VOA标准英语2008年-Tea, Tourism Affected by Violence in India's Da

By Nilanjana Bhowmick Darjeeling/Kolkata, India 18 June 2008 India's scenic Darjeeling district is known for its teas and draws tens-of-thousands of tourists each year. But political turmoil in the multi-ethnic district is threatening to undermine t

VOA标准英语2008年-Some Businesses Find Silver Lining in Weak US E

By Mil Arcega Washington 14 May 2008 The housing crisis, the credit crunch and high gas prices may be hurting consumer confidence in the United States but the impact is not necessarily the same for everyone. Some see a silver lining in a weak U.S. ec

VOA标准英语2008年-Silver Anniversary for American Swimmer Dara To

At age 41, American swimmer Dara Torres has won her third silver medal at the Beijing Olympics. VOA's Jim Stevenson has more on the oldest member of this year's U.S. Olympic swimming team. US swimmer Dara Torres waves from podium after receiving her

VOA常速英语2008年-Failed, Weak States Threaten Global Security

By Brian Padden Washington 07 April 2008 Failed and weak states are unable for various reasons to provide security and other basic services for their citizens. The Bush administration and a growing number of foreign policy experts say failed states p

VOA标准英语2008年-Strong Yen, Weak US Auto Sales Lead to Profit F

By Claudia Blume Hong Kong 12 May 2008 A strong yen and a slow U.S. auto market are to blame for Japanese automaker Toyota's profit drop in the first quarter, and Malaysia's Maybank will buy a stake in a Pakistani lender. Claudia Blume has more on th

VOA标准英语10月-Libya Begins Payments to Terrorism Victims' Fund

The State Department said Thursday Libya has made a substantial initial payment into a U.S.-administered fund to settle remaining claims from Libyan-inspired acts of terrorism. The settlement plan would clear the way to fully-normalized U.S.-Libyan

VOA标准英语2008年-Summer Air Travel Forecast Predicts Fewer Passe

By Mil Arcega Washington 21 May 2008 The Air Transport Association predicts fewer domestic airline passengers in the U.S. this summer, between June 1 and August 31. The airline trade group says higher fuel prices and a weak economy have reduced airli

VOA标准英语10月-Iran's Natural Gas Conference Raises Concerns Ove

Iran is hosting a international conference on its natural gas exports Saturday and Sunday in Tehran. Organizers say the meeting is aimed at developing Iran's rich natural gas sector. Iran is under international sanctions over its nuclear program and

VOA标准英语2008年-New Generation of Mine-Clearing Dogs Born in Ca

Puppies born recently in Cambodia are the first mine-clearing dogs to be bred and born in Southeast Asia. Most Asian dogs are unsuited for de-mining, so fully trained dogs are imported, mostly from Europe. But that could change if Cambodia's new bre

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush: Iraq Decisions Will Not Be Affected By 'P

By Scott Stearns White House 11 March 2008 President Bush says America's election-year politics will not affect his commitment to keep U.S. troops in Iraq. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Mr. Bush says his decision to send more t

VOA标准英语2008年-High Prices Affect Restaurant Owners, Rice Sell

By Nico Colombant Dakar 22 May 2008 Higher prices are affecting every corner of Africa, from capitals to remote areas. It is also not only consumers who are being affected but sellers as well. VOA's Nico Colombant studies the case of a restaurant own

VOA标准英语2008年-Millions Affected by Indian Flooding

India's military has been sent into the state of Bihar, where an estimated two million people are affected by the flooded Kosi River. At least 40 people are dead and there are fears that the breach will expand in the days ahead, which could wash awa

VOA标准英语2008年-US Enjoys Another Winning Day in Olympic Swimmi

The United States has picked up three more gold medals in Olympic Swimming, with Michael Phelps remaining on course to claim an unprecedented eight gold medals at a single games. VOA's Jim Stevenson has more from the Water Cube in Beijing, where oth

VOA常速英语2008年-NFL Committed to International Growth

By Parke Brewer Phoenix 01 February 2008 The National Football League continues to try to grow the popularity of its sport outside the United States. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer reports from Phoenix that the league has announced that team owners h

VOA常速英语2008年-ADB Forecasts Solid Growth for Asia in 2008

By Claudia Blume Hong Kong 02 April 2008 The Asian Development Bank says while Asia will not be immune to the global slowdown, economies in the region will continue to see solid growth in 2008. But the bank warns in its annual outlook that inflation

VOA标准英语2008年-Israel Describes Iranian President's UN Speech

Israel has reacted angrily to the United Nations speech of the president of Iran, who lashed out at Jews and the Jewish state. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at UN, 23 Sep 2008 Is

VOA常速英语2008年-Rights Group Describes Planned Post-Election Vi

By Derek Kilner Nairobi 17 March 2008 The international organization Human Rights Watch says in a new report that much of the political and ethnic violence that followed Kenya's disputed presidential elections was methodically organized. The organiza

VOA常速英语2008年-Designer Bob Mackie Dresses Hollywood Stars

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 27 March 2008 Costume designer Bob Mackie is known as the Sultan of Sequins, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood have worn his flamboyant creations. Mike O'Sullivan paid a visit to Mackie's Los Angeles studio to

VOA标准英语2008年-Obama, Clinton Trade Barbs in Fiery TV Debate

By Greg Flakus 22 January 2008 The three major candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination met Monday in a debate televised by the Cable News Network and co-sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Institute. The event, which took place

VOA标准英语2008年-Obama, Huckabee Win First Presidential Test in

By Jim Malone Des Moines 04 January 2008 Democratic Senator Barack Obama of Illinois and former Republican Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas were the big winners Thursday in the Iowa caucuses, the first major test of the 2008 U.S. presidential elec