VOA常速英语2008年-Israel Begins 5-day Civil Defense Drill Amid Wa

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 06 April 2008 Israel has launched a major civil defense exercise amid fears of war. Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau. Israel is conducting a five-day home-front security drill to prepare for the possibility

VOA标准英语2008年-Experts Say Expected Surge in US Voters May Str

Voter turnout is expected to soar in the U.S. presidential election in November, following record participation in several primaries earlier this year. Experts say the flood of new voters may strain polling stations, creating added pressure especial

VOA常速英语2008年-Southern Africa Flood Crisis Not Over

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 18 February 2008 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says the Southern Africa flood crisis is not over. It says more than 334,000 people in eight countries are still affected by the heavy rains

VOA标准英语2008年-US State Department Marks 10th Anniversary of K

The State Department Thursday observed the 10th anniversary of the al-Qaida bombings of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the twin attacks, which killed 229 people, destroyed buildings but not

VOA标准英语10月-Malaysia's Prime Minister to Step Down in March

Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says he will step down in March. VOA's Nancy-Amelia Collins in Jakarta reports the announcement was made amid turmoil in the ruling party. Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi gestures before

VOA常速英语2008年-India-Africa Summit Pledges Close Partnership

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 09 April 2008 The first India-Africa summit has concluded with a pledge to work as partners to address economic and development challenges. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, they also vowed to ensure food securit

VOA常速英语2008年-Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 6 in Pakistan

By Meredith Buel Islamabad 04 February 2008 A suicide bomber in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi has rammed his motorcycle into a bus carrying military personnel, killing at least 6 people and wounding at least 25 others. VOA Correspondent Meredith B

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush Says No New US Military Bases in Africa

By Scott Stearns Accra 20 February 2008 President Bush says the United States has no plans to build new military bases in Africa. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Mr. Bush is in Ghana where he is trying to head off concerns about

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush Says Pakistan Vote Is Victory for People

By Scott Stearns Accra, Ghana 20 February 2008 President Bush says Monday's general elections in Pakistan were fair and that he hopes the new government there will continue an anti-terrorism alliance with the United States. VOA White House Correspond

VOA常速英语2008年-US Nuclear Envoy Says N. Korea Taking 'Positive

By Kurt Achin Seoul 20 February 2008 Washington's chief negotiator on the North Korean nuclear issue says the multinational talks are not at a stalemate. He says, despite its failure to produce a promised description of its nuclear activities, Pyongy

VOA常速英语2008年-Senior Palestinian Calls for Kosovo-Like Indepe

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 20 February 2008 A senior aide to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Palestinians should follow the example of Kosovo and unilaterally declare independence. VOA's Jim Teeple reports the idea was dismissed by Palestinian

VOA常速英语2008年-Kenya Opposition Warns of Renewed Protests

By Derek Kilner Nairobi 20 February 2008 Kenya's opposition has said it will launch another round of demonstrations if mediation efforts fail to resolve a political crisis in the next week. The government and opposition have failed to agree on an acc

VOA常速英语2008年-US Urges Political Consensus in Pakistan After

By David Gollust State Department 19 February 2008 The Bush administration said Tuesday it hopes to see a moderate consensus emerge in Pakistan after parliamentary elections that will continue reforms and combat extremism and terror. Pakistani voter

VOA常速英语2008年-Analysts Say Cuban Leader Castro's Retirement O

By Brian Wagner Miami 19 February 2008 The resignation of Cuban leader Fidel Castro may open the door for his brother, Raul, to officially take over the communist government. VOA's Brian Wagner has this report from Miami. The announcement by Fidel Ca

VOA常速英语2008年-America's First President Honored at His Home

By Jeff Feuer Alexandria, Virginia 18 February 2008 Every year on the third Monday in the month of February, the United States observes what is known as President's Day as a celebration to honor America's first president, George Washington, and the 1

VOA常速英语2008年-Polls Close in Pakistan's Parliamentary Electio

By Meredith Buel Islamabad 18 February 2008 Polls have closed in Pakistan, where voters turned out to elect a new parliament and mark the country's transition from military rule to a democracy. Threats of violence appeared to keep voter turnout low.

VOA常速英语2008年-Maoists Head to Victory in Nepal's National Ass

By Steve Herman Kathmandu 13 April 2008 The leader of Nepal's Maoists is trying to reassure his country and the world that the former rebels will play a constructive political role as election returns show the far-left party making a much stronger-th

VOA常速英语2008年-Israel Accuses Hamas of Fabricating Humanitaria

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 13 April 2008 Israel and militant Palestinian leaders in the Gaza Strip are trading accusations over an alleged fuel shortage. As Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, the Islamic militant group Hamas, which ru

VOA常速英语2008年-Israel Launches Raids in Gaza in Response to Cr

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 11 April 2008 Four Palestinian civilians and two militants have been killed in raids by Israeli air and ground forces in the Gaza Strip. As Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, Israel was retaliating for a dea

VOA常速英语2008年-US General Says No Plans for Africa Command HQ

By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 11 April 2008 The head of the new U.S. military command for Africa says the United States has no plans to move its headquarters to an African location once it becomes a full-fledged command in October. U.S. Army General William