VOA标准英语2008年-Lebanon Prepares to Elect New President After E

By Challiss McDonough Beiruit 24 May 2008 The Lebanese parliament is scheduled to elect a president on Sunday, ending an extended period of political turmoil that erupted earlier this month into violent clashes between Lebanon's U.S.-backed governmen

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush, Democrats Honor US War Dead

By Kent Klein Washington 24 May 2008 On Monday, Americans honor their military war dead. In his weekly radio address Saturday, President George Bush says Americans should remember the sacrifices of U.S. troops past and present. Democrats are also hon

VOA标准英语2008年-Burma Tells UN Chief It Will Allow All Relief W

By Luis Ramirez Bangkok 23 May 2008 Burma's military junta has agreed to allow relief workers of all nationalities to enter the country to help victims of Cyclone Nargis. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says Burmese leader General Than Shwe made t

VOA标准英语2008年-Suleiman Elected President of Lebanon

By Challiss McDonough Beirut 25 May 2008 Former Lebanese army chief Michel Suleiman was sworn in as the country's new President Sunday, following a long-delayed vote in parliament. His election brings an end to the political crisis that has paralyzed

VOA标准英语2008年-Obama Gains Delegates, After Edwards' Endorseme

By Robert Raffaele Washigton 16 May 2008 One day after Senator Barack Obama picked up the endorsement of a key Democrat, U.S. media reports say Obama has gained as many as eight delegates. The reports conflict on how many moved from Senator John Edwa

VOA标准英语2008年-US Official Says No Meaningful Change Under Way

By Michael Bowman Washington 18 May 2008 The Bush administration says Cuba remains a repressive state despite the transfer of power from Fidel Castro to his brother, Raul. VOA's Michael Bowman reports form Washington, where a high-ranking Cuban-Amer

VOA标准英语2008年-US Ships in Frustrating Wait Off Burma's Coast

By Luis Ramirez Aboard USS Essex 17 May 2008 Burma's government is denying entry to helicopters and relief supplies from U.S. Navy ships waiting offshore, near the Irawaddy Delta. Relief groups say as many as two million people remain in desperate ne

VOA标准英语2008年-Pro-Taliban Militants Release Kidnapped Pakista

By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 17 May 2008 Pakistani officials say militants have released the country's ambassador to Afghanistan after holding him for more than three months. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad the release came during ongoing

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush Says Saudi Oil Increase is Not Enough

By Scott Stearns Sharm El-Sheikh 17 May 2008 U.S. President George Bush says Saudi Arabia's move to increase oil production to make up for declining output elsewhere does not solve the problem of high gasoline prices for Americans. VOA White House Co

VOA标准英语2008年-British Prime Minister Criticizes Burma Over Fa

By Tom Rivers London 17 May 2008 British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has strongly condemned Burma's military government for not allowing international aid to reach its own people. For VOA, Tom Rivers in London has details. Prime Minister Brown, in an

VOA标准英语2008年-Technology Boosts Income, Reduces Poverty In De

By Bill Rodgers Washington 17 May 2008 In recent years, rapid technological progress has helped raise income and alleviate poverty in many developing countries. The spread of cell phones, computers, and other technological innovations has generated e

VOA标准英语2008年-High Gasoline Prices Cause Hardship in US

By Mil Arcega Washington 16 May 2008 Oil prices continued to break new records this week, trading briefly above $126per barrel on Monday. American consumers fear prices will go even higher as the summer driving season gets underway. Some say they are

Bush in Saudi Arabia for Nuclear Deal

By Scott Stearns Riyadh 16 May 2008 U.S. President George Bush is in Saudi Arabia for talks with King Abdullah marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Washington and Riyadh. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, th

VOA标准英语2008年-UN Says 1 Million Burmese Children at Risk Afte

By Ron Corben Bangkok 16 May 2008 A United Nations agency says that as many as one million children may be at risk of disease following Cyclone Nargis. As Ron Corben reports from Bangkok, the concerns come as efforts continue to persuade Burma's mili

VOA标准英语2008年-Saudi Arabia Rejects US Appeal to Boost Oil Pro

By Scott Stearns Riyadh 16 May 2008 Saudi Arabia is refusing a U.S. request to increase overall oil production as a way to lower record high energy costs. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports from Saudi Arabia where U.S. President Geor

VOA标准英语2008年-Obama Accuses Bush, McCain of Launching Divisiv

By Jim Malone Washington 16 May 2008 Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama strongly criticized President Bush and Republican rival John McCain Friday for what he called appalling, dishonest and divisive attacks. Obama's comments at a campaig

VOA标准英语2008年-Gun Violence Rising in US Capital City

By Chris Simkins Washington 16 May 2008 Republican Party Presidential candidate John McCain is set to speak to members of The National Rifle Association on Friday, May 16. The powerful pro-gun lobbying group is holding its annual convention in Louisv

VOA标准英语2008年-President Bush Signs Anti-Genetic Discriminatio

By Deborah Block Washington 22 May 2008 President Bushsigned a new anti-genetic discrimination bill on May 22.He says the act protects Americans against misuse of their genetic information by employers and insurance companies. The U.S. House of Repre

VOA标准英语2008年-African Growth Threatened by Higher Food, Fuel

By Barry Wood Washington 22 May 2008 Economists specializing in Africa say the continent's five-year run of record economic growth is threatened by sharply rising fuel and food prices. VOA's Barry Wood reports on a Capitol Hill forum Thursday sponsor

VOA标准英语2008年-Nebraska Youth Wins US National Geographic Bee

By Jeffrey Young Washington 22 May 2008 An 11-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska has won the 2008 National Geographic Bee with a flawless quiz score. Akshay Rajagopalis only the second winner in the Bee's 20-year history with a perfect performance. The