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-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

2007年VOA标准英语-Gunmen Seize Two Foreign Oil Workers in Nigeria

By Sarah Simpson Lagos 07 April 2007 Nigerian police have confirmed that two foreign oil workers have been seized by gunmen, the latest in a series of kidnappings in the troubled delta region. Sarah Simpson reports for VOA from Lagos. The men were s

2007年VOA标准英语-Non-Profit Organization Seeks to Clear Landmine

By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 09 April 2007 Roots of Peace, a non-profit organization that removes landmines around the world, has an ambitious project in southern Africa. As Sabina Castelfranco reports for VOA from Rome, the organization plans to clea

2007年VOA标准英语-Experts Say Global Warming Likely to Affect Afr

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 17 April 2007 Experts say global warming is likely to affect people living in Africa more than on any other continent and warn that African policymakers must begin to prepare for such an event. An international panel of exp

2007年VOA标准英语-Aid Report Says Sudanese Children Suffer Severe

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 18 April 2007 A network of aid groups has launched a report Wednesday recommending, among other things, that the U.N. Security Council and the Sudanese government make the protection of children a top priority in peace effor

2007年VOA标准英语-Blair Says New Dialogue Possible With Iran Foll

By Jim Fry Washington 06 April 2007 Tony Blair during his statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, on the announcement by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, of the release of British sailors and marines, 04 Apr 2007 British Prime Minister To

2007年VOA标准英语-One Iraqi Woman Stands Up to Sectarian Intimida

By Margaret Besheer Baghdad 16 April 2007 In the Iraqi capital, illegal Sunni and Shi'ite groups are trying to shift the sectarian balance of neighborhoods to their favor. They use intimidation and executions to force residents of different sects to

2007年VOA标准英语-National Pride Inspires US Davis Cup Team

By Jim Stevenson Winston 08 April 2007 For most professional tennis players, each season is filled with the individual pursuits of winning tournament titles and prize money. But as VOA's Jim Stevenson reports, a handful of players often find their mo

2007年VOA标准英语-2008 Presidential Campaign Fundraising Totals H

By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 03 April 2007 Watch Campaign report The first fundraising period, from January 1 to March 31 of the 2008 U.S. presidential race, ended with a flurry of appearances, phone calls and e-mail asking for last minute campaig

2007年VOA标准英语-WHO: More People With HIV/AIDS Getting Treatmen

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 17 April 2007 A new WHO/UNAIDS report shows access to HIV anti-retroviral therapy in poor countries grew significantly in 2006. The report says more than 2 million people living with HIV/AIDS are now receiving treatment. This i

2007年VOA标准英语-Dance Across the City Sweeps Bostonians Off The

By Yi Suli Boston, Massachusetts 12 April 2007 Watch Dancing report The northeastern U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, is a city rich in culture from its prominent professional theater companies to its world-renowned Boston Symphony Orchestra. Les

2007年VOA标准英语-EU Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gases by 2020

By Nina Maria Potts Brussels 05 April 2007 Watch Biofuels report The EU is emerging at the forefront of the fight against climate change. Pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and boost renewable sources, EU politicians seem keener than e

2007年VOA标准英语-ICRC Says Civilian Suffering in Iraq Unbearable

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 11 April 2007 The International Committee of the Red Cross says the suffering of civilians in Iraq is worsening. In a new report called Civilians Without Protection: The Ever-Worsening Crisis in Iraq , the Red Cross focusses on

2007年VOA标准英语-Maoists Vow to Make Nepal Republic

By Steve Herman Kathmandu 16 April 2007 Nepal's Maoist leader Prachanda during today's news conference, in Kathmandu, 16 Apr 2007 The leader of Nepal's Maoists, who joined the interim government earlier this month, has called for the nation to be dec

2007年VOA标准英语-McCain Condemns Democrats for Troop Withdrawal

By Jim Malone Washington 11 April 2007 Republican presidential contender John McCain made an impassioned plea for public support for the war in Iraq Wednesday. Meanwhile, Democratic presidential candidates are pressing just as hard for Congress to se

2007年VOA标准英语-Suicide Bomber Kills Iraqi Police Recruits

By Margaret Besheer Baghdad 10 April 2007 Iraqi police say a female suicide bomber attacked a police recruitment center north of Baghdad, killing at least 16 recruits and injuring more than 33 others. Meanwhile, on a visit to Japan, Iraq's prime mini

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Renews Call for US Immigration Reform

By Paula Wolfson White House 09 April 2007 President Bush is making a renewed push for big changes in U.S. immigration laws. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports it is one major issue where Mr. Bush believes he can work well with the new Democratic Party majo

2007年VOA标准英语-Key Trade Ministers Fail to Achieve Breakthroug

By Steve Herman New Delhi 12 April 2007 Ministers from six key economies failed to clinch a world trade liberalization deal Thursday, but, after a meeting in New Delhi, have proposed a new deadline to complete the negotiations. VOA's Steve Herman rep

2007年VOA标准英语-Investigators Probe What May Be US Largest Thef

By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 10 April 2007 Watch Data Theft report TJX, the parent company of a discount retail chain that includes TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores says it learned of a security breach involving the theft of 45 million credit and debi