2007年VOA标准英语-Internal Report Faults Ex-CIA Director's Counte

By Gary Thomas Washington 22 August 2007 The Central Intelligence Agency has released a report sharply critical of the CIA's senior leadership in the years and months leading up to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. As VOA correspondent Gar

2007年VOA标准英语-US Says Afghan Violence Hasn't Stopped Reconstr

By Cindy Saine Washington 22 August 2007 U.S. officials say a recent surge of violence in Afghanistan has not hurt reconstruction efforts in the eastern part of the country. U.S. officials based in Jalalabad briefed reporters Wednesday via satellite

2007年VOA标准英语-Georgia Accuses Russia of New Airspace Violatio

By Suzanne Presto United Nations 23 August 2007 Georgian U.N. Ambassador Irakli Alasania is accusing Russia of new airspace violations. Georgia is already pursuing investigations into an alleged incursion and missile launch earlier this month. From V

2007年VOA标准英语-Afghan TV Airs German Hostage Video

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 23 August 2007 A kidnapped German engineer held hostage in Afghanistan for over a month has been shown pleading for help on Afghan TV. Efforts to free him and 19 South Koreans held by Taleban insurgents have stretched out f

2007年VOA标准英语-Pakistan Supreme Court Ends Former Prime Minist

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 23 August 2007 Pakistan's supreme court has ruled exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif can return to Pakistan and resume his political career. The ruling is the latest in a series of setbacks for Pakistan's embattled P

2007年VOA标准英语-Europe to Lift British Livestock and Meat Ban W

By Tom Rivers London 23 August 2007 Vigilance and early containment of foot and mouth disease in Britain have paid off as European vets agree to lift the export ban on British meat and livestock. For VOA, Tom Rivers in London has details. A ruptured

2007年VOA标准英语-Israeli School Year to Begin Under Palestinian

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 23 August 2007 Israeli border communities are facing the new school year under the threat of Palestinian rockets. As Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, residents are accusing the Israeli government of failin

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigerian President Sees Reforms as Way Out of E

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 23 August 2007 Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has appointed a retired chief judge to head a panel on electoral reforms. For VOA, Gilbert da Costa reports that the review is considered crucial for the country's political f

2007年VOA标准英语-Indian PM Reassures Leftist Politicians About U

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 31 August 2007 India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is pushing for international cooperation to enhance India's nuclear energy capability. His remarks come amid a political furor over a controversial civilian nuclear ene

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq Government Calls on All Militias to Freeze

By Sonja Pace Cairo 31 August 2007 The Iraqi government called on armed groups in the country to freeze activities after more than 50 people were killed and hundreds injured in fighting between rival Shi'ite groups in the holy city of Karbala earlier

2007年VOA标准英语-Thailand Lifts Ban on YouTube Following Spat Ov

By Luis Ramirez Bangkok 31 August 2007 Thailand's interim government has lifted a ban on the YouTube Internet video-sharing service, after it agreed to censor content. The service was blocked five months ago after posting what authorities said were i

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Meets with US Military Leaders on Iraq Sur

By Scott Stearns White House 31 August 2007 President Bush met with top American military leaders Friday, two weeks before he is scheduled to send a report to Congress on progress in Iraq. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports. Presiden

2007年VOA标准英语-Kenya's Anglican Church Ordains American Bishop

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 30 August 2007 The Anglican Church of Kenya Thursday ordained two American bishops who are to be sent back to the United States to minister to congregations that have broken relations with the Episcopal Church. As Cathy Majt

2007年VOA标准英语-Sierra Leone's Electricity Shortage Charges Up

By Naomi Schwarz Freetown 30 August 2007 In Sierra Leone's presidential election, electricity has become an important campaign issue. In the crowded capital Freetown residents can go weeks without power, but some of the city's youth, faced also with

2007年VOA标准英语-US Political Parties Caution States on Holding

By Jim Malone Washington 30 August 2007 The competition among U.S. states to hold their presidential primary contests early in 2008 is causing some major problems for the two major national parties that are trying to control the nominating process. V

2007年VOA标准英语-Sydney Deploys Fortress-Like Security for APEC

By Phil Mercer Sydney 31 August 2007 More than 5,000 police officers and troops will be deployed throughout Australia's biggest city, Sydney, for next month's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. It is the biggest security operation Austr

2007年VOA标准英语-As Rioting Erupts in Indian City of Agra, Forei

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 29 August 2007 Indian authorities have imposed a curfew in the northern city of Agra after one person was killed and several others injured in violent clashes triggered by a road accident. As Anjana Pasricha reports from

2007年VOA标准英语-Thai Leader Says Progress Made Against Violence

By Ron Corben Bangkok 29 August 2007 Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont says some progress is being made in reducing violence in the country's southern provinces, which have been wracked by Muslim separatist violence. Mr. Surayud made the comment

2007年VOA标准英语-Tehran, Washington Heighten Rhetoric Over Iraq

By Sonja Pace Cairo 29 August 2007 U.S. troops in Baghdad briefly detained eight Iranians before releasing them and turning them over to Iraqi officials early Wednesday. The move comes amid heightened recriminations between Tehran and Washington, as

2007年VOA标准英语-Journalist Rights Group in DRC Outraged Over De

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 29 August 2007 Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during their meeting at Olmert's residence in Jerusalem, 28 Aug 2007 Expectations are low for a Middle East peace agreement