VOA标准英语10月-Rice Warns Against Foreign Aid Cuts, Protectionis

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is appealing to wealthy countries not to cut development aid or resort to protectionist trade practices in the face of the global economic crisis. VOA's David Gollust reports from the State Department that Ri

VOA标准英语10月-Sarkozy Proposes Series of Summits on Financial C

French President Nicolas Sarkozy called Tuesday for heads of states to begin preparing for a series of economic summits to revamp the world economic system. From Paris, Lisa Bryant reports on the president's remarks before the European Parliament. F

VOA标准英语10月-Afghan Journalist Receives 20-Year Prison Term fo

A young Afghan journalist, convicted of blasphemy, has had his death sentence overturned. But the appeals court ordered the reporter to spend 20 years in jail for distributing an Internet article criticizing the Prophet Mohammed's views on women. VO

VOA标准英语10月-Court Rules Bali Bombers Can Be Executed by Firin

Indonesia's constitutional court has ruled the three men convicted in the 2002 Bali bombings and sentenced to death may be executed by firing squad, quashing their claim it is inhumane and against the constitution. VOA correspondent Nancy-Amelia Col

VOA标准英语10月-Major European Markets Follow Asian Lead, Move Hi

Major European markets opened moderately higher, following the lead of Asian markets that posted solid gains. For VOA, Tom Rivers in London has details. German stock trader makes phone call in Frankfurt European markets posted modest increases as in

VOA标准英语10月-McCain, Obama Target States Key to Electoral Vote

With just two weeks to go until Election Day, U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain are campaigning in states that could decide the election on November 4. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone has the latest from Washington. In

VOA标准英语10月-Israeli Prime Minister-Designate Misses Deadline

Today is the first deadline for Israel's current foreign minister to form a new government. Time is running out, as we hear from Robert Berger at the VOA bureau in Jerusalem. Tzipi Livni (file) Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni's bid to become Israel's f

VOA标准英语10月-EU Ministers Discuss Funding Environment Projects

European environmental ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss ways to significantly cut greenhouse-gas emissions - without hurting economies struggling with the current financial crisis. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris. The European Union members di

VOA标准英语10月-US Praises Pakistani Efforts to Recruit Tribes Ag

The top U.S. diplomat for South Asia is praising Pakistan's efforts to recruit local militias against Taliban and al-Qaida fighters in the country's volatile tribal regions. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad. U.S. Assistant Secretary of St

VOA标准英语10月-Indian PM Says Financial Institutions Safe, But F

The Indian Prime Minister says that Indian financial institutions will not be impacted by the global credit crisis, but admits the country's high-growth economy could slow down. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, his assurance came as the co

VOA标准英语10月-EU Warns Mauritania of Measures if Law is Not Res

The European Union has given the West African country of Mauritania a month to restore constitutional order or face unspecified measures. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris where members of the Mauritanian junta met with E.U. officials on Monday. An E.

VOA标准英语10月-Former Bush Secretary of State Powell Endorses Ob

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell says he is backing Democrat Barack Obama for president. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports Powell made the announcement during a nationally broadcast television interview. Colin Powell, 10 Oct 2008 Powell says Ba

VOA标准英语10月-Strong Earthquake Hits Southwest Pakistan

Pakistani officials say a magnitude 6.4 earthquake has killed at least 170 people in an impoverished area of southwest Pakistan and left thousands of others homeless. International aid groups in the region estimated at least 500 people have been kil

VOA标准英语10月-Peres Says Israel Heading for Decisive Election C

Israeli President Shimon Peres says Israel is heading toward early elections after prime minister-designate Tzipi Livni failed to form a coalition government. VOA Jerusalem correspondent Luis Ramirez reports the elections could lead to a change of d

VOA标准英语10月-Zimbabwe Again Tries to Break Political Deadlock

Scores of demonstrators in support of Zimbabwe's power-sharing deal were arrested in Harare after scuffles broke out between members of the country's two main political parties. Peta Thornycroft reports from Harare the demonstration occurred before

VOA标准英语10月-Cambodian, Thai Leaders Seek Peaceful Solution to

The dispute between Cambodia and Thailand over an ancient temple complex continues to challenge both countries. Cambodia says Thai troops damaged an ancient temple during a recent military clash. The allegation comes after the two governments promis

VOA标准英语10月-North Korea Warns South Over Leaflets From Privat

North Korea has warned South Korean military leaders it may suspend a key inter-Korean industrial project if South Korean civic groups do not stop launching leaflets into the North's territory. VOA Seoul Correspondent Kurt Achin reports. South Korea

VOA标准英语10月-Georgians Contemplate Future Five Years After Ros

Its famous Rose Revolution in November 2003 was to usher in a new era for the former Soviet Republic of Georgia - an era of democracy and a path forward to eventual membership in the West's most prestigious political clubs - the European Union and N

VOA标准英语10月-Conservatives Win Lithuania's Ballot for First Ti

A conservative party critical of Russia has declared victory in the second and final round of Lithuania's parliamentary election. Stefan Bos reports for VOA from Budapest that official results show the Homeland Union received as many as 44 seats in

VOA标准英语10月-Ethiopia to Withdraw From Somalia When Security V

Ethiopia says it is prepared to withdraw its troops from Somalia in line with an accord between the transitional Somali government and an Islamist opposition group. But as VOA's Peter Heinlein reports from Addis Ababa, the pullout pledge comes with