2006年VOA标准英语-South African Police Find Arms Cache at Home of

By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 26 June 2006 South African police say they have uncovered a weapons cache and a large quantity of money at the Johannesburg house where four police officers and eight suspects were killed in a bloody confrontation on

2006年VOA标准英语-Terror Suspect to Lead Somali Group

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 26 June 2006 A recent agreement between Somalia's transitional government and the Islamic Courts may be put in jeopardy following Saturday's appointment of a hard-line cleric on the United States' most wanted list to head t

2006年VOA标准英语-Mauritanians Overwhelmingly Approve Term Limits

By Nico Colombant Abidjan 26 June 2006 Mauritania Junta leader Col. Ely Ould Mohamed Vall, left seen talking to media after he placed his referendum vote in the city of Nouakchott, Mauritania, June 25, 2006 Mauritanians have overwhelmingly approved

2006年VOA标准英语-Thousands Still Flock to Lourdes in Search of M

By Lisa Bryant Lourdes 26 June 2006 For nearly 150 years, millions of Christian pilgrims from Europe and elsewhere have flocked to the small French town, Lourdes, where it is said the sick can be healed, miraculously. The Roman Catholic church has a

2006年VOA标准英语-Asian Human Rights Group Urges UN to Set Higher

By Gabrielle Brick Hong Kong 26 June 2006 Police baton an unidentified person after violence erupted during funeral of actor Raj Kumar, in Bangalore, India, April 13, 2006 To mark the U.N. International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, an Asian

2006年VOA标准英语-Philippines Abolishes Death Penalty

By Douglas Bakshian Manila 26 June 2006 President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, center, signs into law the bill abolishing death penalty as Senator Juan Flavier, left, and House Speaker Jose De Venecia applause during a ceremony Malacanang palace in Mani

2006年VOA标准英语-Sophisticated Network to Detect Tsunamis Expand

By Steve Herman Honolulu, Hawaii 26 June 2006 The massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean 18 months ago has pushed governments, international organizations and scientists to expand a sophisticated network to detect tsunamis. VOA's S

2006年VOA标准英语-Portugal Beats Netherlands, Reaches World Cup Q

By Parke Brewer Nuremberg 26 June 2006 Portugal has edged the Netherlands, 1-0, to reach the World Cup quarterfinals in Germany. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer reports from Nuremberg that it was a rough, physical game in which numerous yellow cards

2006年VOA标准英语-Landmines and Unexploded Bombs Threaten Iraqis

By Margaret Besheer Erbil, Iraq 25 June 2006 Nearly three million Iraqis are at risk each day from landmines and other unexploded bombs and munitions from conflicts past and present. By some estimates, as many as 20 million landmines are buried acro

2006年VOA标准英语-Mauritania Goes to Polls in Constitutional Refe

By Joe Bavier Abidjan 25 June 2006 Female police officer casts her vote at the city of Nouakchott, Mauritania, Sunday, June 25, 2006 The people of Mauritania are voting in a constitutional referendum aimed at bringing democratic reforms to the West

2006年VOA标准英语-Indian Army Deputy Chief Apologizes for Sexist

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 25 June 2006 Indian Army soldiers display arms and ammunition at an army camp in Nagrota, about 15 kilometers (9 miles) northeast of Jammu The second-in-command of India's army has apologized for saying that the force co

2006年VOA标准英语-East Timor Ruling Party Keeps Embattled PM in O

By Chad Bouchard Jakarta 25 June 2006 East Timor's Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri talks on phone during a press conference at Fretilin party headquarters in Dili, the capital of East Timor, Sunday, June 25, 2006 East Timor's ruling party has voted to

2006年VOA标准英语-Breast Cancer Prevention Drug a Possibility

By Crystal Park Washington, D.C. 23 June 2006 Watch Drug Report Raloxifene A drug that treats osteoporosis has also been found to be effective in preventing breast cancer. The results are published in this week's Journal of the American Medical Asso

2006年VOA标准英语-Portugal, Netherlands Play for Spot in World Cu

By Parke Brewer Nuremberg, Germany 25 June 2006 Portugal's World Cup team practices ahead of big match against the Dutch The football teams from Portugal and the Netherlands put impressive streaks on the line when they face one another Sunday night

2006年VOA标准英语-US Soccer Looks to Future After World Cup

By Parke Brewer Nuremberg 23 June 2006 U.S. soccer must look to the future, after a disappointing first round exit from the World Cup in Germany. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer followed their matches in Germany and has a report. ------------------ B

2006年VOA标准英语-New Paris Museum Highlights Cultures Outside Eu

By Lisa Bryant Paris 23 June 2006 A major new museum in Paris dedicated to art from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas opened its doors to the public Friday. The Muse du Quai Branly aims to give art from these regions the same respect as art fro

2006年VOA标准英语-Relief Agencies Worry About Potential Donor Fat

By Nova Poerwadi, Sondag Sirait Washington, D.C. 23 June 2006 Watch Donor Report An earthquake victim Donor fatigue occurs when people have been asked repeatedly to donate money for relief aid following natural disasters. Some relief organizations b

2006年VOA标准英语-Iran Rejects Uranium Enrichment Freeze as Preco

By Scott Stearns White House 23 June 2006 Iran says it will not stop enriching uranium as a precondition for potential talks with the United States and European allies. President Bush wants Iran to respond to an offer from the international communit

2006年VOA标准英语-North, South Korea Bring Cooperation Into Class

By Kurt Achin Gwangju, South Korea 19 June 2006 North and South Koreans recently marked the anniversary of the start of efforts to bring decades of animosity to an end. Six years ago, leaders of both countries met for the first and only time. The su

2006年VOA标准英语-Study Calls for Electronic Stability Control De

By Paul Sisco Washington, DC 16 June 2006 watch Electronic Stability report A study released in the United States this week says putting electronic stability controls on new motor vehicles would significantly reduce fatalities. ---------------------