2007年VOA标准英语-Stability, Prosperity in Thailand Still Uncerta

By Luis Ramirez Bangkok 17 September 2007 One year has passed since the Thai military overthrew the government of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on grounds it was corrupt. The interim government is making good on promises to return the country to

VOA常速英语2007年-Bhutto in Islamabad to Discuss Ways to Overturn

By VOA News 06 November 2007 Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto arrived in Islamabad Tuesday for meetings with opposition parties to discuss ways to overturn emergency rule imposed by President Pervez Musharraf. Ms. Bhutto said she has no

VOA常速英语2007-Olympic Star Marion Jones Pleads Guilty to Dopin

By David Byrd Washington 05 October 2007 Former U.S. sprint star Marion Jones has admitted taking performance-enhancing drugs during her storied sprint career. As VOA's David Byrd reports, Jones pleaded guilty in a New York Court to lying to U.S. gov

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Spends August Vacationing, Preparing for R

By Scott Stearns White House 10 August 2007 U.S. President George Bush spends much of the rest of this month away from the White House, either at his Texas ranch or his family's home in the northeast state of Maine, where he has lunch Saturday with F

2007年VOA标准英语-India's Communists Courting IT Companies

By Raymond Thibodeaux Trivandrum, India 16 August 2007 A communist-run state in India wants to cash in on the country's lucrative and ever-expanding technology boom. Raymond Thibodeaux reports from Thiruvananthapuram, better known by its anglicized n

VOA常速英语2007-Egyptian Muslims Savor Ramadan Traditions, Some

By Challiss McDonough Cairo 11 October 2007 The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to a close. For many Egyptians, the month of fasting also brings cherished traditions, including special dishes and social gatherings that last long into the nigh

2007年VOA标准英语-House Approves New Iraq War Funding Measure

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 10 May 2007 Scene on floor of US House of Representatives 10 May 2007 In the latest challenge by Democrats to President Bush over funding for the war in Iraq, the House of Representatives has approved a new bill by a vote

2007年VOA标准英语- 3-Year-Old Abducted in Nigeria's Oil Region

By Carol Pearson Washington, D.C. 05 July 2007 An American man who traveled internationally with tuberculosis - despite instructions not to - has a new diagnosis and is not as sick as government doctors initially said he was. As VOA's Carol Pearson

2007年VOA标准英语-Muslim Punk Rock Joins American Cultural Scene

By Katie Photiadis Washington 03 September 2007 A new American subculture is emerging - Muslim punk rock. Islam is not often associated with punk rock, but like young people across many cultures, Muslim youth are expressing themselves through punk mu

2007年VOA标准英语-Thai Exit Polls: Military-Backed Constitution A

By Ron Corben Bangkok 19 August 2007 Thailand's PM Surayud Chulanont casts his vote during a referendum on a new constitution at a polling station in Bangkok, 19 Aug 2007 Thai voters appear to have overwhelmingly approved a constitution drafted by th

VOA常速英语2007-Senior Official Says Israel Prepared to Divide J

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 08 October 2007 A senior government official says Israel is prepared to relinquish parts of Jerusalem as part of a peace agreement. But as Robert Berger reports from the VOA's Jerusalem bureau, there is opposition to the pl

2007年VOA标准英语-Darfur Is a Priority Issue for New UN Leader

By Kane Farabaugh New York, New York 16 January 2007 watch Ban Ki moon report New UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gives a news conference at UN headquarters, 2 Jan 2007 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is beginning his five-year term as leader of

2007年VOA标准英语-Political, Business Leaders Gather for Africa E

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 12 June 2007 Africa's political and business elite are in Capetown, South Africa, for the opening of the World Economic Forum on Africa. Five heads of state and more than 700 delegates from 42 countries are seeking ways to

2007年VOA标准英语-Leaders Rush to Contain Violence in Chad, Sudan

By Phuong Tran Dakar 14 April 2007 Tensions remain high after clashes between Chad and Sudan's forces earlier this week when dozens were killed on both sides of the border. Leaders from around the world are stepping forward as peace brokers. But anal

2007年VOA标准英语-Lack of Safeguards in Africa Leaves Nuclear Mat

By Phuong Tran Dakar 15 January 2007 Nuclear experts are expressing concern that countries trying to develop nuclear weapons may try to exploit resources in Africa. They say one of their concerns is that African nations lack the proper safeguards to

VOA常速英语2007年-US Says More Talks Needed on North Korea Nuclea

By Kurt Achin Seoul 07 December 2007 The senior U.S. delegate to multinational talks aimed at dismantling North Korea's nuclear capabilities says more discussions are needed before North Korea produces a formal declaration of its nuclear programs. VO

2007年VOA标准英语-Israel: Palestinian Unity Gov't Does Not Meet I

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 09 February 2007 Israel has given a cool reception to the formation of a Palestinian national unity government. Agreement on the new government was reached Thursday at a summit in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Under the deal, the ru

2007年VOA标准英语-New Power-Sharing Government Takes Over in Nort

By Sonja Pace Belfast 08 May 2007 A new power-sharing government has taken over administration of Northern Ireland, bringing together long-time Catholic and Protestant enemies. VOA's Sonja Pace reports from Stormont, the seat of government in Belfast

VOA常速英语2007年-Voters to Elect New Government in India's Gujar

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 11 December 2007 India's western state of Gujarat is electing a new state government. The polls will decide the political fortunes of a Hindu hard-line chief minister who rules the state and are being seen as a test for I

2007年VOA标准英语-New Nigerian President Inherits Turbulent Niger

By Kari Barber Port Harcourt, Nigeria 07 June 2007 Newly instated Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua will face as one of his first challenges controlling the unruly and lawless Niger Delta. Kidnappings of foreigners have escalated as armed militants a