2006年VOA标准英语-Egyptian Journalists Protest Proposed Press Law

By Challiss McDonough Cairo 09 July 2006 Not a single opposition or independent newspaper was for sale Sunday in Cairo because of a strike over a controversial proposed press law. The same issue brought hundreds of journalists into the streets to pr

2006年VOA标准英语-Experts Criticize Indonesian Bird Flu Strategie

By Chad Bouchard Jakarta 19 June 2006 Indonesian health officials say the country must cull more poultry to curb growing numbers of avian influenza infections. Indonesia has confirmed its 39th human death from bird flu, and outbreaks continue. -----

2006年VOA标准英语-Protesters in Beirut Set Fire to Danish Co

By Edward Yeranian Beirut 05 February 2006 Protestors wave black and green Islamic flags in front of the burning building housing the Danish mission during a protest against publication of caricatures

2006年VOA标准英语-US Lawmakers Impatient With Syria

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 07 June 2006 U.S. lawmakers are expressing impatience their with Syria's continuing support for terrorist groups, as well as its close links with Iran. A hearing examined

2006年VOA标准英语-US Schools Take Notice of Growing Video Game In

By Brian Padden Anchorage, Alaska 09 August 2006 watch Alaska Global Warming Global warming is considered a cause of glaciers melting While there is still an ongoing debate about the extent and impact of global warming worldwide, many scientists bel

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Calls for Greater Effort to Regulate Migrati

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 11 September 2006 The International Organization for Migration is calling for action to dramatically improve the positive effects of migration on development. The call goes out to countries attending a U.N. High Level Dialogue

2006年VOA标准英语-World Court Begins Hearings Against Alleged Con

By Lauren Comiteau Amsterdam 09 November 2006 Judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague began hearing evidence for the first time, as prosecutors began laying out their case against a Congolese militia leader. Thomas Lubanga is accused

2006年VOA标准英语-Israeli Warplanes Hit Hezbollah Targets in Beir

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 03 August 2006 watch Air Strikes Continue Lebanese men inspect a destroyed bridge after it was attacked by an Israeli air strike in the northern Lebanese region of Akkar, near the Syrian border, August 2, 2006 Israel resumed

2006年VOA标准英语-Author Shares Inspiring Childhood Story of Surv

By Shally Zomorodi Los Angeles, California 11 December 2006 watch The Little Man Abbas Kazerooni as a young boy A young boy forced to live on his own by his parents. That's the story author Abbas Kazerooni shares in his new book, The Little Man. But

2006年VOA标准英语-Political Moderates Could Be Vulnerable in Cong

By Jim Malone Washington 15 August 2006 Early indications are that moderates from both major political parties could be vulnerable in this year's U.S. congressional midterm elections. Incumbent party-endorsed Democratic US Senator Joseph Lieberman a

2006年VOA标准英语-US Senate Sidetracks Immigration Reform Bi

By Deborah Tate 07 April 2006 Sweeping immigration reform legislation hit a roadblock in the U.S. Senate Friday, when a series of procedural votes failed to move the measure forward. Senate leaders ho

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Frustrated by Darfur

By Scott Stearns White House 15 September 2006 President Bush says he is frustrated by the pace of United Nations action to help civilians displaced by violence in Sudan's western Darfur region. Mr. Bush says the world body may have to send in troop

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Report Calls on World to Protect Female Migr

By Gary Thomas London 06 September 2006 The United Nations has issued a new report calling on governments to enact stricter laws to protect women who leave their home countries. The annual State of the World Population study focuses on the plight of

2006年VOA标准英语-African Leaders Discuss Stalled Transition in I

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 06 October 2006 West African leaders are meeting in Abuja to discuss how war-divided Ivory Coast should be run, after a U.N.-backed transitional government expires at the end of this month. The meeting is viewed as a crucia

2006年VOA标准英语-Sustainable Marketplace Goes Global

By Paul Sisco Washington, D.C. 15 May 2006 watch Development report The World Bank held a Development Marketplace event in Washington D.C. recently. It lasted only two days but its impact may be felt

2006年VOA标准英语-National Sustainable Design Expo Highlight

By Paige Kollock Washington, DC 12 May 2006 watch Sustainability Expo report More than 350 students from 21 colleges and universities were on the National Mall in Washington D.C. this week to compete

2006年VOA标准英语-World Cup Semifinals an All European Line-up

By Parke Brewer Dortmund 03 July 2006 The World Cup semifinals are set to begin Tuesday in Germany. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer reports the four teams still in the hunt for the championship are all European. -------- World Cup 2006 The last time

2006年VOA标准英语-French Hope World Cup Trophy Brings Country Tog

By Lisa Bryant Paris 08 July 2006 France's captain Zinedine Zidane (r) exchanges shirts with Portugal's captain Luis Figo after the World Cup semifinal soccer match The string of wins by France's national soccer team at the World Cup in Germany has

2006年VOA标准英语-Israel Reopens Critical Gaza Border Crossi

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 09 March 2006 Israel has reopened the main commercial border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Israel. Israeli officials say the crossing was reopened for humanitarian reason

2006年VOA标准英语-New Dance Fad Poised to Make Major Step Off

By Doug Levine Washington 14 October 2006 A new dance craze that's been popping up in cities across the U.S. is poised for a major takeoff. Make that a major step off. A team of New York music producers are making big strides in the evolution of ste