VOA标准英语10月-Reluctant Pakistan Considers IMF Loan to Avoid De

Pakistan holds talks this week with the International Monetary Fund about what is expected to be an estimated $10 billion bailout package. With foreign currency reserves dwindling and the rupee trading at all time lows against the dollar, Pakistan i

VOA标准英语10月-Afghan Soldiers Accidentally Killed in Friendly F

A number of Afghan soldiers have died in a so-called friendly fire air strike in the eastern part of Afghanistan. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from Kabul that nine troops were killed and three more wounded when a U.S.-led coalition strike

VOA标准英语10月-India Launches First Unmanned Mission to Moon

India has launched its first unmanned mission to the Moon. The mission is a major boost to the country's space program, as India joins Asian nations China and Japan in exploring the Moon. Anjana Pasricha has a report from New Delhi. In this photo pr

VOA标准英语10月-Zimbabwe Crisis Summit in Danger

Zimbabwe Prime Minister-Designate Morgan Tsvangirai says he may not take part in Monday's planned summit of southern African leaders to resume Zimbabwe crisis talks. Peta Thornycroft reports for VOA from Harare the MDC says the government of Preside

VOA标准英语10月-Pentagon Cautious on Reported Pakistani Plan to A

U.S. defense officials responded cautiously Thursday to a report that Pakistan plans to give weapons to thousands of men in its western region so they can join the fight against militants who have taken refuge in the area. VOA's Al Pessin reports fr

VOA标准英语10月-Taliban Claims Responsibility for Killing Female

A British woman who had been helping the handicapped in Afghanistan has become the latest victim of Taliban violence targeting foreign aid workers in the country. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from Kabul that Afghanistan's government and ai

VOA标准英语10月-Analysts: Democrats Expected to Gain Senate Seats

Americans will be voting for members of the U.S. Congress as well as the president when they go to the polls November 4. With Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama leading in national opinion polls, congressional Democrats hope political mo

VOA标准英语10月-Bush Reaffirms US Commitment to Global Developmen

President Bush says America's commitment to international development is strong, even in tough economic times. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports that Mr. Bush's comments came Tuesday in an address to a conference on development issues organized by the Whi

VOA标准英语10月-Rice Warns Against Foreign Aid Cuts, Protectionis

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is appealing to wealthy countries not to cut development aid or resort to protectionist trade practices in the face of the global economic crisis. VOA's David Gollust reports from the State Department that Ri

VOA标准英语10月-Sarkozy Proposes Series of Summits on Financial C

French President Nicolas Sarkozy called Tuesday for heads of states to begin preparing for a series of economic summits to revamp the world economic system. From Paris, Lisa Bryant reports on the president's remarks before the European Parliament. F

VOA标准英语10月-Afghan Journalist Receives 20-Year Prison Term fo

A young Afghan journalist, convicted of blasphemy, has had his death sentence overturned. But the appeals court ordered the reporter to spend 20 years in jail for distributing an Internet article criticizing the Prophet Mohammed's views on women. VO

VOA标准英语10月-Court Rules Bali Bombers Can Be Executed by Firin

Indonesia's constitutional court has ruled the three men convicted in the 2002 Bali bombings and sentenced to death may be executed by firing squad, quashing their claim it is inhumane and against the constitution. VOA correspondent Nancy-Amelia Col

VOA标准英语10月-Major European Markets Follow Asian Lead, Move Hi

Major European markets opened moderately higher, following the lead of Asian markets that posted solid gains. For VOA, Tom Rivers in London has details. German stock trader makes phone call in Frankfurt European markets posted modest increases as in

VOA标准英语10月-McCain, Obama Target States Key to Electoral Vote

With just two weeks to go until Election Day, U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain are campaigning in states that could decide the election on November 4. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone has the latest from Washington. In

VOA标准英语10月-Israeli Prime Minister-Designate Misses Deadline

Today is the first deadline for Israel's current foreign minister to form a new government. Time is running out, as we hear from Robert Berger at the VOA bureau in Jerusalem. Tzipi Livni (file) Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni's bid to become Israel's f

VOA标准英语10月-EU Ministers Discuss Funding Environment Projects

European environmental ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss ways to significantly cut greenhouse-gas emissions - without hurting economies struggling with the current financial crisis. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris. The European Union members di

VOA标准英语10月-US Praises Pakistani Efforts to Recruit Tribes Ag

The top U.S. diplomat for South Asia is praising Pakistan's efforts to recruit local militias against Taliban and al-Qaida fighters in the country's volatile tribal regions. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad. U.S. Assistant Secretary of St

VOA标准英语10月-Indian PM Says Financial Institutions Safe, But F

The Indian Prime Minister says that Indian financial institutions will not be impacted by the global credit crisis, but admits the country's high-growth economy could slow down. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, his assurance came as the co

VOA标准英语10月-EU Warns Mauritania of Measures if Law is Not Res

The European Union has given the West African country of Mauritania a month to restore constitutional order or face unspecified measures. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris where members of the Mauritanian junta met with E.U. officials on Monday. An E.

VOA标准英语10月-Former Bush Secretary of State Powell Endorses Ob

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell says he is backing Democrat Barack Obama for president. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports Powell made the announcement during a nationally broadcast television interview. Colin Powell, 10 Oct 2008 Powell says Ba