VOA标准英语2008年-Obama, Clinton Appear Together at 'Unity' Rally

Former presidential rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton made their first joint campaign appearance Friday in the aptly named town of Unity, New Hampshire. It was the first time the once bitter rivals campaigned together since Obama clinched the

VOA标准英语2008年-Afghan Businesswoman Need Security to Thrive

By Mandy Clark Kabul 10 June 2008 Afghanistan's women are venturing out and embracing new opportunities that were once strictly forbidden under the rule of the ultra-religious Taliban. Seven years after the Taliban were ousted, over two million wome

VOA标准英语2008年-Barack Obama Makes History, Promises Change

By Cindy Saine Washington 04 June 2008 Senator Barack Obama has made history by becoming the first African-American to secure the presidential nomination of a major U.S. political party. To win the Democratic nomination, Obama has endured a grueling

VOA标准英语2008年-Stamps Tell Stories and Keep History Alive

By Faiza Elmasry Burlingame, CA 17 June 2008 The first postage stamp in history was issued in Great Britain in 1840. In the years since then, tens of thousands of different designs have been issued by the world's nations, and tens of thousands of pe

VOA标准英语2008年-Pakistan Pitches For Iran-India-Pakistan Gas Pi

Pakistan's foreign minister, on a visit to India, has urged India to move ahead with a gas pipeline project that will carry gas from Iran to India via Pakistan. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, the visit comes as both countries try to give

VOA标准英语2008年-Italy's Government Proposes Immunity Bill for T

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's government has proposed legislation that would give immunity to the country's top officials while they are in office. The opposition says the bill, which would still need to be approved by parliament, is ai

VOA标准英语2008年-Pentagon Calls Taliban 'Resilient,' Says Afghan

In its first formal report on the situation in Afghanistan, the U.S. Defense Department says the Taliban is a resilient insurgency and is expected to expand its challenges to the Afghan government. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon. The repo

VOA标准英语2008年-In US Midwest, People Looking to Clean Up, Rebu

Heavy flooding in America's Midwest in recent weeks has caused severe damage. In one of the hardest-hit cities, Cedar Rapids, in the state of Iowa, as many as 2,000 homes may have to be demolished. VOA Correspondent Scott Stearns is in Cedar Rapids

VOA标准英语2008年-US Blasts 'Completely Fraudulent' Zimbabwe Elec

The United States Friday expressed deep disappointment that Zimbabwe's presidential runoff election went forward even though incumbent President Robert Mugabe was the only candidate. U.S. officials say they will pursue new bilateral and internationa

VOA标准英语2008年-North Korea Publicly Destroys Nuclear Plant Tow

North Korea has put on a very visual spectacle to persuade the world it is serious about ending its nuclear programs. With international cameras rolling, Pyongyang blew up a cooling tower at its main nuclear facility. VOA Seoul Correspondent Kurt Ac

VOA标准英语2008年-George Schaller Speaks Out for Animals, the Env

American biologist George Schaller has spent his life studying wild animals in more than 25 countries: from gorillas in Congo to snow leopards in Nepal to alligators in Brazil. At 75, he is being honored for his achievements in animal conservation w

VOA标准英语2008年-Obama Confers with Congressional Democrats

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama met Tuesday with majority Democrats in the U.S House of Representatives. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill, Senator Obama delivered a pep talk about the November presidential and co

VOA标准英语2008年-Michael Phelps Eyes Unprecedented 8 Olympic Gol

American swimmer Michael Phelps is seeking to navigate uncharted territory. For his second straight Olympics, the 23-year-old Phelps is aiming to win eight gold medals to surpass the record seven that fellow-American swimmer Mark Spitz won in 1972.

VOA标准英语2008年-US Veteran Coxswain Whipple Primed for Beijing

U.S. Olympic silver medalist Mary Whipple is one of only two coxswains on the U.S. National Rowing Team who will be competing in the Beijing Olympics. Current Olympic rules allow only one coxswain for the women's team, and another for the men. Coxsw

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush Renews Call for Expanded Domestic Oil Dril

President Bush is again urging Congress to authorize expanded domestic oil drilling in order to combat record-high gasoline prices. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from the White House, where Mr. Bush spoke after a cabinet meeting, one day after speaki

VOA标准英语2008年-Pakistan Declares Curfew, Fighting With Militan

Fighting has erupted between Pakistani troops and a Taliban faction located in the Swat valley in the country's northwest. Pakistani forces reported killing at least 25 militants on Wednesday and imposed a curfew throughout the valley. VOA's Barry N

VOA标准英语2008年-Out in the Woods, Nonconformists Gather

An eccentric is defined as a person who deviates from accepted conduct. Nonconformists have achieved greatness in many fields, but many of us remain wary of those who seem odd, extreme, perhaps disturbed or even dangerous. We think of eccentrics as

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush Signs Bill Pledging Billions for AIDS, Oth

President Bush has signed a bill committing $48 billion to the global fight against AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from the White House, the bill vastly expands a U.S. program that already treats millions in Africa, Sou

VOA标准英语2008年-Thailand Court Agrees to Hear Case Against Thak

The Supreme Court of Thailand has agreed to hear a new corruption case against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, in a move seen as another blow by opponents against the embattled government that is stacked with Mr. Thaksin's allies. VOA's Lu

VOA标准英语2008年-Olympic Fans Get Taste of Chinese Culture at Po

Hundreds of thousands of visitors have come to Beijing for the three-week celebration of Olympic sports. Many of them are taking advantage of the visit to enjoy Chinese culture at the city's many attractions. One of these is the nightlife. VOA's Sco