2007年VOA标准英语-France Confirms Agreement to Sell Arms to Libya

By Anita Elash Paris 03 August 2007 France and Libya have agreed to their first arms deal since the European Union lifted an arms embargo on Libya in 2004. The deal comes after the release last week of six medical workers who Libya accused of intenti

2007年VOA标准英语-Mbeki Fires Deputy Health Minister, Sparks Nati

By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 09 August 2007 South African President Thabo Mbeki has fired the outspoken Deputy Health Minister Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge following reports of an unauthorized visit to an AIDS conference in Spain. However, as VOA's D

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Preparations Underway to Deploy Peacekeeping

By Suzanne Presto New York 07 August 2007 Last week, the United Nations Security Council approved plans to send an expanded peacekeeping force to Sudan's Darfur region. From VOA's New York bureau, Suzanne Presto reports that officials say preparation

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Extends African Union Peacekeeping Mission i

By Suzanne Presto New York 20 August 2007 The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved a resolution extending its authorization of the African Union's mission in Somalia for another six months. It also calls for the U.N. to develop plans

2007年VOA标准英语-Soccer Star David Beckham Arrives in Washington

By VOA Sports 08 August 2007 Fans in Washington are hoping to see the Major League Soccer debut of English star David Beckham as his Los Angeles Galaxy takes on host DC United Thursday night (7pm ET kickoff) at Washington's RFK Stadium. VOA Sports Ed

2007年VOA标准英语-Indonesia Passes Law to Attract Foreign Investo

By Trish Anderton Jakarta 15 August 2007 Investors are beginning to show renewed interest in Indonesia, whose economy has finally been shaking off the effects of the 1997 Asian economic crisis. But one legal expert says the country's judicial system

2007年VOA标准英语-US Presidential Contenders Romney, Huckabee Get

By Jim Malone Washington 13 August 2007 Republican presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee are hoping for a political boost after finishing first and second in a straw poll or test vote on Saturday in Iowa. But as national correspondent

2007年VOA标准英语-US Democratic Presidential Contenders Clash Ove

By Jim Malone Washington 09 August 2007 Debate over foreign policy and how best to wage the war on terror continues to dominate the early stage of the 2008 U.S. presidential election campaign. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has more from Washi

2007年VOA标准英语-Drop in Breast Cancer Rate Tied to Drop in Horm

By Melinda Smith Washington 16 August 2007 In 2002, a national study of millions of American women showed that taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause increases the risk of breast cancer, blood clots and strokes. The news prompted many wo

2007年VOA标准英语-South Korea, US Announce Flood Aid For North Ko

By Kurt Achin Seoul 17 August 2007 South Korea has announced a multi-million dollar aid package for North Korea, where hundreds of thousands of people are suffering because of floods. The United States has also pledged to send help. VOA's Kurt Achin

2007年VOA标准英语-Despite Increased Attention on Russian Military

By Peter Fedynsky Moscow 09 August 2007 Recent news from Russia has involved a flurry of military affairs - the introduction of new weapons, the suspension of a key international treaty, training exercises, and most recently, a missile incident in ne

2007年VOA标准英语-United Nations to Expand Role in Iraq

By Suzanne Presto New York 10 August 2007 The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution that expands the U.N. role in Iraq. From VOA's United Nations Bureau, Suzanne Presto reports the U.N. will play a larger role in broke

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Says Massive Flooding Devastates Parts of No

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 17 August 2007 The United Nations reports massive flooding in North Korea has devastated the southern provinces, including the capital city and key agricultural regions. The U.N. reports that Pyongyang, in a departure from norm

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraqi, Turkish Leaders Agree to Cooperate Again

By Dorian Jones Ankara 07 August 2007 The prime ministers of Iraq and Turkey have agreed to step up cooperation in the fight against Kurdish separatists in Northern Iraq. The agreement was announced during talks in Turkey's capital, Ankara. Dorian Jo

2007年VOA标准英语-Regional Summit With Focus on Zimbabwe Begins i

By Peta Thornycroft Southern Africa 16 August 2007 The 14-nation Southern African Development Community, SADC, has begun a crucial summit in Lusaka, Zambia, with the crisis in Zimbabwe at the top of the agenda. Peta Thornycroft reports for VOA that t

2007年VOA标准英语-Shopkeepers Oppose Wal-Mart Entry Into India

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 11 August 2007 The American retail giant Wal-Mart has announced that it will build wholesale outlets in India in collaboration with an Indian partner. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi that the arrival of large retai

2007年VOA标准英语-Analyst Says Puntland Crisis Could Further Dest

By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 10 August 2007 A leading, U.S.-based analyst on Somalia says the semi-autonomous region of Puntland is in a serious political and economic crisis, which he believes could undermine Somalia's efforts to achieve national reconcili

2007年VOA标准英语-Analyst Says Marred Congo Election to Solidify

By Phuong Tran Dakar 06 August 2007 A man shows a student card (L) and a newly-printed election voting card specially introduced for the Congolese second round of legislative elections in Brazzaville, 05 Aug 2007 In the Republic of Congo, results fro

2007年VOA标准英语-Miami's Little Havana Showcases Cuban Life

By Ade Astuti Miami, Florida 03 August 2007 Few Americans get an opportunity to visit Cuba because of U.S. restrictions on travel. But Americans and others can still experience the island's vibrant culture by visiting La Pequena Havana, or Little Hav

2007年VOA标准英语-US Officials Concerned About Lack of Political

By Stephanie Ho Washington 05 August 2007 Senior Bush administration officials say the surge of U.S. troops in Iraq is showing some military success. At the same time, they say they are concerned with the slow pace of movement toward national politic