VOA标准英语2008年-India to Deploy More Troops in Kashmir

India is deploying additional troops in Kashmir, which has been engulfed in week-long protests triggered by a dispute between Hindus and Muslims over allotment of land for Hindu pilgrims. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, at least nine peop

VOA常速英语2008年-US Calls on Sudan to Stop Backing Chad Rebels

By David Gollust State Department 04 February 2008 The United States has made a high-level appeal to Sudan to halt any help it may be giving to rebels menacing the Chadian capital, N'Djamena. Remaining U.S. diplomats in Chad have left the embassy for

VOA常速英语2008年-Pope Benedict XVI Arrives in US

By Meredith Buel Washington 15 April 2008 Pope Benedict XVIhas arrived in the United States for his first visit since he was elected as the head of the Roman Catholic Church nearly three years ago. On the flight from Rome, the pontiff said he is deep

VOA标准英语10月-South Korea Seeks Regional Fund to Shield Against

South Korea is taking the lead in creating a prospective pool of money with its cash-rich neighbors to prevent the worst effects of the American economic situation from spilling over in the region. Meanwhile, top financial officials are telling Sout

VOA常速英语2008年-NATO Commander Says More Troops Needed in Afgha

By Al Pessin Munich 10 February 2008 The commander of NATO's military forces is disputing critics who say the alliance is losing in Afghanistan, but he said it is not winning fast enough, and he called for member nations to provide more troops. VOA's

VOA常速英语2008年-Spiritual Women Leaders Gather In India

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 07 March 2008 Several hundred women leaders from 45 countries have gathered in India to discuss ways in which women can help resolve violent conflict in the world. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, the conference ha

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush Pressures US Congress to Boost AIDS Fundin

By Scott Stearns Accra 20 February 2008 President Bush is in Ghana where American money is helping slow the spread of HIV/AIDS. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Mr. Bush is again pressing the Congress to double AIDS funding over t

VOA常速英语2008年-ICRC Steps Up Aid in Eastern Congo

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 12 April 2008 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is stepping up its humanitarian activities in response to escalating violence in eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.Theagency says lack of securit

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush Says Iraqi Security Improving

By Scott Stearns White House 12 April 2008 President Bush says security in Iraq is improving, in part because of his decision to send 30,000 troop reinforcements last year. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats say

VOA常速英语2008年-US Presidential Contenders Focus on Mid-Atlanti

By Jim Malone Washington 12 February 2008 A heavy voter turnout is expected Tuesday in the next phase of the U.S. presidential election campaign. Nominating primaries are being held in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., and VOA National corresp

VOA常速英语2008年-Australia to Increase Troop Numbers in East Tim

By Phil Mercer Darwin 12 February 2008 Australia is sending additional police officers and soldiers to East Timor following an assassination attempt on the country's president and prime minister. President Jose Ramos Horta has been flown to Darwin in

VOA常速英语2008年-Security, Corruption Slow Restoration of Iraqi

By Daniel Schearf Irbil 13 March 2008 Iraqi officials say much work is needed to secure and restore the port of Umm Qasr in the oil-rich province of Basra. They charge criminals and corrupt officials have been working together to siphon off wealth wh

VOA常速英语2008年-Suicide Bomber Strikes in Dimona Near Israel's

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 04 February 2008 Two Palestinian suicide bombers who crossed into Israel from Egypt struck the Israeli city of Dimona, killing one woman and injuring seven others. Jim Teeple has details from our Jerusalem bureau. Witnesses sa

VOA常速英语2008年-The Nation's Capital Transit System

By Jeff Feuer Washington, DC 12 February 2008 Every day, hundreds of thousands of commuters and tourists travel in and out of Washington. One of the most popular modes of transportation in the Washington area is Metrorail, a subway system serving mor

VOA常速英语2008年-Pakistan's President Promises Free, Fair Electi

By Meredith Buel Islamabad 14 February 2008 Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is pledging that next week's parliamentary elections will be free, fair, transparent and peaceful. During a speech in Islamabad, Mr. Musharraf denied allegations the vot

VOA常速英语2008年-NATO Leaders, Putin Meet in Bucharest

By Paula Wolfson Zagreb, Croatia 04 April 2008 NATO leaders wrapped up their summit in Bucharest, Romania with a closed-door meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports participants say there were no breakthroughs but t

VOA常速英语2008年-Suicide Bomber Kills 80 in Afghanistan

By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 17 February 2008 A suicide-bomb attack in Afghanistan's southern city Kandahar has killed at least 80 people and wounded scores more, according to security officials. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad the attack,

VOA常速英语2008年-Iranians Prepare to Vote in Parliamentary Elect

By Challiss McDonough Cairo 13 March 2008 Voters in Iran go to the polls on Friday for a parliamentary election seen mainly as a contest between competing conservative factions, after authorities barred the majority of reformist candidates from runni

VOA常速英语2008年-US Presidential Contenders Campaign Ahead of Sa

By Cindy Saine Washington 08 February 2008 Republican Senator John McCain is campaigning in Virginia today, after receiving a big boost Thursday when his main rival for the presidential nomination, former Governor Mitt Romney suspended his campaign.

VOA常速英语2008年-Africa Summit Ends With Condemnation of Chad Re

By Peter Heinlein Addis Ababa 02 February 2008 The newly-elected head of the African Union, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, says Chad will be expelled from the organization if rebels take power by force. VOA's Peter Heinlein has this report from