VOA常速英语2007年-Voting Peaceful in Kenya's Second City

By Derek Kilner Nairobi 27 December 2007 Voting is under way in Mombasa, Kenya's second city and its main port. As Derek Kilner reports for VOA, the situation has been largely calm, despite delays in the opening of some polling stations. The normally

VOA常速英语2007年-Veteran Performers, Newcomers Contribute to Cou

By Mary Morningstar Washington 20 December 2007 Veteran performers and newcomers contributed to the success of Country music in 2007. Although record sales overall continued to fall as digital downloads increased, several Country acts celebrated mult

VOA常速英语2007年-Lebanon's Presidential Election Postponed for N

By Edward Yeranian Beirut 17 December 2007 Lebanon's presidential election has been postponed a ninth time, as top political leaders again failed to reach a political deal that the Hezbollah-led opposition is demanding before a vote can take place. T

VOA常速英语2007年-Reclaimed Coal Mine Gets 'Green' Makeover

By Mil Arcega Washington 04 December 2007 A decommissioned coal mine in the Rocky Mountain state of Wyoming is about to get a new lease on life. Although it no longer produces enough coal to generate electricity, the company that owns the land has fo

VOA常速英语2007年-South Africa's Ruling Party to Elect Leaders At

By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 14 December 2007 South Africa's ruling African National Congress is due to begin its much anticipated national conference Sunday in Polokwane in Limpopo province. VOA'S Delia Robertson reports the gathering will endors

VOA常速英语2007年-NATO, Afghan Forces Launch Offensive Against Ta

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 09 December 2007 NATO and Afghan forces have launched a major offensive in Southern Afghanistan, targeting a key Taliban stronghold. From Pakistan, VOA Correspondent Benjamin Sand reports the operation has already captured

VOA常速英语2007年-Democrats Urge Shifting US Troops to Focus on T

By Scott Stearns White House 29 December 2007 Congressional Democrats want President Bush to move more U.S. troops out of Iraq because they say that will better focus the military on terrorist threats in Pakistan and Afghanistan. VOA White House Corr

VOA常速英语2007年-Taize Pilgrimage Attracts Thousands

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 30 December 2007 Some 40,000 young Christians are gathering in Geneva to participate in a five-day pilgrimage organized by the Taize religious community and Swiss churches. The Taize community, based in Burgundy, France, has in

VOA常速英语2007年-Bhutan Steps Toward Democracy with Vote for Nat

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 31 December 2007 Thousands of people in Bhutan went to the polls Monday to elect an upper house of parliament for the first time. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, the vote represents the country's first step to

VOA常速英语2007年-Presidential Candidates Gear Up for Iowa Caucus

By Paula Wolfson Washington 30 December 2007 The first contest of the U.S. presidential election campaign comes this week in the midwestern state of Iowa, where Democrats and Republicans will hold caucuses Thursday night. VOA correspondent Paula Wolf

VOA常速英语2007年-USA, Aussies Win at Hopman Cup Tennis

By VOA Sports Washington, DC 29 December 2007 The United States has defeated India, 2-1, and host country Australia scored a 2-1 upset over the Czech Republic at the Hopman Cup mixed team tennis competition in Perth, Australia. The American team of M

VOA常速英语2007年-Bhutto's Son, Husband to Co-Lead Her Party; Wil

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Islamabad 30 December 2007 Slain Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's son and husband will co-chair her party, which has decided it will participate in coming elections. VOA's Nancy-Amelia Collins reports from Islama

VOA常速英语2007年-US Military Continues Push to Quash al-Qaida in

By Deborah Block Iskandariyah, Iraq 30 December 2007 U.S. military efforts to quash the al-Qaida in Iraq terrorist network are showing signs of success in some areas. But, the U.S. military says al-Qaida remains a top concern. In an area south of Bag

VOA常速英语2007年-North Korea Breaks End-of-Year Nuclear Declarat

By Kurt Achin Seoul 31 December 2007 The United States and Japan are expressing regret that North Korea is breaking a key promise aimed at ending its nuclear weapons programs. 2007 is coming to an end with no declaration from North Korea listing its

VOA常速英语2007年-Bhutto Murder Hits Hard in New York City's 'Lit

By Adam Phillips New York 30 December 2007 News of the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Bhenazir Bhutto at a political rally in Rawalpindi on Thursday was a seismic event in that politically volatile nation. But Bhutto's murder also reve

VOA常速英语2007年-Pakistani Military Assures Nuclear Stockpile Re

By Michael Bowman Washington 30 December 2007 Pakistan's military says, despite massive chaos and turmoil in the aftermath of the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, the country's nuclear weapons are safe and secure. VOA's Micha

VOA常速英语2007年-France to Cut Off Contact With Syria Over Leban

By Challiss McDonough Cairo 30 December 2007 The president of France says he will have no further contact with Syria until he is convinced that Syria is really trying to resolve the political crisis in neighboring Lebanon. He spoke on a visit to Egyp

VOA常速英语2007年-Olmert Demands Palestinian Crackdown on Militan

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 30 December 2007 Israel is demanding a Palestinian crackdown on militants, after a deadly attack in the West Bank. As Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, the violence is the latest obstacle to peace efforts,

VOA常速英语2007年-Actor Denzel Washington Presents Inspiring Dram

By Alan Silverman Hollywood 30 December 2007 In his second film as director, Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington presents an inspiring drama of triumph over prejudice and ignorance based on true events of some 75 years ago. Alan Silverman h

VOA常速英语2007年-Millions Pay Their Respects to Late Senegalese

By Jade Heilmann Dakar 31 December 2007 Hundreds of thousands of followers of the Mouride religion have flocked to the holy city of Touba, Senegal, to mourn the death of their spiritual leader Serigne Saliou Mback. The 92-year-old Caliph of the Mouri