VOA标准英语2009年-Britain Rolls Out New Flu Strategy

Containing the H1N1 virus in Britain is no longer an option and the country is moving to a new treatment phase. Health Secretary Andy Burnham outlined the new approach, effective immediately, which includes doctors diagnosing and prescribing medicat

VOA标准英语2009年-Italy's Earthquake Zone to Host G-8 Summit

Italy hosts top world leaders this week for the G-8 summit of major industrialized nations. These meetings are held every year, but this year's site is somewhat unusual in that the summit takes place in a part of central Italy that was struck by a d

VOA标准英语2009年-Iran's Supreme Leader Blasts Alleged 'West

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is blasting Western leaders for their alleged meddling in Iran's internal affairs, threatening to respond with a Iron fist. The latest saber-rattling from Khamenei comes amid increasing talk of internal d

VOA标准英语2009年-US, Russia Agree on Framework for Arms Dea

U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev have approved a framework for a major new arms-control agreement. They made the announcement as they wrapped up summit talks in Moscow. Presidents Barack Obama (l) and Dmitri Medvedev

VOA标准英语2009年-Australia's Aborigines at Risk as Swine Fl

As the number of swine flu cases in Australia soars past 4,500, new research indicates that indigenous people may be more susceptible to the contagious virus, compounding an array of existing health conditions. The findings have been detailed in the

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Calls on Americans to 'Summon Spirit

On U.S. Independence Day, President Barack Obama is calling on Americans to remember the spirit of the nation's founders, and to embrace his domestic initiatives. Republican Senator John McCain, meanwhile, wants stronger U.S. language against Iran's

VOA标准英语2009年-UN Chief Begins Talks with Burmese Militar

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is meeting with Burma's top military ruler, General Than Shwe. He is urging the general to release political prisoners, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (L)me

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Arrives in Moscow for Talks With Med

U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian leaders, expected to focus largely on arms control. President Barack Obama (R), his daughters Malia (2R), and Sasha and his wife Michelle Obama are seen on their arrival at Mos

VOA标准英语2009年-Somali Government Dismisses al-Shabab Ulti

Somalia's U.N.-backed government has dismissed an ultimatum issued by the country's al-Shabab extremist group for government forces to surrender their weapons within five days. Somali leaders are counting on the arrival of more African Union peaceke

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama En Route to Russia Summit

U.S. President Barack Obama has left Washington for Moscow - the first stop on an international journey that will also include the Group of Eight Summit in Italy and Mr. Obama first visit while in office to Africa. President Barack Obama, Michelle O

VOA标准英语2009年-World Summit in Italy Puts Spotlight on Ea

Leaders of the world's most powerful nations meet in central Italy this week (July 8-10) for the annual G8 summit. The agenda is expected to cover a wide variety of issues, from the ongoing global economic crisis to Afghanistan, Iran and aid to Afri

VOA标准英语2009年-Hondurans Deeply Divided Over Ouster of Pr

Thousands of supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya marched through the streets of the nation's capital, Tegucigalpa, Sunday and jammed the roads around the international airport awaiting his return. Supporters of ousted Honduran Pres

VOA标准英语2009年-G8 Leaders Prepare to Meet in Italian Eart

The annual G-8 summit of the world's leading industrialized nations gets underway on Wednesday in Italy with agenda items ranging from the ongoing global economic crisis to regional security issues and development aid to the world's poorest regions.

VOA标准英语2009年-Air France Plane Did Not Break Up in Air,

Initial results of an investigation into last month's Air France crash over the Atlantic find the aircraft plunged into the ocean at high speed. French investigators also say they are far from establishing the cause of the crash and the investigatio

VOA标准英语2009年-Analysts Say Russia's Influence on Iran Ve

How to deal with and what to do with Iran's nuclear weapons aspirations is expected to be discussed during the upcoming Moscow summit between U.S. President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev. Iran's nuclear weapons program is

VOA标准英语2009年-North Korea Fires Short Range Missiles as

A third round of talks over an embattled joint industrial zone between North and South Korea has produced no progress. The North apparently launched several short range missiles into the ocean even as South Korean delegates were making their journey

VOA标准英语2009年-French Prime Minister Visits Iraq to Talk

The French prime minister is visiting Baghdad on Thursday, with a large delegation of French political and business leaders, in another positive sign for the war-torn nation. A trip to Kurdistan is also on the agenda for the French official. French

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Poll Ratings Strong Despite Weak Eco

The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent last month -- the highest figure in 26 years. In the short term, the jobs report is a political setback for President Barack Obama and his economic policies. But the latest opinion polls suggest the presiden

VOA标准英语2009年-Indonesian Officials Visit Australia Seeki

A senior Indonesian delegation is visiting Australia to learn more about fire prevention and conservation strategies. Their country often suffers from massive forest fires that spread smoke and ash around Southeast Asia. A wind change opens up a 10k

VOA标准英语2009年-World Food Program Reports Difficulties in

The United Nations World Food Program has to drastically cut the number of hungry North Koreans it feeds because of a lack of international funding and new restrictions imposed by Pyongyang. The World Food Program originally planned this year to rea