2007年VOA标准英语-A Day in the Life of a Senegal Horseman

By Nico Colombant Dakar 13 April 2007 In the West African nation of Senegal, as in many of the poorest parts of the continent, horse carts still make up an essential part of daily life. They are used to move people, belongings and materials from plac

2007年VOA标准英语-US Life Expectancy Hits New High

By Melinda Smith Washington 17 September 2007 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released figures that show Americans are living longer. Experts attribute the longevity to better treatment for heart disease, cancer and stroke --

2006年VOA标准英语-Woods, Singh, Mickelson Headline Golf's Fi

By David Byrd Washington 05 April 2006 World number one Tiger Woods of the United States defends his title - and hopes to add another Green Jacket to his wardrobe - when the first major tournament of

2006年VOA标准英语-Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King, Jr

By Ernest Leong Washington, DC 12 January 2006 watch MLKing Profile report Martin Luther King, Jr., a Southern black minister and civil rights leader, crusaded for equality through nonviolent means. H

2006年VOA标准英语-Solemn Observances Mark Fifth Anniversary of 9/

By Robert Raffaele and Carolyn Weaver Washington, DC 12 September 2006 Watch Sept 11 Anniversary Friends, relatives of victims of September 11, 2001 attacks gather during playing of national anthem at Ground Zero, in New York, Monday, September 11,

2006年VOA标准英语-Thousands of Christian Pilgrims Mark Good

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 14 April 2006 Christians around the world are marking Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. Robert Berger was on scene for the traditional observance in Jerus

2006年VOA标准英语-Democrats in New Congress Seek to Make Mark on

By Deborah Tate Washington 13 November 2006 Emboldened by their electoral victories that gave them majorities in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, congressional Democrats are hammering out their agenda for next year. Deborah Tate fil

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq War Opponents to March in Washington

By Bill Rodgers Washington, D.C. 07 March 2007 watch Iraq War Protest report A coalition of anti-war groups is planning a march on the Pentagon to protest the Iraq war. The March 17th protest will come on the 40th anniversary of a 1967 march on the

2006年VOA标准英语-Gates Expected to Make Changes at Pentagon

By Greg Flakus Houston 09 November 2006 President Bush has chosen a former CIA director Robert Gates to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. Among his numerous previous functions, Gates served on a congressional panel set up to review th

2006年VOA标准英语-Senate Hearing on Gates Nomination Gets Underwa

By Bill Rodgers Washington, D.C. 05 December 2006 watch Gates report The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee is holding a hearing today on Robert Gates -- President Bush's nominee to replace Donald Rumsfeld as U.S. Defense Secretary. Gates had a lo

2007年VOA标准英语-Gates: Baghdad Operation Not 'Last Chance' to P

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 07 February 2007 Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the joint U.S.-Iraqi military operation underway in Baghdad is not the last chance to prevail against insurgents. But in a second day of testimony on Capitol Hill, Gate

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Talks in Guatemala Dominated by Immigratio

By Paula Wolfson Guatemala City 12 March 2007 President Bush says he is hopeful there can be U.S. congressional action by August on immigration reform. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the controversial issue dominated his talks in Guatemala City with Gu

VOA常速英语2007年-US General says Afghanistan Progressing Despite

By Daniel Schearf Islamabad 17 December 2007 A top American general has said Afghanistan's security is improving, despite a resurgent Taliban and increased violence in the country. The general also cited a drop in cross-border attacks and the capture

VOA常速英语2008年-Ghana Conference Examines Ways to Improve Water

By Joana Mantey Accra, Ghana 07 April 2008 Experts in the field of water and sanitation have gathered to share their knowledge at an international conference opening Monday in Accra, Ghana. The meeting is a collaborative effort by Ghanas Ministry of

2007年VOA标准英语-East Asian Leaders Call for N. Korea to Abandon

By Heda Bayron Cebu, Philippines 15 January 2007 Leaders of 16 Asia-Pacific countries have pledged to speed up economic integration, and have called on North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons programs. The statements came at the end of the East As

2007年VOA标准英语-Sunni Arab Secular Bloc Returns to Iraqi Parlia

By Jim Randle Irbil, Iraq 08 September 2007 The last political party boycotting Iraq's legislature has returned to the parliament. The move could help ease the political paralysis that has kept lawmakers from passing legislation crucial for national

VOA标准英语2010年-Vote Counting Underway in Iraq

Iraqi officials are counting votes from Sunday's parliamentary election. Despite a series of attacks that left more than 30 people dead, the vote is being hailed as a general success. Officials started the task of tallying the ballots shortly after t

2006年VOA标准英语-Nepal's Government Prepares to Halt Anti-R

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 04 April 2006 The Nepali government is making plans to halt an anti-monarchy strike due to be held in the capital later this week. Maoist rebels, however, have declared a

2006年VOA标准英语-Iran Vows Not to Halt Nuclear Enrichment

By Challiss McDonough Cairo 13 April 2006 Iran's president says he will not halt his country's uranium enrichment program, despite international pressure to do so. U.N. Nuclear Chief Mohamed ElBaradei

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Climate Panel Says Work to Halt Global Warmi

By Ron Corben Bangkok 04 May 2007 A United Nations report on climate change says a reduction in potentially harmful greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved, and is affordable. But the report says that action by governments and individuals must begin