VOA标准英语2008年-NATO Forces in Afghanistan Return Fire Towards

NATO forces in Afghanistan say they have fired on militant positions inside Pakistan after coming under rocket attack. The border region has experienced a surge in violence in recent months, raising tensions among Afghan, U.S. and Pakistani official

VOA标准英语2008年-US Says Russia Violating Cease-Fire in Georgia

The United States is accusing Russia of trying to find excuses to keep thousands of troops in Georgia in violation of a cease-fire Moscow signed last month with the former Soviet republic. VOA Correspondent Meredith Buel reports from Washington. A R

VOA标准英语2009年-Israel Says No to Cease-Fire, Vows to Press Off

Israel has rejected international pressure for an immediate, even if temporary, cease-fire five days into its offensive against Hamas militants and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. Despite massive damage and a toll of nearly 400 Palestinians killed

VOA标准英语2011--NHTSA Opens Probe into Chevrolet Volt Fire

NHTSA Opens Probe into Chevrolet Volt Fire Federal safety officials are looking into battery-related fires in General Motors' new electric-powered Chevrolet Volt automobile. The fires occurred after the officials crash-tested the vehicle. One of the

VOA常速英语2008年-Bodies, Debris Litter Capital of Chad After Reb

By Nico Colombant Dakar 06 March 2008 Government troops were able to fight back a second rebel advance on Chad's capital recently, but as VOA's Nico Colombant and Tatiana Mossot report, residents of N'Djamena are finding life is not the same anymore.

VOA标准英语2008年-EU Announces $5 Million Relief for Haiti

The European Union says it will give nearly $5 million to help impoverished Haitians cope with spiraling food prices. From Paris, Lisa Bryant reports the EU aid adds to assistance from other international organizations for Haiti, the poorest country

VOA标准英语2009年-Conservative Anglican Priests Consider Off

By Jennifer Glasse London 09 November 2009 Pope Benedict XVI, 28 Jan 2009 The Vatican has offered to allow conservative Anglican clergy to join a special section of the Catholic Church. They would be able to retain the Anglican liturgy and a married

VOA标准英语2009-Conservative Parties Cheer Victory in EU Par

Conservative parties across Europe are cheering their victory, following four days of voting for the E.U. Parliament that resulted in heavy losses for the left. EU Commissioner for Economy and Monetary Affairs, Joaquin Almunia smiles during a live T

VOA标准英语2009年-US Conservatives Support Ouster of Hondura

The Organization of American States and most governments in the world have condemned the ouster of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya by the military last Sunday as a coup d'etat. But the people who currently hold power in Honduras say they followed l

VOA常速英语2007年-Fuel Efficiency, Gadgets Mark Los Angeles Auto

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 16 November 2007 Auto makers who are showcasing their latest models at the Los Angeles auto show are expanding product lines in the hope of staying competitive in a changing market. Mike O'Sullivan reports, carmakers fr

VOA常速英语2008年-Irish Prime Minister Announces Resignation

By Mandy Clark London 02 April 2008 Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern says he will resign on May 6, because of growing pressure on him from a tribunal probing alleged financial irregularities. VOA's Mandy Clark reports from London. In an address to t

VOA标准英语2008年-US Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Lethal Inje

By Cindy Saine Washington 08 January 2008 The U.S. Supreme Court this week heard oral arguments challenging the use of lethal injections to carry out executions in the United States. The case under consideration comes from Kentucky, where two death r

VOA常速英语2007年-US Continues Push for Immediate Lifting of Paki

By David Gollust State Department 19 November 2007 The Bush administration says it is continuing to push for an immediate end to the state of emergency in Pakistan, despite President Pervez Musharraf's refusal to heed such a call Saturday from visiti

2007年VOA标准英语-Senegal's Presidential Coalition Wins Boycotted

By Phuong Tran Dakar 07 June 2007 Senegal's electoral commission confirmed the presidential coalition's apparently easy victory in last Sunday's legislative election, which was boycotted by major opposition parties. The coalition dominates the legisl

VOA标准英语2010年-China, Southeast Asia Set to Begin Fre

Photo: AP Trucks transport cargo at a container terminal in the port of Dalian, China, 11 Sep 2009 Economists see the start of a free-trade agreement between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as a crucial spur to Asia's economic gr

VOA常速英语2008年-Europe Ready to Recognize Kosovo's Independence

By Barry Wood Washington 12 February 2008 Finland's Foreign Minister Ilkka Kanerva said Monday most European Union member countries are prepared to recognize Kosovo's independence from Serbia. VOA's Barry Wood reports Kanerva is in Washington meeting

VOA标准英语2010-Racial Tensions High in South Africa Day

Joe DeCapua 07 April 2010 Racial tensions remain high in South Africa following the recent murder of white supremacist Eugene TerreBlanche. Wednesday, the ruling ANC party issued a statement urging restraint among its members. Thousands of people sho

VOA标准英语2008年-Researchers Say Umbilical Cord Blood Is Needed

By Robert Raffaele Washington 06 May 2008 Medical researchers say a simple decision by expectant mothers can mean the difference between life and death for thousands of people. Blood from umbilical cords has been used in life-saving transplants for p

2006年VOA标准英语-Rumsfeld Welcomes Iraq Progress, Supports

By Al Pessin Washington 09 May 2006 Donald Rumsfeld U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has welcomed indications by Iraq's new leader that he is close to forming a national unity government, but sa

VOA常速英语2007-Martial Law to Continue in Parts of Thailand

By Chad Bouchard Bangkok 08 October 2007 Thailand's military leadership says some provinces in the country will remain under martial law, in spite of opposition parties' demand for restrictions to be lifted. As Chad Bouchard reports from Bangkok, the