2007年VOA标准英语-Former Communist Nations' Political Transitions

By Ivana Kuhar Washington, DC 01 February 2007 watch Cuba Transition Lessons As questions continue over Cuban leader Fidel Castro's health, there is a widespread speculation that his communist regime will not survive without him. Many wonder whether

2007年VOA标准英语-US Skeptical of Chavez Nationalization Plans

By David Gollust Washington 09 January 2007 The U.S. State Department Tuesday expressed skepticism about the industrial Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez laughs at the swearing ceremony of new ministers in Caracas, 8 Jan 2007 nationalization plans o

2007年VOA标准英语-Venezuela's Chavez Puts Expanded Powers to Work

By Michael Bowman Washington 15 February 2007 In late January, Venezuela's national assembly voted to allow President Hugo Chavez to rule by decree for an 18-month period. Since then, Mr. Chavez has moved quickly to nationalize the country's electri

2007年VOA标准英语-Rice: President Chavez Policies 'Destroying' Ve

By David Gollust State Department 07 February 2007 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday the policies of Venezuela's populist leader Hugo Chavez are destroying the South American country. In congressional testimony, Rice said the o

2007年VOA标准英语-US Auto Industry Revs Up for Big Auto Show

By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 11 January 2007 watch US Auto Show Hollywood celebrities such as Carmen Elektra are adding glamour and excitement to the event. You know, entertainment merging with automobiles, music, fashion. It's really cool. I think

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Says Atrocities Increasing in Eastern Congo

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 13 July 2007 The U.N. refugee agency is urging all armed parties in North Kivu province to stop the widespread pillaging and atrocities that are leading to a humanitarian disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UNHCR

2007年VOA标准英语-US, Russia Pledge Further Nuclear Weapons Cuts

By David Gollust State Department 03 July 2007 Russian President Vladimir Putin (l) and U.S. President Bush during a joint press conference at the Bush family compound in northeastern U.S. state of Maine, 02 Jul 2007 The United States and Russia vowe

2007年VOA标准英语-Media Watchdog Slams Recent Arrests of Somali J

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 11 April 2007 An international media watchdog has condemned the recent arrests of three television journalists following a press conference in Somalia. The group also expressed concerns about government-imposed restrictions

2007年VOA标准英语-Noriega Lawyers Continue Fight Against Extradit

By Brian Wagner Miami 10 September 2007 Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega remains in U.S. custody after his parole date, as his lawyers fight an extradition request from France. The 73-year-old Norieg

2007年VOA标准英语-High-Ranking American Envoy Calls for 'Action'

By Noel King Khartoum 16 April 2007 U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, John Negroponte, on Monday, charged Sudan with actively supporting Darfur's feared Arab militias known as janjaweed. Negroponte called on Sudan to disarm the militias, which have lai

2007年VOA标准英语-Shoot-out Between Pakistani, Afghan Troops Leav

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 13 May 2007 Pakistan army soldiers are on alert in troubled Pakistani tribal area of Miran Shah (File) A shoot-out by Pakistani and Afghan troops along their common border has left five Afghan troops were killed and three P

2007年VOA标准英语-Pakistan Officials Try to Stem Violence

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 14 May 2007 Pakistani troops have been told to shoot on sight if need be to control political violence in the southern city of Karachi. Pakistani authorities have banned political rallies in the city, where at least 38 peop

2007年VOA标准英语-US Military: Murders Declining in Iraq But Car

By Margaret Besheer Baghdad 04 April 2007 U.S. military officials say sectarian murders have decreased in Baghdad since a joint U.S.-Iraqi security plan was launched in mid-February, but high-profile car bombings in and around the capital continue to

2007年VOA标准英语-Hamas Resignation Paves Way for Palestinian Uni

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 15 February 2007 The Palestinian prime minister resigned late Thursday, paving the way for a Palestinian unity government. VOA's Jim Teeple reports from Jerusalem, the move comes just days before a summit meeting between Pale

2007年VOA标准英语-US Envoy to Sudan Fails to Secure UN Peackeeper

By Noel King Khartoum 10 January 2007 The governor of the U.S. state of New Mexico, Bill Richardson, has wrapped up a four-day trip to Sudan as head of a delegation from U.S.-based advocacy group, the Save Darfur Coalition. Richardson did not accomp

2007年VOA标准英语-Pope Carries Cross at Good Friday Procession

By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 06 April 2007 For the second year, Pope Benedict led the traditional Way of the Cross procession in Rome's ancient Coliseum. Thousands took part in the solemn ceremony. For VOA, Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome. Pope

VOA常速英语2007年-AU Launches 'Panel of the Wise'

By Peter Heinlein Addis Ababa 18 December 2007 The African Union has inaugurated a panel of distinguished citizens to promote efforts to prevent conflict on a continent that has seen more than its share of wars. VOA's Peter Heinlein reports from AU h

2007年VOA标准英语-US Mortgage Defaults Rise Sharply, Driving Stoc

By Mil Arcega Washington 15 March 2007 watch Arcega report The recent downtrend in U.S. stock prices is being blamed on nervous investors - in particular, those who are worried about mortgage companies' financial difficulties, especially the problem

2007年VOA标准英语-Mediators Meet to Speed up Peace Process in Ivo

By Selah Hennessy Dakar 04 September 2007 Rebel and presidential representatives from the Ivory Coast have met in Ouagadougou to evaluate the progress in the country's peace process. Burkina Faso's president and main mediator, Blaise Compaore, compla

2007年VOA标准英语-Rice Meets with Palestinian President in West B

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 20 September 2007 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is winding up a two-day peace mission to the Middle East. As Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, her discussions have focused on Palestinian statehoo