VOA标准英语2009年-Israel to Approve More Settlement Construc

Under pressure from the United States, Israel is sending mixed signals on the controversial issue of West Bank settlements. General view of the West Bank Jewish settlement of Beitar Ilit, 04 Sep 2009 Israel plans to approve the construction of hundr

VOA标准英语2009年-US Official Reaffirms Need for Afghanistan

It has been about six months since the Obama Administration unveiled a new strategy boosting efforts to rebuild Afghan civil society. That is part of a comprehensive strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. A top State Department official is acknowled

VOA标准英语2009年-5 Simple Measures to Help Protect from Swi

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is launching a global information campaign to help communities deal with the Swine Flu virus. The Red Cross says its main focus will be on the developing countries, which do not ha

VOA标准英语2009年-Security Tightens Following Overnight Curf

Gabon's Interior Ministry is introducing tougher security measures across the country after opposition riots brought an overnight curfew to a key port city. The violence followed the announcement that the son of the country's long-time leader has be

VOA标准英语2009年-S. Korea, US Concerned By North Korean Ura

North Korea has announced new progress in its nuclear weapons development, drawing expressions of regret and concern from the United States and its regional partners. A senior U.S. envoy is in the region discussing a response. South Korea vowed a st

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Hopes to Regain Health Care Momentum

U.S. President Barack Obama will attempt to regain political momentum when he delivers a major address on health care reform to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. It may be the most important speech so far in Mr. Obama's young presidency. The

VOA标准英语2009年-Australians Sweat in Record-Breaking Winte

Australia has experienced its warmest August on record, as winter temperatures soared. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology says that August was a most extraordinary month with mean temperatures almost 2.5 degrees above the long-term average. Young gir

VOA标准英语2009年-China Approves One-Dose H1N1 Vaccine

Chinese health authorities have given approval to a domestic company to mass produce a vaccine for the H1N1 strain of flu. Unlike other vaccines, this one does not require multiple doses. Chinese worker displays vials containing H1N1 flu vaccine by

VOA标准英语2009年-Indonesia Quake Death Toll Rises, Scores S

The death toll from an earthquake in Indonesia has reached 57 with scores injured and missing. Casualty figures could increase. Rescuers search for victims after an earthquake-triggered landslide hit a village in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, 03 Se

VOA标准英语2009年-Iran's Parliament Approves 18 of 21 Cabine

After five days of often bitter debate, the Iranian parliament has approved 18 out of 21 of President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad's Cabinet picks. The candidate for defense minister won overwhelming approval, despite accusations of involvement in a 1994 bom

VOA标准英语2009年-Gates: Afghan War 'Not Slipping Through' O

Top U.S. defense officials are acknowledging that American public opinion appears to be turning against the war in Afghanistan, but they point out the Obama administration's strategy for defeating al-Qaida and the Taliban is just beginning. Defense

VOA标准英语2009年-Security Tight as Gabon Prepares for Elect

Security forces in Gabon have stepped up patrols ahead of the expected announcement of a winner from Sunday's presidential vote. Three of the candidates are already claiming victory. Supporter of Ali Bongo Ondimba holds poster of their leader during

VOA标准英语2009年-South African Police Patrol New Rapid Bus

In South Africa, police have stepped up protection for Johannesburg's new rapid bus service, after two people were shot by gunmen allegedly traveling in a private minibus. Some minibus operators oppose the new service that was launched this week to

VOA标准英语2009年-Carbon-Absorbing Algae Boost Australia's F

Australia is preparing to introduce technology that allows algae to capture half or more of the greenhouse gases emitted by a power station. The micro-algae thrive on carbon dioxide, producing food for livestock as well as biofuels and material for

VOA标准英语2009年-Georgians Disillusioned with 'Rose Revolut

Many analysts say Georgians are disillusioned with President Mikheil Saakashvili. Our correspondent looks at the state of Georgian politics, more than five years after the Rose Revolution. Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili (file photo) Mikheil

VOA标准英语2009年-Zimbabwe Education Gets $70-Million Boost

The international donor community has unveiled a $70-million Educational Transition Fund aimed at improving the quality of education for the country's children. Some of the money will also be used to pay school fees for orphans and other under privi

VOA标准英语2009年-ZANU-PF Official Accuses EU of Undermining

A senior ally of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has accused the European Union of undermining the power sharing agreement with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. The charge follows the first visit to Zimbabwe by senior EU officials since the Euro

VOA标准英语2009年-Somaliland President Urges Calm After Dead

The president of Somaliland is calling for his political opponents to cease public protests and to sit down at the table with him for renewed negotiations. Political protests in the breakaway republic of Somaliland turned deadly on Saturday, leaving

VOA标准英语2009年-Economists, Business Leaders Ponder When t

The world's major economies have spent trillions of dollars in government money to ease a severe global slump. That spending has led to huge budget deficits in some countries, including the United States, but it also is credited with recent signs of

VOA标准英语2009年-Al-Qaida-Linked Group Claims Responsibilit

A group linked to al-Qaida has taken responsibility for last week's rocket attacks from Lebanon into Israel. Two Lebanese women next to an Indonesian UN peacekeepers' armored personnel carrier on the border with Israel a day after rockets launched f