VOA标准英语10月-Rights Group Calls for Release of Rendition Suspe

Human Rights Watch says at least 10 people are being detained without charges in Ethiopia, following an operation in early 2007 that covertly transferred terrorism suspects between countries in the Horn of Africa region. As Derek Kilner reports from

VOA标准英语10月-Maldives Holds Its First Democratic Presidential

Maldives is holding its first-ever democratic presidential election. The historic vote pits President Mamoun Abdul Gayoom, who has ruled the country for 30 years, against five opponents, including the head of the country's pro-democracy movement. Fr

VOA标准英语2010年-Smoking has Immediate, Adverse Effects

The World Health Organization calls tobacco the leading cause of preventable death in the world. In December, the WHO launched a campaign against cigarette smoking in Africa, saying a rapidly growing population is creating larger and more accessible

VOA标准英语2010-Thousands of Pilgrims Celebrate Easter in

Robert Berger | Jerusalem 04 April 2010 Christians hold an Easter mass at the Garden Tomb, considered by some Christians to be the site of the burial and resurrection of Jesus in Jerusalem, 4 Apr 2010 Easter celebrations in Jerusalem began with a sun

VOA常速英语2008年-Kenya Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Talks Cont

By Scott Bobb Nairobi 06 February 2008 In Kenya, the government and opposition have resumed talks on the dispute over the elections that sparked a month-long wave of violence. Relief officials say the humanitarian toll continues to rise and are calli

VOA标准英语10月-US Pressure Deepens Divide Between Pakistan's Mil

Analysts and U.S. officials say American pressure on Pakistan over counterterrorism policy has strained the relationship between that country's government and its military. As VOA Correspondent Gary Thomas reports, the two camps differ over how much

VOA常速英语2008年-Gates in Iraq for Updates on Security, Politics

By Al Pessin Baghdad 10 February 2008 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in Iraq to get an update from U.S. commanders and senior Iraqi officials, as the United States prepares to resume the drawdown of its forces to the level before the surge Pr

VOA标准英语2008年-Gates Says Iran's Missile Test Does Not Make Wa

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says Wednesday's Iranian missile tests provide further evidence of the need for a European missile defense system, but he says the tests do not make military confrontation with Iran any more likely. VOA's Al Pessi

VOA标准英语2008年-Thai FM Quits After Backlash Over Disputed Temp

Thailand's foreign minister has announced his resignation from the government just days after a court ruling said he had violated the constitution by signing a communiqu with Cambodia without parliamentary approval. As Ron Corben reports from Bangko

VOA标准英语2008年-Gates in Iraq to Mark New Phase of Conflict

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates flew into Iraq Monday for a change of command ceremony he says marks the beginning of a new phase in the conflict- in which the United States will gradually reduce its military presence. VOA's Al Pessin is traveli

voa标准英语2008-Gates Brings Stability and Diversity to Obama Ca

President-elect Barack Obama has re-appointed President Bush's Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to serve the new administration next year - a move analysts say brings experience, stability and some political diversity to his cabinet. VOA's Al Pessi

voa标准英语2008-Gates: New Afghanistan Strategy a High Priority

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says a new strategy for fighting Islamic extremists in Afghanistan will be a high priority for the administration of President-elect Barack Obama. Gates, who has served as Defense secretary under President George

2006年VOA标准英语-US Signals Flexibility on Darfur Peace Force

By David Gollust State Department 09 November 2006 The United States signaled flexibility Thursday on the shape of a new international peacekeeping force for Darfur. The Sudanese government has adamantly opposed the introduction of a United Nations

VOA标准英语2010年-Haitians Use Range of Technologies, Ol

Communication in and around the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince is at a standstill after Tuesday's devastating earthquake. With cell phone service and landlines down, Haitians around the world are seeking out any means possible to reach their families

voa标准英语2008-Major European Interest Rate Cuts Fail to Rally

Continued economic weakness has led to another round of interest rate cuts in Europe, while the number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits has reached a 26-year high. A broker is seen under the curve of the German stock index DAX at the sto

2007年VOA标准英语-South African Winemakers Tap Rising Black Marke

By Scott Bobb Soweto, South Africa 19 September 2007 South Africa is well-known for its wines, which are exported all over the world. But historically, fine wine inside the country was drunk primarily by the white minority and was appreciated by few

VOA常速英语2007年-Chefs Stage Benefit Dinners Honoring American C

By George Dwyer Washington 09 November 2007 A series of All Star Chef benefit dinners is being held across the United States this year, all part of a 20-city celebration honoring the 20th anniversary of the James Beard Foundation. The foundation is n

VOA常速英语2008年-UN Official Says Kenyan Displaced Need Assistan

By Derek Kilner Nair 10 February 2008 The United Nations' top humanitarian official has concluded a visit to camps for people displaced by post-election violence in Kenya. He said arrangements should be made to accommodate many of the displaced for a

VOA标准英语2008年-UNICEF Leads Campaign To Get Displaced Children

The UN Children's Fund is leading a campaign to get thousands of children displaced by the war in Georgia back to school. UNICEF says getting children, who are traumatized by war back into a structured school program, will help them regain their sen

2007年VOA标准英语-Darfur Commission Addresses Peace Pact Violatio

By Noel King El Fasher, Darfur 07 February 2007 The Darfur Joint Commission met in Sudan's western region on Wednesday to discuss violations of a 2004 ceasefire agreement between Darfur rebels and the government of Sudan. The commission urged a re-en