2006年VOA标准英语-US Navy Hospital Treats Poor in Philippines

By Douglas Bakshian Manila 29 May 2006 The U.S. Navy Hospital ship Mercy is sending personnel and equipment to victims of the earthquake in Indonesia. The ship, which has a history of helping out in disasters, is now in the Philippines at the start

2006年VOA标准英语-Airport Security Hassles Benefit Niche Market A

By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 28 August 2006 watch Business Travel report Travel analysts say flying business class is becoming more attractive as heightened airport security makes traveling more of a hassle. As VOA's Mil Arcega reports business cl

2006年VOA标准英语-American Opinion Split on US Position on Israel

By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 07 August 2006 watch Opinion report Diplomatic efforts are intensifying as Israeli warplanes continue to pound southern Lebanon. The U.S. says it is working closely with European leaders and the U.N. Security Council to

2006年VOA标准英语-No Agreement on Iran Resolution at UN Secu

By Bill Rodgers Washington, DC 10 May 2006 watch Iran Nuclear report The permanent members of the U.N. Security Council have so far failed to agree on how to enforce a draft resolution that would call

2006年VOA标准英语-Agreement Reached to Open Nazi Archives

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 17 May 2006 An Israeli man passes a large picture showing the Nazi death camp of Birkenau in Poland at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem (file photo) An 11-nati

2006年VOA标准英语-No Agreement in Japan-South Korea Maritime Talk

By Steve Herman Tokyo 13 June 2006 South Korean fishing boats around Dokdo islets, known as 'Takeshima' in Japan No progress was made during the first talks in six years between Japan and South Korea concerning a disputed maritime boundary. --------

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush, Chirac Say They Are in Agreement Over Ira

Washington 19 September 2006 President Bush meets with French President Jacques Chirac during bilateral meetings related to the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 President Bush and French President Jacques Chirac say they ar

2006年VOA标准英语-Old 'Romantic Triangle' Gets Fresh Comic Treatm

By Alan Silverman Hollywood 15 July 2006 Randall Dupree enjoys life. In fact, he freely admits that happiness is his number one goal and he won't let things like not having a job or a place to live stand in the way. This 30-something free spirit is

2006年VOA标准英语-Memorable Entertainment Moments of 2006

By Crystal Park Washington, DC 19 December 2006 watch Entertainment 2006 report A long-awaited wedding extravaganza and some shocking and not so shocking divorces all made for a very interesting year in entertainment. But the spotlight went to Holly

2006年VOA标准英语-East Timor President Threatens to Resign

By Chad Bouchard Jakarta 22 June 2006 East Timor President Xanana Gusmao has increased the pressure on his political rival, Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri, threatening to resign if Mr. Alkatiri refuses a call to step down. Mr. Gusmao, the country's re

2006年VOA标准英语-Nigerian Unions Threaten Strike Over Job Cuts

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 18 July 2006 Sabo Adamu who is a young tailor works at his father's shop at Ruga area of Abuja, July 17, 2006 Civil servants in Nigeria have issued an ultimatum to the federal authorities to halt planned job cuts or risk a

2006年VOA标准英语-Congo Election Brings Threat of Renewed Unrest

By Nico Colombant Kinshasa 01 August 2006 Even though voting day Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo was mostly peaceful, analysts and observers agree the process remains fraught with dangers, including a possible return to war. ------- Josep

2006年VOA标准英语-Festivalink.net: Live Music From the Stage to Y

By Katherine Cole Washington 05 August 2006 For years, music lovers have faced a quandary. How to enjoy live concert recordings at home? Festivalink.net is a new company that lets music lovers capture the magic of their favorite festivals legally. -

2006年VOA标准英语-Rice: US Seeks Peaceful Change in Cuba

By Michael Bowman Washington 06 August 2006 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the United States is ready to assist Cuba in a transition to democracy, but is not attempting to foment unrest on the island while President Fidel Castro is ill. --

2006年VOA标准英语-Madagascar Holds Largely Peaceful Presidential

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 03 December 2006 Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana casts his ballot in Antananarivo, 3 Dec 2006 In Madagascar Sunday, voters were choosing a president in what observers say was a mostly peaceful process. Many analysts

2006年VOA标准英语-US Government Working with Credit Card Companie

By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 25 September 2006 watch Child Porn report The U.S. government is looking for ways to curb the multi-billion dollar child pornography business, which lawmakers say has grown almost as fast as the Internet. The U.S. Senate

2006年VOA标准英语-Italian Speed Skater Bests Americans

By Parke Brewer Turin 21 February 2006 The United States domination in men's long track speed skating events at the Turin Winter Olympics has ended, as an Italian has won the 1,500 meters Tuesday even

2006年VOA标准英语-WHO to Speed Up Search for New Director General

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 26 May 2006 The World Health Organization (WHO) says it wants to move quickly to appoint a new director general, following the death earlier this week of Lee Jong-wook. --------------------------------------------------- Lee J

2006年VOA标准英语-Russia-EU Summit Scores Small Progress

By Lisa McAdams Moscow 24 November 2006 Russia and the European Union were unable to start negotiating a key trade deal when at a meeting in Helsinki Friday, after Poland blocked progress due to Russia's ban on its meat imports. We hear more from VO

2006年VOA标准英语-Lebanese Seek Shelter Wherever They Can Find It

By Challiss McDonough Beirut 16 July 2006 The Israeli military has been bombing southern Lebanon since two Israeli soldiers were captured by the Lebanese-based militant group Hezbollah on Wednesday. The bombings have killed more than 100 civilians.