2007年VOA标准英语-France Considers Rejoining NATO's Military Wing

By Lisa Bryant Paris 24 September 2007 More than four decades after quitting NATO's military wing, France may be considering rejoining. Critics say the move is largely symbolic, since Paris is already an active member in the transatlantic alliance. B

2007年VOA标准英语-Gunmen Kill Two in Nigerian Oil City

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 24 July 2007 Gunman shot and killed two family members of a newly appointed state official in the southern Nigerian city of Port Harcourt in the Niger Delta. For VOA, Gilbert da Costa reports from Abuja. Militants wearing bl

VOA常速英语2007-Skateboarding Appeals to Adrenaline Junkies

By Sarah Zaman Washington 04 October 2007 The popularity of skateboarding has soared and plummeted since the sport's inception more than a half century ago, much like skateboarders themselves. But now it is more popular than ever. Urdu TV's Sarah Zam

2007年VOA标准英语-There is Still No Business Like Show Business

By George Dwyer Washington, DC 13 February 2007 watch Show Business report The Washington D.C.-based Motion Picture Association of America, or MPAA, recently hosted a conference on The Business of Show Business. Designed to raise awareness in Washin

2007年VOA标准英语-Domestic Politics Behind Showdown Over Funding

By Jim Malone Washington 02 May 2007 President Bush and congressional Democrats are expected to make a fresh attempt at compromise over funding the war in Iraq following the president's veto of an emergency war-funding bill Tuesday. VOA National Corr

2007年VOA标准英语-Paris Air Show Is Big Business

By Brian Padden Paris 20 June 2007 The 47th International Paris Air Show is running this week. It is a showcase of aviation and aerospace technology. And as VOA's Brian Padden reports, this is big, big business with more than 2,000 exhibitors from 42

VOA常速英语2007年-Celebration, Some Frustration Marks 'Schengen'

By Stefan Bos Ukraine Border 21 December 2007 Celebrations are being held across Eastern Europe as the European Union on Friday formally lifted border checks with nine of its newest member states, most of them former Communist countries. But despite

2007年VOA标准英语-Presidential Vote Count Begins in Sierra Leone

By Phillip Wellman Dakar 10 September 2007 Police keep crowds back from the polling stations after the vote is over Votes are being tallied from Sierra Leone's runoff election Saturday to determine the country's next president. Both the opposition an

2007年VOA标准英语-S. Korea Names Astronaut for the Country's Firs

By Kurt Achin Seoul 05 September 2007 South Korea has chosen an expert on artificial intelligence for the country's first foray into space. As VOA's Kurt Achin reports from Seoul, the new astronaut beat out tens of thousands of competitors for a flig

2007年VOA标准英语-Sierra Leone on High Alert During Vote Count

By Phuong Tran Dakar 14 August 2007 Voters in in Sierra Leone are anxiously awaiting more election results after a small percentage of the count was announced on Monday. Officials counseled patience while they increased patrols around the country and

VOA常速英语2007年-World Meteorological Organization: Last Decade

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 13 December 2007 A new report says the last decade is the warmest on record. The Geneva-based World Meteorological Organization says data from around the world shows extreme weather patterns increasing in every region. It says

VOA常速英语2007年-US Senate Confirms Michael Mukasey as Attorney

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 09 November 2007 The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Bush's nomination of retired federal judge Michael Mukasey to the post of attorney general. The Senate approved Mukasey by a vote of 53-40 during a late-night sessi

2007年VOA标准英语-Jason Michael Carroll Among Country Newcomers t

By Mary Morningstar Washington 18 March 2007 Many new artists are sharing the popularity charts with America's veteran performers. VOA's Mary Morningstar tells us about a few that could become the next big thing in Country music. Jason Michael Carro

VOA常速英语2007-Nigeria Introduces Stricter Road Safety Rules Af

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 30 October 2007 The Nigerian government has announced plans to enforce stricter safety regulations in a bid to stem spiraling road accidents. Gilbert da Costa reports for VOA from Abuja the announcement follows an accident t

2007年VOA标准英语-India Set to Introduce World's Cheapest Car

By Raymond Thibodeaux Kochi, India 22 August 2007 An Indian car maker is getting set to roll out a car next year aimed at those on the lower end of the country's economy. It is expected to extend the dream of car ownership to millions of Indians. Ray

2007年VOA标准英语-US Senators Introduce Legislation to Close Loop

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 28 March 2007 Two U.S. Senate Democrats have introduced legislation that would close a loophole in U.S. sanctions law. The measure would deny federal contracts to U.S. companies that do business - through foreign subsidia

VOA常速英语2007年-Zimbabwe Introduces New Cash Notes as Inflation

By Peta Thornycroft 20 December 2007 Zimbabwe's central bank has introduced higher denomination currency notes in an effort to deal with a raging inflation rate. Peta Thornycroft reports for VOA that the central bank recently introduced so many contr

2007年VOA标准英语-Leading Nigerian Writer Calls for New President

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 28 April 2007 One of Nigeria's best-known citizens, the writer Wole Soyinka, has given his support to calls for another presidential election. Opposition leaders and international observers have described the April 21 electi

2007年VOA标准英语-Hillary Clinton Enters 2008 US Presidential Rac

By Marissa Melton Washington 20 January 2007 New York Senator Hillary Clinton has announced she has taken the first step toward a run for the presidency in 2008. VOA's Marissa Melton reports. Senator Hillary Clinton announces opening presidential exp

2007年VOA标准英语-Hillary Clinton, Other Congress Members Visit B

By Jim Randle Baghdad 13 January 2007 U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton and other members of a congressional delegation met in Baghdad Saturday with Iraq's prime minister and U.S. military commanders to discuss plans to stem violence in the country. VOA'