The Economist is a global weekly magazine written for those who share an uncommon interest in being well and broadly informed. Each issue explores the close links between domestic and international issues, business, politics, finance, current affairs, science, technology and the arts.
CNN Student News - Oct 20, 2016 (with English subtitle)
Today's show is all about numbers: the third (and final) debate between the top two U.S. presidential candidates, the fourth (and final) installment in our series on the U.S. heroin epidemic, and the three candidates running for president of the Alaska Zoo.
CNN Student News - Oct 18, 2016 (with English subtitle)
This Tuesday, our coverage begins in Mosul, where a battle has begun that could signal the beginning of the end for ISIS in Iraq. We also explore a significant step forward in China's space program, and we show you how one U.S. community has been affected by the nation's heroin epidemic.
Living in the slow lane: Footprint Reading Library. Level C1
Greve, Italy, is one of the many cities around the globe that is part of the 'Slow City' movement: a way of living designed to fight the negative effects of our increasingly fast-paced world. The 'Slow City' movement has also inspired individuals to start a 'Slow Food' movement. What does it mean to be part of these groups?
In a small village in northern Greece, local residents participate in an annual religious festival called 'Anastenaria'. During the festival, believers walk across fire to test their faith which revolves around a set of ancient icons that worshippers believe have special powers--to purify, heal and protect. But others view the ritual as sacrilege.
