VOA常速英语2007年-Mediators Seek Wider Participation in Darfur Ta

By Derek Kilner Nairobi 06 November 2007 International mediators are trying to secure the participation of key rebel leaders for peace negotiations on the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan. As Derek Kilner reports for VOA's East Africa bureau in

2007年VOA标准英语-US Cool to Israeli Dialogue With Syria

By David Gollust State Department 06 June 2007 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz discussed Syria, and the Iranian nuclear program, in a meeting Wednesday that opened an annual bilateral strategic d

2007年VOA标准英语-Americans Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s Memory

By Barry Unger Washington, D.C. 15 January 2007 watch MLK Holiday report Americans are celebrating the life of African-American civil-rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday today (1/15) with ceremonies and tributes across the nation. K

2007年VOA标准英语-'Babel', 'Dreamgirls' Win Top Honors at Golden

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 16 January 2007 The thriller Babel and the musical Dreamgirls won top honors in Hollywood's Golden Globe awards, Monday. Mike O'Sullivan has more on the annual awards from Los Angeles. California governor and superstar

2007年VOA标准英语-Congress Hears Emotional Testimony About Lives

By Jim Fry Washington, DC 08 February 2007 watch report Iraq Contractors The families of four privately-employed security guards who were killed in Iraq gave emotional testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday. They told Congress the employer -- a governm

VOA常速英语2007-US Visa Lottery Underway Despite Uncertain Futur

By Alex Villarreal Washington 30 October 2007 The United States is now accepting entries for its annual visa lottery, which has brought more than 500,000 immigrants into the country since 1995. But the lottery faces an uncertain future. Both the U.S.

2007年VOA标准英语-Students Design, Maneuver Robots in California

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 11 April 2007 Watch Robot report Each year in March and April, competitions are held around the United States to test the skills of students in designing and using robots machines that perform basic human tasks. VOA's

VOA常速英语2007年-'Black Watch' Tells Story of Scottish Troops in

By Carolyn Weaver New York City 12 November 2007 A docudrama play from Scotlands new National Theatre, about Scottish soldiers in Iraq, garnered accolades from critics and a sold-out run during its recent tour in New York. Black Watch, by Gregory Bur

VOA常速英语2007年-Charlie Daniels Celebrates 71st Birthday with N

By Larry London Washington, D.C. 19 November 2007 Charlie Daniels started his music career in the 1950s as a studio session musician playing fiddle. Charlie also wrote music, which has been recorded by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and many o

VOA常速英语2007年-Starbucks, Ethiopia Join Forces After Settling

By Peter Heinlein Addis Ababa 02 December 2007 The giant American coffee shop chain Starbucks is opening a center in Ethiopia to help coffee farmers improve productivity and profitability. VOA's Peter Heinlein in Addis Ababa reports establishment of

2007年VOA标准英语-Indonesian President Orders Investigation of Fi

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Jakarta 07 March 2007 Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has ordered an investigation after an Indonesian plane carrying 140 people crash-landed in the central Java city of Yogyakarta, killing more than 20 people.

2007年VOA标准英语-US Lawmakers Offer Measure Opposing Bush Plan t

By Deborah Tate Washington 17 January 2007 watch Leta Hong Fincher's report From left, US Senators Hagel, Biden and Levin A group of U.S. senators has drafted a resolution opposing President Bush's plan to increase troop levels in Iraq. Among them i

2007年VOA标准英语-Shakespeare in Central Park Opens 50th Season i

By Carolyn Weaver New York City 03 July 2007 Free outdoor performances of Shakespeare plays in Central Park have been a New York City summer tradition since 1957. This year, Public Theater producers have taken love as their theme, opening the season

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Envoy Says Conditions in Darfur Make Childre

By Noel King Khartoum 01 February 2007 A United Nations envoy to Sudan warned on Thursday that children in war-torn Darfur are facing increasing threats due to a security vacuum in the region. Noel King has more for VOA from Khartoum. Radhika Coomara

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Chief Encouraged by Darfur Peace Efforts

By Peter Heinlein United Nations 12 April 2007 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is expressing optimism that Sudan will soon accept the presence of attack helicopters in a robust peacekeeping presence in Darfur. VOA's Peter Heinlein reports the U.N.

2007年VOA标准英语-Sudanese Government Holds Talks on Darfur Peace

By Katy Migiro Nairobi 11 June 2007 Sudananese officials are discussing the deployment of a peacekeeping force in the troubled Darfur region with United Nations and African Union representatives in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Katy Migiro repo

2007年VOA标准英语-Joan Jett: Punk Rock's First Lady

By Craig Fitzpatrick and Larry London Washington, DC 12 January 2007 watch Joan Jett report Joan Jett has been involved in rock music for over 25 years -- especially the punk style that developed as an alternative to mainstream rock 'n' roll during

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Evaluates Africa's Post-Conflict Disarmament

By Selah Hennessy Dakar 13 June 2007 United Nations officials and delegates from about 20 African nations are meeting in Kinshasa to talk about disarmament strategies that can be implemented when conflicts come to an end. Analysts say the session wil

2007年VOA标准英语-Some Urge Routine Screening for Postpartum Depr

By Leta Hong Fincher Washington, D.C. 06 February 2007 watch Depression report Postpartum depression affects about 15 percent of women in the weeks and months after giving birth. As Leta Hong Fincher reports, some health professionals and advocates

2007年VOA标准英语-Rebel Leader Takes Over as Ivory Coast's New Pr

By Phuong Tran Dakar 05 April 2007 In Ivory Coast, Prime Minister Guillaume Soro is finalizing who will be part of his new power-sharing government with President Laurent Gbagbo. Mr. Soro, who still controls rebel forces in the North, and President G