VOA标准英语2008年-Asian Markets Rebound

By Mil Arcega Washington D.C. 24 January 2008 U.S. stock markets staged a late rally on Wednesday, with the major indexes all posting gains. Asian markets also rebounded, reversing a two-day free fall as investors welcomed the U.S. Federal Reserve's

VOA标准英语2008年-Henin, Sharapova, Nadal Win at Aussie Open

By VOA Sports Washington, DC 16 January 2008 All of the highly seeded players in action have advanced to the third round of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. Top seed Justine Henin of Belgium led the way on the women's side Wednesda

VOA标准英语2008年-US Observes Holiday Honoring Slain Civil Rights

By Robert Raffaele Washington 17 January 2008 On Monday, January 21st, Americans will celebrate the life of an African-American and civil rights pioneer, Martin Luther King, Junior on the U.S. holiday commemorating his birth. King's actual birthday i

VOA标准英语2008年-Researchers: Antarctic Ice Loss Is Accelerating

By VOA News 15 January 2008 A group of climate researchers says there is evidence that global warming is causing the Antarctic ice cap to melt more quickly than it did 10 years ago. The scientists said Monday they used satellite data to monitor the A

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush Administration Wants Wiretap Law Made Perm

By Alex Villarreal Washington D.C. 24 January 2008 A controversial law that regulates the U.S. government's ability to eavesdrop on foreign terrorism suspects expires next month. The Bush administration wants Congress to make the Protect America Act

VOA标准英语2008年-South, Southeast Asian Countries Battle Bird Fl

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 24 January 2008 South and Southeast Asian countries are grappling with new outbreaks of bird flu as winter weather sweeps across the region. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, the latest outbreaks are still confin

VOA标准英语2008年-Islamic Leaders In Davos Discuss Terrorism

By Barry Wood Davos 24 January 2008 Leaders from Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan Thursday discussed ways to combat terrorism, particularly the scourge of suicide bombings. VOA's Barry Wood reports from Davos that the leaders agreed that an economic do

VOA标准英语2008年-Congressional Panel Examines Press Freedom in A

By Bill Rodgers Washington D.C. 24 January 2008 Human rights and press monitoring groups consider the Middle East and North Africa as regions having the worst record for press freedom in the world. Outright censorship, restrictive laws and intimidati

VOA标准英语2008年-American Drug Company Pfizer Fights Nigerian La

By Leta Hong Fincher Washington 24 January 2008 The world's largest drug company is embroiled in a global controversy over whether it tested an unapproved drug on sick children in Nigeria without their full understanding. The case involving Pfizer ra

VOA标准英语2008年-One Man's Passion: Renewable Energy Projects

By Paul Sisco Washington D.C. 24 January 2008 Wing Power, wave power, people power. Italian inventor Lucien Gambarota tries to capitalize on all three. VOA's Paul Sisco explains in this week's Searching for Solutions report. Lucien Gambarota is a vis

VOA标准英语2008年-Scientists Develop Reliable Face Recognition Sy

By Jessica Berman Washington 24 January 2008 Researchers say they have improved the accuracy of automatic face recognition systems, which are being used more and more by crime prevention and national security agencies. The investigators have created

VOA标准英语2008年-Writers' Strike Adds Drama to Oscar Nominations

By Ruth Reader Washington D.C. 24 January 2008 The American motion picture industry has announced this year's nominations for best picture and other Academy Awards. And the Academy for Film Arts and Sciences says the ceremony will go on as usual even

VOA标准英语2008年-US Official: Modern Afghan Air Force Is Years A

By Al Pessin Pentagon 24 January 2008 The American officer responsible for helping develop an Afghan Air Force says the small corps is growing steadily, but will not be ready to even begin participating in combat operations for about five years. The

VOA标准英语2008年-Gates Says He and Bono Discussed Africa Policy

By Al Pessin Pentagon 25 January 2008 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he discussed U.S. military policy toward Africa with Irish rock star Bono during a short meeting at his Pentagon office earlier this week. The secretary provided some deta

VOA标准英语2008年-Palestinians Savor Open Gaza Border

By Jim Teeple Gaza 24 January 2008 Palestinians by the thousands continue to pour across the now open border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt - shopping, visiting relatives and enjoying their new-found freedom of movement. VOA's Jim Teeple reports fr

VOA标准英语2008年-White House, Congress Agree on Economic Stimulu

By Scott Stearns White House 24 January 2008 President Bush and Congressional leaders from both political parties have reached agreement on $150 billion in tax relief in an effort to help stimulate the U.S. economy. VOA White House Correspondent Scot

VOA标准英语2008年-Egypt Tries to Restore Order on Gaza Border

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 24 January 2008 The situation on the border between Egypt and the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip remains chaotic, a day after Palestinian militants blew up the border wall. As Robert Berger reports from VOA's Jerusalem bureau, Isra

VOA标准英语2008年-Finger Eleven Returns with Hit Song 'Paralyzer'

By Larry London Washington D.C. 24 January 2008 Canada has produced many great rock artists over the years. Nickleback, Alanis Morissette, Barenaked Ladies, and Finger Eleven. In 2003, Finger Eleven gained prominence with their hit, One Thing. The so