2007年VOA标准英语-Ethiopia Pardons 38 Opposition Members

By Nick Wadhams Nairobi 20 July 2007 Ethiopia announced Thursday it had pardoned 38 opposition leaders and activists just days after its high court sentenced many of them to life in prison for their role in post-election protests in 2005. As Nick Wad

2007年VOA标准英语-Israel Releases More Than 250 Palestinian Priso

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 20 July 2007 Israeli authorities have released 256 Palestinian prisoners as part of a plan to bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in his ongoing conflict with Hamas militants. VOA's Jim Teeple has details from our Jeru

2007年VOA标准英语-US Central Bank Chief Faces Senate Questions on

By Barry Wood Washington 19 July 2007 Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to a Senate committeeThursday about conditions in the U.S. housing market. VOA's Barry Wood reports the chairman of America's central bank faced tough questioning

2007年VOA标准英语-US Ambassador to Iraq Faces Tough Questions in

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 19 July 2007 U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker Thursday offered a mixed picture of the political progress being made by Iraqi leaders in a briefing to U.S. lawmakers by video link from Baghdad. Lawmakers, in turn, expr

2007年VOA标准英语-Latest Research Says Modern Man Comes from Afri

By Jessica Berman Washington 19 July 2007 The origin of modern humans has been a heated topic among anthropologists, who have debated whether modern man came from Africa or somewhere else. Now, researchers say they have they have proof beyond dispute

2007年VOA标准英语-Possible Coup Plot Investigated in Liberia

By Selah Hennessy Dakar 19 July 2007 At least two men, including a former army commander, have been arrested in Liberia for allegedly planning subversive activities against the state. A government official says there is strong evidence showing that t

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Says He Considered but Rejected Sending US

By Scott Stearns Washington 19 July 2007 President Bush says he considered, but ultimately rejected, the idea of sending U.S. troops to halt the violence in Sudan's troubled Darfur region. From the White House, VOA's Scott Stearns reports. President

2007年VOA标准英语-Congo Ruling Party Takes Lead in Elections

By Franz Wild Kinshasa 01 July 2007 Republic of Congo's President party has won nearly all the seats decided in the heavily criticized first round of last Sunday's parliamentary elections. As Franz Wild reports for VOA from Kinshasa opposition groups

2007年VOA标准英语-US Says Iran Using Hezbollah as Proxy in Iraq

By Margaret Besheer Baghdad 02 July 2007 The American military says it has evidence Iran is using the Lebanese Shiite militia group Hezbollah as a proxy to arm Shiite militants in Iraq. Officials also say Iran's elite Quds Force was aware of and help

2007年VOA标准英语-Disputes Delay East Timor Vote Count

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Dili 02 July 2007 Vote counting has been slightly delayed in the East Timor parliamentary elections but the count has finally gotten under way in the capital Dili, two days after the June 30 elections. VOA's Nancy-Amelia Colli

2007年VOA标准英语-Looted African Statues Return Home

By Sean Maroney New York 02 July 2007 This week, an American art collector returned nine carved statues, known as vigango, to Kenya. The return comes two decades after they were looted from local burial sites. From New York, VOA's Sean Maroney report

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush, Putin Meet in Maine to Shore-Up US-Russia

By Paula Wolfson Washington 01 July 2007 Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the United States for talks with President George W. Bush aimed at easing tensions between their two countries. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the meetings are taki

2007年VOA标准英语-US Steps Up Security Following Attack in Britai

By Stephanie Ho Washington 01 July 2007 The United States is increasing transportation security after a car bombing and other attempted terror attacks in Britain in recent days. The top U.S. security official says although he sees no links to any spe

2007年VOA标准英语-US Senate Renews Import Sanctions on Burma

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 25 July 2007 The U.S. Senate voted 93 to one to extend import sanctions on Burma for another year, citing that country's suppression of human rights and political dissent. VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Capitol Hill. Aun

2007年VOA标准英语-US 'Campaign Plan' Predicts Two Years to Establ

By Al Pessin Pentagon 24 July 2007 A U.S. military spokesman has confirmed that the top commander in Baghdad and the U.S. ambassador have developed a new 'Campaign Plan' that sets a goal of establishing security in Baghdad and other population center

2007年VOA标准英语-Rice to Visit Mideast Next Week, Passing Up ASE

By David Gollust State Department 24 July 2007 The State Department confirmed Tuesday that because of Middle East travel plans, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will not attend next week's regional forum with leaders of Southeast Asian countries i

2007年VOA标准英语-US Senators Question Attorney General Gonzales

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 24 July 2007 U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Tuesday faced sharp questioning from lawmakers of both political parties over his handling of the firing of federal prosecutors, as a constitutional showdown looms betwe

2007年VOA标准英语-US Democratic Presidential Contenders Take Part

By Jim Malone Washington 24 July 2007 The eight Democratic contenders for president in 2008 faced off in a debate Monday evening that featured an unusual format. The candidates faced questions from average citizens put to them on video through the vi

2007年VOA标准英语-Cameroon Ruling Party Headed For Big Election V

By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 24 July 2007 Provisional results in Cameroon's combined legislative and municipal elections show a landslide victory for President Paul Biya's ruling party. Opposition parties have alleged massive fraud and say they fear Mr. Bi

2007年VOA标准英语-Greenland Ice Reveals Evidence of Global Warmin

By Kane Farabaugh Kangerlussuak, Greenland 24 July 2007 Greenland's glaciersshow evidence of global warming Periods of global warming and cooling have caused the terrain of Greenland to change over time -- part of the natural process of the Earth's e