VOA标准英语2010-'Cleaning-Climbers' Promote Green Tourism

Locals joke that Yemeni trees are actually blue and red, the color of the plastic bags that you get when you buy qat, a mildly narcotic leaf, and the Yemeni national past time. Heather Murdock | Sana'a, Yemen 01 April 2010 A view of the Sana'a seen f

2006年VOA标准英语-Polio Cases Increasing in Afghanistan

By George Dwyer Washington, DC 06 October 2006 watch Afghanistan Polio report The number of polio cases reported in Afghanistan so far this year is up sharply over figures tallied for the whole of 2005. As VOA's George Dwyer reports, nearly all of t

VOA标准英语2010年-US Economy Has Biggest Job Growth In F

The U.S. economy created 290,000 jobs in April, the most in any month in the past four years. U.S. President Barack Obama says the Labor Department's latest employment numbers are an encouraging sign. President Obama says the U.S. economy has come a

VOA标准英语2010年-Obama Holds Internet Town Hall Intervi

U.S. President Barack Obama held a town hall meeting Monday using an unusual venue - the YouTube Internet Web site. He took questions submitted via e-mail and video during and following his State of the Union address last week. The president has enga

VOA标准英语2010年-N. Carolina Commemorates 50th Annivers

February is Black History Month in the United States. It pays tribute to people and events that shaped the history of African Americans. A pivotal moment happened 50 years ago when four black university students in North Carolina sat down at a whites

2006年VOA标准英语-South Africans Travel to US to Learn New Winema

By Patricia Huff Charlottesville, Virginia 14 November 2006 watch South African Winemaker Learning by doing -- that's the goal of a new internship program for aspiring winemakers. Ten South Africans traveled to Virginia and California to learn the a

VOA标准英语2010年-Exuberant South African Football Fans

South Africa's government staffers blow horns during the ultimate Football Friday celebration at the government residence in Pretoria, 04 Jun 2010 The first football World Cup on the African continent has sparked a serious outbreak of football fever

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Reinforces State of Union Message wit

By Scott Stearns White House 01 February 2006 President Bush is applauded as he gives his State of the Union speech, with House speaker Dennis Hastert and Vice President Dick Cheney, left, standing be

VOA标准英语2009年-Discovering the Timeless Wisdom of Mac

American architectural photographer presents a new collection of images that give a glimpse into Incan genius for integrating architecture and nature Faiza Elmasry | Washington, DC 14 December 2009 Watch: Elmasry report voiced by Deborah Block Window

VOA常速英语2007年-Watchdog Group Challenges US Military Over Reli

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 10 December 2007 The U.S. Constitution guarantees religious freedom and prevents government support of religion. The provisions apply to those in the military, as well as civilians. Mike O'Sullivan reports, an organizat

VOA常速英语2008年-Mbeki: South Africa Challenged But 'Still On Co

By Terry FitzPatrick Cape Town 08 February 2008 South African President Thabo Mbeki on Friday outlined his plan of action for his final full year in office. He says his country is still on course, despite a decline in economic growth, widespread elec

VOA常速英语2008年-Opposition MDC Will Challenge Zimbabwean Vote R

By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 13 April 2008 Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change says it will challenge a decision by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to do a complete ballot recount in 23 constituencies. And as VOA's Delia Roberts

VOA标准英语2010年-In Washington, People Gather at Haiti

Candlelight vigils for victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti have been taking place in the United States. In Washington, a crowd gathered at the Haiti's Embassy Wednesday night to offer prayers and appeal for international support. Haiti's E

VOA标准英语10月-US Commander Expects No Reduction in Korea Force

The commander of U.S. forces in Korea says he does not anticipate any reduction in the number of U.S. troops on the peninsula, even as South Korea's army prepares to take responsibility for the country's wartime defense. The commander, General Walte

2007年VOA标准英语-Ghana's Kufuor Expresses Dismay Over Zimbabwe V

By Tendai Maphosa London 15 March 2007 Ghanaian President John Kufuor, who holds the rotating African Union chairmanship, has called the turmoil in Zimbabwe very embarrassing and says the AU was doing all it could to help the embattled country. Mr.

VOA标准英语2010年-Baaba Maal Music Festival Highlights E

Senegalese musician Baaba Maal is using an annual music festival to focus on education in the country's remote northern regions. At Baaba Maal's fourth annual Festival les Blues du Fleuve, musicians from around West Africa gathered along the Senegal

VOA标准英语2010年-US Doctors Create New Registry for Chi

The IMPACT registry stands for 'Improving Pediatric and Adult Congenital Treatment' and includes information about patients who do not undergo open heart surgery. Often they undergo catheterization, a procedure which uses a catheter, or narrow tube,

2007年VOA标准英语-Philippines Tuna Industry Short of Fish as Glob

By Douglas Bakshian General Santos City 06 September 2007 Worldwide tuna catches are falling as demand strains the supply. Tuna stocks in the Atlantic and Mediterranean have dropped, in recent years, prompting a cut in catch quotas. Supplies also app

2006年VOA标准英语-African Leaders Seek Ivory Coast Peace Solution

By Franz Wild Abidjan 17 October 2006 African leaders are trying to find a solution for peace in war-divided Ivory Coast during a private summit meeting in Ethiopia. It is believed they back extending the term of Ivory Coast's president for another

2006年VOA标准英语-Iraqi Shi'ite Leader Wants Help, But Not More T

By Stephanie Ho Washington 05 December 2006 An influential Iraqi Shi'ite leader is calling for more international help in fighting terrorism in his country, although he has rejected the idea of an international conference on resolving problems in Ir