2006年VOA标准英语-South African President Pledges Successful Socc

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 24 October 2006 South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, has told organizers of the 2010 Soccer World Cup that his country will spare no effort to ensure a successful soccer World Cup championship in four years. Mr. Mbeki wa

2006年VOA标准英语-Iraqi Women Make Waves With Radio Show

By Benjamin Sand Irbil 24 October 2006 The Kurdistan region in northern Iraq has largely escaped the country's surging violence, but many women there say they still lack basic human rights. And in the region's capital Irbil, several women have start

2006年VOA标准英语-Kenya's Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 24 October 2006 Kenyans mark end of Ramadan with prayers In Kenya and the surrounding region, Muslims commemorated Eid al-Fitr, a day of celebration ending the month long Ramadan holiday. --- Most Muslims in Kenya and other

2006年VOA标准英语-IAEA Director Presses for Dialogue With North K

By Catherine Maddux Washington 24 October 2006 IAEA's Director General Mohamed ElBaradei The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency says dialogue with North Korea and Iran is the only way to resolve disputes about their nuclear a

2006年VOA标准英语-Call for Action to Stop Fighting in Darfur, Sud

By Deborah Block Washington, DC 24 October 2006 watch Darfur Ad Campaign Newspaper advertisements appeared in two major American newspapers recently (Washington Post and New York Times) calling on the international community to take strong action ag

2006年VOA标准英语-US Azerbaijanis Work to Keep Traditions Alive

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 24 October 2006 The modern state of Azerbaijan is just 15 years old, but the country, a part of the former Soviet Union, has maintained its distinctive traditions. Azerbaijani Americans are working to keep alive their

2006年VOA标准英语-Democrat Nancy Pelosi Could Become First Woman

Representatives By Dan Robinson Washington 24 October 2006 Nancy Pelosi If Democrats win control of the House of Representatives in the November 7 congressional elections, a Democratic lawmaker from the state of California could become the first wom

2006年VOA标准英语-New Thai Government Banks on Political Stabilit

By Ron Corben Bangkok 25 October 2006 Thailand's military-installed government has made political stability a priority for the next year rather than the pursuit of faster economic growth. Economists warn any slide into political conflict will damage

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Humanitarian Chief Sees Improvement in War-R

By Catherine Maddux Washington 30 October 2006 The top U.N. humanitarian affairs official says there has been dramatic improvement in northern Uganda since the start of peace talks to end nearly 20 years of devastating civil war. ----- Jan Egeland (

2006年VOA标准英语-Cyclists Converge on Burkina Faso for Tour de F

By Jordan Davis Dakar 30 October 2006 More than 100 cyclists from around the world are pedaling their way across Burkina Faso this week in the 20th annual Tour de Faso. Burkinabes are passionate for the event. Cyclists on the road In the capital Oua

2006年VOA标准英语-Nigeria Urged to Radically Fix Air Industry

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 31 October 2006 Sunday's plane crash in Nigeria has again stirred a debate on air safety in the West African country. The government is under pressure carry out radical reforms of the sector. The latest crash brings the dea

2006年VOA标准英语-North Korea Agrees to Return to Nuclear Disarma

By Luis Ramirez 31 October 2006 The United States and China say North Korea has agreed to return to nuclear disarmament talks. The announcement came after informal meetings between U.S., Chinese, and North Korean officials in Beijing. ----- Tuesday'

2006年VOA标准英语-Protests Erupt in Pakistan After Troops Attack

By Ayaz Gul Islamabad 31 October 2006 In Pakistan, thousands of angry tribesmen and Islamic party activists have protested against Monday's military strike on an Islamic school near the Afghan border that authorities say killed at least 80 suspected

2006年VOA标准英语-California Congressman Announces 2008 President

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 31 October 2006 As Americans prepare to vote in next week's legislative election to determine control of Congress, the likely field of candidates for the 2008 presidential contest has grown again. A new name on the list

2006年VOA标准英语-Pentagon Expands Press Operation to Counter Ins

By Al Pessin Pentagon 31 October 2006 The U.S. Defense Department is taking a new approach in its battle against Islamist militants around the world - it is moving to expand its press operation. Officials say the goals are to counter terrorist propa

2006年VOA标准英语-US Official Hails Drop in Illegal Crossings Alo

By Michael Bowman Washington 30 October 2006 The Bush administration says efforts to secure the U.S. border with Mexico are reducing the flow of illegal aliens into the country. The announcement follows President Bush's signing of a bill authorizing

2006年VOA标准英语-George Washington's Home Gets New Galleries

By Susan Logue Mount Vernon, Virginia 30 October 2006 watch Mount Vernon report Mount Vernon, the historic home of the first U.S. President, George Washington, celebrated the opening of new galleries and theaters on its property Friday. As VOA's Sus

2006年VOA标准英语-Controversy Over Way to Debate Controversy

By Peter Fedynsky Washington, D.C. 30 October 2006 watch Stem Cell report Controversy over specific political issues can spawn yet more controversy involving the way those issues are debated. As VOA's Peter Fedynsky reports, a statement by a well-kn

2006年VOA标准英语-Aid Group: Urgent Need for New Drugs to Combat

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 30 October 2006 The humanitarian organization, Doctors Without Borders, says new drugs to combat extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis are urgently needed. The group is calling for the World Health Organization to take the l

2006年VOA标准英语-African Businessman Creates Good Governance Awa

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 30 October 2006 A retired African businessman has launched a multi-million dollar prize to be awarded to African leaders who demonstrate excellence in political leadership. Mo Ibrahim The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is to adminis