2007年VOA标准英语-Malaysian Court Throws Out Muslim Conversion Ca

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Jakarta 30 May 2007 Malaysia's top court has rejected a Muslim convert's appeal to be recognized as a Christian in a ruling that may come to define the limits of religious freedom in the multi-racial nation. VOA's Nancy-Amelia

2007年VOA标准英语-Advocates Debate Rise in Fees for US Residency,

By Michael Bowman Washington 30 May 2007 President Bush says a primary goal of immigration reform is to bring millions of illegal aliens out of the shadows and provide a path to legal residency and eventual U.S. citizenship. But while the president c

2007年VOA标准英语-APEC to Push For Cleaner Technology Instead of

By Phil Mercer Sydney 30 May 2007 Ministers from members of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum - known as APEC - have decided at a meeting in Australia that development of clean energy technologies should take priority over a carbon-trading

2007年VOA标准英语-US Dismisses Iranian Spy Charges as Absurd

By David Gollust State Department 29 May 2007 The United States Tuesday dismissed as absurd charges by Iran that three Iranian-Americans visiting that country were involved in spying. The charges were announced only a day after U.S. and Iranian diplo

2007年VOA标准英语-Lebanese Army, Militants Engage in Heavy Clashe

By Margaret Besheer Beirut 29 May 2007 Sporadic gunfire during the day between Lebanese soldiers and Islamic militants in a Palestinian refugee camp ended in heavy clashes just before sunset near the northern port city of Tripoli. From the Lebanese c

2007年VOA标准英语-North Korea Stays Mum on Nuclear Weapons as Tal

By Kurt Achin Seoul 30 May 2007 North and South Korea have formally opened high-level talks in Seoul, but delegates from the North are remaining silent so far about Pyongyang's commitment to dismantle its nuclear programs. VOA's Kurt Achin reports fr

2007年VOA标准英语-Americans Honor War Dead on Memorial Day

By Paula Wolfson White House 28 May 2007 Americans are honoring the nation's military war dead on this Memorial Day holiday in the United States. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports President Bush led observances at Arlington National Cemetery. This is the d

2007年VOA标准英语-Sudan Balks at Threat of US Sanctions

By Noel King Khartoum 29 May 2007 Sudan says President Bush is unjustified in his decision to impose new sanctions on Khartoum because of the situation in Darfur. Before the sanctions were even announced at the White House on Monday, Sudanese officia

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigeria's New President Calls for Reconciliatio

By Nico Colombant Abuja 29 May 2007 Nigeria's new president Umaru Yar'Adua has called for reconciliation and electoral reform, following controversial elections in Africa's leading oil producer. Mr. Yar'Adua was sworn in Tuesday in Eagle Square, Abuj

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigeria Faces Uncertain Future Under New Leader

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 29 May 2007 Even as Nigeria marks the inauguration of its new leader Umaru Yar'Adua, many in the West African nation claim to know very little about their president. Gilbert da Costa in this background report for VOA, profil

2007年VOA标准英语-Iran Charges 3 Iranian-Americans With Spying

By Cache Seel Cairo 29 May 2007 Iran announced that three Iranian-Americans have been formally charged with endangering national security and espionage. Cache Seel has details from our Middle East bureau in Cairo. The two academics and one journalist

2007年VOA标准英语-Liberians Fight Police Brutality

By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 28 May 2007 UNMIL's civilian police train Liberian National Police cadets (File) Some Liberians say police brutality is on the rise, and it is setting the country back in its path to reconstruction. The government is investigat

2007年VOA标准英语-Venezuelans Protest Shutdown of Private TV Stat

By Brian Wagner Caracas 28 May 2007 Venezuela's replacement of a popular opposition television station with a new state-backed network drew fierce criticism that President Hugo Chavez is curtailing democratic freedoms. Demonstrators, including univer

2007年VOA标准英语-Venezuela's Oldest Private Broadcaster Shuts Do

By Brian Wagner 28 May 2007 Venezuela's government has taken control of a private television station after a midnight deadline for the station to stop broadcasting. In Caracas, VOA's Brian Wagner reports that officials are using the station's frequen

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigerian Artists Dream of Oil Riches, Find Slum

By Nico Colombant Port Harcourt, Nigeria 27 May 2007 Happiness despite hardships in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 27 May 2007 A group of Nigerian artists and dancers from the Muslim north once dreamt of oil riches in the southern delta region, but instead

2007年VOA标准英语-Venezuela to Launch TV Channel, Replacing Priva

By Brian Wagner Caracas 27 May 2007 Supporters of television station Radio Caracas Television, RCTV, protest in Caracas, 26 May 2007 Venezuelan officials are readying to launch a new television station that will replace the nation's oldest private br

2007年VOA标准英语-Israeli Air Strikes on Gaza Continue as Palesti

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 25 May 2007 Israel has launched another wave of air strikes on the Palestinian-ruled Gaza Strip, wounding at least 10 people. Palestinian militants responded by firing more rockets across the border. Robert Berger reports f

2007年VOA标准英语-Teen Climbs Mt. Everest

By Paul Sisco Washington 25 May 2007 Americans have a new real-life, adventure hero to talk about -- a California teen who has climbed the world's highest peaks with her father. VOA's Paul Sisco introduces us to her. Sir Edmund Hillary made the first

2007年VOA标准英语-Burmese Opposition Leader Aung San Suu Kyi to R

By Ron Corben Bangkok 25 May 2007 Burma's military leaders have extended their detention of Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi for another year, despite growing international pressure. Government sources say Burmese officials visited her residence Frida

2007年VOA标准英语-Indian Government Draws Up Social Security Plan

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 25 May 2007 The Indian government has announced an ambitious plan to provide social security coverage to millions of poor workers for the first time. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, the plan is part of the gove