2007年VOA标准英语-White House Says Administration Not Ready to Sh

By Meredith Buel Capitol Hill 22 June 2007 The Bush administration says it has no immediate plans to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay Cuba despite demands by some members of Congress and human rights groups. As VOA correspondent Meredith Buel repor

2007年VOA标准英语-Congo Court Throws Out Appeal to Cancel Electio

By Franz Wild Brazzaville 22 June 2007 Congo's top court has thrown out an appeal by an opposition alliance to cancel Sunday's legislative elections, clearing the way for a ruling party victory. As Franz Wild reports for VOA from Brazzaville, voters

2007年VOA标准英语-US Could Begin Withdrawal if Iraqis Can Take Ov

By Al Pessin Pentagon 22 June 2007 The second-ranking U.S. commander in Iraq says the week-old offensive against insurgent groups in and around Baghdad could create conditions for the start of a U.S. withdrawal sometime between this fall and next spr

2007年VOA标准英语-Israel Arrests Senior Hamas Militant in Widenin

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 23 June 2007 Israel has arrested a senior member of the Islamic militant group Hamas in a widening crackdown in the West Bank. The arrest occurred as Hamas, which seized control of the Gaza Strip last week, sought to resume

2007年VOA标准英语-Los Angeles Festival Highlights Independent Fil

By Brian Wagner Miami 26 June 2007 Two foreign oil firms have failed to reach a deal with Venezuela to hand over control of their operations in the country as required under the government's nationalization effort. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner repo

2007年VOA标准英语-UN: Afghan Poppy Harvest Growing Rapidly

By Meredith Buel Washington 26 June 2007 Afghanistan's poppy harvest is growing rapidly and this year's yield could exceed last year's record crop. Top counter narcotics officials from the United States and Britain say Afghanistan's growing trade in

2007年VOA标准英语-Committee in US House Approves Iran Sanctions M

By Dan Robinson Washington 26 June 2007 In another step aimed at increasing the economic cost to Iran of its controversial nuclear enrichment program, a key congressional panel has approved legislation to impose sanctions on Iran's energy sector. VOA

2007年VOA标准英语-US Presses for Somali Political Reconciliation

By David Gollust State Department 26 June 2007 The United States Tuesday urged Somalia's transitional federal government to reach out as broadly as possible to clans and other factions for the national reconciliation conference planned for mid-July.

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Benefited From Blair Loyalty

By Scott Stearns White House 26 June 2007 With the departure of Tony Blair this week as prime minister of Britain, U.S. President George Bush has lost his biggest ally in the war in Iraq. While he faced skepticism, and even open hostility from much o

2007年VOA标准英语-Youth Exchange Program Aims to Build Bridges of

By June Soh Washington 26 June 2007 Youth exchange programs provide students with opportunities to learn and better understand different cultures and people outside their countries. Several hundred-exchange students from Middle East, Africa and Asia

2007年VOA标准英语-British PM Leaving Office With Mixed Reviews on

By Tendai Maphosa London 26 June 2007 One of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's biggest concerns has been the plight of Africa, once describing it as a scar on the conscience of the world. For VOA Tendai Maphosa takes a look at Mr. Blair's African l

2007年VOA标准英语-Gordon Brown Set to Take Over as British Prime

By Mandy Clark London 26 June 2007 Gordon Brown is designated Britain's new prime minister as Tony Blair steps down from office. And although Brown has been at the heart of British politics for the last decade, many people still are not sure what to

2007年VOA标准英语-US Immigration Reform Bill Survives Test Vote i

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 26 June 2007 The U.S. Senate has voted to revive broad legislation to overhaul the nation's immigration system, after the measure was blocked by opponents earlier this month. But the fate of the measure remains uncertain,

2007年VOA标准英语-Ugandan Laws Aim to Help Physically Handicapped

By Cathy Majtenyi Uganda 26 June 2007 The Ugandan government has taken a progressive approach to helping the disabled by passing legislation that recognizes the rights of the disabled, providing representation for them in Parliament and specifying me

2007年VOA标准英语-Women Still Lag Behind Men in Top Boardroom Job

By Mil Arcega Washington 26 June 2007 A new report on the world's leading companies shows barriers still remain for women who want to advance in the corporate world. The study released at the Global Summit of Women in Germany shows women lag well beh

2007年VOA标准英语-Russian Officials Urge West to Help Transform C

By Peter Fedynsky Moscow 22 June 2007 In 1957, the United States and Soviet Union began a series of exhibits to showcase the life and achievements of the two countries. Russia is marking the 50th anniversary of the exchanges in place of the USSR, whi

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigeria's Striking Workers May Increase Pressur

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 22 June 2007 Unions in Nigeria have vowed to intensify a three-day old strike called to protest a hike in fuel prices. As Gilbert da Costa reports from Abuja, union officials and government representatives met Thursday night

2007年VOA标准英语-Different Religions Coexist in Modern Kazakhsta

By Valer Gergely Kazakhstan 22 June 2007 Kazakhstan is a modern, secular state promoting ethnic and religious diversity and tolerance. VOA's Valer Gergely reports from Kazakhstan that Islam, Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Jewish and

2007年VOA标准英语-Tony Blair Steps Down With Mixed Legacy After 1

By Sonja Pace London 22 June 2007 British Prime Minister Tony Blair steps down June 27th after a decade in power during which he re-energized his Labor Party, embarked on an interventionist foreign policy and forged ever-closer ties with the United S

2007年VOA标准英语-South Africa's Ruling Party to Mull Policy, Lea

By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 22 June 2007 South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, will hold a conference next week (June 27 - 30) to chart its policy for the next decade and prepare to elect a new leadership at its national con