2007年VOA标准英语-Drug Manufacturer Says Increased Bird Flu Vacci

By Martin Secrest Washington, D.C. 18 April 2007 There may have been advances in the development of a vaccine to protect people against the H5N1 avian influenza virus, or bird flu. Researchers say it could be possible to substantially increase global

2007年VOA标准英语-World Bank President Controversy Overshadows Mi

By Mil Arcega Washington 18 April 2007 Embattled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz is fighting to keep his job after disclosing his involvement in obtaining a substantial pay raise for a female friend. The controversy has provoked demands for Wolfo

2007年VOA标准英语-Turkish Generals Press for Move Into Iraq

By Simon Marks Turkey-Iraq border 18 April 2007 Fears are growing that Turkey may take unilateral military action in northern Iraq against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, the PKK, whose fighters have been staging cross-border attacks. Turkey's

2007年VOA标准英语-US General Says Taleban Did Not Launch Spring O

By Al Pessin Pentagon 18 April 2007 A U.S. commander in eastern Afghanistan says the expected Taleban spring offensive has not materialized, partly because of increased operations by U.S. and NATO forces. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon. Br

2007年VOA标准英语-Lawmakers Discussing Post-Veto Strategies on Ir

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 26 April 2007 U.S. lawmakers are already consulting on next steps after President Bush's expected veto next week of Iraq-Afghanistan war funding legislation. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill, Democrats and Rep

2007年VOA标准英语-West Africans Back in Africa after Failing to R

By Nico Colombant Dakar 27 April 2007 Several groups of West Africans, attempting to cross by boat from Senegal to Spain, were caught this week. Some of them are now back in Senegal after their boat began to sink and they were rescued at sea. More th

2007年VOA标准英语-New Orleans Jazz Fest Celebrates City's Musical

By Greg Flakus New Orleans, LA 27 April 2007 Nearly two years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the city is showing signs of recovery and drawing visitors back to traditional events, like the annual Jazz and Heritage Festival. It runs o

2007年VOA标准英语-SAF President Urges Citizens to Fight Crime in

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 27 April 2007 South Africa's President, Thabo Mbeki, has urged fellow citizens to work together to fight crime, poverty and racism. Mr. Mbeki made the remarks in a speech marking the anniversary of his country's first democ

2007年VOA标准英语-Rights Groups Say Pakistani Press Freedom Under

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 27 April 2007 International rights groups are accusing the Pakistan government of muzzling the country's free press. From Islamabad, VOA correspondent Benjamin Sand reports the government is under fire for a series of alleg

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Chief 'Gravely Concerned' About Somalia

By Peter Heinlein United Nations 26 April 2007 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed grave concern at the violence in Somalia. VOA's Peter Heinlein at U.N. headquarters reports officials also fear the consequences of Somalia's burgeoning h

2007年VOA标准英语-Students' Designs Provide Look into Future

By Zulima Palacio Washington, D.C. 26 April 2007 At the base of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., 41 teams of college students are competing in the National Sustainable Design Expo. Some of their environmentally friendly and sustainable projects c

2007年VOA标准英语-Can an American Auto Industry Town Regain Past

By Brian Padden Flint, Michigan 26 April 2007 These are hard times for parts of the American Midwest where the American auto industry is centered. Competition from Asian automakers, outsourcing, and automation have, over the years, forced American co

2007年VOA标准英语-Film Depicts Cruelty of War

By Amra Alirejsovic Los Angeles, California 26 April 2007 Harun Mehmedinovic is a young Bosnian-American filmmaker who is studying at the American Film Institute (A.F.I.) in California, one of the most prestigious film schools in the world. His late

2007年VOA标准英语-Rice Dismisses Russian Concerns About US Missil

By David Gollust State Department 26 April 2007 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday dismissed as ludicrous Russian concerns that a U.S. missile defense plan for Europe would threaten Moscow's nuclear deterrent. Russian President Vladimi

2007年VOA标准英语-US General Says Iran-Linked Group Attacked US T

By Al Pessin Pentagon 26 April 2007 The top U.S. commander in Iraq says an Iraqi group affiliated with an elite Iranian force carried out an attack last year in which five U.S. soldiers were killed near the Iraqi town of Karbala. The statement by Gen

2007年VOA标准英语-Abortion Could Be Prominent Issue in 2008 US Pr

By Jim Malone Washington 26 April 2007 The divisive issue of abortion is likely to be a major point of debate in next year's U.S. presidential election, thanks to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone reports fro

2007年VOA标准英语-Yeltsin Leaves Behind Mixed Legacy

By Andre de Nesnera Washington 23 April 2007 Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin has died in Moscow at the age of 76. In this report from Washington, Senior Correspondent Andr de Nesnera looks at the Russian leader's legacy. Russian President Bori

2007年VOA标准英语-Kenya Urges Eritrea To Rejoin IGAD

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 23 April 2007 Kenya will ask Eritrea to re-join a regional grouping of countries that spearheads peace and development efforts in the Horn of Africa and East Africa. Eritrea withdrew from the organization Saturday widely bel

2007年VOA标准英语-Hoobastank Returns After Three-Year Break

By Larry London Washington 23 April 2007 Hoobastank Although the members of the Los Angeles rock band Hoobastank are still in their mid-twenties, they have spent over a decade writing and performing music. The veteran band has already enjoyed interna

2007年VOA标准英语-Indonesian Court to Rule on Mine Pollution Case

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Jakarta 23 April 2007 Richard Ness walks upon arrival for his trial at a district court in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia (File Photo) An Indonesian court is expected to rule Tuesday on pollution charges against one of the