2006年VOA标准英语-Pending Release of Accused Jemaah Islamiyah Lea

By Douglas Bakshian Manila 10 June 2006 Militant Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir Abu Bakar Bashir, the accused spiritual leader of the militant group Jemaah Islamiyah, is due to be released from prison soon. A top terrorism expert says his release s

2006年VOA标准英语-Western Cameraman Killed Filming Rally in Somal

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 23 June 2006 A Western cameraman was shot dead Friday in Somalia's capital as he was filming a rally there. Media reports indicate that the cameraman, Martin Adler, was a Swedish citizen who frequently worked for the Britis

2006年VOA标准英语-Small Film Company Screams for Attention

By Greg Flakus Houston, TX 12 June 2006 watch Horror Movie report Hollywood movies are seen around the world and the industry, based in Los Angeles, is one of the biggest in terms of U.S. exports. But not all American films are big-budget Hollywood

2006年VOA标准英语-US House Prepares for Marathon Debate on Iraq P

By Dan Robinson Washington 14 June 2006 The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing for a major debate Thursday on Iraq, with high political stakes for Republicans as well as Democrats amid a continuing national debate on the war there. ---------

2006年VOA标准英语-Election of Female Leader Highlights Liberal, C

VOA News 23 June 2006 Watch Bishop Report Katharine Jefferts Schori At a national meeting in Ohio earlier this week (June 18), the Episcopal Church, the U.S. arm of the worldwide Anglican Communion, elected its first female presiding bishop. The cho

2006年VOA标准英语-'Fifth Beatle' Billy Preston Dies at 59

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 07 June 2006 Musician Billy Preston, a so-called

2006年VOA标准英语-Mixed Reaction to Closure of Cinemas in Somali

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 12 June 2006 In Somalia's capital, there are mixed reactions over the recent closure of public cinemas by hard-line Islamists, with some people believing the closures are just the beginning of repressive measures, while oth

2006年VOA标准英语-Paul Simon Returns With a "Surpirse"

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2006年VOA标准英语-'Cars' Pushes Limits of Computer Animation

By Alan Silverman Hollywood 10 June 2006 A scene from 'Cars' A talented young race car learns what is important in life when he gets stuck in a small town in the new feature from Pixar, the animation studio with a history of family hits including To

2006年VOA标准英语-Egg Donor Business Booming on College Campuses

By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 13 June 2006 Watch Fertility Report Egg fertilization in a laboratory Last year, infertile couples in the U.S. spent nearly $3 billion to improve their chances of having babies. They also paid out more than $38 million

2006年VOA标准英语-US Border Patrol Program Shows Results in

By Greg Flakus Houston 01 June 2006 In the debate over immigration reform in the United States, some citizens have called for a halt to illegal crossings of the U.S.-Mexico border, while others conten

2006年VOA标准英语-Dixie Chicks Come Back by "Taking the Long

By Mary Morningstar Washington 03 June 2006 It's been three years since Dixie Chicks' lead singer Natalie Maines made the statement to a London audience that she was ashamed President Bush is from her

2006年VOA标准英语-Trying to Keep Things Friendly: German Official

By Catherine Drew Berlin 12 June 2006 watch World Cup Racism report Trinidadian fans celebrate their team's scoreless draw at the 2006 World Cup A time to make friends --- that's the official motto of the 2006 World Cup, which got underway Friday, J

2006年VOA标准英语-US Tests Missile Defense Amid North Korea Tensi

By Al Pessin Pentagon 21 June 2006 The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is conducting a test in the Pacific Wednesday, but an official says the event was long-planned and is not related to tension over a possible North Korean missile launch. Meanwhile, t

2006年VOA标准英语-Pahlavi Critical of West's Offer to Iran

By Lisa Bryant Paris 08 June 2006 Reza Pahlavi The exiled son of Iran's late shah has sharply criticized diplomatic negotiations by the West to persuade Tehran to abandon its nuclear program. Reza Pah

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Pushes Trade to Combat Poverty

By Paula Wolfson White House 15 June 2006 President Bush says reducing world poverty is a major objective of U.S. foreign policy. Mr. Bush says promoting trade and freedom is key to meeting that goal. ------------------------------------------- Pres

2006年VOA标准英语-Nepal's Parliament Strips King of Last Powers

By Patricia Nunan New Delhi 11 June 2006 King Gyanendra Nepal's parliament has stripped the king of his power over the legislature - effectively leaving the monarchy with little more than a ceremonial role. The move comes weeks after King Gyanendra

2006年VOA标准英语-American Battle With Obesity a Problem for

By Barry Newhouse Washington 07 June 2006 watch Youth Obesity report Americans are known for having big appetites and serving oversized meals, but doctors worry about how those habits affect the popul

2006年VOA标准英语-Rebel Factions Battle in Sudan's Darfur Re

By Noel King 06 June 2006 A new front has emerged in the complex and bloody war that has plagued Sudan's troubled Darfur region, where rebel factions are now fighting each other. The latest violence c

2006年VOA标准英语-Women Speak Out As Delegates Battle Over W

By Peter Heinlein United Nations 02 June 2006 A U.N. meeting on AIDS concludes Friday with adoption of a declaration setting out a blueprint for global action to battle the pandemic. U.S. First Lady L