2006年VOA标准英语-Kenya's Anti-Corruption Body to Seize Millions

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 14 September 2006 The Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission plans to seize millions of dollars, allegedly made through corrupt deals. Aaron Ringera Kenyan media Thursday quoted commission director Aaron Ringera as saying the mon

2006年VOA标准英语-Anti-Government Protests Fizzle in Zimbabwe

By Tendai Maphosa Harare 13 September 2006 In Zimbabwe, police have prevented protest marches organized by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions from taking place. In Harare and elsewhere in the country, the police sealed off the places where marche

2006年VOA标准英语-Serbian Leader Warns Against Kosovo Independenc

By David Gollust Washington 07 September 2006 Serbian President warned Thursday in Washington that independence for the Serbian province of Kosovo would create a dangerous precedent for the Balkans and elsewhere. The Belgrade official is holding tal

2006年VOA标准英语-Filmmaker Looks at Muslims in America Observing

By Greg Flakus Houston 06 September 2006 Later this month, Muslims around the world will begin a month-long fast to observe Ramadan. During this time, they fast all day long and then eat in the evening. A Muslim-American filmmaker has chosen this as

2006年VOA标准英语-US Muslims Say They Face Prejudice, Growing Acc

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 08 September 2006 US Muslims at news conference in Los Angeles American Muslims say they have faced increased suspicion since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. But some say the dialogues that began after tho

2006年VOA标准英语-George Clooney, Elie Wiesel Plead for UN Interv

By Peter Heinlein Washignton 15 September 2006 George Clooney (left) and Elie Wiesel Actor George Clooney and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel have met with the U.N. Security Council to plead for prompt action to save lives in Darfur. The Oscar-winning fi

2006年VOA标准英语-Companies Adopt Environment-Friendly Policies t

By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 06 September 2006 watch report Green Business Many companies are learning they can be both pro-business and pro-environment without hurting the bottom line. In fact, for some, it's been quite profitable. ----- Being envi

2006年VOA标准英语-Terrorism and Midterm US Elections Linked

By Peter Fedynsky Washington, DC 08 September 2006 watch report Bush Speeches President Bush delivers a speech on the global war on terror at a Georgia Public Policy Foundation event at the Cobb Galleria Center in suburban Atlanta, Thursday, Sept. 7

2006年VOA标准英语-Reporter's Notebook: Iraq Suicide Bombs Frequen

By Alisha Ryu Baghdad 06 September 2006 In Iraq, suicide car bombings occur on such a regular basis that only the ones that cause mass casualties are now covered in depth by the media. But as VOA Correspondent Alisha Ryu in Baghdad reports, even an

2006年VOA标准英语-Somali Refugees' Hopes Dwindle for Return to Wa

By Nico Gnecchi Dadaab, Kenya 14 September 2006 The recent takeover of much of southern Somalia by the Islamic courts has cast a shadow on some Somali refugees heading home. New arrivals keep surging across the border, and more than 21,000 so far th

2006年VOA标准英语-US Expert: Rocky Road Ahead for Mexico's New Pr

By Greg Flakus Houston 06 September 2006 Now that the Mexican electoral tribunal has declared Felipe Calderon president-elect, the path should be clear for him to begin forging a new government to tackle his country's many problems. But losing candi

2006年VOA标准英语-Capitol Security Breach Prompts New Review of P

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 19 September 2006 U.S. Capitol Police say an incident early Monday in which a man possessing a gun drove his car through the capitol security perimeter and ran inside before being caught, has prompted a new review of pro

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Chief Warns of Civil War Danger in Iraq

By David Gollust United Nations 18 September 2006 Kofi Annan U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned Monday that Iraq could be heading for full-scale civil war if current levels of violence continue. He spoke at a meeting on the Iraq situation at t

2006年VOA标准英语-President Bush Promotes Global Literacy Program

By Michael Bowman Washington 18 September 2006 Laura Bush (left) and President Bush President Bush is promoting literacy as a key to prosperity and liberty around the world. The president and Mrs. Bush spoke in New York Monday at a global literacy e

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Rights Council Urged to Take Action on Darfu

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 18 September 2006 U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on the U.N. Human Rights Council to focus as much attention on the tragic situation in Sudan's conflict-ridden province of Darfur as it has on the crises in the Mi

2006年VOA标准英语-Santa Fe, New Mexico is Home for Thriving Artis

By Deborah Block Santa Fe, New Mexico 18 September 2006 watch Santa Fe Artists / Real broadband The U.S. southwestern town of Santa Fe, New Mexico is home to hundreds of artists. It is the third-largest art market in the United States, after New Yor

2006年VOA标准英语-Palestinian-Americans Say Israel Denies Them Vi

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 18 September 2006 A Palestinian and his wife, an American of Palestinian origin, argue with Israeli soldiers shortly after their wedding ceremony, as part of a protest against Israeli barrier near Ramallah, July 2006 Some of

2006年VOA标准英语-Nigerian Officials Investigate Military Plane C

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 18 September 2006 Investigations have been launched into Sunday's military plane crash in central Nigeria. At least 12 out of the 17 on board are feared dead. --- The wreckage of the Nigerian air force Dornier 228 aircraft

2006年VOA标准英语-Israel Charges 3 Captured Hezbollah Fighters Wi

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 18 September 2006 Israeli authorities on Monday charged three Hezbollah militants captured in Lebanon with murder and other terrorism-related crimes. ----- Suspected Hezbollah guerrillas from left to right, Maher Kurani, 30,

2006年VOA标准英语-World Leaders Gather for UN General Assembly

By Peter Heinlein New York 17 September 2006 President Bush heads a long list of world leaders and government ministers gathering in New York this week for the annual U.N. General Assembly debate. This year's event takes on added significance, with