2007年VOA标准英语-US, North Korean Envoys Discuss Ending North's

By Kurt Achin Beijing 09 February 2007 Senior U.S. and North Korean negotiators have focused on a draft proposal of concrete steps toward ending North Korea's nuclear weapons capabilities. VOA's Kurt Achin reports from Beijing, where a second day of

2007年VOA标准英语-African Soccer Celebrates 50 Years

By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 07 February 2007 This week marks the 50th anniversary of the African Football Confederation, Africa's official soccer body. The sport is usually associated with boys and men, but Naomi Schwarz visited a soccer school in Senega

2007年VOA标准英语-Burundi Proposes Offering Troops for Somalia, U

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 01 February 2007 Burundi has agreed to offer troops for the African Union peacekeeping initiative in Somalia. Meanwhile, Uganda's parliament is brushing aside attempts by the ruling party to push through a motion to send Uga

2007年VOA标准英语-New Group Calling for Dialogue in Lebanon

By Challiss McDonough Beirut 03 February 2007 Last week's violence in Lebanon, after two months of opposition protests, were a sign of how hostile the atmosphere has become. A new group is calling for more reasoned dialogue between the opposition and

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Says Iran Sending Arms to Iraq

By Paula Wolfson White House 14 February 2007 President Bush says he is convinced an elite Iranian military unit with government ties is putting weapons in the hands of Iraqi insurgents. But, as VOA's Paula Wolfson reports, Mr. Bush says he does not

2007年VOA标准英语-Africa's Media Summit Opens in Nigeria

By Tony Budny Atlanta, Georgia 12 February 2007 watch Afghan Rugs Exhibition The southeastern U.S city of Atlanta recently hosted an exhibition celebrating Afghanistan's world-renowned rugs and the part they have played in shaping the nation's heri

2007年VOA标准英语-Diane Keaton Returns to the Big Screen in "Beca

By Alan Silverman Hollywood 04 February 2007 Oscar-winner Diane Keaton plays the meddling mother to pop music star Mandy Moore in a relationship comedy about family, love and happiness. It arrives at American theaters timed to pick up the audience th

2007年VOA标准英语-Ousted Chairman of Ruling Party in Burundi Prot

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 08 February 2007 The former chairman of Burundi's ruling party is protesting his ouster, saying that the move is illegal. Cathy Majtenyi reports for VOA from Nairobi. Hussein Radjabu says the meeting on Wednesday that result

2007年VOA标准英语-Thai Investigators Probe Allegations of Corrupt

By Ron Corben Bangkok 09 February 2007 A Thai committee examining alleged corruption by the deposed government of Thaksin Shinawatra says cases involving the country's new international airport will be presented to a criminal court by late May. As R

2007年VOA标准英语-Activists Urge New York State to Pass Anti-Huma

By Carolyn Weaver New York 09 February 2007 watch Human Trafficking report A coalition of women's and human-rights advocates in the United States is pressing New York state legislators to pass a law against human trafficking. Investigators say that

2007年VOA标准英语-Liberians Look Toward New Donor Conference

By Nico Colombant Dakar 12 February 2007 Liberians have high expectations for the upcoming week of meetings, donor conferences and forums between top officials in Washington, set to address their need for help. VOA's Nico Colombant has more from Daka

2007年VOA标准英语-Key US Senators Agree on Bipartisan Resolution

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 01 February 2007 U.S. Senate Democratic and Republican leaders have reached a deal on a nonbinding resolution expressing disagreement with President Bush's decision to send more troops to Iraq. VOA's Deborah Tate reports

2007年VOA标准英语-Some Nigerians Unfazed by Bird Flu-Related Deat

By Sarah Simpson Lagos 01 February 2007 The Nigerian government's announcement earlier this week that tests confirmed the country's first human death from the bird flu virus appears to have left Lagos residents unfazed. Sarah Simpson reports for VOA

2007年VOA标准英语-Frustration Grows Among Unpaid Guinea-Bissau Te

By Nico Colombant Dakar 15 February 2007 Many West African countries do not have enough money to pay teacher salaries on a regular basis or to refurbish schools. The result is a decaying educational system, with frustrated teachers, students and par

2007年VOA标准英语-Gates: Africa Command Will Give US More Effecti

By Al Pessin Pentagon 06 February 2007 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has announced that the U.S. military will create a new command for Africa. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon officials say the command is to be established by Septemb

2007年VOA标准英语-US Creates Military Command for Africa

By Al Pessin Pentagon 06 February 2007 The Bush administration has announced the creation of a new U.S. military command for Africa by September of next year. The long-anticipated move will consolidate responsibility for U.S. military activities on t

2007年VOA标准英语-South Africa's Mbeki Pledges to Fight Poverty,

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 09 February 2007 South African President Thabo Mbeki has pledged to create more jobs, improve social services, fight crime and combat AIDS in a wide ranging State of the Nation address. Mr. Mbeki delivered the speech Friday

2007年VOA标准英语-France Urges Sudan to Accept More Peacekeepers

By Nico Colombant Dakar 15 February 2007 French President Jacques Chirac is urging Sudan to accept more peacekeepers in its troubled Darfur region, while also pushing for a meeting between Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir and other African leaders at

2007年VOA标准英语-Cubans Struggle in Province Rich in Tobacco, To

By VOA News Pinar del Rio, Cuba 14 February 2007 watch Inside Cuba: part 2 This week we are bringing you a special series of reports called Inside Cuba - Reporter's Notebook. The series is based on the reporting of a video crew that contributes mate

2007年VOA标准英语-US Astronaut Arrested in Alleged Attack

By Brian Wagner Miami 06 February 2007 A U.S. astronaut has been arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap and kill a female Air Force officer. From Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports that incident with Lisa Nowak involved an apparent rivalry over the