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Youtube:北约秘书长对奥巴马推迟撤军表欢迎
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NATO Secretary General on President Obama's announcement on Afghanistan
北约秘书长对奥巴马推迟撤军表欢迎
I welcome President Obama’s announcement that the United States will maintain its current troop levels in Afghanistan through 2016 and will retain a substantial presence beyond 2016.This important decision paves the way for a sustained presence by NATO Allies and partners in Afghanistan. It demonstrates the continued commitment by NATO Allies and our partners towards Afghanistan. In the coming weeks,the Alliance will take key decisions about the future scope of the Resolute Support Mission.The significant US contribution will be an important factor as we consider the way ahead.
美国总统奥巴马宣布美国将维持驻阿富汗现有军队水平直至2016年，而且2016年后也留存大量军队在阿富汗，我对此表示欢迎。这个重大决定为北约盟国和合作伙伴继续在阿富汗驻军铺平了道路。这表明北约盟国和我们的合作伙伴将继续遵守对阿富汗的承诺。未来几周，盟军将对“坚定支持任务”未来的规模做出重大决定。在我们衡量未来的行动时，美国的重大贡献将是需要考虑的重要因素。
The Afghan security forces continue to carry out their security responsibilities across the country, in a very challenging security environment.So it's crucial that we continue to support them, practically and financially, to preserve the gains we have achieved in Afghanistan through our joint efforts over many years.
在当前充满挑战的安全环境下，阿富汗安全力量将继续在全国各地执行安全任务。所以我们要继续在行动和经济上支持他们，保持多年来在阿富汗的联合努力取得的成果，这非常重要。
CCTV9:全球年轻人失业率仍然很高
Global youth unemployments rate remains high
全球年轻人失业率仍然很高
The world still recovering from the economic meltdown of a few years ago. In many places, unemployments rate have recovered. Jobs are coming back and economies are growing once again. The youth unemployment rate is stabilizing, too. Yet, it remains above pre-crisis levels. In the mid-1990s, the global youth unemployment rate was just over 12%. Now it is over 13 percent. So why does it remain stubbornly high?
In a Washington DC classroom job hunters are learning some new skills. It's a program run by STRIVE DC - a non-profit that helps people find jobs. Among the generally older crowd is 20 year old Bryan Johnson.
He's looking to start a white collar career, but hasn't had much luck so far.
"People with a Fortune 500 company would rather hire the 35 year- old than the 21 year- old," Jobseeker Bryan Johnson said.
Young people face much higher unemployment than older people.According to the International Labor Organization, the global unemployment rate for people under 25 is thirteen percent. More than double the overall global unemployment rate.Leon Samuels is Executive Director of Strive. He says since the 2008 economic downturn, young jobseekers are facing more competition from older and more experienced applicants.
"The age range 18-24 were affected because now you have a lot of high -end college graduates taking entry level positions from low wage workers," Jr. executive director Leon Samuels said.
STRIVE DC's clients are often from disadvantaged backgrounds. The program helps with anything from wardrobe to transportation needs while giving younger clients tools to help compete with older, more polished jobseekers by teaching what they call soft skills.
"By soft skills, I mean learning how to smile, learning how to shake hands, learning how to show upon time. Learning how to make a resume and how to interview: Learning to do the little things first," Jr. executive director Leon Samuels said.
It's not as easy as it sounds.
"Hi I'm Bryan Johnson. I'm here for my 10 o'clock appointment...mm sorry."
Instructor: "BACK OF THE LINE!"
Cornelius Higdon is an instructor at STRIVE DC. He says it starts with a handshake.
"I walk in with a smile on my face, I shake the person's hand and I say "Good morning my name is Cornelius Higdon. I'm here for the 10:00 appointment for the customer service position," Employment trainer Cornelius Higdon said.
I give it a try.
"Hi, I'm Jim Spellman, I'm here for the the 10 o'clock customer service appointment."
Cornelius: "Great handshake, but you need to smile more."
Jim: "Aww! I'll work on it !"
Many young job seekers may not even realize they are leaving an unprofessional impression with potential employers.With a little more work Bryan makes some progress.Bryan tries handshake again from the back angle.-- class applaudsThe training won't replace experience, education or technical skills but Johnson says the program is giving him a boost.
"I believe, I will be more self confident in my abilities and skills as an employee," Johnson said.
Jim: "Do you think that self -confidence is going to be key "
Bryan: "Definitely."
CCTV9视频:威廉王子赞扬中国野生动物保护
Prince William praises China for wildlife protection
威廉王子赞扬中国野生动物保护
China and the UK have been cooperating for several years on wildlife protection. Ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to the UK, The Duke of Cambridge Prince William spoke to CCTV, calling on the world to increase awareness of protecting animals.
Britain's Prince William pays a lot of attention to the protection of animals. This March, he visited the Asian Elephant Protection and Breeding Base in south west China's Yunnan province, for a close encounter with the elephants there.
"In the first 33 years since I was born, we've lost about 70 percent of African elephants. Those left, 20,000 were killed every year. That's 54 killed every single day. Those who suffered most are some of the poorest people on this planet," Prince William said.
China's recent conservation endeavors include a deal announced by President Xi Jinping during his September visit to the US of a near-complete ban on the import and export of ivory products. Prince William praised the country's efforts.
"I'm totally convinced China can become a leader in wildlife protection. Your influence in the world means you can change the phase of conservation in this century," he said.
The prince also said that these conservation efforts will go down in history and will make later generations proud.
