VOA标准英语2009-First Lady's Fashion Gets Attention

A blog devoted to Michelle Obama's fashion sense has inspired a book. The woman behind both says there hasn't been a first lady in more than 40 years who has attracted this much attention for what she wears. Susan Logue | Washington 27 November 2009

VOA标准英语2009年-Nigeria Orders Increased Airport Secur

Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS Cars drive to Murtala Mohammed in Lagos, Nigeria 26 Dec. 2009 The Nigerian government has enhanced security checks at its airports after a young Nigerian man tried to blow up a U.S. airliner. Nigerian Information Minister Dora

VOA标准英语2009年-Space Station Astronauts Talk with Tro

Photo: NASA US forces in Iraq speak with 2 NASA astronauts aboard the ISS in a video downlink aired on NASA TV about life on the station, their military careers and what it is like to live in space for up to 6 months, 29 Dec 2009 When many Americans

VOA标准英语2009年-Ohio Collector's Vintage Penny Scales

At this time of year when, everywhere we look, Americans are tempted by fattening holiday treats, many of us are resolving to lose weight in the New Year. So stepping on a scale is no fun unless you're the Columbus, Ohio, artist who has hopped onto t

VOA标准英语2009年-US Consumers Enjoy Mixing Chocolate wi

Photo: Julie Taboh Cocoa marinated tenderloin of beef is an example of chocolate being paired with other savory ingredients Americans love their chocolate, especially during the holiday season. For Gerri Ratliff, 48, buying chocolate during the holid

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Faces Major Political Challenges

The 2010 congressional elections in November will be a major test for the president as voters judge his record on the economy, health care, Afghanistan and many other issues. Jim Malone | Washington 29 December 2009 Photo: AP President Barack Obama,

VOA标准英语2009-Chip Giller Promotes Eco-Awareness On-line

Faiza Elmasry | Washington, DC 27 November 2009 Welcome to American Profiles, VOA's weekly look at Americans who are making a positive difference in the world. Our spotlight this week is on Chip Giller, an environmental advocate who created Grist.or

VOA标准英语2009-Slow Climate Change, Improve Health, Says Ne

International doctors and health professionals say its their duty to speak out Joe DeCapua | Washington, DC 27 November 2009 ...the health dimension in the climate change negotiations is conspicuous by its absence. Senior doctors and health professi

VOA标准英语2009年-Somalis Discuss Establishing Regional

A Somali politician says a major conference has been held in a town near Somalia's border with Kenya and Ethiopia to develop a plan to establish a regional government in southern Somalia. Al-Shabab Islamic militants, who largely control the regions u

VOA标准英语2009年-3 Suspects Detained in Killing of 3 Sa

Fid Thompson | Dakar 29 December 2009 Authorities in Niger say three suspects were detained shortly after an attack Monday that killed three Saudi tourists and wounded three others. Officials said the attack happened near the western town of Djambala

VOA标准英语2009年-Britain Confirms Alleged Airline Bombe

Alleged bomber was denied entry into Britain; but his name apparently did not come up on computer screens Tom Rivers | London 28 December 2009 The British government has confirmed that the young Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a trans-Atlan

OA标准英语2009年-Israel to Build 700 Homes in East Jerus

A controversial Israeli settlement plan is throwing another wrench into the stalled Middle East peace process. Robert Berger | Jerusalem 28 December 2009 Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS Construction workers are seen on a new housing development in the Jewish

VOA标准英语2008年-Scientists Develop Reliable Face Recognition Sy

By Jessica Berman Washington 24 January 2008 Researchers say they have improved the accuracy of automatic face recognition systems, which are being used more and more by crime prevention and national security agencies. The investigators have created

VOA常速英语2008年-Rice Says Peace Talks on Track for Deal by Year

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 31 March 2008 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice wrapped up a three-day trip to the Middle East saying peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians are moving forward, but Israel needs to stop its settlement activities.

VOA标准英语2008年-Writers' Strike Adds Drama to Oscar Nominations

By Ruth Reader Washington D.C. 24 January 2008 The American motion picture industry has announced this year's nominations for best picture and other Academy Awards. And the Academy for Film Arts and Sciences says the ceremony will go on as usual even

VOA标准英语2008年-US Official: Modern Afghan Air Force Is Years A

By Al Pessin Pentagon 24 January 2008 The American officer responsible for helping develop an Afghan Air Force says the small corps is growing steadily, but will not be ready to even begin participating in combat operations for about five years. The

VOA常速英语2008年-US Report Faults Anti-Drug Efforts of Venezuela

By David Gollust State Department 29 February 2008 A U.S. State Department report Friday said Colombia and Afghanistan remain the world's biggest producers of illicit cocaine and opium. The annual report faults Venezuela and Burma for inadequate effo

VOA标准英语2008年-Gates Says He and Bono Discussed Africa Policy

By Al Pessin Pentagon 25 January 2008 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he discussed U.S. military policy toward Africa with Irish rock star Bono during a short meeting at his Pentagon office earlier this week. The secretary provided some deta

VOA常速英语2008年-Calm Returns to Cameroon, Burkina Faso Followin

By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 29 February 2008 Soldiers patrolled the streets in Cameroon's two main cities Friday, restoring order after the worst violence the oil-producing country has seen in more than 15 years. At least 17 people are believed to have be

VOA常速英语2008年-Kenyans Under Challenges After Power-sharing Ac

By Derek Kilner Nairobi 29 February 2008 Following the signing of a power-sharing agreement the mood in Kenya's capital is one of relief and hope that life will begin to return to normal. But as Derek Kilner reports from Nairobi, there is an awarenes