2007年VOA标准英语-70 Tamil Rebels Reportedly Killed in Land, Sea

By Steve Herman New Delhi 20 June 2007 Sri Lanka's military says land and sea clashes in the past day have left about 70 Tamil rebels dead. VOA's Steve Herman reports from New Delhi that the fighting in the east of the country comes before a widely a

2006年VOA标准英语-African Leaders Discuss Stalled Transition in I

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 06 October 2006 West African leaders are meeting in Abuja to discuss how war-divided Ivory Coast should be run, after a U.N.-backed transitional government expires at the end of this month. The meeting is viewed as a crucia

2007年VOA标准英语-APEC Hopes to Revive Stalled World Trade Talks

By Phil Mercer Sydney 03 September 2007 Asia-Pacific leaders will press for an urgent revival of stalled world trade talks when they meet this week in Australia. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) has opened in Sydney, and trade and c

2007年VOA标准英语-APEC Ministers Discuss Trade Negotiations, Clim

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Sydney 06 September 2007 Trade and foreign ministers from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum say stalled international trade negotiations, climate change and global security should top the agenda when APEC leaders hol

VOA标准英语2010年-American Comedians in the Middle East

A group of American stand-up comedians have wrapped up a memorable week of performances in the Middle East, before what might seem like some pretty tough crowds. Their venue was the American Stand-Up Comedy Festival in Amman, Jordan [December 4 to 10

2007年VOA标准英语-Jordan's King Urges Renewed US Commitment to Mi

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 07 March 2007 Jordan's King Abdullah is urging the United States to make a new commitment to peace in the Middle East. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill, where the king told a joint meeting of Congress that ina

VOA标准英语2008年-Jordan Pressures Israel to Halt New Settlements

By Challiss McDonough Cairo 03 January 2008 The King of Jordan has pressed Israel's prime minister to stop all settlement activity in the West Bank, warning that it could endanger the region. The two men met in Jordan in a bid to push the Israeli-Pal

VOA常速英语2008年-Former Yankees Pitcher Clemens Tells US Congres

By Jim Stevenson Washington 13 February 2008 Major League Baseball great Roger Clemens and his former personal trainer have given conflicting testimony to a U.S. Congressional Comittee about claims the pitcher used performance enhancing drugs. VOA's

VOA标准英语2010年-Book Lists Six Habits for Healthy Livi

In To Be or Not to Be Healthy Dr. Myles Schneider describes six healthy habits for well-being People can choose to stay active and healthy as they age. That's the simple concept behind Myles Schneider's book, To Be or Not to Be Healthy. The author en

VOA标准英语2010年-Burkina Cloth Reveals Paradoxes in Cou

March 8 is International Women's Day, a national holiday in Burkina Faso. One way of celebrating is by making new clothes from Women's Day cloth that is designed with a new pattern every year. Burkina Faso is Africa's largest cotton producer, but the

VOA标准英语2008年-Republicans Focus on Obama as Key Election Issu

The Republican National Convention featured no shortage of attacks on Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, and signaled the Republican strategy in the coming general election campaign. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone reports from th

VOA标准英语2010年-Washington's National Zoo Says Goodbye

One of the most popular residents at the National Zoo in Washington will be shipped to China on February 4. Tai Shan, the giant panda who became an overnight sensation when he was born at the zoo in 2005, is part of a long-term loan agreement with th

VOA标准英语2010年-Tutoring Students Might Lower Dementia

Shirley Mickel, 62, who retired from the federal government, might be lowering her risk of dementia by volunteering at a Washington, DC elementary school twice a week. Retired Americans seeking useful ways to spend their time find that tutoring child

2007年VOA标准英语-Iran and US Hold Mid-level Talks; Iraq Urges Mo

By Challiss McDonough Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt 04 May 2007 There was a rare mid-level meeting Friday between Iranian and U.S. diplomats at an international conference on Iraq. But at the same meeting, Iran's foreign minister has blasted the U.S. polici

VOA标准英语2010年-Mike Zito Fuses Rock, Blues, Soul on '

Doug Levine | Washington 04 January 2010 Rock, blues and soul come together on a new release titled Pearl River by rising singer and guitarist Mike Zito. For Mike Zito, singing Dirty Blonde from Pearl River, the phrase up-and-comer is a thing of the

VOA标准英语2010年-Historic Fish Market Goes Green

Workers at Seattle's Pike Place look for sustainable sources of seafood Ann Dornfeld | Seattle, Washington 14 July 2010 Photo: VOA - A. Dornfeld Customers at Pike Place Fish Market are finding a different selection of seafood now that the stall is go

2006年VOA标准英语-Sustainable Marketplace Goes Global

By Paul Sisco Washington, D.C. 15 May 2006 watch Development report The World Bank held a Development Marketplace event in Washington D.C. recently. It lasted only two days but its impact may be felt

2006年VOA标准英语-National Sustainable Design Expo Highlight

By Paige Kollock Washington, DC 12 May 2006 watch Sustainability Expo report More than 350 students from 21 colleges and universities were on the National Mall in Washington D.C. this week to compete

VOA标准英语2008年-US Urges Colombia Neighbors to Combat Rebels

By Brian Wagner Medellin, Colombia 03 June 2008 U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte is calling on Colombia's neighbors to help stop Colombian guerrillas from cross-border operations in jungle regions of South America. VOA's Brian Wagner h

2006年VOA标准英语-World Cup Semifinals an All European Line-up

By Parke Brewer Dortmund 03 July 2006 The World Cup semifinals are set to begin Tuesday in Germany. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer reports the four teams still in the hunt for the championship are all European. -------- World Cup 2006 The last time