VOA标准英语2008年-British Leader Promises to Steer Country Throug

By Tom Rivers London 15 May 2008 In a wide-ranging news conference, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown fielded a number of tough questions Thursday regarding his ability to guide the country through tough economic times he admits are not over. He al

VOA标准英语2008年-US Official Affirms Need for International Broa

By Michael Bowman Washington 15 May 2008 The top official for U.S. government international broadcasting says threats to press freedom around the world are boosting the need for accurate, objective transnational news sources. From Washington, VOA's M

VOA标准英语2008年-UN Reports Sharp Increase in Disabled War Victi

By Peter Heinlein Addis Ababa 15 May 2008 The United Nations says the number of people in Africa with disabilities has doubled in a decade. VOA's Peter Heinlein reports from Addis Ababa victims of conflict are a large percentage of the increase. U.N.

VOA标准英语2008年-Brainy Teens the World Over Descend on Atlanta

By Mike Cooper atlanta 15 May 2008 Some of the world's most gifted teenagers are gathering in Atlanta to participate in Intel's International Science and Engineering Fair. Their projects range from transmitting invisible data to extracting fuel from

VOA标准英语2008年-California Supreme Court Strikes Down Gay Marri

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 15 May 2008 The California Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry, overturning a state ban on gay marriage. Mike O'Sullivan reports, California will become the second U.S. state, after Mas

VOA标准英语2008年-Former Rival John Edwards Endorses Obama

By Jim Malone Washington 15 May 2008 Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama won the endorsement of a key former rival Wednesday, one day after being trounced in the West Virginia primary by Hillary Clinton. VOA National correspondent Jim Malo

VOA标准英语2008年-S. Korean President Apologizes for Beef Scare H

By Kurt Achin Seoul 22 May 2008 South Korea's president has become personally involved in damage-control efforts against a public scare about American beef imports. Althougth he remains critical of his country's panic regarding U.S. beef, Lee Myung-b

VOA标准英语2008年-Pressure Mounts on Malaysian Leader After Mahat

By Heda Bayron Bangkok 22 May 2008 Malaysia's ruling party has been thrown into turmoil after former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad abruptly resigned from the United Malays National Organization. Political analysts say the move was aimed at weakenin

VOA标准英语2008年-Inventor Scientist Sees World Through Animal Ey

By Paul Sisco Washington 22 May 2008 For more than 20 years, researchers have gone hunting with sharks and stalking prey with tigers from in front of their television monitors. National Geographic researchers have an 'animal eye view' of the world t

VOA标准英语2008年-New Yorkers Celebrate 125th Anniversary of Broo

By Alex Villarreal New York 23 May 2008 One of the engineering feats of the 19th century, the Brooklyn Bridge, turns 125 this month. The New York landmark connects the boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Its Gothic stone towers and network of steel c

VOA标准英语2008年-African Leaders Call for Regional Economic Inte

By Derek Kilner Nairobi 23 May 2008 An African Union summit on the issue of pan-African integration concluded in Arusha, Tanzania. AU Chairman Jakaya Kikwete reiterated the support for continued political integration, but focused on economic measures

VOA标准英语2008年-US Says More Than 500 Juveniles Detained In Ira

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 23 May 2008 A senior U.S. official tells VOA that Washington will seriously consider recommendations from a U.N. Watchdog Group regarding the detention of more than 500 juveniles by the U.S. military in Iraq. The official says

VOA标准英语2008年-UNHCR Concerned About Violence Against Immigran

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 23 May 2008 The UN refugee agency is urging South African authorities to suspend deportation of Zimbabweans and to allow them to regularize their stay in South Africa. The UNHCR says it is making this exceptional request in lig

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush Wants Free Trade with Colombia

By Scott Stearns White House 23 May 2008 U.S. President George Bush wants Congress to approve a free trade agreement with Colombia. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats have delayed that vote until after November

VOA标准英语2008年-EPA's Science Forum Focuses on Green Technology

By Zulima Palacio Washington 23 May 2008 Environmental groups have often clashed with the Bush administration over enforcement of clean air and water laws. In fact, last year they won a Supreme Court ruling compelling regulation of greenhouse gas emi

VOA标准英语2008年-Study Shows Vitamin D Affects Breast Cancer Out

By Carol Pearson Washington 23 May 2008 Breast cancer researchers have recently come to some important conclusions for women. The universities of Chicago and Toronto released a study that shows a link between the spread of breast cancer and vitamin D

VOA标准英语2008年-South African Army Helps Police Fight Violence

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 23 May 2008 South Africa deployed soldiers to parts of Johannesburg Thursday, to help end a wave of violence against foreigners that has killed 42 people. Officials emphasize soldiers will only be used to help police quell

VOA标准英语2008年-US Candidates Appeal to Voters' Wallets Ahead o

By Jeffrey Young Washington 01 May 2008 With primary elections coming up on 6 May in the Midwestern state of Indiana and the southern east coast state of North Carolina, Democratic Party presidential contenders Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clint

VOA标准英语2008年-Thoroughbred 'Big Brown' Goes for Triple Crown

By Teresa Sullivan Washington 06 June 2008 Champion thoroughbred Big Brown is a strong contender to become the first horse in 30 years to win U.S. horse racing's Triple Crown on Saturday when he runs in the Belmont Stakes in New York. Big Brown alre

VOA标准英语2008年-Costly Fuel, Anger at President Drive South Kor

By Kurt Achin Seoul 17 June 2008 South Korea's biggest labor confederation says its members will go on strike, next month, to protest the policies of the country's president. The labor troubles heap new crisis on an administration facing mass street