VOA标准英语2008年-Clashes Grip Indian Kashmir Over Allotment of L

Three people have been killed and more than a hundred others injured in violent clashes that have erupted in Indian Kashmir, surrounding the controversial transfer of land to a Hindu shrine trust. Anjana Pasricha has a report from New Delhi on the l

VOA标准英语2008年-Bill to Overhaul US Wiretap Law Clears Senate H

Legislation to revise U.S. surveillance law survived a key test vote in the Senate Wednesday, despite opposition from some majority Democrats to a provision protecting telephone companies from possible privacy lawsuits. The Senate could give final a

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush Cautiously Welcomes N. Korean Nuclear Decl

U.S. President George Bush says he is ready to lift some sanctions against North Korea and drop it from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, after Pyongyang submitted a long-awaited declaration on its nuclear activities. VOA's Paula Wolfson

VOA标准英语2008年-South Korea Lifts US Beef Ban, Warns Demonstrat

South Korea has lifted a formal ban on U.S. beef imports. Authorities are also taking a harder line on street protesters opposing the imports, now that an amended deal has been reached with Washington. VOA's Kurt Achin reports from Seoul. South Kore

VOA标准英语2008年-King Cotton Dethroned in the American South

For more than two centuries, cotton has been king in the American South. Cotton was the mainstay of the economy and some aspect of the industry touched everyone's life. But that is no longer the case. Two other crops, soybeans and corn have taken th

VOA标准英语2008年-New York City's Public Schools Are Learning a L

With nearly 1.2 million children, the New York City public school system is the largest in the nation. Until recently, the Big Apple had one of the worst per capita high school dropout rates in the country, especially in the city's low-income neighb

VOA标准英语2008年-US Takes Steps to Prepare for Potential Nuclear

The United States has begun preparing for the possibility that a terrorist could detonate a nuclear device in a major American city. U.S. officials appeared before a Senate panel Thursday to discuss the effort. VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Capito

VOA标准英语2008年-Sydney's Muslims Welcome International Catholic

Australia's Muslim leaders have opened their mosques and schools to house Roman Catholic pilgrims for World Youth Day as part of efforts to ease interfaith tensions. The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils is also planning mixed-faith sporting

VOA标准英语2008年-Microloans Foster Entrepreneurship in Poor Coun

In many developing countries, micro-financing has created possibilities for burgeoning entrepreneurs who would not have found funding before. VOA's Barry Wood reports that special attention is now being paid to female entrepreneurs, who have had to

VOA标准英语2008年-US Joins Iran Nuclear Arms Talks For First Time

The United States is joining, for the first time, nuclear negotiations between Iran and the European Union. The meeting, which also includes representatives from Britain, Germany, France, Russia and China, is taking place behind closed doors in Gene

VOA标准英语2008年-Rice Hopes For Iranian Change of Course on Nucl

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says she hopes Saturday's critical meeting with Iran's nuclear negotiator in Geneva will mark a change of course for Tehran in its nuclear dispute with the international community. Rice is sending a senior envoy t

VOA标准英语2008年-Iranian Foreign Minister Optimistic About Key T

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki says he expects this weekend's talks in Geneva that will include the participation of a U.S. diplomat will bring significant progress in negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. His comment was made durin

VOA标准英语2008年-Ministerial-Level Korea Nuclear Talks Set for S

The State Department said Friday all six parties to the talks on North Korea's nuclear program will convene at the ministerial level for the first time next week in Singapore. The meeting will bring together Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and h

VOA标准英语2008年-Israel Arrests 6 Suspected of al-Qaida Links

Israeli intelligence says it has arrested six people suspected of links to al-Qaida, including one who allegedly inquired about shooting down a helicopter carrying U.S. President George Bush. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem. I

VOA标准英语2008年-UN Chief Says Billions Needed to Halt Food Cris

The U.N. Secretary-General says between $25 billion and $40 billion is needed each year to boost agricultural production and assist farmers worldwide, in order to curb the growing global food crisis. From United Nation's headquarters in New York, VO

VOA标准英语2008年-Obama Seeks to Bolster Foreign Policy Credentia

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama travels to the Middle East and Europe next week as he seeks to bolster his foreign policy and national security credentials with U.S. voters. Obama is also expected to visit Iraq and Afghanistan soon. O

VOA标准英语2008年-Senegal's President Convinces Sudan to Restore

Senegal's president, Abdoulaye Wade, has convinced his Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir to reestablish diplomatic relations with Chad. The effort is Mr. Wade's latest attempt at diplomacy in the turbulent relationship between Sudan and its neighb

VOA标准英语2008年-Pentagon Says Attacks Down But Iran Continues t

The Pentagon says it has no indication that Iran has reduced what a spokesman calls its meddling in Iraq, even though attacks by Iranian-backed militias are down significantly. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon. Geoff Morrell (file photo) Pr

VOA标准英语2008年-Entrepreneurs Share Courage, Other Common Trait

Studies show that entrepreneurs share common traits that motivate them to start new businesses. As VOA's Barry Wood reports, successful entrepreneurs are often motivated by more than financial gain, and many have overcome considerable adversity. (Pa

VOA标准英语2008年-India Hoping for 'Rich' Harvest of Rice, Corn,

Indian agriculture officials say they expect a rich harvest of food grains this year following abundant rains mid-way through the monsoon season. From New Delhi, Anjana Pasricha reports the anticipated increase in food supply could help the country