VOA常速英语2007年-Israel Lowers Expectations for Peace Deal by En

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 02 December 2007 There were high hopes for peace in the Middle East after last week's summit in Annapolis, Maryland. But now, the mood is not as optimistic. Ehud Olmert tells his Cabinet that Israel is not obligated to conc

2007年VOA标准英语-NFL Star has International Roots

By Arash Arabasadi Washington 05 September 2007 For many, sports are recreational fun; a way to pass the time. But for the few both lucky and good enough to compete as adults, sports can be the gateway to a lucrative career playing at the professiona

2007年VOA标准英语-Analysts: Libby Conviction Could be Problematic

By Jim Malone Washington 07 March 2007 Lawyers for former White House aide Lewis Libby are preparing their request for a new trial in the wake of Libby's conviction Tuesday. Libby was found guilty of lying, perjury and obstruction of justice in conn

VOA常速英语2007年-Philippines Convicts 14 Abu Sayyaf Militants Li

By Douglas Bakshian Manila 06 December 2007 A Philippine court has convicted 14 militants of kidnapping 20 people in a 2001 incident that eventually left two Americans dead, including one who was beheaded. Douglas Bakshian reports from Manila. A Mani

2007年VOA标准英语-Frustration Builds as North Korea Delays Shutti

By Daniel Schearf Beijing 13 April 2007 The chief U.S. envoy to the North Korea nuclear disarmament talks says there is no reason for North Korea to delay shutting down its main nuclear facilities and letting U.N. inspectors into the country. North K

VOA常速英语2007年-Palestinian Prisoner Release Given Green Light

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 19 November 2007 Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met late Monday in Jerusalem. As VOA's Jim Teeple reports, the meeting took place as Israel announced it will release 441 Palestinian

VOA常速英语2007年-British Leader Calls for Immediate Release of 5

By Tom Rivers London 09 December 2007 Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for the immediate release of 5 British hostages abducted in Baghdad last May. For VOA, Tom Rivers reports from London. For the first time since the 5 Britons were abducted o

2007年VOA标准英语-Key Srebrenica Massacre Suspect Transferred To

By Stefan Bos Budapest 01 June 2007 The relatives of victims of Europe's worst massacre since World War II have welcomed the arrest of a key suspect in the atrocity. Bosnian Serb General Zdravko Tolimir was detained Thursday and flown to the United N

VOA常速英语2007年-UN Seeks $406 Million for Somalia Crisis in 200

By Nick Wadhams Nairobi 11 December 2007 The United Nations has issued an appeal for $406 million in 2008 to ease the humanitarian crisis is Somalia. As Nick Wadhams reports from Nairobi, the United Nations says years of chaos coupled with recent fig

2007年VOA标准英语-Tribal People in India Want to Protect Indigeno

By Suzanne Chislett London 08 August 2007 Tribal villagers from the eastern state of Orissa in India claim the planned expansion of a mine and mineral refinery in their region threatens their way of life. So they sent representatives to London to as

2007年VOA标准英语-Former Pakistan PM Sharif Deported After Arriva

By Daniel Schearf Islamabad 10 September 2007 Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, bottom center, surrounded by aides and supporters on an ariplane as he arrives in Islamabad, Pakistan after he flew from London, England, 10 Sep 2007 Former p

2007年VOA标准英语-Nigerian Gunmen Release British Girl

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 09 July 2007 A three-year-old British toddler who was kidnapped last week in Nigeria's oil-rich Rivers state has been released and reunited with her family. Gilbert da Costa reports that Margaret Hill's abduction provoked a

2007年VOA标准英语-US Treasury Secretary Upbeat Following Recent M

By Lisa Bryant Paris 17 September 2007 U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sounded an upbeat note on the world economy Monday, despite the recent turmoil roiling the markets. Paulson's remarks came during a trip to Paris. Lisa Bryant has more from

VOA常速英语2007年-Amnesty Urges Governments Not to Extradite Geno

By Tendai Maphosa London 02 November 2007 Amnesty International urged governments on Friday not to send anyone suspected of crimes during Rwanda's 1994 genocide to be tried in the country, saying it has serious concerns about the justice system. From

2007年VOA标准英语-Israel Buries Legendary Former Mayor of Jerusal

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 04 January 2007 Teddy Kollek, a former Jerusalem mayor, who led one of the world's most complicated cities for nearly three decades, has been laid to rest after his death this week at the age of 95. As Robert Berger report

2007年VOA标准英语-Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai Scanned for Skull Fractur

By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 14 March 2007 Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says police brutally beat him and other opposition leaders following their arrest on Sunday. Mr. Tsvangirai was interviewed by a radio reporter who was at the

VOA常速英语2007年-Despite Tight Races in Iowa, Clinton, Giuliani

By Ravi Khanna Washington 07 December 2007 Voters in Iowa will be the first to pick among U.S. presidential candidates running for the two major political party nominations. A new poll shows, however, two of the contenders dominate the field in three

2007年VOA标准英语-India's Airports Fail to Keep Pace With Growing

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 21 January 2007 The arrival lounge at the domestic terminal of the Indira Gandhi International Airport is bereaved of activity in New Delhi India's aviation sector is booming, but the infrastructure at the country's airpo

2007年VOA标准英语-Talks Fail, Fighting Erupts Outside Pakistan Mo

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 10 July 2007 Negotiations to end the stand off have apparently broken down and a military assault has reportedly begun. A senior military official says the security forces have entered the compound. Hospital officials say a

VOA常速英语2007-US Lawmakers Fail to Override Presidential Veto

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 18 October 2007 The House of Representatives has failed to override President Bush's veto of legislation approved by Congress that would have expanded a government-subsidized children's health insurance program. VOA's Dan