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Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Prince has passed away at age 57. In this obituary video, a short retrospective of his work pays tribute to his talent and unique aesthetic sensibility.
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Intermediate
USA
President Barack Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, spoke from the White House Rose Garden on Thursday, where he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and put forth his commitment to a peaceful transition of power.
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Intermediate
USA
44th president of the United States Barack Obama speaks about his understanding of American democracy following the election of Donald Trump.
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Intermediate
USA
First lady Michelle Obama met with Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday as both families prepare for the transition.
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Intermediate
USA
On such an occasion, most of us would like to slink off into a corner. But not so, with Lady Gaga. After the little mishap, she soldiers on. PopTopic TV reports from her Monster Ball Tour.
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Beginner
Japan
Japanese dancer Nagisa Hattori and R&B star Al B Sure appeal to everyone to support the countless victims of the earthquake in Japan and give donations to the American Red Cross, Global Giving, Save the Children, and other organizations. Copyright: PopTopicTV
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Newbie
USA
For so many of us, life has changed radically. We've had to learn new habits because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some of the changes we are having to make.
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Newbie
USA
Everyone should stay home as much as possible to keep the coronavirus from spreading, but sometimes we have to go out for essential errands. What are some items to have on hand when we go out? Sigrid talks about five of them.
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Beginner
USA
In the United States, a presidential inauguration takes place every four years. The US now has a new president, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first woman vice president. Part 1 of this video takes a look at the day before the inauguration.
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Beginner
USA
Inauguration Day was special this year. In this video, Sigrid recalls some of the highlights and what was particularly striking to her as she watched it. Best of all, you can watch Amanda Gorman recite "The Hill We Climb" right here on Yabla!
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Intermediate
Canada, New Zealand, USA
New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern has declared the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy essential workers. Here's a round-up of some feel-good news stories of how people are getting through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Beginner
United Kingdom
During a special address, Her Majesty The Queen acknowledged the grief and financial hardships Britons are facing during the coronavirus pandemic, and promised the nation that better days are ahead. She ended her speech with the words "We will meet again," echoing the lyrics of the wartime song by Vera Lynn.
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Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Prime Minister David Cameron will step down by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union. Mr. Cameron made the announcement in a statement outside Downing Street, in which he said he will attempt to "steady the ship" over the coming weeks and months, but that "fresh leadership" is needed.
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Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Brexit" is a portmanteau that blends "Britain" and "exit", and refers to Britain leaving the European Union. The decision was made by referendum, in which a narrow majority of British voters chose to leave the European Union. This video (part 1 of 3) succinctly outlines the plans that Britain's Prime Minister and the Members of Parliament are grappling with on the eve of Britain's exit from the European Union on March 29, 2019.
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Intermediate
United Kingdom
This segment outlines the advantages and the drawbacks for British businesses in different versions of Brexit. The rights of British citizens living in EU countries and EU citizens living in Britain are also discussed.
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