2007年VOA标准英语-Breadfruit Advocates Say It Could Solve Hunger

By Zulima Palacio Washington 28 June 2007 Breadfruit is widely cultivated in tropical regions of the world, especially in the Pacific. And yet, advocates say it is mostly ignored as a potential solution to hunger. They point out that breadfruit prod

2007年VOA标准英语-England Goes Smoke-Free in Public Buildings Jul

By Tendai Maphosa London 28 June 2007 As of July 1 it will be illegal to smoke in enclosed public places in England. The law has divided the country with those for it saying it will save thousands of passive smokers' lives. Those against it say it is

2007年VOA标准英语-Islamists Invited to Somali Reconciliation Talk

By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 28 June 2007 The foreign affairs secretary for Somalia's ousted Islamic Courts Union has confirmed to VOA that he has received an invitation from the country's western-backed transitional government to attend peace talks next mo

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigerians Call for Release of Separatist Leader

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 28 June 2007 The recent release of Niger Delta militant Mujahid Dokubo-Asari has prompted calls for the immediate release of another separatist leader from the southeast. For VOA, Gilbert da Costa reports from Abuja. Ralph U

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Sees Hopeful Signs of Progress in Iraq

By Scott Stearns White House 28 June 2007 President Bush says there are hopeful signs of progress in Iraq as 30,000 additional U.S. troops have been battling al-Qaida terrorists. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports the president's com

2007年VOA标准英语-Missile Defense to Be Discussed at Upcoming Bus

By Andre de Nesnera Washington 28 June 2007 Russia strongly opposes Washington's plan to introduce a missile defense system in Eastern Europe. In this report from Washington, VOA Senior Correspondent Andr de Nesnera looks at the proposal, which will

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush, Estonian Leader Discuss Iraq, Cyber Secur

By Paula Wolfson White House 25 June 2007 President Bush has condemned the latest round of suicide bombings in Iraq. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the situation in Iraq, and new threats to the security of information technology were on the agenda when

2007年VOA标准英语-Human Rights Watch Opens 18th International Fil

By Carolyn Weaver New York 25 June 2007 The 18th annual Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, now underway in New York, is a collection of often harrowing films, both fictional and documentary. They run the gamut of subjects, from environme

2007年VOA标准英语-Muslim Man Faces Retrial on Charges Tied to 200

By Cathrine Drew London 25 June 2007 Mizanur Rahman Next week, a British court plans to re-try a 23-year-old Muslim man from North London on charges of inciting murder in connection to protests outside the Danish Embassy in London in February 2006.

2007年VOA标准英语-US Defense Contractors Balance Profits With Nat

By Brian Padden Paris 25 June 2007 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter The Paris Air Show is one of the most extensive displays of aviation and aerospace in the world. The commercial aircraft industry comes to sell the latest technology to anyone who can affor

2007年VOA标准英语-Gordon Brown Becomes Britain's New Prime Minist

By Sonja Pace London 25 June 2007 Gordon Brown becomes Britain's new prime minister this week, succeeding Tony Blair, who has held the office for the past 10 years. Mr. Brown is no newcomer to politics, but many are wondering how well he'll make the

2007年VOA标准英语-Israel's Prime Minister Cautions Against High E

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 25 June 2007 Israel's prime minister says he hopes for progress, but he cautioned against any major breakthrough at a summit, later Monday, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Jordan'

2007年VOA标准英语-Despite Peace Talks With Pakistan, India Mainta

By Raymond Thibodeaux Srinagar 25 June 2007 There has been a slow but steady thaw in relations between India and Pakistan in the past two years, with improvements in intergovernmental communication and cross-border transportation. But there has been

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Envoy Hopes East Timor Elections Will Unify

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Dili 25 June 2007 A girl holds up an electoral poster featuring a picture of former President Xanana Gusmao in Dili, 25 June 2007 The head of the United Nations mission in East Timor says the nation's relatively peaceful parli

2007年VOA标准英语-Darfur Conference Ends In Paris

By Anita Elash Paris 25 June 2007 A conference in Paris aimed at finding a solution to the crisis in Darfur has ended with an agreement to coordinate future measures in the troubled region. But as Anita Elash reports for VOA from Paris, most of the k

2007年VOA标准英语-Suicide Bomber Kills Sunni Tribal Leaders, Othe

By Kurt Achin Seoul 25 June 2007 United Nations nuclear inspectors are in Beijing, preparing to head to the North Korean capital to discuss a shutdown of the country's main nuclear reactor. At the same time, a Russian bank has confirmed the final re

2007年VOA标准英语-IAEA Nuclear Inspectors Prepare For North Korea

By Kurt Achin Seoul 25 June 2007 United Nations nuclear inspectors are in Beijing, preparing to head to the North Korean capital to discuss a shutdown of the country's main nuclear reactor. At the same time, a Russian bank has confirmed the final res

2007年VOA标准英语-Embassy Showcases Pakistani Truck Art

By Tabinda Naeem Washington 25 June 2007 The Pakistani Embassy in Washington, DC recently hosted an exhibit of artwork and artifacts depicting the nation's rich cultural heritage. The centerpiece of the exhibit was a whimsically decorated truck, demo

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigeria's New Leader Discloses Personal Wealth

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 29 June 2007 Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has publicly declared his net worth, an unprecedented move that many see as underscoring his commitment to fight corruption. Gilbert da Costa reports for VOA from Abuja. Umaru Y

2007年VOA标准英语-US Senate Panel Subpoenas Documents from Bush A

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 27 June 2007 A U.S. Senate panel has issued subpoenas to the White House, Vice President Dick Cheney's office, the Justice Department and the National Security Council for documents relating to a controversial wiretapping