In an attempt to show they are serious about supporting a solution to the protracted Cyprus problem, Britain has renewed an offer to cede about half the territory of its bases in Cyprus.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

I think it's reflecting the fact that we're moving into possibly a situation of protracted situation--of nearly zero interest rates.

我认为它预示着,我们有可能正在向一个处境进发,一种长期的情形，一个零利率的处境。

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