VOA常速英语2008年-South Korean Envoy Signals Shift in North Korea

By Kurt Achin Seoul 04 March 2008 South Korea President Lee Myung-bak's administration is calling for improvement in North Korea's human rights situation and pledging cooperation with the United Nations on the issue. The move is a departure from prev

VOA标准英语2008年-US Defense Chief Says American-Korean Alliance

By Kurt Achin Seoul 03 June 2008 United States Defense Secretary Robert Gates has reaffirmed that Washington's military commitment to South Korea will remain strong, well after the South makes a key move toward autonomy in its command structure. VOA

VOA标准英语2008年-Incoming S. Korean President Pledges Billions i

By Kurt Achin Seoul 04 January 2008 The newly elected South Korean president says he will create a multi-billion dollar fund to help North Korea once he takes office. But, Pyongyang would only get that help if it gives up its nuclear weapons programs

VOA常速英语2008年-South Korean Sled Dogs Race in North

By Kurt Achin Mount Kumgang, North Korea 18 February 2008 You may remember the ping-pong diplomacy between the United States and China back in the 1970s. Now, some South Korean athletes say they have introduced dog sled diplomacy to North Korea, as p

VOA常速英语2008年-US Nuclear Envoy Meets N. Korean Counterpart Am

By Kurt Achin Seoul 19 February 2008 Washington's top envoy on the North Korean nuclear issue has met with his North Korean counterpart, in hopes of ending Pyongyang's delay in declaring its nuclear programs. The declaration, now months overdue, is a

voa标准英语2008年-Thousands of Congolese Refugees Flee to Uganda,

The UN refugee agency reports thousands of Congolese refugees have fled to Uganda and Rwanda in the past few days seeking safety from escalating fighting in North Kivu province. Rebel forces loyal to renegade leader Laurent Nkundu have made serious

VOA标准英语2008年-Palestinian Bulldozer Driver Goes on Deadly Jer

At least four people were killed and about 40 others injured when a Palestinian bulldozer driver went on a deadly rampage in downtown Jerusalem. The man was killed by an off-duty soldier and police say the incident was a terrorist attack. VOA's Jim

VOA标准英语2008年-Obama: US Must End 'Single-Minded' Focus on Ira

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama says a single-minded focus on the war in Iraq has distracted the United States from other threats, including Afghanistan. Obama gave a major foreign policy speech in Washington that brought quick respon

VOA常速英语2008年-Harry Connick Jr. Releases New Orleans Tribute

By Larry London Washington, DC 04 February 2008 Singing sensation Harry Connick, Jr., continues to sell millions of records and attract thousands of fans. It Is not only his music that has fans clamoring for more. His performances on TV, in movies an

VOA常速英语2008年-Obama Addresses Racial Divisiveness in Presiden

By Jim Malone Washington 18 March 2008 Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama sought to defuse a brewing political controversy Tuesday when he condemned inflammatory statements made over the years by his former pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah W

VOA标准英语2008年-US Banking System Faces Shakeup

Financial lenders are facing a major industry reorganization Monday that promises to change the face of banking in the United States. From Washington, VOA's Sean Maroney reports. Lehman Brothers headquarters in New York City, 13 Sep 2008 Early Monda

VOA标准英语10月-Political Stakes High for US VP Candidates in Upc

Perhaps the most eagerly anticipated debate of the U.S. presidential campaign season takes place Thursday in St. Louis, Missouri. The two candidates for vice president, Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden, will take part in their one and o

VOA标准英语2008年-Pakistanis Hold Candlelight Vigils for Bhutto

By Ravi Khanna Washington 02 January 2008 Days after opposition leader and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's funeral, and nationwide riots, some people are choosing peaceful ways to channel their anger and frustration. In cities across the count

VOA标准英语2008年-Russian Economy Hurt by Decision to Invade Geor

A senior U.S. official says Moscow's decision to invade Georgia is having a major impact on the Russian economy with financial markets losing nearly a third of their value. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel has details from Washington. U.S. Undersecre

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush: Stimulus Will Help Economy

By Scott Stearns White House 02 May 2008 The U.S. economy lost 20,000 jobs in April as higher food and fuel costs continue to slow economic growth. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, U.S. President George Bush says tax refunds and b

VOA标准英语2008年-Growing Indian Economy Sparks Housing Boom

By Mil Arcega Washington 13 May 2008 India's economy is growing at an unprecedented rate, prompting far-reaching changes that are rapidly transforming the country. Among the most visible signs of the new India is a housing boom that targets the count

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush: US Economy is Sound Despite Problems

U.S. President George Bush says the U.S. economy is sound, despite a series of financial setbacks. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports at a White House news conference Mr. Bush sought to reassure consumers unnerved by rising gas prices and uncertainty in th

VOA标准英语10月-World Economy Heading into Major Slowdown, says I

The International Monetary Fund anticipates sharply lower world growth because of the financial crisis rippling across the globe. VOA's Barry Wood reports the IMF, however, does not anticipate a repeat of the global depression of the 1930s. Olivier

VOA标准英语2008年-Arts Boost New York Economy, But Many Artists R

By Carolyn Weaver New York City 02 January 2008 Arts and culture account for nearly $21 billion of New Yorks annual economy and provide 160,000 jobs, according to the latest report by the Alliance for the Arts, a private organization. The arts draw m

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush Remains Upbeat on US Economy

By Michael Bowman Washington 07 January 2008 President Bush says the U.S. economy remains resilient, despite signs of a slowdown in growth and higher unemployment figures. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from the White House. Recent weeks have seen a so