VOA常速英语2008年-Obama, Huckabee Build Momentum in US Presidenti

By Greg Flakus Houston, Texas 10 February 2008 Illinois Senator Barack Obama swept up more delegates Saturday in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, winning the day's two caucuses and one primary. On the Republican side, former Arkans

VOA常速英语2008年-Clinton and Obama in Tight Race, McCain Surges

By Greg Flakus Chicago 06 February 2008 Voters went to the polls and to caucuses in more than 20 states, Tuesday, providing both Democratic presidential candidates, New York Senator Hillary Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama, with significant

VOA常速英语2008年-Fidel Castro is Longest Serving Leader in Weste

By Brian Wagner Miami 19 February 2008 Fidel Castro has retired as Cuba's president, ending his 49-year rule of the Caribbean nation. After taking power in a coup in 1959, Mr. Castro built a Communist government that survived a U.S.-backed invasion,

VOA常速英语2008年-Fidel Castro Retires as Cuban President

Washington 19 February 2008 Fidel Castro has resigned as Cuba's president, ending his nearly 50-year rule of the Caribbean nation. VOA's Sean Maroney reports with details from Washington. The newspaper Granma quotes Mr. Castro as saying he will not a

VOA标准英语2008年-British Investigators Arrive in Pakistan to Joi

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Islamabad 04 January 2008 A small team from Britain's Scotland Yard has arrived in the Pakistani capital to help with a government investigation into last week's assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. VOA's Nancy-A

VOA标准英语10月-Afghanistan's Karzai Calls for Talks with Taliban

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has made a call for peace to fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Omar, saying he has asked the king of Saudi Arabia to help in talks with the militant group to bring an end to the insurgent activities. Meanwhile, neig

VOA标准英语2008年-Fleeing Civilians Swell Displacement Camps in E

By Kari Barber North Kivu, DRC 07 January 2008 In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo tens of thousands of people have been driven from their homes in recent months by armed conflict between government forces and rebel groups. Many end up in camps f

VOA标准英语2008年-Analyst Says Rushed International Criminal Cour

While one former Congolese warlord has been ordered released by the International Criminal Court at The Hague, proceedings are just beginning against another one. One analyst says the ICC needs to be more careful about the timing of such cases, espe

VOA标准英语2008年-Australian Soldiers Accused of Mistreating Tali

Muslim groups are accusing Australian soldiers in Afghanistan of cultural insensitivity and violating rules on treating prisoners. The Australian defense minister and soldiers' groups say the treatment was lawful and not inhumane. From Sydney, Phil

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush, Democrats Salute America's Armed Forces

U.S. President George Bush and opposition Democrats are both paying tribute to America's armed forces, as part of the celebration of the nation's 232nd anniversary. VOA's Kent Klein reports from Washington. President George W. Bush On this Independe

VOA标准英语2008年-US Drug Enforcement Agency Trains Vietnamese Co

Instructors from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency are in Vietnam this month training Vietnamese officers in conducting drug raids. The United States wants Vietnam's cooperation in fighting international drug traffickers. But experts say police work

VOA标准英语2008年-Suicide Attacker Kills 40 Outside Indian Embass

Afghan officials say a suicide car bomber detonated a blast just outside the Indian embassy in Kabul, killing 40 people and wounding 140 others. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad the attack is one of the deadliest to hit the Afghan capital

VOA标准英语2008年-NGO Works to Change Lives of India's 'Untouchab

In India, half a million women work as scavengers removing human waste from the streets with only bowls and brooms. Born into the lowest caste in society, these women face discrimination, but one non-governmental organization is helping them to crea

VOA标准英语2008年-Environmentalists Urge Australia to Disuse Shar

Environmentalists are calling on Australian authorities to stop using massive nets to keep sharks away from beaches. Officials say the nets, which will be erected Monday, have saved the lives of many swimmers and surfers. But environmentalists belie

VOA标准英语2008年-4 Killed in Latest Bombing in Sri Lanka

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 02 January 2008 At least four people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in a bombing by suspected Tamil rebels in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo. The bomb attack came a day after a prominent Tamil lawmaker was s

VOA标准英语10月-Latest Presidential Debate Comes as Campaign Atta

The two presidential candidates, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, are preparing to hold their second of three nationally televised debates in the southern city of Nashville. VOA Correspondent Cindy Saine reports from Washington the

VOA标准英语2008年-Slovenia Wins First Olympic Swimming Medal

Winning a gold medal is often considered the standard of excellence at the Olympics. But as VOA's Jim Stevenson reports from China, sometimes placing second is a huge victory. Sara Isakovic, 13 Aug 2008 Often buried behind the headlines of world rec

VOA标准英语2008年-Georgia Conflict Casts Shadow Over US-Russian R

Diplomatic efforts are continuing in an effort to secure a cease-fire in Georgia and the withdrawal of Russian troops from the former Soviet Republic. In this report from Washington, VOA Senior Correspondent Andr de Nesnera looks at what the current

VOA标准英语10月-Former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari Wins No

Norway's Nobel committee tapped former Finnish president and peace advocate Martti Ahtisaari as this year's peace laureate. Lisa Bryant has more on the 71-year-old politician - and his distinguished career. Martii Ahtisaari Norway's Nobel committee

VOA常速英语2008年-Gates: NATO May Supply More Troops for Afghanis

By Al Pessin Munich 08 February 2008 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he believes some NATO allies will provide more troops for Afghanistan soon, as he has been urging. And he says he will use his current trip to Europe to try to convince ord