United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
missing out on a scoop that other newspapers reported
terrible luck; very bad luck
to take completely; to deplete; to block off; to isolate
Sukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land); paradise; heaven on earth
another broadcaster; another station; another channel; another office; another bureau; another department
Dodgers (e.g. Los Angeles Dodgers)
press club; correspondents' club
protection of human rights
half-term; half-time; half period
third year of elementary school; third year elementary school student
to perceive; to understand
serious or slight injury; major and minor injuries
fax; facsimile; fax machine
awareness of the issues; (having a) critical mind; concerns
local news section; the city desk
this occasion; at this time; now
sound of something falling
current year (fiscal, academic, etc.)
to devise an elaborate plan; to exercise one's ingenuity; to work out a scheme
running alone; running solo; having a large lead (over the others); being far ahead (of everyone else); having one's own way; ignoring others' opinions and acting as one wishes
serious accident; major incident
ratings (e.g. of a television program); audience rating; viewing rate
fast forward (e.g. VCR, tape deck, etc.)