2006年VOA标准英语-West African Countries Brace Against Bird

By Nico Colombant Abidjan 09 February 2006 As Nigeria and international health officials try to contain the bird flu epidemic within Nigerian borders, nearby West African countries are also taking mea

2006年VOA标准英语-US National Security Whistleblowers Testif

By Dan Robinson Washington 15 February 2006 A congressional panel has heard from government and military whistleblowers who have faced reprisals after speaking out against policies they felt violated

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Forecasts Continuing Drought in Horn Of

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 14 February 2006 Maasai cattle walk through an area stripped of vegetation, in the Amboseli national park in Kenya, January 4, 2006 The U.N. World Meteorological Organization fo

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Reinforces State of Union Message wit

By Scott Stearns White House 01 February 2006 President Bush is applauded as he gives his State of the Union speech, with House speaker Dennis Hastert and Vice President Dick Cheney, left, standing be

2006年VOA标准英语-George Washington's Birthday Celebrated at

By Noelle Esquire New York 16 February 2006 George Washington is celebrated February as the first president of the United States, and a leader of the U.S. Revolutionary War. The Morris-Jumel Mansion i

2006年VOA标准英语- U.S. Government Tests Transportation and

By Amy Katz Washington, DC 13 February 2006 watch Security Tests report Two recent tests in Washington, DC show the government's efforts to make the United States safe from terrorists. In one, the Was

2006年VOA标准英语-'Bell Lady' Halvorson Cheers Olympic Athle

By Steve Schy Turin 14 February 2006 Around the world, ringing a cowbell has long been associated with cheering for athletic competitors. But it is a fairly new phenomenon at the Olympics. So, who bet

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-World Trade Organization Opens Door for Bi

By Paige Kollock Washington, DC 09 February 2006 watch Biotech Crops Genetically modified corn For years, the European Union has banned the sale of genetically modified foods in most European countrie

2006年VOA标准英语-More and More Mediators Getting Involved i

By Nico Colombant Abidjan 02 February 2006 Mediators are coming from many different directions to help divided Ivory Coast, confusing many as to who is in charge and what exactly is being mediated. Th

2006年VOA标准英语-US Lawmakers Propose Tough Legislation Aim

By Dan Robinson Washington 02 February 2006 House of Representatives lawmakers are proposing legislation to cut off U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority following the Hamas election victory. S

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-Leading American Feminist Betty Friedan Di

By Michael Bowman Washington 05 February 2006 Feminist author Betty Friedan responds during an interview in a New York hotel, May 10, 2000 American writer and women's rights activist Betty Friedan die

2006年VOA标准英语-Rice Says US Will Confront Aggressive Iran

By David Gollust State Department 15 February 2006 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told senators Wednesday the United States will actively confront what she said are the aggressive policies of the

2006年VOA标准英语-Syrian Protesters Torch Danish and Norwegi

By Sonja Pace Damascus 04 February 2006 Angry Syrian protesters set fire to the Danish and Norwegian embassies in Damascus Saturday. It was the most violent demonstration of anger to date over cartoon

2006年VOA标准英语-Five-Time Olympian to Carry US Flag During

By Parke Brewer Turin 09 February 2006 Five-time Olympian Chris Witty will carry the flag for the U.S. Olympic team at Friday night's opening ceremonies for the Turin Winter Games. Christine Witty Lon

2006年VOA标准英语-Alabama Investigates 9 Church Fires

By Mike Cooper Alabama 08 February 2006 Law enforcement officials are investigating nine fires that have occurred at rural churches in the southern state of Alabama during the past week. The fires hav

2006年VOA标准英语-Controversial Danish Cartoon Sparks Debate

By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 13 February 2006 watch Political Cartoon report The violent outcry in the Muslim world over cartoon depictions of Islam's prophet is a reminder of the power - good and bad

2006年VOA标准英语-Muslim Demonstrations Continue, Government

By Amy Katz Washington, DC 09 February 2006 watch Controversy report This week anger grew over those published cartoons depicting the Muslim Prophet Muhammad as a terrorist. Wednesday, U.S. President

2006年VOA标准英语-Voters Go to Polls in Controversial Nepale

By Patricia Nunan Kathmandu 08 February 2006 Polls have closed in Nepal's controversial municipal elections, which King Gyanendra said would be the first step toward restoring democratic freedoms acro