2006年VOA标准英语-Rights Groups Urge UN to Seriously Address Viol

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 17 September 2006 Human-rights organizations are calling for the U.N. Human Rights Council to protect the victims of abuse by naming and shaming those countries that violate their rights. On the eve of its second session, righ

2006年VOA标准英语-An Ancient Genetic Disorder Gets Modern Day Att

By Melinda Smith Baltimore, Maryland 05 September 2006 watch report Celiac Disease For thousands of years, human beings have suffered from a genetic disorder that has received attention only in the last few decades. The disorder is called celiac dis

2006年VOA标准英语-American Tennis Player Andre Agassi Retires

By Steve Schy Washington 04 September 2006 Andre Agassi waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after his loss to Benjamin Becker, September 3, 2006 American tennis icon Andre Agassi has closed out his 21-year career with a four setloss (7-6, 6-7,

2006年VOA标准英语-US Philanthropy Groups Aim to Boost African Foo

By Michael Bowman Washington 13 September 2006 Two private U.S. charitable foundations are joining forces to improve African agricultural production. The initiative aims to combat both hunger and poverty on the continent. Bill and Melinda Gates (fil

2006年VOA标准英语-Lockheed Martin Wins Contract To Build Orion Sp

By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 04 September 2006 watch Orion report The U.S. National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) has picked the aerospace company Lockheed Martin to build the next generation spacecraft that will return man to the moo

2006年VOA标准英语-New York Marks Anniversary of World Trade Cente

By Barbara Schoetzau New York 11 September 2006 Family of Emilio 'Pete' Ortiz embrace after his name is read as families gather at the site of the World Trade Center Monday, September 11, 2006 in New York Americans across the nation paused to mark t

2006年VOA标准英语-US, South Korea Call for Restart in Six-Party T

By Scott Stearns White House 14 September 2006 President Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun say they are committed to resolving the nuclear stand-off with North Korea diplomatically. Mr. Bush says the United States wants security on the Ko

2006年VOA标准英语-Experts Say Al-Qaida Has Transformed Itself Sin

By Andre de Nesnera Washington 06 September 2006 Five years ago, the United States was struck by the most devastating terrorist attack in its history. Subsequent investigations indicated that al-Qaida, a radical Islamic group led by Osama bin Laden,

2006年VOA标准英语-Al-Qaida 'Leader' in Sudan Claims Newspaper Edi

By Noel King Khartoum 13 September 2006 A group calling itself al-Qaida in Africa has reportedly claimed responsibility for the death of a Sudanese editor in Khartoum. Mohamed Taha was found beheaded last Wednesday. In the days following Taha's deat

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush: No Compromise, Dialogue With Terrorists

By Paula Wolfson Washington 05 September 2006 George W. Bush President Bush is defending his handling of the war on terror as the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States rapidly approaches. Mr. Bush says th

2006年VOA标准英语-Australia to Seek Clemency for Citizens on Indo

By Chad Bouchard Jakarta 07 September 2006 Australian officials are expressing concern over death sentences handed to six of its citizens in Indonesian for drug smuggling. Indonesia's use of the death penalty is a cause of concern in Australia, whic

2006年VOA标准英语-Bob Dylan Comes Back With "Modern Times"

By Katherine Cole Washington 17 September 2006 Bob Dylan is one of the world's most-acclaimed songwriters and performers. Over the past five decades, he's sold close to 100-million records, and has performed thousands of shows all around the world.

2006年VOA标准英语-Jazz Fans Mourn Famed Trumpeter, Bandleader May

By Doug Levine Washington 06 September 2006 Famed jazz trumpeter and bandleader Maynard Ferguson died of kidney and liver failure at a hospital in Ventura, California on Wednesday August 23. He was 78 years old. Like the late Dizzy Gillespie, Fergus

2006年VOA标准英语-NATO: Additional Troops Not Needed in Afghanist

By Gary Thomas London 13 September 2006 NATO says its counter-offensive against the Taleban has achieved most of its objectives in Afghanistan. But in talks Wednesday NATO countries did not reach agreement on committing more troops to the fight agai

2006年VOA标准英语-US Ambassador in Mexico Warns of Increasing Cri

By Greg Flakus Houston 15 September 2006 The U.S. ambassador to Mexico is warning U.S. citizens traveling in Mexico to use caution because of increasing violence and criminal activity, especially along the 3000-kilometer border. The warning comes at

2006年VOA标准英语-News Coverage Could Be Affected as More Foreign

By Bill Rodgers Washington, DC 08 September 2006 watch Journalist at Risk Jill Carroll while in captivity Foreign correspondents for western media outlets have always faced dangers in the field. But recently western journalists have become high-valu

2006年VOA标准英语-US Officials Downplay Taleban Resurgence in Afg

By Stephanie Ho Washington 10 September 2006 U.S. and Afghan officials acknowledge that Taleban forces are posing serious challenges to security in Afghanistan. But they add that, although Taleban fighters are fueling some of the country's worst vio

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Reports Highest Ever Levels of Opium Product

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 02 September 2006 A United Nations report says opium production in Afghanistan has jumped to record levels this year. U.N. officials warn the booming drug trade is fueling instability throughout Afghanistan and threatens t

2006年VOA标准英语-US Senator Plans Revised Legislation on Darfur

By Dan Robinson Washington 09 September 2006 Rwandan soldier guard on the outskirts of Thabit, North Darfur Influential lawmakers are expressing concern about the situation in Darfur, where a massing of Sudanese government forces has raised fears of

2006年VOA标准英语-US Homeland Security Official Concerned About W

By Deborah Tate Washington 12 September 2006 Secretary Michael Chertoff The top official at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is concerned about the possibility of an attack in the United States involving weapons of mass destruction. A day af