Simple English News http://www.simpleenglishnews.com Learn English with the news. en Copyright 2008, Simple English News webmaster@simpleenglishnews.com webmaster@simpleenglishnews.com SimpleEnglishNews.com http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/images/simpeng.jpg http://www.simpleenglishnews.com 140 32 Learn English with the news. An Interview with Sam Margolis, the founder of Simple English News http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24400sammargolis.shtml Sam talks about the past, present and future of the site. A Large Earthquake Struck China on Monday http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24399ChinaEarthquake.shtml More than 10,000 people have died after a massive earthquake hit western China on Monday. Jennifer Aniston's Love Life http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24388AnistonMayer.shtml Celebrity magazines are writing this week that there is a new man in Jennifer Aniston's life. Soldiers Are Living in Poverty http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/234377Brso.shtml A report in The Independent on Sunday newspaper has claimed that many British soldiers do not have enough money to pay for food. A Child Actor Will Make Movies Again http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/234366ChildActor.shtml A child actor who appeared in the movie 'Forrest Gump' and then became a soldier is leaving the US Army. The European Commission has given Slovakia the green light to join the euro zone on January 1, 2009. http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/234355SlovakEuro.shtml The European Commission has given Slovakia the green light to join the euro zone on January 1, 2009. Women Form the Majority of the Spanish Cabinet http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24344SpainCabinet.shtml For the past month, there have been more women than men in the Spanish cabinet. Obama Is One Step Closer to the White House http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24333obama.shtml The stalemate between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton appears to be coming to an end. What's Next for Yahoo? http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24322Yahoo.shtml Jerry Yang, one of the founders of Yahoo, rejected an offer by Microsoft to buy his company for $37 a share. May 5 Is Cinco de Mayo http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24311CincodeMayo.shtml May 5 is an important day to the people of Mexico. A Nest-Building Stork Cut Off a Town's Power http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24300GyulaStork.shtml The Hungarian website BEOL has reported that a stork caused the power to go out in the town of Gyula on Friday. The Longest Sea Bridge http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24299ShanghaiBridge.shtml China opened a 36-kilometer bridge on Thursday. A Lost Vivaldi Opera in Prague http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24288operaPrague.shtml Concertgoers in the Czech Republic will have a chance to listen to a Vivaldi opera which has not been performed in nearly three centuries. Have You Seen a Flying Pig? http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24277flyingPig.shtml An inflatable pig used by musician Roger Waters at a concert in California has gone missing. Taking In Tanzania http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24266tanzania.shtml Tanzania is a country filled with natural beauty. The Bolivian President Played in a Soccer Game http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24255Morales.shtml Evo Morales, the 47-year-old president of Bolivia, made his soccer debut this Saturday. The Rising Cost of Food http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24244risingcost.shtml Many people around the world are worried about the increasing prices of such items as rice, soybeans and flour. A Movie About Schumi http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24233schum.shtml The story of Michael Schumacher will soon be appearing on the silver screen. Eat More If You Want a Boy http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24222gender.shtml The gender of a baby may have a lot to do with how much his or her mother eats. Cork Bans Circus Animals http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24211cork.shtml The Irish city of Cork will not allow the use of circus animals. Are We Alone? http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24188hawking.shtml Stephen Hawking believes there could be life in other parts of our galaxy. David Paterson http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24177davidpaterson.shtml David Paterson is the first black person to become governor of New York State. No Mobiles in Graz http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24166grazaustria.shtml The mayor of the Austrian city of Graz has decided to ban people from speaking on mobile phones on all public transportation. A CNN Reporter Is Arrested in New York http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24155richardquest.shtml Richard Quest, an anchor and travel reporter for CNN, was arrested in New York City for drug possession on Friday. The World's Oldest Tree http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24144oldest.shtml The oldest tree in the world has been found in Sweden. Angkor Wat http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24122angkorwat.shtml The temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest monuments to religion ever built. A 99 Percent Chance of a California Earthquake http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24111california.shtml It is almost certain that California will be hit by a major earthquake in the next 30 years. Fire Ants Play Dead http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24100fireants.shtml American biologists have found that young fire ants pretend to be dead when they are being attacked. An Interview with Charlie Boswell http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24088charlieboswell.shtml Listen to our interview with Charlie Boswell, the director of media and entertainment at Advanced Micro Devices . The Pope's Message of Peace http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24099popebenedictxvi.shtml Pope Benedict XVI has urged the nations of the world to decrease the amount of money they spend on the military. Problems in the Air and on the Ground http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24077airlines.shtml It has been a difficult week for airline passengers in the United States. Living to 100 http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24066longlife.shtml It is not as uncommon as it used to be for people to live a century or more. The Tulips of Holland http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24055tulips.shtml April is the month in which tulips start to blossom. The Kosice Coat of Arms http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24044kosice.shtml Kosice, Slovakia was the first town in Europe to have its own coat of arms. Dinner in the Sky http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24033dits.shtml A Belgian company has come up with a new service for who like to eat good food outdoors and with a view. The Green Jacket http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24022masters.shtml You might not consider a green jacket to be among the most desirable fashion items. The Newseum http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24011newseum.shtml The Newseum, a museum about news, will open on Friday in Washington, D.C. Halong Bay http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/24000halong.shtml Halong Bay is a UNESCO world heritage site that is situated on the northeast coast of Vietnam. The Social Network for Business People http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23988linkedin.shtml Social networking has been the biggest trend on the Internet over the past couple of years. Pizza.com http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23977pizza.shtml Chris Clark bought the Internet domain name pizza.com for $20 in 1994. Ugadi http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23966ugadi.shtml April 7, 2008 is a day of new year's celebrations in the Deccan region of southern India. Maserati and Ferrari Sales Are Up http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23955maserati.shtml Higher gasoline prices and a weaker economy are forcing Americans to drive less and buy fewer cars. Video Ringtones http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23944ringtones.shtml With mobile phones in all parts of the world, we are used to hearing ringtones wherever we go. Should You Be Drinking So Much Water? http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23900water.shtml Two doctors at the University of Pennsylvania have found that drinking lots of water will not improve your health. Pula, Croatia http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23922pulacroatia.shtml If you are thinking about where to go on your summer vacation, then Pula, Croatia is one place you might want to consider. Naomi Campbell Was Arrested at Heathrow http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23933naomicampbell.shtml Supermodel Naomi Campbell spat on a police officer at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday. The First Mobile Call http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23899cooper.shtml The first call from a mobile phone was placed on April 3, 1973 by Martin Cooper, the director of research at Motorola. Mariah Has More No.1s Than Elvis http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23888mariah.shtml Mariah Carey has surpassed Elvis Presley on Billboard magazine's list of top songs. April Fool's Day 2008 http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23877aprilfools.shtml Tuesday was April Fool's Day, a day in which people try to trick others into believing something that is not true. Apartment Prices Are Rising in Manhattan http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23866manhattan.shtml While housing prices are declining in the rest of the United States, they are growing in the center of New York City. Zakopane, Poland http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23855zakopane.shtml If you like to ski, then Zakopane is the place for you. The Fastest Man in the United States http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23844foley.shtml Tom Foley does not look like one of the fastest runners in the world. The South Korean President Will Give His Salary Away http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23822donate.shtml Lee Myung-Bak is going to donate his salary as president of South Korea to charity Mandula, the Miraculous Cat http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23811mandula.shtml Today in our pet section, Csilla from Hungary tells us about how she found her cat. Earth Hour http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23800earthhour.shtml Thousands of places around the world went dark for 60 minutes on Saturday night. Venice: The City Without Cars http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23799venice.shtml Venice is the largest European city that does not allow cars. Carla Charms Britain http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23788carla.shtml French President Nicolas Sarkozy made a 36-hour visit to London this week. Distant Relatives http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23777obama.shtml Last October, we reported that Barack Obama was a distant relative of Vice President Dick Cheney. 100 Caps for Beckham http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23766beckcap.shtml David Beckham will appear in his country's uniform for the 100th time when England plays against France. Opening Day in Japan http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23755dicek.shtml The American baseball season kicked off in Tokyo on Tuesday. Blogs Are Getting Smaller http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23744twitter.shtml Twitter is a blogging service in which users must write a message in 140 characters or less. An Easter Monday Tradition http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23733locsol.shtml The Monday after Easter is a special day in the countries of Central Europe. A Book in 24 Hours http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23722mawf.shtml A group of writers in Singapore was able to raise $33,000 for charity by writing a book in a day. Bhutan Will Have Its First Election on Monday http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23711bhutan.shtml The tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan will change from a kingdom to a democracy on Monday. Queen Will Tour This Fall http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23700queen.shtml Queen, the legendary rock group, is planning to release a new album in September. Some Fish Also Hibernate http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23699codsleep.shtml Bears are not the only ones who sleep during the winter. Karlovy Vary http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23688karlovyvary.shtml Karlovy Vary is located in the western part of the Czech Republic in a region called Bohemia. The McCartney Divorce Settlement http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23677divorce.shtml The bitter divorce between Paul McCartney and Heather Mills is finally over. Glaciers Are Melting http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23666glaciers.shtml Glaciers around the world are shrinking at a faster rate. Helsinki's Cathedrals http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23655helsinki.shtml The cathedrals of Helsinki stand out in the memories of those who have visited the Finnish capital. American Baseball in China http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23644dodpad.shtml The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers played a game in Beijing's Wukesong Stadium on Saturday. Worries About the US Economy http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23633green.shtml There have been growing concerns about the American economy in recent days. Hong Kong Has Shut Its Schools http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23622hongkong.shtml Hong Kong has closed its primary schools and kindergartens after a serious flu outbreak. Goliath the Tortoise Has Returned http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23611tippy.shtml Goliath, a 70-kilogram tortoise, was found lumbering through the streets of Tracy, California last week. A Plan to Make Formula One More Exciting http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23600faster.shtml There is a new idea to bring more excitement to Formula One races. Ice Hockey in Bahrain http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23599icebah.shtml You might not expect people to play ice hockey in a country where it never snows. Robert's Blog for March 9, 2008 http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/robertsblog.shtml We are a relatively small nation of five million people. Our country lies in Central Europe. We have several mountains, a lot of hills, rivers and lowlands, too. But we have no sea. Leon Greenman http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/25588greenman.shtml Leon Greenman was the only Englishman sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. Buffett Is the Richest http://www.simpleenglishnews.com/23577gazdag.shtml Warren Buffett has surpassed his friend Bill Gates as the world's richest person.