2007年VOA标准英语-US, South Korea Make Free Trade Progress, Sensi

By Kurt Achin Seoul 12 March 2007 South Korean and U.S. negotiators have concluded their final round of formal talks aimed at a free trade deal. Although they say a deal is close, some of the most sensitive issues remain to be worked out in informal

2007年VOA标准英语-Blair to Step Down as Labour Party Leader; Hand

By Sonja Pace London 10 May 2007 Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair announced Thursday he is stepping down as leader of the Labour Party and will hand over power to a new prime minister June 27. VOA's Sonja Pace reports from London. Tony Blair chose

VOA标准英语2010年-Biotech Soybeans Promise Heart Benefit

I'd much rather have my yogurt and granola bar and salad dressing with omega-3 than have to take a capsule every morning. - Roy Fuchs, Monsanto Genetically modified foods have been controversial ever since they were introduced. But a new variety of G

VOA常速英语2007-Analysts: Pakistan Political Future Remains Unse

By Gary Thomas Washington 11 October 2007 Pakistan held its presidential election when lawmakers voted October 6. The incumbent military ruler, General Pervez Musharraf, easily won the most votes, but his victory is not yet official because of a pend

VOA常速英语2007年-White House Seeks Release of Pakistani Detainee

By Scott Stearns Washington 09 November 2007 The Bush Administration is calling for an end to emergency rule in Pakistan and the release of political opponents. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, U.S. officials say they expect the c

VOA标准英语2010年-Filmmaker Mark Johnson Connects People

Johnson's 'Playing for Change' music videos serve as inspiration to millions who have seen them on the Internet Susan Logue Koster | Washington, DC 11 January 2010 The Playing for Change Band performed in Boston in October 2009 Related Links Playing

VOA常速英语2008年-US Military Chief: Terrorists Threat to US, Pak

By Meredith Buel Islamabad 09 February 2008 U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says militants linked to the Taliban and al-Qaida have found safe haven in Pakistan and represent a threat to both the United States

VOA标准英语2008年-Zimbabwe Leaders Sign Power-Sharing Deal

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai have signed a power sharing agreement aimed at ending the country's lengthy political crisis. The agreement was reached after weeks of bargaining mediated by South Africa. VO

2007年VOA标准英语-Prime Minister Says India Will Not Be Totally I

By Steve Herman New Delhi 15 August 2007 Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for the 1.1 billion Indians of all castes and religions to unite to fulfill the goals of those who led India to independence in 1947. VOA's Steve Herman reports

VOA标准英语2010年-Obama: Resetting Relations with Russia

During the President Barack Obama's first year in office, his administration sought to reset America's relationship with Russia that had become strained under President George W. Bush Peter Fedynsky | Moscow 12 January 2010 Russian Foreign Minister S

VOA标准英语2010年-US Reaches out to Quake-Hit Haiti

The U.S. government as well as American officials and aid workers are trying to help Haiti following the devastating earthquake that hit near the capital Port-au-Prince late Tuesday. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton outlined U.S. help to Haiti from

VOA常速英语2008年-Severe Flooding Expected During Afghan Spring T

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 17 February 2008 United Nations aid agencies warn the onset of spring in Afghanistan is expected to bring severe flooding in many parts of the country. They say they are gearing up to help tens of thousands of Afghans survive t

VOA标准英语2008年-Mexican President Proposes Life in Prison for K

Mexican President Felipe Calderon has sent a new initiative to his country's Congress that would impose life in prison for those convicted of several categories of kidnapping, including current or former policemen involved in the crime. Mexico has o

VOA标准英语2008年-Cuban-Americans Readying Relief Effort for Cuba

Cuban-Americans in Miami, Florida are collecting donations and aid supplies for people in Cuba who have been affected by Hurricane Ike and other recent storms. VOA's Brian Wagner reports that community leaders are asking U.S. and Cuban officials to

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush Steps Up Support to End Kenya Crisis

By Paula Wolfson Washington 14 February 2008 President Bush is stepping up U.S. support for efforts to end the political crisis in Kenya. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports he is sending Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Nairobi during his upcoming tri

VOA常速英语2008年-White House Defends CIA's Use of 'Waterboarding

By Paula Wolfson White House 06 February 2008 The White House is defending the use of the interrogation technique known as waterboarding in certain, rare circumstances when suspects are believed to have knowledge of an imminent threat. VOA's Paula Wo

VOA常速英语2008年-US Aid Workers Attacked, Beaten by Mob in South

By Aya Batrawy Cairo 12 March 2008 Two U.S. aid workers, a husband and wife, were attacked and beaten by a mob of students in a predominantly Christian part of southern Sudan. The reasons for the attack are still unclear, but the aid organization for

VOA标准英语2010年-Radical Islamic Group Banned in Britai

The British government has banned an Islamic group under the country's counter-terrorism laws. Islam4UK had planned to stage a march through the British town Wootton Bassett to honor Muslims killed in Afghanistan. Britain's home secretary has announc

VOA常速英语2008年-US Defense Secretary Urges NATO to Send More Tr

By Al Pessin Vilnius 07 February 2008 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates did as he promised at a NATO meeting in Lithuania Thursday, he again urged other allies to provide more troops for Afghanistan. But he also says he does not believe there is a

VOA标准英语2009年-Governments See Dollars in Re-Grown Forest

By Luke Hunt Bangkok 05 November 2009 FAO says most countries in Europe and North America have reversed centuries of deforestation As international attention shifts to Copenhagen and the coming United Nations conference on climate change, reforestat