2016年2月2日BBC聽力：iPhone銷量將初次下滑
The world tennis authorities have announced an independent review into the effectiveness ofanti-corruption practices in the sport. The announcement was made at the Australian Open.It follows an investigation by the BBC and the website BuzzFeed News which found that 16players ranked within the top 50 had been repeatedly flagged up to the sport’s watchdog - theTennis Integrity Unit over suspicions they had thrown matches. President of the Association ofTennis Professionals Chris Kermode said the aim of the investigation was to restore publicconfidence in the sport. All of us believe that with everything in the news and the seriousallegations that had been thrown at our sport, the last thing anyone wants is another sportsbody investigating itself, and which is why we have taken this very bold step to commission acompletely independent review. And the most important point is that we have committed toact on every recommendation.
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon of encouraging terrorism after he said it was human nature for the Palestinians to reactto occupation. Mr.Ban criticized Israel's plans for new settlements in the West Bank asprovocative acts that cast doubt on its commitment to a two-state solution. Mick Bryan hasmore. It's Israel's settlement building that's particularly angered the UN Secretary General, andthe government's latest decision to approve plans for over 150 new homes in the West Bank,a move that most of the international community regards as illegal or illegitimate. Addressingthe UN Security Council, Ban Ki-moon demanded a freeze in settlement activity. In response,the Israeli Prime Minister said the UN had lost its neutrality a long time ago.
The technology giant Apple has reported lower-than-expected sales of iPhones in the lastquarter thanks in part to the economic slowdown in China. Sales grew at the slowest rate sincethe device was launched in 2007. Apple's profits, nonetheless, rose for the quarter to morethan 18 billion dollars. Rory Cellan-Jones reports. At first sight, Apple has delivered anothergreat set of results with record quarterly profits and revenue. But concerns will center on salesof the iPhone, the product which has transformed the computer maker into the world’s mostvaluable business. As for the coming month, Apple is forecasting the first falling revenues sincethe iPhone’s launch. If sales of the product which accounts for 2/3 of its revenue have peaked,the pressure to unveil something that can replace it will increase.
The Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has defended a controversial new law aimedat deterring refugees as the most misunderstood bill in Denmark’s history. The legislationallows government authorities to seize valuables worth more than 1450 dollars from asylumseekers. You are listening to the World News from the BBC.
A coalition of Syrian rebel and opposition groups has said it will decide on Wednesday whetherto attend peace talks in Geneva. The coalition backed by Saudi Arabia has been pressing for anend to the bombardment and siege of civilian areas before any negotiations with PresidentAssad's government. UN efforts to convene the talks come as Syrian government forces havebeen making advances on the battle field with the support of Russian airstrikes.
The Greek Immigration Minister Ioannis Mouzalas has hit back at criticism from other EUmembers who say Greece is not doing enough to tackle the influx of migrants and refugees.Mr. Mouzalas told the BBC Belgium had suggested Greece turn back migrant boats even if thatmeant more people would drown. And he rejected a proposal that Greece construct largecamps for migrants. The only period of history in which there were camps for 400,000prisoners. It was the period of Nazi. And the refugees are not prisoners. They have rights. Idon’t want to be a part of this blame game. Greece wants to be part of the solution. To act inEurope in a unilateral way is something that's not Europe.
Six police officers in the American state of Ohio have lost their jobs as a result of theirinvolvement in the shooting dead of two unarmed African Americans after a high-speed carchase in 2012. Those dismissed include Michael Brelo who fired the final shots of a barrage of137 rounds standing on the bonnet of the victim's car. He was acquitted of manslaughter inMay.
The American character actor Abe Vigoda who was best known for his role in the 1972 film TheGodfather is dead. He was 94. Abe Vigoda's leathery face, sunken eyes, and dead-pan deliveryhelped land him the role of the doomed gangster, Salvatore Tessio, in The Godfather. BBCnews.
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