2006年VOA标准英语-Sudan's Polio Immunization Campaign at Risk

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 05 November 2006 Sudanese Red Crescent employee vaccinates a boy against polio in Kalma Camp near southern Darfur (File photo) The ministries of health in both northern and southern Sudan, backed by the U.N. children's fund, t

2006年VOA标准英语-US Senate Begins Debate on Proposal to Ban

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 05 June 2006 The U.S. Senate Monday opened debate on a proposed Constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in what is seen as an appeal by Senate Republican leaders to t

2006年VOA标准英语-World Bank President: Africa Is First Priority

By Carolyn Weaver Washington, DC 04 August 2006 watch World Bank Aid Malaria and HIV/AIDS still afflict Africans disproportionately When he became World Bank president 14 months ago, Paul Wolfowitz said it was clear that Africa had to be at the top

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Sets Saturday Vote on North Korea Sanctions

By Peter Heinlein United Nations 13 October 2006 The U.N. Security Council has tentatively agreed to impose stiff sanctions on North Korea for its apparent nuclear test. A formal vote is scheduled for Saturday. The United States introduced a comprom

2006年VOA标准英语-Daimler-Chrysler Seeks Big Profits with Small S

By George Dwyer Washington, DC 05 July 2006 watch Smart Car report German-American automaker Daimler-Chrysler has announced it will introduce its Smart brand car to the U.S. market. Daimler-Chrysler is betting that high fuel prices and growing conce

2006年VOA标准英语-Iraq Aims for Inclusive Government, Curbin

By Bill Rodgers Washington 15 March 2006 The latest sectarian violence in Iraq has raised questions about the future of the U.S. mission to establish a secure and democratic country, three years after

2006年VOA标准英语-Factional Violence Fuels Anti-American Res

By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 09 May 2006 In recent months, Mogadishu, Somalia has become a deadly battleground between militias loyal to Islamic courts and a newly formed anti-terror coalition that is believ

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Authorizes Fence for US-Mexico Border

By Paula Wolfson White House 04 October 2006 U.S. President George Bush has signed legislation that provides roughly $1.2 billion for fencing and other enhanced security measures along the border with Mexico. ------- George Bush speaks in Scottsdale

2006年VOA标准英语-Burma's Karen Face Hard Times as Insurgenc

By Ron Corben Thai-Burma Border 13 February 2006 Burma's ethnic Karen, who have been fighting the central government for nearly six decades, remain defiant despite set backs and few resources. Moei Ri

2006年VOA标准英语-Highly-Educated Immigrants Heading to US and Eu

By Zulima Palacio Washington, DC 04 August 2006 watch Education report This doctor from Africa is practicing in the U.S. When an immigrant leaves one country for another, he or she takes along abilities, education and experience. The phenomenon of b

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Holds Consultations on Iraq Strategy

By Paula Wolfson Washington 11 December 2006 President Bush, left, along with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks to members of media following their meeting at State Department in Washington, 11 Dec 2006 President Bush has begun three days o

2006年VOA标准英语-Mideast Fighting Continues as Diplomacy Gathers

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 05 August 2006 Israel launched air strikes, commando raids and heavy ground combat operations Saturday against Hezbollah in Lebanon, as Hezbollah militants continued rocket attacks against northern Israel. In New York, the Un

2006年VOA标准英语-Humanitarian Fears Grow as Fighting Continues i

By Sonja Pace Jerusalem 19 July 2006 Israeli warplanes destroyed the center of the southern market town of Nabatiyeh, Lebanon, Wednesday July 19, 2006 Israel carried out more air strikes in Lebanon, killing dozens of civilians while Hezbollah rocket

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Continues Campaign for Immigration Re

By Scott Stearns White House 07 June 2006 President Bush wants U.S. lawmakers to agree on comprehensive changes to American immigration laws aimed at both strengthening border security and offering lo

2006年VOA标准英语-Sudan Upbeat on Talks with Northeastern Rebels

By Lisa Bryant Paris 14 June 2006 Sudanese women dance with their weapons as they take part in a military exercise in show of power Sudan's foreign minister says he is optimistic about peace talks opened this week with northeastern rebels. Foreign M

2006年VOA标准英语-Arab-American Comic Hopes to Educate Americans

By Persian Service and Barry Unger Washington, DC 16 November 2006 watch Arab Comedian report One Arab-American comedian is hoping to educate Americans about his heritage through laughter. VOA's Crystal Park narrates. Dean Obeidallah I grew up in th

2006年VOA标准英语-Iraqi Christians Flee Fighting

By Margaret Besheer Ainkawa, Iraq 18 July 2006 Caught up in the sectarian attacks claiming dozens of Iraqi lives each day is the country's small Christian community. The Dora neighborhood of Baghdad has traditionally been home to many Iraqi Christia

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Celebrates US Independence Day with Troops

By Paula Wolfson Washington 04 July 2006 Americans are celebrating their Independence Day holiday Tuesday across the United States. President Bush was on the road, showing his support for U.S. troops. ------- President Bush smiles as he poses for gr

2006年VOA标准英语-India Tests Long-Range Nuclear-Capable Missile

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 09 July 2006 Indian army soldiers watch the display of an Agni-2 missile during the Army Day parade in New Delhi (File photo) India has tested a sophisticated, long-range nuclear-capable missile that dramatically boosts

2006年VOA标准英语-House Approves Extended Barrier Along US Southe

By Dan Robinson Washington 14 September 2006 The House of Representatives has approved by a vote of 283 138 a bill proposing construction of a 1,100 kilometer barrier along with U.S. southern border with Mexico. Debate was infused with election year