2007年VOA标准英语-Leaders Gather for UN Climate Change Meeting

By Phuong Tran Dakar 23 September 2007 Heads of states from more than 70 countries are gathering in New York City for what will be the largest U.N.-organized event for world leaders on climate change. This is a preliminary meeting to work toward a ne

VOA常速英语2007年-Former Secretaries Albright and Cohen To Chair

By Cindy Saine Washington 13 November 2007 A group of former U.S. officials and lawmakers has launched a task force to draw up a list of practical recommendations for responding to threats of genocide and mass killings. The group is headed by former

VOA常速英语2007年-World Bank: African Economies Turning a Corner

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 14 November 2007 The World Bank says economic growth rates in sub-Saharan Africa have turned a corner and after decades of stagnation are catching up with the rest of the world. The organization made the statement in its an

2007年VOA标准英语-Zimbabweans Abroad Find Creative Ways to Suppor

By Tendai Maphosa London 18 June 2007 Many Zimbabweans have left home in pursuit of better lives elsewhere, as the country's economic meltdown worsens. From London, Tendai Maphosa looks at how some of them are finding innovative ways to help those th

2007年VOA标准英语-Cheney Says Iraq Pullout Would Further Destabil

By Stephanie Ho Washington 12 March 2007 Vice President Dick Cheney says a precipitous withdrawal from Iraq would be dangerous for the United States and for the entire Middle East. His comments came in Washington Monday in a speech to a gathering spo

2007年VOA标准英语-Senate Approves War Funding Bill, Timeline for

By Deborah Tate Washington 26 April 2007 The U.S. Senate, following the lead of the House of Representatives, has approved a compromise bill that funds military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. But it also sets a goal of withdrawing U.S. troops fr

2007年VOA标准英语-Negotiations Begin on New War Funding Bill

By Paula Wolfson White House 02 May 2007 Negotiations are under way between the White House and the U.S. Congress on a revised war funding bill. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports President Bush is emphasizing the need to find common ground, and find it qui

2007年VOA标准英语-Caribbean Hurricane on Path to Hit Mexico, Beli

By Brian Wagner Miami 20 August 2007 Hurricane Dean is continuing its path west through the Caribbean, where it was expected to hit the Yucatan peninsula early Tuesday. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports the storm earlier passed near Jamaica and th

VOA常速英语2007年-US Navy Gets Tough with Pirates off Somalia

By Al Pessin Washington 21 December 2007 The commander of U.S. forces in East Africa and the Middle East says he has ordered his naval commanders to take a tougher approach to pirates off the coast of Somalia, in an effort to help the region's econom

2007年VOA标准英语-Pan Am Games Underway in Rio de Janeiro

By David Byrd Rio de Janeiro 18 July 2007 More than 5,500 athletes from 42 nations and territories are in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, competing in the Pan American Games. The games, which opened Friday, will last for about two weeks. As VOA's David Byrd

2007年VOA标准英语-Brazilian Prosecutors Call for Airport to Suspe

By Brian Wagner Miami 19 July 2007 Brazilian prosecutors are seeking to suspend flights at the country's busiest airport while investigators study a plane crash that killed at least 189 people. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports aviation officials

2007年VOA标准英语-Brad Paisley's '5th Gear' Takes Fans on a Music

By Mary Morningstar Washington 25 July 2007 Country legend George Jones once wrote a letter to Brad Paisley that said, I am counting on you to carry on the tradition and make folks sit up and listen to what good Country music should sound like. As VO

VOA常速英语2007年-Iowa Democrats Brave Colder Weather to See the

Des Moines, Iowa 01 November 2007 With about two months to go before Iowans choose their presidential candidates, Democratic hopefuls are visiting the state often. Voters in the mostly rural, Midwestern state will go to caucuses in early January, be

2007年VOA标准英语-India's Economy Races Forward Despite Inflation

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 15 February 2007 As India's economy grows at a scorching pace, high inflation and rising food prices are beginning to hurt the poor. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, the government says it is taking steps to moder

2007年VOA标准英语-Twin Brother Political Analysts See Open Contes

By Greg Flakus Houston 21 March 2007 Election fever is high in the United States, even though voters will not go to the polls until November of next year to elect a new president. As was evident in the last presidential election, divisions between N

VOA常速英语2007年-Kidnapping Trial Opens in Chad for French Chari

By Jade Heilmann Dakar 21 December 2007 Six French aid workers from the group Zoe's Ark have gone on trial in Chad. The six are accused of the attempted kidnapping of 103 children who were discovered by authorities as they were being flown to Europe

VOA常速英语2007年-London Opens Permanent Gallery on Slavery

By Mandy Clark London 16 November 2007 The first permanent gallery devoted to London's historic involvement in the transatlantic slave trade is now open. The Museum in Docklands opened the gallery to mark the 200th anniversary of Britain's abolition

2007年VOA标准英语-Arabic Public School Opens in NYC

By Paige Kollock New York City 11 September 2007 One of New York City's smallest public schools is probably one of the most controversial the Khalil Gibran International Academy. The Brooklyn middle school, devoted to Arabic language and culture, ope

2007年VOA标准英语-Beckham Makes US Soccer Debut with Los Angeles

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 22 July 2007 European football superstar David Beckham made a cautious debut with his new team, the Los Angeles Galaxy, Saturday evening. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, the British midfielder played to a pack

2007年VOA标准英语-Beckham Makes MLS Debut in Washington

By Parke Brewer Washington 10 August 2007 English star David Beckham made his Major League Soccer debut Thursday night here in Washington, but his Los Angeles Galaxy club lost to DC United, 1-0. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer was at the match at RFK