2007年VOA标准英语-Three Women Finalists for World Children's Priz

By Joe DeCapua Washington 16 January 2007 Three women have been nominated as the finalists for the annual Worlds Childrens Prize for the Rights of the Child. Nominations are accepted by the Swedish-based organization, after which a committee of chil

2007年VOA标准英语-US Defense Secretary Says Afghan Border Attacks

By Al Pessin Washington 16 January 2007 Robert Gates listens to a question during a joint press conference at the presidential palace in Kabul, 16 Jan 2007 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the United States would like to see Pakistan do more

VOA标准英语2008年-British Investigators Arrive in Pakistan to Joi

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Islamabad 04 January 2008 A small team from Britain's Scotland Yard has arrived in the Pakistani capital to help with a government investigation into last week's assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. VOA's Nancy-A

VOA标准英语10月-Afghanistan's Karzai Calls for Talks with Taliban

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has made a call for peace to fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Omar, saying he has asked the king of Saudi Arabia to help in talks with the militant group to bring an end to the insurgent activities. Meanwhile, neig

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Calls Karzai, Urges 'New Chapter' in

By Paula Wolfson White House 02 November 2009 President Barack Obama (file photo) U.S. President Barack Obama is urging Afghan President Hamid Karzai to open a new chapter in his country's history by taking action against corruption and implementing

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Promotes His Economic Plan in Florida

For the second straight day and less than a day after his first presidential news conference, President Barack Obama has traveled the United States, trying to build public support for his economic stimulus proposal. This time, he spoke and took ques

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Promotes Justice and Prosperity in La

By Michael Bowman White House 04 May 2006 President Bush says the United States remains committed to promoting justice and prosperity in Latin America, and is backing its words with actions and aid. M

2006年VOA标准英语-US University Promotes 'Green Campus'

By George Dwyer Washington, DC 08 May 2006 watch Green Campus report With energy prices rising rapidly these days, consumers, businesses and other energy users are looking for creative ways to cut cos

2007年VOA标准英语-Sudan Begins to Confront AIDS

By Noel King Khartoum 18 April 2007 Sudan's traditional society paired with a strict Islamic government means that HIV and AIDS are not often discussed in the public arena. Now, in an effort to stem the spread of the disease, the government is partne

2006年VOA标准英语-Rice Says US Will Confront Aggressive Iran

By David Gollust State Department 15 February 2006 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told senators Wednesday the United States will actively confront what she said are the aggressive policies of the

2006年VOA标准英语-Conference: Africa More Vulnerable to Climate C

By Alisha Ryu Naivasha, Kenya 15 November 2006 Environmentalists and scientists attending a major U.N. climate change conference in Nairobi, Kenya are warning that Africa is significantly more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than any oth

VOA标准英语2009年-Suicide Bomber Kills 35 People Near Pakist

By Sean Maroney Islamabad 02 November 2009 Police in Pakistan say a suicide bomber killed at least 35 people Monday near the country's army headquarters in Rawalpindi, where gunmen kept up a nearly 24-hour hostage-taking assault last month. Pakistan

VOA标准英语2008年-Fleeing Civilians Swell Displacement Camps in E

By Kari Barber North Kivu, DRC 07 January 2008 In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo tens of thousands of people have been driven from their homes in recent months by armed conflict between government forces and rebel groups. Many end up in camps f

2006年VOA标准英语-Venezuelans Mull Chavez Re-election Victory

By Michael Bowman Caracas 05 December 2006 Venezuela remains abuzz after Sunday's re-election victory by socialist President Hugo Chavez over an opposition candidate who was barely known in the country just a few months ago. VOA's Michael Bowman rep

VOA标准英语2009年-Clinton Pledges Ongoing, High-Level US Engageme

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Tuesday pledged an ongoing high-level effort by the Obama administration to achieve peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Clinton said U.S. Middle East envoy George Mitchell, just back from his first trip to t

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Tries to Shore Up US Domestic Support

By Jim Malone Washington 13 January 2006 President Bush continued his efforts this week to rebuild public support for his handling of Iraq with speeches this week in Washington and Kentucky. But, thos

2006年VOA标准英语-Army Confirms Casualties as Violence Flares in

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 05 October 2006 Renewed violence in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta has reportedly killed nine soldiers in the latest firefight involving militants and government troops. Nigerian seperatist rebels brandish weapons in a show

2006年VOA标准英语-Dr. John Covers Mercer on New Album

By Doug Levine Washington 09 September 2006 Into every singer's repertoire, a song or two by Johnny Mercer must fall. In Dr. John's case, when it rains Johnny Mercer songs it pours. Singer and pianist Dr. John is no stranger to the Great American so

2006年VOA标准英语-Experts: Iran Leadership in Deep Debate Over Nu

By Gary Thomas Tehran 19 July 2006 Iran has not responded to a European offer of incentives designed to induce it to give up any nuclear weapons ambitions. Iranian officials have said Iran will give its answer by the end of August, but the West has

2006年VOA标准英语-Nepal's Government Debates Cutting King's

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 15 May 2006 The Nepalese government is finalizing proposals that could drastically clip the king's powers and privileges. The government has also begun a crackdown against