2007年VOA标准英语-US Presses Sudan to Accept Darfur Peace Force

By David Gollust State Department 23 April 2007 The U.S. State Department's second-ranking official warned Sudan's government Monday that time is running out for it to accept an expanded peacekeeping mission for Darfur or face new sanctions. Deputy S

2007年VOA标准英语-Al-Qaida Organization Remains Question Mark

By Gary Thomas Washington 27 April 2007 Saudi Arabia announced Friday the roundup of 172 suspected terrorists for plots to attack Saudi installations. Those arrested are believed to be local members of al-Qaida. In this background report, VOA corresp

2007年VOA标准英语-Foundation Hopes to Inspire Good Governance by

By Joan Butler Washington 27 April 2007 The largest annual prize in the world will be awarded for achievement in Africa leadership and the prize committee will be lead by a former U.N. Secretary General. For producer Joan Butler, VOA's Jim Bertel has

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Reaffirms Intention to Veto War Funding Bi

By Margaret Besheer Washington 2-339648 27 April 2007 President Bush warned Congress Friday that he will continue vetoing war spending bills as long as they contain a timetable for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. From Washington, VOA's M

2007年VOA标准英语-US, Japan Urge North Korea to Shut Down Nuclear

By Stephanie Ho Washington 27 April 2007 President Bush and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe say they see eye-to-eye on North Korea. The two leaders are urging Pyongyang to shut down its nuclear weapons programs or face tougher action. VOA

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq Dominates US Presidential Campaign

By Jim Malone Washington 27 April 2007 The war in Iraq continues to be the focus of debate in the early stage of the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign. VOA national correspondent Jim Malone has more from Washington. Iraq remains the top issue among bot

2007年VOA标准英语-Cambodia Publishes First History of Khmer Rouge

By Rory Byrne Phnom Penh 28 April 2007 The first textbook written by a Cambodian on the history of the Khmer Rouge has been published by the Documentation Center of Cambodia. Previous accounts of the Khmer Rouge era have all been written by foreign s

2007年VOA标准英语-Israeli Troops Kill 3 Palestinian Militants on

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 28 April 2007 Israeli forces have killed three Palestinian militants and seriously wounded a fourth in the Gaza Strip near the border with Israel. As Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, each side is accusing

2007年VOA标准英语-Voter Apathy Expected in Mali Election

By Kari Barber Bamako 28 April 2007 A supporter holds a poster of the President of Mali Amadou Toumani Toure during a campaign meeting in Fana, 150km east of Bamako, 25 Apr 2007 Voters in the West African nation of Mali go to the polls Sunday to elec

2007年VOA标准英语-Blast Targeting Shi'ite Shrine in Iraq Kills 55

By Barry Newhouse Irbil, Iraq 28 April 2007 Iraqi officials say a blast near a Shi'ite shrine in the holy city Karbala has killed at least 55 people. Locals say the bomb detonated as many worshippers gathered for evening prayers at the Imam Abbas shr

2007年VOA标准英语-Haitian PM Presses for Constitutional Reforms

By Brian Wagner Miami 28 April 2007 Haiti's prime minister, Jacques-Edouard Alexis, has called for new efforts to reform the nation's 1987 constitution. From Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports that Mr. Alexis is seeking to correct what he believes are

2007年VOA标准英语-US Commander Sees Mixed Picture in Iraq, Condem

By Dan Robinson Washington 26 April 2007 The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives has approved a war funding bill that includes a timetable for the eventual withdrawal of most U.S. troops from Iraq. VOA's Dan Robinson reports, the vote was

2007年VOA标准英语-US Military Reveals Detention of Senior Al-Qaid

By Paula Wolfson White House 25 April 2007 President Bush has announced an enhanced effort to combat malaria in Africa. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from the White House, the president spoke Wednesday at an event marking Malaria Awareness Day in the

2007年VOA标准英语-US Lawmakers Urge Arab Pressure on Sudan

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 25 April 2007 Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are urging Arab states to step up pressure on Sudan to end the bloodshed in Darfur. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill, where the House considered a r

2007年VOA标准英语-McCain Officially Launches Presidential Bid

By Jim Malone Washington 25 April 2007 Republican John McCain has officially launched his 2008 campaign for president. The Arizona senator is hoping to regain some of the political momentum he has lost in recent months to former New York City Mayor R

2007年VOA标准英语-Asian-Americans Celebrate Diversity While Maint

By Mona Ghuneim New York 25 April 2007 The Asian Cultural Festival celebrates and explores the multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and multi-dynamic Asian-American experience. Where better to host such a festival than in Queens, New York - the most ethnic

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Report Criticizes Iraq on Human Rights

By Challiss McDonough Cairo 25 April 2007 An Iraqi displaced woman attends a photo exhibition in Karbala, for the victims of violence who were killed in the province, 25 Apr 2007 A new United Nations report says violence in Iraq is continuing to clai

2007年VOA标准英语-Studies Show Cigarette Warning Labels Can Influ

By Carol Pearson Washington 25 April 2007 Do warning labels about health hazards on cigarettes help people to quit smoking? New research shows they at least cause people to think about what they are doing. The World Health Organization is concerned t

2007年VOA标准英语-Severe Weather Wreaks Havoc from Texas to Iowa

By Greg Flakus Marshall, Texas 25 April 2007 Deadly storms tore across the Mexico-Texas border Tuesday. A tornado killed six people and left a path of destruction in the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas. At least three people were reported dead on th

2007年VOA标准英语-Ghana Fights Economic Impact of Malaria

By Efam Dovi Accra 25 April 2007 Progress has been made in reducing malaria cases in Ghana, but the disease continues to be a primary health concern in the country as well as an economic burden. As the West African nation joins the rest of the contin