VOA标准英语2008年-Israelis Observe Rosh Hashanah Under Tight Secu

Jews in Israel and around the world are observing Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem. An Ultra-Orthodox Jew prays at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, before start the holiday of Rosh H

VOA标准英语2008年-Unions Onboard for Alitalia Rescue

The last unions holding out against a deal to salvage ailing Italian carrier Alitalia have agreed to the project. But the unions, which represent mostly flight attendants, said this is no cause for celebration. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome.

VOA标准英语2008年-For a Gem Stone, Cut and Polish Make the Differ

A gem stone plucked from the earth, the sea, or riverbed, often travels across continents to cutting and polishing workshops; and those are increasingly found in India. Far away, the Belgian city of Antwerp is still king in diamond trading. In these

VOA标准英语2008年-US Defense Secretary: Burma's Aid Delays Cost '

By Ron Corben Bangkok 31 May 2008 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Burmese military government's rejection of aid soon after the May second cyclone may have cost the lives of 'tens of thousands' of people. As Ron Corben reports from VOA's

VOA标准英语10月-Swing State Voters Voice Anxiety, Hope

Centre County, Pennsylvania, as its name implies, is located in the dead center of this diverse heartland state in the northeastern United States. It's home to liberal-leaning State College, as well as large numbers of older retirees and working poo

VOA标准英语2008年-London Celebrates Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthda

Nelson Mandela is no stranger to London. The city loves the South African statesman and Friday night nearly 50,000 gathered in London's Hyde Park to celebrate his 90th birthday. From the British capital, Tom Rivers reports. Nelson Mandela, left, wav

VOA标准英语10月-Asian-American Vote Crucial in Some Key States

Asian Americans make up just five percent of the U.S. population, but they may play an important role in Tuesday's presidential election in such key states such as Virginia and Nevada. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, both major political p

VOA标准英语10月-Former US Iraq Commander Petraeus Takes on Afghan

The American general widely credited with turning around the war in Iraq takes command Friday of U.S. forces throughout the Middle East and Central Asia - putting him in charge of U.S. military efforts in Afghanistan, as well as Iraq and the surroun

VOA标准英语2008年-Georgian Crisis 'Decisive Moment' in Russia-Wes

Georgia is emerging battered but defiant from its recent military confrontation with Russia. Russian troops still control significantly more Georgian territory than they did a month ago and no one can answer the key question: How can the occupiers b

voa标准英语2008年-Troops Deployed to Stop Fighting in Central Nig

Government troops have been called in to deal with spreading religious violence in the central Nigerian Plateau state. Dozens are feared dead and several houses have been destroyed. Residents are appealing for help as the government imposed a nightt

VOA标准英语10月-Obama, McCain Make Appeals to Undecided Voters

Democrat Barack Obama is trying to hold his lead in the U.S. presidential race in the final days, while Republican John McCain is looking for anything that might give him a last-minute bump in the polls. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone reports

VOA标准英语10月-Tense Calm Returns to Eastern Congo City

Relative calm returned to Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as rebels positioned outside the city appeared to respect a unilateral cease-fire. Tens of thousands of civilians have been displaced in recent days, as the rebels battled gove

voa标准英语2008-Tsunami Victims Recovering 4 Years After Disaste

Four years after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies reports tremendous progress has been made in rebuilding the structures that were destroyed and in rehabilitating shattered co

voa标准英语2008-Businesses Around World Try to Boost Sales

Retailers around the world are slashing prices in the hopes of convincing wary consumers to spend money again, as one survey finds critical holiday sales in the United States fell by as much as four percent this year. But encouraging spending could

voa标准英语2008年-Pakistan's Gilani to Send Spy Agency Chief to M

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says Indian leaders must not blame his country for this week's deadly terror attacks in Mumbai. And in an unprecedented move, he has agreed to send the chief of Pakistan's top spy agency to India to help in

voa标准英语2008年-Tentative Agreement Pushes Zimbabwe One Step Fo

Negotiators from ZANU-PF and both Movement for Democratic Change party factions Thursday signed a 46-page constitutional amendment to enable formation of a unity government. Peta Thornycroft reports from Harare the signed agreement now needs to be a

voa标准英语2008年-US Wants North Korean Verification Commitments

The United States said Friday it expects North Korea, during an international meeting in Beijing next month, to commit, in writing, to allow inspectors to take samples from its nuclear sites. North Korea contends it hasn't agreed to sampling as part

voa标准英语2008-Britain Calls for Urgent Ceasefire in Gaza

Three days into Israel's air assault on Gaza, Britain's Foreign Secretary warns of a very dark moment in the Middle East peace process. David Miliband is calling for an urgent, immediate ceasefire. His is just one of many concerned voices in Europe

voa标准英语2008-AU Welcomes Somalia President's Resignation

Africa's top peace and security official has welcomed the resignation of Somalia's President Abdullahi Yusuf, saying it clears the way for actions that could prevent the country from descending into chaos as Ethiopian troops withdraw. African Union

voa标准英语2008年-US Says 2 Americans Killed in Mumbai Attacks, B

The State Department says two Americans have been confirmed killed and two others wounded in the Mumbai terrorist attacks and that additional U.S. citizens were still at risk in the Indian financial hub. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is engage