2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Continues Campaign for Immigration Re

By Scott Stearns White House 07 June 2006 President Bush wants U.S. lawmakers to agree on comprehensive changes to American immigration laws aimed at both strengthening border security and offering lo

2007年VOA标准英语-Top American General Disputes US Military Claim

By Al Pessin Canberra, Australia 12 February 2007 The top American military officer, General Peter Pace, declined Monday to endorse the conclusions of U.S. military officers in Baghdad, who told reporters on Sunday that the Iranian government is pro

VOA标准英语2008年-Official Zimbabwe Inflation Rate Reaches 2.2 Mi

Zimbabwe's Central Bank Governor Gideon Gono says the country's official inflation rate is now 2.2 million percent. VOA's Delia Robertson reports from our southern Africa bureau in Johannesburg. Zimbabwean foreign currency dealers conduct transactio

2007年VOA标准英语-US Secretary of State Defends Plan for US Missi

By Leta Hong Fincher Washington 20 March 2007 watch Rice EU report U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the U.S. plan to build a missile defense system in Europe will be a stabilizing factor by helping to protect against potential threats f

2007年VOA标准英语-Pakistan President Defends Record on War Agains

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 12 April 2007 Senior military commanders from 21 countries, including the United States, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, have completed Thursday a two-day anti-terrorism conference in Islamabad. The symposium focused on improving i

VOA常速英语2008年-Serbian pro-Western President Defeats Ultra-nat

By Barry Wood Belgrade 03 February 2008 Serbian pro-Western President Boris Tadic has claimed victory over his ultra-nationalist challenger Tomislav Nikolic in a closely contested runoff vote. VOA's Barry Wood in Belgrade reports that amid mild and s

2006年VOA标准英语-Sudan Upbeat on Talks with Northeastern Rebels

By Lisa Bryant Paris 14 June 2006 Sudanese women dance with their weapons as they take part in a military exercise in show of power Sudan's foreign minister says he is optimistic about peace talks opened this week with northeastern rebels. Foreign M

VOA标准英语2009年-World Markets Upbeat Friday

Despite more grim international corporate reports, global markets were generally upbeat Friday in anticipation of the U.S. Senate heading toward a vote on a massive economic stimulus bill. A man checking stock prices is reflected on electronic stock

2006年VOA标准英语-Arab-American Comic Hopes to Educate Americans

By Persian Service and Barry Unger Washington, DC 16 November 2006 watch Arab Comedian report One Arab-American comedian is hoping to educate Americans about his heritage through laughter. VOA's Crystal Park narrates. Dean Obeidallah I grew up in th

2007年VOA标准英语-Residents Flee Kenya Slum Fearing Police Crackd

By Katy Migiro Nairobi 08 June 2007 Police in Kenya continue searching through a sprawling Nairobi slum, where they have been battling with members of the violent Mungiki sect for the past four days. Hundreds of residents have fled the violence, whic

VOA常速英语2007年-Somali Capital Empties as Residents Flee Renewe

By Peter Heinlein Addis Ababa 11 November 2007 Several neighborhoods in the Somali capital, Mogadishu are virtually deserted as residents flee to avoid fighting between Ethiopian troops and Islamist-led insurgents. From the Ethiopian capital, Addis A

2006年VOA标准英语-Iraqi Christians Flee Fighting

By Margaret Besheer Ainkawa, Iraq 18 July 2006 Caught up in the sectarian attacks claiming dozens of Iraqi lives each day is the country's small Christian community. The Dora neighborhood of Baghdad has traditionally been home to many Iraqi Christia

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Celebrates US Independence Day with Troops

By Paula Wolfson Washington 04 July 2006 Americans are celebrating their Independence Day holiday Tuesday across the United States. President Bush was on the road, showing his support for U.S. troops. ------- President Bush smiles as he poses for gr

2007年VOA标准英语-Australia Lifts Ban on Uranium Sales to India

By Phil Mercer Sydney 15 August 2007 Australia has ended its ban on uranium sales to India. The country has so far refused to sell the nuclear fuel to countries that have not signed the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, but Foreign Minister Alexander

VOA标准英语2010年-Union Member to Head Guinea's New Tran

National Confederation of Guinean Workers Secretary-General Rabiatou Serah Diallo speaks to journalists in Conakry (2007 file photo) Over a decree on state radio late Monday, Interim President Sekouba Konate said Rabiatou Serah Diallo would be presid

2006年VOA标准英语-India Tests Long-Range Nuclear-Capable Missile

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 09 July 2006 Indian army soldiers watch the display of an Agni-2 missile during the Army Day parade in New Delhi (File photo) India has tested a sophisticated, long-range nuclear-capable missile that dramatically boosts

VOA常速英语2008年-Helping Environment Good for Business

By Ernest Leong Washington 15 April 2008 The push to become more environmentally friendly is gaining momentum in the Washington area. The first all-hybrid taxicab fleet in the U.S. recently opened for business just outside the nation's capital. VOA's

VOA常速英语2008年-New and Veteran Country Artists Compete for 200

By Mary Morningstar Washington 04 February 2008 The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences will hold its 50th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 10. VOA's Mary Morningstar has this report on the nominees in the Country categorie

2006年VOA标准英语-House Approves Extended Barrier Along US Southe

By Dan Robinson Washington 14 September 2006 The House of Representatives has approved by a vote of 283 138 a bill proposing construction of a 1,100 kilometer barrier along with U.S. southern border with Mexico. Debate was infused with election year

2007年VOA标准英语-Former Prime Minister Charged in Bangladesh Kil

By Steve Herman New Delhi 11 April 2007 Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is one of 56 political leaders in Bangladesh now facing charges for the deaths of several people during political street campaigns last year. The move is the latest by author