VOA标准英语2008年-Israel to Allow One Shipment Into Blockaded Gaz

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 21 January 2008 Israel has decided to lift the blockade on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip Tuesday to allow a single shipment of fuel and medical supplies into the territory. VOA's Jim Teeple reports from our Jerusalem bureau.

VOA标准英语2008年-Building Small Prototype Homes, an Israeli Sola

By Paul Sisco Washington 08 May 2008 Engineer Hy Brown was the chief engineer of the U.S. World Trade Center in New York City. Years after the terrorist attacks in 2001, he has found a new passion-- developing pre-fabricated solar powered houses in I

VOA标准英语2008年-US, Libya Near Compensation Deal on Terror Atta

The State Department confirms that the United States and Libya are close to finishing a comprehensive deal to settle outstanding claims from Libyan-backed acts of terrorism in the 1980s. The U.S. Senate Thursday approved a key component of the deal.

voa标准英语2008年-Car Bomb Kills 4 Near US Embassy in Kabul

A suicide car bomb attack near the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has killed at least 4 people and wounded 18 others. The mid-morning blast appeared to target a convoy of foreign troops at a busy traffic circle. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from the Afghan c

VOA标准英语2008年-Republicans Return to Main Business at Conventi

Republicans are getting their national convention back on track, with an address by President Bush, and a list of speakers focusing on Senator John McCain's leadership abilities. McCain was campaigning Tuesday before heading to the convention site i

VOA标准英语2008年-Asia's Oceans Threatened by Over-Fishing

By Claudia Blume Hong Kong 06 June 2008 Communities and marine organizations around the world celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8 to raise awareness about the importance of the seas. Most Asian fishermen are not in a celebratory mood, however. Fish

VOA标准英语2008年-Overfished Vietnam Subsidizes More Fishing Boat

By Matt Steinglass Hanoi 08 May 2008 There are a 100,000 fishing boats in Vietnam - too many, say conservation experts, who warn of overfishing in Vietnam's coastal waters. But Vietnamese fishermen are hurting from rising fuel prices. To help them, t

VOA常速英语2008年-Singing, Shouting Mark Bush Liberia Visit

By Nico Colombant Monrovia 21 February 2008 Singing, sweeping, security and shouting marked President Bush's brief visit to Liberia Thursday. The West African country, carved out for freed American slaves, is still struggling to recover from a drawn-

VOA标准英语2008年-Ukraine and Russia Face Off Over Christian Orth

Top Orthodox Christian leaders gathered in Ukraine's capital this week to mark the 1,020th anniversary of the region's conversion to Christianity. But Russian leaders are viewing the festivities as a politically motivated demonstration of a growing

VOA标准英语2008年-China-Taiwan Relationship Showing Signs of Impr

By Stephanie Ho Beijing 12 June 2008 Representatives from often bitter rivals China and Taiwan are meeting in Beijing for the first formal talks in nearly a decade. Stephanie Ho reports from Beijing. Following years of hostility, relations between T

VOA标准英语2008年-There's Quite a Tale to be Told Deep in the Roc

Beside a rushing Rocky Mountain trout stream lie two American rarities: a castle and a company town in which a single company once owned every building even people's homes. The castle belonged to the man who owned the company. Built from red sandsto

VOA标准英语2008年-McCain Picks Alaska Governor as Vice Presidenti

Republican Senator John McCain has chosen a first-term governor from the state of Alaska to run as his vice presidential candidate in the November elections. VOA's Brian Wagner reports, Governor Sarah Palin bolsters McCain's message of reform. Sen.

VOA常速英语2008年-Allergies, Asthma on the Rise in Asia

By Steve Herman New Delhi 24 April 2008 Adopting modern lifestyles, urbanization and even climate change are among some of the factors being blamed for an alarming rise in asthma in Asia. From New Delhi, VOA Correspondent Steve Herman has a preview o

VOA标准英语2008年-New Report Says US Inflation Pressures Appear t

By Mil Arcega Washington 15 May 2008 The U.S. Labor Department says overall prices paid by consumers rose only slightly in April. Wednesday's report shows energy costs appear to be stabilizing after posting sharp gains earlier this year. Although foo

VOA常速英语2008年-Food Inflation Hits World's Poor Hardest

By Brian Padden Washington 15 April 2008 The rising cost of food has triggered riots in a number of countries in recent weeks. Economic policy makers warn that the inflationary effect could push millions back into poverty. And aid organizations are c

VOA常速英语2008年-Rampant Inflation Adds to Somalia's Woes

By Alisha Ryu 5-61285 01 April 2008 In Somalia, continuing insecurity, a surge in food and fuel prices, and uncontrolled printing of money have created runaway inflation that is threatening the lives of millions already suffering from 18 years of war

VOA常速英语2008年-Race Consultants Help S. African Companies Impl

By Terry FitzPatrick Cape Town 21 April 2008 A new type of business consultant is emerging in South Africa. They help companies complete racial scorecards the government now requires under its black economic empowerment program. Some observers say th

VOA标准英语2008年-Russian FM: No Timetable for Pullout From Georg

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russian troops have no timetable for withdrawing from Georgia under a cease-fire agreement both sides have signed. Lavrov told reporters in Moscow today the pullout is contingent on the security situation

VOA标准英语2008年-Nothing's 'Plain' About This Grammy-Nominated B

By Larry London Washington 07 January 2008 For almost a decade, Plain White T's have been performing to packed audiences craving their brand of pop-punk. The band's journey, which began in a suburban basement playing cover songs, has taken the group

VOA标准英语10月-Environmentalists Say Renewable Energy Brings Eco

A new report said investing in renewable energy would not only help reduce heat-trapping greenhouse gasses, but create a booming industry and help the global financial crisis. From Paris, Lisa Bryant has more on the report. The report from environme