2007年VOA标准英语-Republicans Search for Frontrunner in 2008 US P

By Jim Malone Washington 18 July 2007 While Hillary Clinton remains the favorite for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination next year, Republicans are still searching for a frontrunner at this early stage in the 2008 election process. VOA nat

2007年VOA标准英语-Game Developers Targeting Women

By Mil Arcega Washington 18 July 2007 The traditional face of video gaming is changing. In a bid to attract more players, some of the major game developers are adding new content, new colors and a new attitude in a bid to attract a new generation of

2007年VOA标准英语-Sunni Arab Legislators End Boycott of Iraqi Par

By Margaret Besheer Irbil 19 July 2007 Sunni Arab legislators have ended their five-week boycott of Iraq's parliament, raising hopes the assembly can move forward on legislation viewed as crucial to national reconciliation. From Iraq, VOA's Margaret

2007年VOA标准英语-Hello Deli In New York City has a Celebrity Own

By Roger Hsu New York City 22 February 2007 watch Hello Deli report New York City is known for many famous landmarks: The Empire State building, the Statue of Liberty, and Times Square. Amid all the hustle and bustle of the city is another landmark

2007年VOA标准英语-Buddhist Leader Returns to Vietnam to Heal War

By Matt Steinglass Ho Chi Minh City 22 February 2007 The renowned Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh has returned to his native Vietnam. Hanh, who has tens of thousands of followers in France and the United States, plans to conduct mass prayer ceremon

2007年VOA标准英语-Iran Sends Mixed Messages on Nuclear Issue

By Gary Thomas Washington 21 February 2007 As another U.N. deadline on Iran's nuclear program passed, Tehran continued to send signals of both defiance and compromise. Meanwhile, the United States and its allies on the nuclear issue remain steadfast

2007年VOA标准英语-This Year's Oscars Have International Flair

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 21 February 2007 Sunday, the eyes of the world will be on Hollywood, where the Academy Awards, or Oscars, will be presented. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports, this year's movie honors have an international flavor. Peter O

2007年VOA标准英语-Center Provides New Look at Underwater Environm

By Paul Sisco Washington, DC 21 February 2007 watch New Discovery Center One of the newest attractions for visitors to Florida, the southernmost point in the continental United States, celebrates the undersea world in and around the famous Florida K

2007年VOA标准英语-Israel's PM: No Compromise on Hamas, Iran and S

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 21 February 2007 Israel's prime minister, Ehud Olmert, said Wednesday he will maintain contacts with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, but that achieving peace with the Palestinians will be difficult because a majority of

2007年VOA标准英语-Quartet Urges Palestinian Unity Government to R

By David Gollust State Departrment 21 February 2007 The international quartet on the Middle East has urged the pending new Palestinian unity government to recognize Israel's right to exist. The Quartet meeting, late Wednesday in Berlin, followed U.S.

2007年VOA标准英语-Aid Groups Say Violence Prevents Them from Reac

By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 21 February 2007 International aid agencies are expressing frustration and alarm at their lack of access to several needy regions of Somalia because of continuing insecurity. VOA Correspondent Alisha Ryu in our East Africa Bure

2007年VOA标准英语-Celebrity Activism: Publicity Stunt or Sincere

By Crystal Park Washington 21 February 2007 watch Celebrity Activists report It is the latest trend in Hollywood- picking a cause to support. But amidst the helpful spirit lies deep skepticism about celebrities' motives. VOA's Crystal Park takes a l

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigerian Vice President Warns of Threat to Demo

By Benjamin Robertson London 21 February 2007 Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar says that his country is heading for autocracy and dictatorship unless voters support him in the upcoming presidential elections. For VOA in London, Benjamin Robert

2007年VOA标准英语-Coalition Faces Two New Insurgent Tactics in Ir

By Al Pessin Washington 22 February 2007 The second-ranking U.S. commander in Iraq says his forces are working to counter two new capabilities developed by insurgents -an improved ability to shoot down helicopters and a new type of bomb that involves

2007年VOA标准英语-Cheney Says Free Nations Cannot Allow Safe Have

By Barry Kalb Hong Kong 23 February 2007 U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney says that nations like the United States and Australia simply cannot indulge in the option of ignoring safe havens for terrorist groups around the world. Speaking in Sydney, he

2007年VOA标准英语-Changing Lives of the Poor with Donated Cars

By June Soh Baltimore, Maryland 22 February 2007 watch Donation report Outside of major cities in the United States, public transportation is not always well developed in many communities. Cars and other personal vehicles dominate the American cultu

2007年VOA标准英语-US Charges Two Men in Cuba Travel Scheme

By Brian Wagner Miami 22 February 2007 U.S. officials have charged two men with helping thousands of people travel to Cuba with fraudulent religious visas. Authorities say the suspects used bogus church names and other information to avoid travel res

2007年VOA标准英语-US Negotiator Calls North Korea Nuclear Agreeme

By Stephanie Ho Washington 22 February 2007 The lead U.S. negotiator to the so-called six-party talks on resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis praised the agreement reached earlier this month, calling it a good first step to an eventual resolutio

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Champions Ethanol to Cut Foreign Oil Depen

By Scott Stearns White House 22 February 2007 U.S. President George Bush wants to cut America's dependence on foreign oil by increasing the domestic production of alternative fuels. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns has the story. President

2007年VOA标准英语-Egyptian Court: Blogger Guilty of Insulting Isl

By Cache Seel Cairo 22 February 2007 An Egyptian court has sentenced a dissident blogger to four years in prison for insulting Islam and the Egyptian president. It is the first time anyone has been convicted of those crimes in Egypt in connection to