2007年VOA标准英语-US Envoy, Japanese Opposition Leader Spar Over

By Liz Noh Tokyo 08 August 2007 With opposition control of Japan's Upper House heralding possible change in the traditionally strong alliance between Japan and the United States, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Schieffer has met with the leader of th

2007年VOA标准英语-Study Highlights Simple, Cost-Effective Health

By Carol Pearson Washington 14 August 2007 Aspirin A new study shows that five simple health measures could help you and many others live a longer life. VOA's Carol Pearson reports on the simple and cost effective steps recommended in this study. A n

2007年VOA标准英语-Australian Fashion Show Promotes Islamic Cultur

By Phil Mercer Sydney 20 August 2007 A fashion parade to promote understanding of Islamic dress for women has opened in Australia's biggest city, Sydney. Its aim is to challenge the hostile and ill-informed views many non-Muslims have about Islam. Fr

2007年VOA标准英语-College Enrollment in Arabic Courses Growing Fa

By Mohamed Elshinnawi Washington 16 August 2007 A survey by the Modern Languages Association shows that since September 11th, 2001 student enrollment in Arabic courses at American colleges has grown faster than any other foreign language. With the he

2007年VOA标准英语-Police Remove Jewish Settlers From Hebron House

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 07 August 2007 Israeli police and army units removed two Jewish settler families from a house in the West Bank city of Hebron early Tuesday. More than a dozen police were injured in the incident and eleven Jewish settlers were

2007年VOA标准英语-Afghan-Influenced Art on Display at American Un

By George Dwyer Washington 08 August 2007 A portion of the artwork by William Dutterer on display at American University Washington D.C.'s Katzen Arts Center -- located on the campus of American University -- recently celebrated an Afghanistan-inspir

2007年VOA标准英语-US Says It Is Countering Iranian Influence in I

By Al Pessin Pentagon 17 August 2007 The second-ranking U.S. commander in Iraq says he is trying to convince Iraqi Shi'ite extremists that working with Iran will have long-term negative consequences for Iraq. Lieutenant General Ray Odierno spoke via

2007年VOA标准英语-At Least 450 Dead in Peru Earthquake

By Brian Wagner Miami 16 August 2007 Rescue workers in Peru are searching for survivors in the rubble of an earthquake that killed at least 450 people. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports the quake toppled buildings and homes south of the capital. I

2007年VOA标准英语-Jazz World Mourns Loss of Be-Bop 'Architect'

By Doug Levine Washington 17 August 2007 The jazz world is mourning the loss of one of its greatest drummers, Max Roach. Among the so-called architects of the be-bop movement, Roach died in his sleep on August 16 at a hospital in New York. He was 83.

2007年VOA标准英语-Wildfires - Fact of Life in American West

By Shelley Schlender Colorado 21 August 2007 The natural beauty of the American West is prompting more people to build homes in wildland areas. Wildfires are also natural in those areas, and as climate change increases temperatures and drought, blaze

2007年VOA标准英语-Religious Tolerance Facing Test in Britain

By Mandy Clark London 10 August 2007 Religious tolerance in Britain is getting put to the test, following two attempted car bombings earlier this summer. All the suspects are Muslims. A separate protest movement by young Muslim women only adds to inc

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Says Somalis in South Are Severely Malnouris

By Caroline Sawyer Nairobi 17 August 2007 A United Nations agency report says 600,000 people in southern Somalia, including people in and around the capital Mogadishu, are suffering from severe malnutrition and nearly 300,000 of those require immedia

2007年VOA标准英语-Western Pattern Diet Linked to Recurring Colon

By Melinda Smith Washington 15 August 2007 The Western diet, consisting of high fatfoods, is not beneficialfor cancer patients Worldwide statistics show that colon cancer kills more than 600,000 people every year. Now, a new study confirms that diet

2007年VOA标准英语-US to Close Eritrean Consulate Amid Diplomatic

By David Gollust State Department 17 August 2007 The State Department said Friday it has ordered Eritrea to close its consulate in Oakland, California amid U.S. charges the East African country is aiding rebels in Somalia. Officials say additional pu

2007年VOA标准英语-US Unveils New Counter-Drug Strategy for Afghan

By David Gollust State Department 09 August 2007 The United States Thursday announced a new, more aggressive, strategy for curbing the illicit drug trade in Afghanistan. U.S. officials concede that opium poppy production in the country overall is gro

2007年VOA标准英语-Humanitarian Prize Goes to Senegalese Group Fig

By Phuong Tran Dakar 13 August 2007 A Senegalese non-profit group, which has fought against female genital mutilation for more than 15 years, has won a humanitarian prize of$1.5 million dollars. For VOA, Phuong Tran has more from Dakar. The non-profi

2007年VOA标准英语-India Releases Text of Civilian Nuclear Accord

By Steve Herman New Delhi 03 August 2007 The text of a historic civilian nuclear agreement between India and the United States has been released, a week after the deal was announced. As VOA's Steve Herman reports from the Indian capital, the document

2007年VOA标准英语-US Congress Sends Bush Lobby Reform Bill

By Deborah Tate Washington 02 August 2007 The U.S. Senate Thursday approved legislation that strengthens ethics and lobbying laws. The measure, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this week, now goes to President Bush for his signature.

2007年VOA标准英语-Kosovo Negotiators Meet, But Little Progress Ex

By Barry Wood Pristina 09 August 2007 Envoys from the United States, the European Union and Russia, who are meeting in London Thursday to talk about the status of Kosovo, say they are expecting no substantial shifts in positions. VOA's Barry Wood rep

2007年VOA标准英语-Peace Conference Continues in Afghanistan

By Benjamin Sand Kabul 10 August 2007 Hundreds of Pakistani and Afghan politicians and tribal leaders are meeting in Kabul to discuss improving border security and strengthening bilateral relations. VOA correspondent Benjamin Sand reports from the Af