voa标准英语2008年-Global Markets Respond Favorably to China Stimu

World markets are mostly higher after China announced a massive program to stimulate its economy. From Washington, VOA's Michael Bowman reports. A South Korean man is reflected on an electronic screen displaying foreign exchange rates at the head of

voa标准英语2008年-EU Takes on Somalia Pirates

The European Union has launched an anti-piracy mission off the coast of Somalia, following an increase in pirate attacks this year. From Paris, Lisa Bryant reports on results of an E.U. ministers' meeting in Brussels. The 27-member European Union is

voa标准英语2008年-Global Financial Summit May Endorse Increased G

As leaders of leading developing and advanced economies prepare to meet in Washington November 15 to discuss weakening conditions in the global economy, there is an expectation that they will endorse increased government spending to maintain economi

voa标准英语2008年-City Elections Highlight Battle Between Secular

Israelis are casting ballots in municipal polls. In Jerusalem, the mayoral race has highlighted a battle between secular Jews and the Orthodox who are gaining influence over the Holy City. VOA's Luis Ramirez reports from Jerusalem. Jerusalem's lands

voa标准英语2008年-Global Fears Force Shares Down in Europe

Worries about the health of the global economy are again taking their toll on the world markets. Following earlier drops in Asia, European indexes are down across the board. For VOA, Tom Rivers in London reports. The reason for the global gloom rest

voa标准英语2008年-Global Markets Continue Downward Spiral

World markets slumped Tuesday amid persistent worries of a deepening global recession. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from Washington that U.S. shares were lower in Tuesday's trading despite new government-led efforts to stem home foreclosures as well

voa标准英语2008年-Bush Marks Final Veteran's Day as Commander In

Americans paused Tuesday to honor the nation's military veterans. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports President Bush remembered their sacrifice in a speech delivered from the deck of an aircraft carrier that first saw combat in World War II. President Bush

voa标准英语2008年-UN Security Council Weighs Troop Request for Co

The U.N. Security Council is continuing to weigh whether to authorize a request from the secretary-general for an additional 3,000 peacekeepers to reinforce the U.N.'s overstretched peacekeeping mission in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. F

voa标准英语2008年-Pentagon: Afghan Army Growing at Record Pace

Afghanistan's Army is growing at a record rate, and now leads and helps plan nearly two-thirds of the country's military operations. Army Major General Robert Cone, the commander of the U.S. training program in Afghanistan, says Afghan soldiers are

VOA标准英语2008年-Analysts Say ASEAN Trying to Bridge Burma's Tru

By Heda Bayron Bangkok 26 May 2008 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has long had a policy of engaging with Burma, even when many countries have criticized its military government. Now, some regional political analysts credit ASEAN with help

VOA标准英语2008年-Court Rules In Favor of Polygamist Sect

By Mil Arcega Washington 26 May 2008 An appeals court in the U.S. state of Texas has ruled that authorities had no right to remove children from a polygamist religious sect's compound. Officials raided the compound on April 3rd and removed more than

VOA标准英语2008年-R&B Star Mario Succeeds Despite Adversity

By Larry London Washington 26 May 2008 RB superstar Mario has a new album, titled Go. He had a number one song in 2004, Let Me Love You. He has appeared in movies and worked with other popular artists such as Alicia Keys, Akon, Ne-Yoand more. Mario w

VOA标准英语2008年-New Crime Museum Opens in Washington

By Deborah Block Washington 26 May 2008 A new museum opened Friday in Washington on crime and law enforcement, mostly in the United States. The museum is owned and financed by an entrepreneur and it charges a fee for entry. Visitors are invited to pi

VOA标准英语2008年-EU Foreign Ministers Approves Partnership Talks

By Lisa Bryant Paris 26 May 2008 European foreign ministers agreed Monday to begin negotiations with Russia for a new partnership treaty amid disagreements between the two sides on defense, diplomatic and energy issues. For VOA, Lisa Bryant has more

VOA标准英语2008年-Severe Weather Leaves Death and Destruction in

By Greg Flakus Houston 26 May 2008 A band of storms stretching from the Texas Panhandle to Wisconsin has caused death and destruction in the central United States during the past few days. At least 7 people were killed in Iowa and Minnesota by tornad

VOA标准英语2008年-Aid Campaigners Concerned about Achieving UN Mi

By Tendai Maphosa London 26 May 2008 In 2000 the United Nations adopted the Millennium Development Goals to be achieved by 2015. One of these is halving the number of people living in extreme poverty. However, with only seven years left, campaigners

VOA标准英语2008年-Americans Honor Their War Dead

By Paula Wolfson White House 25 May 2008 Americans are marking the Memorial Day holiday weekend - a time set aside to honor the nation's war dead. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports, in Washington, this is also a time for the roar of motorcycle engines - as

VOA标准英语2008年-Morgan Tsvangirai Returns to Zimbabwe

By Peta Thornycroft Harare 24 May 2008 Zimbabwe's opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, has returned home from South Africa, vowing that he will defeat President Robert Mugabe in second round elections next month. Peta Thornycroft reports, Mr. Tsvang

VOA标准英语2008年-Pakistani Taliban Vows Attacks in Afghanistan,

By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 24 May 2008 Pakistan's top Taliban commander is vowing to continue fighting U.S. and NATO forces in neighboring Afghanistan, even if he signs a peace deal with the Pakistani government. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Is

VOA标准英语2008年-Nigerians Shocked by South African Anti-Immigra

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 24 May 2008 The violence against foreigners in South Africa is being monitored closely in Nigeria. Several thousand Nigerians live in South Africa, and some of them have been targeted in the recent violence against foreigner