VOA标准英语2008年-US Funding Aims to Boost Renewable Energy

The United States plans to spend $600 million in coming years to propel development of renewable fuels and other new energy solutions. The funding goes along with millions that private investors are spending to find ways to cut the nation's dependen

VOA标准英语2008年-Pakistan Opinion Poll Says Majority Does Not Su

By Ravi Khanna Washington 11 January 2008 A recent public opinion poll in Pakistan indicates little support for Islamist militants, but also widespread mistrust of the United States. The poll was conducted last September before the assassination of f

VOA常速英语2008年-In New York City, Strong Opinions on Clinton-Ob

By Carolyn Weaver New York City 06 February 2008 Senator Hillary Clinton, as many expected, won her chosen home state of New York's Democratic presidential primary Tuesday. But she was tested by Senator Barack Obama of Illinois. Media reports say ex

VOA标准英语2008年-Government, Relatives in Mauritania Express Con

The government and relatives of terrorist suspects in Mauritania have concerns as those charged await trial. The government has moved the suspects inside a military garrison to prevent another escape, but their relatives say they are innocent, and t

VOA标准英语2008年-Thaksin Relative Has Party Backing for Thai Pri

Thailand's People's Power Party has nominated a relative of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to become the nation's new leader. But as Ron Corben reports from Bangkok, fighting among the PPP's factions created uncertainties before the vote.

VOA标准英语10月-Afghanistan Relatively Unscathed by World Financi

Afghanistan's booming economy is relatively immune, so far - to the financial turmoil swirling around the world. But the country's bankers worry that the global meltdown could make it even harder for them to meet the pent-up demand for loans. VOA Co

VOA标准英语2008年-Serbia Requests ICJ Opinion on Legality of Koso

Serbia is seeking the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) opinion on the legality of Kosovo's independence and says it will abide by its decision. Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence from Serbia in February, but Belgrade has refused to

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush Requests More Food Aid for Global Poor

By Scott Stearns White House 01 May 2008 U.S. President George Bush is asking Congress for $770 million to help ease food shortages and rising prices around the world. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns has the story. President Bush says he

voa标准英语2008年-Rice Says Decision on Opening Mission in Iran t

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday the Bush administration supports the idea of opening a U.S. diplomatic interests section in Iran. But she says the press of other matters delayed action on the issue, and that the decision will now

VOA标准英语2008年-UN Condemns Decision to Halt Aid in Zimbabwe

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 06 June 2008 The United Nations is lending its voice to widespread international condemnation of the decision by the Zimbabwean government of Robert Mugabe to suspend the delivery of aid by private agencies in the country. The

VOA常速英语2008年-Musharraf Praises 'New Era of Democracy' for Pa

By Steve Herman 23 March 2008 Pakistan's president says his country, is ushering in a new era of democracy following years of his autocratic rule. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from Islamabad that Pervez Musharraf, in his Pakistan Day addres

VOA常速英语2008年-North Korean Concert Organizers Seek Momentum o

By Kurt Achin Seoul 28 February 2008 This week's New York Philharmonic performance in the North Korean capital was more than just a night at the symphony. It was also a chance for several unofficial U.S. envoys to talk extensively with senior North K

VOA常速英语2008年-Democrats Worry Over Extended Nomination Battle

By Jim Malone Washington 17 April 2008 The latest presidential debate between Democratic Party presidential contenders Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton appears to have done little to clarify a lengthy and bitter nomination fight that some Democrats f

VOA常速英语2008年-Democrats Worry about Divisive US Presidential

By Jim Malone Washington 27 March 2008 In the U.S. presidential race, a growing number of Democrats are worried that the long and bitter nomination fight between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton may be helping the presumptive Republican cand

VOA常速英语2008年-Pope Expresses Deep Shame Over Clergy Sex Abuse

By Meredith Buel Washington 15 April 2008 Pope Benedict XVIsays he is deeply ashamed of the sex abuse scandal staining the U.S. Catholic Church and is pledging to work to make sure pedophiles do not become priests. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel has

VOA常速英语2008年-Egyptians Ecstatic after Africa Cup Victory

By Aya Batrawy Cairo 11 February 2008 Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians staged a noisy celebration across the country following their soccer team's one-zero victory over Cameroon in the African Cup of Nations finals. Aya Batrawy has more for VOA fro

voa标准英语2008年-Little Optimism For Crucial Zimbabwe Negotiatio

Negotiators from Zimbabwe's three political parties are meeting in South Africa to try to reach agreement on an amendment to the constitution that would enable the formation of a government of national unity. Peta Thornycroft, reporting from Harare,

VOA标准英语2008年-Bangladesh 'Crime' Sweep Nets More than 10,000

By Steve Herman New Delhi 04 June 2008 More than 10,000 people have been arrested in Bangladesh, the past week, as part of an ongoing crackdown by the government. Political activists are among those being jailed in what officials call a sweeping ant

VOA标准英语2008年-Astronauts Install Japanese Lab on Space Statio

By Kent Klein Washington 03 June 2008 Astronauts at the International Space Station have attached a $1 billion Japanese laboratory to the orbiting outpost. During a space walk Tuesday, mission specialists Michael Fossum and Ronald Garan unlocked the

VOA常速英语2008年-6 Companies to Build High-Speed Cable Under Pac

By Naomi Martig Hong Kong 28 February 2008 A group of six international companies has announced plans to build an ultra-high speed, undersea, fiber-optic cable under the Pacific Ocean, between Japan and the United States. The project is meant to impr