VOA标准英语2008年-Obama Calls for End to US Combat Role in Iraq b

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama continued his tour of the Middle East Tuesday with a stop in Jordan. The situation in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the Middle East peace process topped the agenda, as we hear from Robert Berger in the Jord

VOA标准英语2008年-US War Crimes Envoy Hails Karadzic Arrest

The U.S. State Department's top expert on war crimes issues is welcoming Serbia's arrest of former Bosnian-Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, and says it bodes well for the Belgrade government's future in Europe. Ambassador Clint Williamson says the ar

VOA标准英语2008年-Sudan President Begins Darfur Tour After ICC Ru

Sudan's president, Omar al-Bashir, has begun a visit to the country's western Darfur region. As Derek Kilner reports from VOA's East Africa bureau in Nairobi, the trip comes as the Sudanese government is attempting to rally international support for

VOA标准英语2008年-Religious Pilgrims Seek Asylum in Australia

Refugee activists say that 20 Catholic pilgrims have applied for asylum in Australia after attending last month's World Youth Day event. The Asylum Seekers Center of New South Wales reports the pilgrims are mostly from African countries. From Sydney

VOA标准英语2008年-Explosion Targets Bus in Lebanese City of Tripo

At least 18 people were killed, seven of them Lebanese Army soldiers, and more than 45 people were wounded, in an explosion targeting an intercity passenger bus in the northern port city of Tripoli. The explosion follows weeks of tensions in Tripoli

VOA标准英语2008年-Russian Lawmakers Urge Recognition of Breakaway

The Russian parliament has voted unanimously to recommend the government recognize the independence of the breakaway Georgian republics of South Ossetian and Abkhazia. VOA Correspondent Peter Fedynsky reports from Moscow the move could be a violatio

VOA标准英语2008年-US Says North Korean Nuclear Move 'Step Backwar

The United States Tuesday called North Korea's announced decision to suspend the disablement of its nuclear facilities a step backward in the six-party disarmament process. North Korea said it took the step because it has not been taken off the U.S.

VOA标准英语2008年-Thai Protesters Demand Prime Minister Step Down

Tens of thousands protesters have rallied outside Thailand's government house in a bid to force Prime Minister Samak Sundarvej from office. As Ron Corben reports from Bangkok, protesters pushed their way into the compound surrounding the building an

VOA标准英语2008年-Zimbabwe Majority Party Boos Mugabe Parliament

President Robert Mugabe opened Zimbabwe's parliament in a ceremony marked by colonial-era symbols and defiant protest songs by the majority Movement for Democratic Change legislators, which drowned out parts of his speech. Peta Thornycroft reports f

VOA标准英语2008年-Hillary Clinton Expected to Rally Support for O

Senator Hillary Clinton will seek to convince her ardent primary supporters to fall in line behind presumptive nominee Barack Obama on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in the western U.S. city of Denver. After an emotional first

VOA标准英语2008年-US Condemns Russian Recognition of Breakaway Ge

The United States Tuesday condemned Russia's recognition of the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, with President Bush urging Moscow to reconsider. U.S. officials say there is no chance the United Nations will accept the two r

VOA标准英语2008年-Georgia says Russia Acting 'Imperialist'

Georgians are reacting with a mixture of concern and fury at the Russia's decision to recognize the independence of two separatist territories within Georgia. VOA's Peter Heinlein in Tbilisi reports senior Georgian officials are urging the West to v

VOA标准英语2008年-EU President Rules Out Sanctions Against Russia

Current EU president France has ruled out sanctions against Russia as European Union leaders consider ways to pressure Moscow to fully comply with a ceasefire agreement. Lisa Bryant reports from Paris that EU leaders will meet next week to discuss t

VOA标准英语2008年-Democratic Convention Paints All-American Image

Perhaps the most important goal Democrats have at their presidential nominating convention in the western state of Denver, Colorado is to project an all-American image for their candidate, Barack Obama. The four-night convention will give Democrats

VOA标准英语2008年-Saddle Up! It's Time for Church

Earlier this month, the Chicago Tribune newspaper sent a reporter to church four hundred kilometers away in the little town of Mount Vernon, in southern Illinois. Minister Coy Huffman holds services during pro rodeo events. Here he delivers a Power

VOA标准英语2008年-Democrats Ready to Rally Support Behind Obama

The Democratic Party is seeking to rally support behind Barack Obama during its nominating convention, which opens Monday in Denver, Colorado. His wife Michelle, in an opening night speech, is expected to spotlight Senator Obama's unusual life story

VOA标准英语2008年-Beijing Olympics End, Paralympics Set to Begin

The Beijing Olympics have been declared a sporting success. Attention is now turning to the Paralympics, which many hope will improve the situation for the disabled in China. Daniel Schearf reports from Beijing. The Beijing Olympics ended Sunday nig

VOA标准英语2008年-Nepal Says it Will Maintain Equal Ties With Ind

Nepal's new government says the country will maintain equal ties with its giant neighbors India and China. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, a visit by Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda to Beijing has sparked speculation that the Nepalese lead

VOA标准英语2008年-Palestinians Celebrate Israel's Release of Pris

Palestinians are celebrating Israel's release of nearly 200 prisoners Monday. Israel says it freed the prisoners as a gesture to bolster the moderate Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas. The release came just before the arrival of U.S. Secretary of

VOA标准英语2008年-Smaller Olympic Sports Seek Greater Recognition

For many Olympic sports, attention comes just once every four years. VOA's Jim Stevenson has more on the push by some athletes to raise the profile of their sports in the time between Olympic Games. Women's water polo, fencing and wrestling are, as