2007年VOA标准英语-Envoys Proclaim Success, But Defer Deadlines, i

By Kurt Achin Beijing 20 July 2007 Diplomats from Russia (L), South Korean (2nd L), US (2nd R) and Japan (R) walk out at the end of another round of six party talks in Beijing, 20 July 2007 Negotiators wrapping up this week's session of talks aimed a

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigeria to File New Lawsuit Against US Pharmace

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 20 July 2007 Nigeria says it has discovered new material it believes will strengthen its $7 billionlawsuit agains the U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and has withdrawn the case in preparation for filing a new lawsuit. For VOA, Gilbert

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Reports Abuse in West Darfur

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 20 July 2007 The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights is urging the Government of Sudan to take immediate action to protect thousands of civilians in the village of Bir Dagig, located about 30 kilometers north of El Geneina

2007年VOA标准英语-US National Guard: Still Unprepared for Large-S

By Leta Hong Fincher Washington, D.C. 20 July 2007 Almost two years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast, the National Guard says it remains ill-prepared to respond to a sudden disaster. Some lawmakers are calling for better plannin

2007年VOA标准英语-Pakistani Supreme Court Reinstates Suspended Ch

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 20 July 2007 Pakistan's Supreme court has reinstated its chief justice, Iftikhar Chaudhry, four months after Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf suspended him. His controversial dismissal on March 9, and his subseq

2007年VOA标准英语-Ethiopia Pardons 38 Opposition Members

By Nick Wadhams Nairobi 20 July 2007 Ethiopia announced Thursday it had pardoned 38 opposition leaders and activists just days after its high court sentenced many of them to life in prison for their role in post-election protests in 2005. As Nick Wad

2007年VOA标准英语-Israel Releases More Than 250 Palestinian Priso

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 20 July 2007 Israeli authorities have released 256 Palestinian prisoners as part of a plan to bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in his ongoing conflict with Hamas militants. VOA's Jim Teeple has details from our Jeru

2007年VOA标准英语-US Central Bank Chief Faces Senate Questions on

By Barry Wood Washington 19 July 2007 Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to a Senate committeeThursday about conditions in the U.S. housing market. VOA's Barry Wood reports the chairman of America's central bank faced tough questioning

2007年VOA标准英语-US Ambassador to Iraq Faces Tough Questions in

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 19 July 2007 U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker Thursday offered a mixed picture of the political progress being made by Iraqi leaders in a briefing to U.S. lawmakers by video link from Baghdad. Lawmakers, in turn, expr

2007年VOA标准英语-Latest Research Says Modern Man Comes from Afri

By Jessica Berman Washington 19 July 2007 The origin of modern humans has been a heated topic among anthropologists, who have debated whether modern man came from Africa or somewhere else. Now, researchers say they have they have proof beyond dispute

2007年VOA标准英语-Possible Coup Plot Investigated in Liberia

By Selah Hennessy Dakar 19 July 2007 At least two men, including a former army commander, have been arrested in Liberia for allegedly planning subversive activities against the state. A government official says there is strong evidence showing that t

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Says He Considered but Rejected Sending US

By Scott Stearns Washington 19 July 2007 President Bush says he considered, but ultimately rejected, the idea of sending U.S. troops to halt the violence in Sudan's troubled Darfur region. From the White House, VOA's Scott Stearns reports. President

2007年VOA标准英语-Congo Ruling Party Takes Lead in Elections

By Franz Wild Kinshasa 01 July 2007 Republic of Congo's President party has won nearly all the seats decided in the heavily criticized first round of last Sunday's parliamentary elections. As Franz Wild reports for VOA from Kinshasa opposition groups

2007年VOA标准英语-US Says Iran Using Hezbollah as Proxy in Iraq

By Margaret Besheer Baghdad 02 July 2007 The American military says it has evidence Iran is using the Lebanese Shiite militia group Hezbollah as a proxy to arm Shiite militants in Iraq. Officials also say Iran's elite Quds Force was aware of and help

2007年VOA标准英语-Disputes Delay East Timor Vote Count

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Dili 02 July 2007 Vote counting has been slightly delayed in the East Timor parliamentary elections but the count has finally gotten under way in the capital Dili, two days after the June 30 elections. VOA's Nancy-Amelia Colli

2007年VOA标准英语-Looted African Statues Return Home

By Sean Maroney New York 02 July 2007 This week, an American art collector returned nine carved statues, known as vigango, to Kenya. The return comes two decades after they were looted from local burial sites. From New York, VOA's Sean Maroney report

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush, Putin Meet in Maine to Shore-Up US-Russia

By Paula Wolfson Washington 01 July 2007 Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the United States for talks with President George W. Bush aimed at easing tensions between their two countries. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the meetings are taki

2007年VOA标准英语-US Steps Up Security Following Attack in Britai

By Stephanie Ho Washington 01 July 2007 The United States is increasing transportation security after a car bombing and other attempted terror attacks in Britain in recent days. The top U.S. security official says although he sees no links to any spe

2007年VOA标准英语-US Senate Renews Import Sanctions on Burma

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 25 July 2007 The U.S. Senate voted 93 to one to extend import sanctions on Burma for another year, citing that country's suppression of human rights and political dissent. VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Capitol Hill. Aun

2007年VOA标准英语-US 'Campaign Plan' Predicts Two Years to Establ

By Al Pessin Pentagon 24 July 2007 A U.S. military spokesman has confirmed that the top commander in Baghdad and the U.S. ambassador have developed a new 'Campaign Plan' that sets a goal of establishing security in Baghdad and other population center