2006年VOA标准英语-DRCongo AIDS Victims Often Ignorant of Status

By Nico Colombant Kinshasa 30 November 2006 United Nations statistics say women are the most numerous victims of HIV/AIDS in Africa. In the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, VOA's Nico Colombant went to the main hospital in the capital, Kinshas

2006年VOA标准英语-Pope, Orthodox Christian Patriarch Call for Uni

By Sabina Castelfranco Istanbul 30 November 2006 Pope Benedict XVI and the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians held a solemn prayer service together Thursday in the Church of Saint George in Istanbul. During the joint ceremony they r

2006年VOA标准英语-Tensions Remain High in Lebanon

By Challiss McDonough Beirut 30 November 2006 In the aftermath of yet another political assassination in Lebanon, analysts say political and sectarian tensions are at the highest point since the end of the civil war more than 15 years ago. But despi

2006年VOA标准英语-Bill Clinton Announces Deal for Low-Cost Pediat

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 30 November 2006 Former U.S. President Bill Clinton's foundation has negotiated with Indian drug companies to make affordable treatment available to thousands of children afflicted with the AIDS virus. Anjana Pasricha re

2006年VOA标准英语-Liberia's Truth Commission Denies Reports of Su

By Kari Barber Dakar 30 November 2006 Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission is denying reports that the commission has ceased work because of a lack of funding. A commission spokeswoman told VOA Thursday that a recent halt in field research

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Supports Bigger US Military for Long Ideol

By Kurt Achin Beijing 20 December 2006 Washington's chief delegate to multinational talks on ending North Korea's nuclear weapons capabilities has agreed to extend his stay in Beijing for more discussions than previously scheduled. The United State

2007年VOA标准英语-Man Accused of Spying for Israel Returns to Egy

By Leslie Boctor Cairo 28 February 2007 An Egyptian Canadian man accused of spying for Israel appeared in an Egyptian court where he denied many of the allegations that have swirled around the unusual case. Leslie Boctor has more for VOA from Cairo.

2007年VOA标准英语-Study: Common Sexually-Transmitted Virus Found

By David McAlary Washington 28 February 2007 watch Barry Unger HPV report A sexually-transmitted virus that is a leading cause of female cancer deaths in developing countries is also very prevalent in the United States. It is the human papillomaviru

2007年VOA标准英语-Antibiotic Resistance Fast-Growing Problem Worl

By Carol Pearson Washington 28 February 2007 watch Antibiotic Resistance report Penicillin and Erythromycin are examples of antibiotics that used to be one-time miracle cures. These drugs and other antibiotics are now less effective because bacteria

2007年VOA标准英语-Terrorism Remains Preeminent Threat to US Secur

By Peter Fedynsky Washington 28 February 2007 watch Threat to US report The director of U.S. National Intelligence, Admiral Mike McConnell, says terrorism remains the preeminent threat to American security. But McConnell told the Senate Armed Service

2007年VOA标准英语-US Senate Debates Supplemental Funding Request

By Mil Arcega Washington 28 February 2007 watch Senate Budget Hearing The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has held its first round of budget hearings on the Bush administration's request for additional military funding for Iraq and Afghanistan.

2007年VOA标准英语-Global Wildlife Coalition Launched In Kenya

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 11 February 2007 In Kenya, a United States-led coalition of governments, conservation groups, industries and scientists Saturday launched a global initiative to fight the $1 billion illegal trade in wildlife. Cathy Majtenyi

2007年VOA标准英语-US Central Bank Chief Upbeat About US Economic

By Barry Wood Washington 28 February 2007 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Wednesday regulators are closely watching U.S. markets following the huge drop in stock prices Tuesday. But U.S. stock markets rebounded early Wednesday on

2007年VOA标准英语-Iran, Sudan Hold Talks in Khartoum

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 28 February 2007 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is in Sudan for two days of meetings with his Sudanese counterpart and other officials. The talks are expected to cover the situation in Darfur, Iran's controversial nuc

2007年VOA标准英语-Ban Ki-moon Observes 100 Days as UN Chief

By Peter Heinlein United Nations 10 April 2007 It has been 100 days since South Korea's Ban Ki-moon took over as secretary-general of the United Nations. In the Korean tradition, 100 days is a significant milestone, and aides say Mr. Ban permitted hi

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Panel Meets On Climate Change

By Ron Corben Bangkok 30 April 2007 Scientists and other experts from 120 countries are meeting in Thailand this week to discuss ways to respond to climate change. The same group warned earlier this year that global warming poses a major threat to ma

2007年VOA标准英语-Three Women Tour US, Call for End to Israeli-Pa

By Mohamed Elshinnawi Washington, D.C. 30 April 2007 Three women from Jerusalem -- a Jew, a Muslim and a Christian -- are touring the United States together, speaking to civic, academic and religious groups about what life is like under the Palestini

2007年VOA标准英语-Palestinian Film Festival Opens in London

By Tendai Maphosa London 30 April 2007 The third-annual Palestinian Film Festival is underway in London. For VOA Tendai Maphosa speaks to one of the participating directors who says even under extreme conditions, people get on with life. The two-week

2007年VOA标准英语-US - EU Leaders Discuss Missile Defense, Enviro

By Paula Wolfson White House 30 April 2007 The latest United States-European Union summit has ended with signs of progress on several issues that have strained trans-Atlantic ties, including alternative energy and pushing ahead on world trade talks.

2007年VOA标准英语-Ivory Coast Mixed Brigades Mired by Dispute Ove

By Nico Colombant Dakar 30 April 2007 Mixed brigades in Ivory Coast are being launched in two towns in a buffer zone separating the government-run south and rebel-held north, but the process is mired in a dispute over military ranks given to rebels.