan Chases Chief Investment Officer is the first so far the banks highest ranking casualty of the $2 billion trading loss announced last

3、 week. NPRs Sonari Glinton has more on the announcement that Ina Drew is retiring.Ina Drew who worked at JP Morgan for more than 30 years will retire, thats according to a statement from JP Morgan. In addition, two of Drews direct employees based in London are also expected to leave. Drews departure

4、 comes after her unit, which was responsible for managing derivatives tied to the creditworthiness of bonds had at least a $2 billion loss. The failed hedging strategy has renewed calls for tight regulations from Congress. The companys CEO Jamie Dimon is expected to address JP Morgans annual meeting

5、 on Tuesday. Sonari Glinton, NPR news.Rastan, Syria coming under heavy military shelling today, according to this amateur recording that could not be independently verified. But thereve been various reports from anti-government activists in the town, who say hospitals are overwhelmed with people wou

6、nded in the latest reported clashes. The unrest is spilling across the border in Lebanon. The uprising continues to inflame sectarian conflict in Turkey. There are renewed concerns about the safety of refugee camps.Weeks of mass hunger strike among Palestinians in Israeli prisons appear to be over.

7、NPRs Lourdes Garcia-Navarro reports that inmates agree to a deal in which hundreds of Palestinian inmates, some of whom were near death, are expected to see their prison conditions improved.Some of the hunger strikers have not been eating for over 70 days, making this the longest strike ever by Pale

8、stinians and certainly the largest. At least 1,200 Palestinians have participated in the protest, and its had an effect. The deal signed at Israeli prison will see increase family visitation rights for prisoners from the Gaza Strip and an end to solitary confinement among the initial demands where a

9、n end to the use of administrative detention, in which Palestinian prisoners can be held infinitely without charge, Israel though, will continue the controversial practice. Apart from helping to end the strike and improve the life of Palestinian prisoners, the deal say activist shows that the Palest

10、inians push towards non-violent resistance. Its having an effect. Lourdes Garcia-Navarro, NPR news.Youre listening to NPR news.Ron Paul is shifting gear in his bid for the presidency in a statement today. The candidate announces he will stop spending money on campaigning. From now on, the favorite l

11、ibertarians will fight for delegates. But thats likely to prove insurmountable(难以对付的). The GOPs presumptive nominee is Mitt Romney. He is 178 delegates shy of the number he needs to clinch the republican nomination by the start of the convention in Tampa.Florida A&M Universitys renowned marching ban

12、d is being suspended until next year, FA&M President James Ammons notifies the schools Board of Trustees today of his decision as 17 band members face felony hazing charges, two others face misdemeanor counts in connection with the death of a fellow band member, Robert Champion last November.There a

13、re some changes among the most popular names for babies in the United States. Sophia has edged up Isabella to top of the list of popular girls names last year. As compiled by the Social Security Administration, NPRs Craig Windham reports there is only one new name in the top ten on either list.Its n

14、ot Billy or William, thats the number three name for boys, its Mason, number two on the list of boys names, knocking Mike out of the top five for the first time in decades. And where did Mason come from? Well, some point to reality TV star Kardashian, who gave birth to his son Mason, after a highly publicized pregnancy. The top boys name remains Jacob for the 13 straight years, rounding up the top five for boys Jaden and Noah, and for girls, Emma, Olivia and Eva. Craig Windham, NPR news, Washington.Im Lakshmi Singh, NPR news in Washington.