2007年VOA标准英语-Top US Congressional Democrats Urge Bush Not to

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 05 January 2007 The top leaders of the new Democratic-led U.S. Congress are urging President Bush not to increase the number of U.S. troops in Iraq. Their comments, in a letter to the president Friday, come as Mr. Bush i

VOA常速英语2007年-Dollar, Stocks Drop As Oil Nears $100 Per Barre

By Barry Wood Washington 08 November 2007 The price of oil briefly touched $98 a barrel Wednesday while the dollar continued its decline and the Dow Jones Industrials fell two percent. VOA's Barry Wood reports one expert sees a direct relationship be

2007年VOA标准英语-US Commander in Iraq Says Insurgents Intensifyi

By Barry Newhouse Baghdad 08 March 2007 The top U.S. commander in Iraq says the new security operation in Baghdad and in al-Anbar province is growing and insurgents are intensifying efforts to derail the crackdown. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from B

2007年VOA标准英语-Thai Government Dismisses Rumors of New Coup

By Suzanne Presto Bangkok 05 January 2007 Thailand's government is dismissing rumors of a fresh coup plot, after such speculation ran rampant through Bangkok Thursday night. VOA's Suzanne Presto reports from the Thai capital, where people are still

VOA常速英语2007年-Pakistan Court Dismisses Challenges to Musharra

By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 19 November 2007 Pakistan's Supreme Court has dismissed the main legal challenges to General Pervez Musharraf's presidential re-election on October 6. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad the court struck down the c

VOA常速英语2007年-UNHCR Says Security In Chad Worsening

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 04 December 2007 The U.N. refugee agency says the worsening security situation in eastern Chad is limiting access to refugee camps and leaving thousands of refugees and displaced people feeling extremely vulnerable. Lisa Schlei

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq Begins Security Crackdown, US Insists Sadr

By Barry Newhouse Irbil, Iraq 14 February 2007 Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki has announced the start of the long-awaited security crackdown in Baghdad. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from northern Iraq that the U.S. military is also saying that

VOA常速英语2007年-Separate Bomb Attacks Kill 26 in Iraq

By Deborah Block Baghdad 07 December 2007 Iraqi police say separate bomb attacks have killed at least 26 people and wounded about 30 others in the volatile Diyala province north of Baghdad. Authorities say at least 16 people were killed in one attack

VOA常速英语2007年-South African Miners Strike Over Poor Safety

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 04 December 2007 South Africa's biggest union has staged a one-day strike to protest safety and security problems that have contributed to an increase in mining deaths this year. Correspondent Scott Bobb reports from Johann

2007年VOA标准英语-India to Proceed With Controversial Economic Zo

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 08 April 2007 The Indian government has lifted a temporary ban on establishment of special economic zones, but says farmers will not be forced to give up their land for the enclaves. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New De

2007年VOA标准英语-Benson and Jarreau "Givin' It Up" On New Album

By Doug Levine Washington 20 January 2007 Singer and guitarist George Benson and vocalist Al Jarreau are no strangers to the Grammy Awards. Each has earned his share of Grammys over the years. As VOA's Doug Levine tells us, the duo's first album toge

2007年VOA标准英语-American Figure-Skating Champion Michelle Kwan

By Peter Fedynsky Moscow 19 June 2007 This year marks 200 years since the United States and Russia established diplomatic relations. The U.S. Embassy is coordinating several events to mark the anniversary. VOA Correspondent Peter Fedynsky reports fro

2007年VOA标准英语-Afghan, Pakistani Figures Gather for Peace Conf

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 08 August 2007 Ali Mohammad Jan Orakzai head of the Pakistani delegation, right second, greets with Afghan officials at the Kabul international airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, 8 Aug. 2007 Pakistan and Afghanist

VOA常速英语2007年-WHO Chief Wants Access To Medicines For Poor Co

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 05 November 2007 Director-General of the World Health Organization says people in poor countries should not be denied medicine they need to treat illnesses such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis because of the cost. Lisa Schlein rep

2007年VOA标准英语-Congo Opposition Wants Solution to Bemba Proble

By Joe Bavier Kinshasa 11 June 2007 Congo 's main opposition party, the Movement for the Liberation of Congo (MLC), has called for a political solution to allow the return of its leader Jean-Pierre Bemba, the party said in a statement. The ex-warlord

2007年VOA标准英语-Bedouin Culture in Egypt Dying in Drought

By Cache Seel Shalatin, Egypt 10 July 2007 Facing Drought and the loss of grazing land for their herds, many Bedouin of southeastern Egypt are giving up their traditional lifestyle. The Egyptian Government and aid organizations have stepped in to hel

2007年VOA标准英语-Students' Best Friend a Good Listener

By Aunshuman Apte Rockville, Maryland 07 August 2007 Many children struggle with reading aloud in class. To help them improve and build confidence, an innovative program uses dogs to create a casual way to help students with special learning needs ex

2007年VOA标准英语-US Government Holds Hearings on Iran

By Ernest Leong Washington 07 March 2007 Iran remains a top concern for the United States because of Iran's refusal to restrict its nuclear program. The U.S. also accuses Iran of supporting terrorist groups in the Middle East. VOA's Ernest Leong repo

2007年VOA标准英语-Scientists Find DNA That Determines Dog Size

By David McAlary Washington 05 April 2007 Scientists have discovered a genetic reason why some dogs are small and others big. They say the finding has implications beyond canine size, since the work applies to the study of other complex genetic trait

2007年VOA标准英语-Senegal Prepares Ousmane Sembene Tribute

By Phuong Tran Dakar, Senegal 13 August 2007 Ousmane Sembene, the Senegalese film director and novelist who died this past June at age 84, is widely known as the father of African cinema. But before he was recognized for films that protested coloniz