VOA标准英语10月-NATO Launches Anti-Piracy Operation for Horn of A

NATO warships have launched an anti-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia by escorting one ship to port with plans for a similar operation on Tuesday. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris. The NATO operation aims to help calm the situation off Somali

VOA标准英语10月-Ethiopian Troops to Relocate Under Somalia Ceasef

Somalia's Ethiopia-backed transitional government has agreed on a date for the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops from two major Somali cities in a new cease-fire deal between the government and an opposition faction. But VOA Correspondent Alisha Ryu in

VOA标准英语10月-Nigerian Attorney Criticizes Detention of US-Base

The Nigerian lawyer for U.S.-based blogger, Jonathan Elendu, has called for the secret police to either charge him in court or free him immediately. Elendu has been held since October 18, when the Nigerian State Security Service arrested him at the

VOA标准英语10月-Nigeria's Community Outreach Improves Polio Immun

Nigeria's polio cases have increased dramatically this year as officials struggle to fight an outbreak set off by the polio vaccine three years ago. Gilbert da Costa looks at a new community-based drive to eradicate the crippling disease in this bac

VOA标准英语10月-Riots in Acre Expose Israeli Arabs' Frustrations

Recent clashes between Jews and Israeli Arabs in the northern Israeli city of Acre have highlighted tensions that exist between Arabs and Jews - even in areas of the country where the two have coexisted peacefully for decades. VOA's Luis Ramirez rep

VOA标准英语10月-Bush to Host World Economic Summit Next Month

The White House will host an international economic summit in Washington on November 15. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports that leaders of the so-called Group of 20 have been invited to attend. Every region of the world will be represented at the summit,

VOA标准英语10月-Asian Stocks Plunge as Policymakers Seek to Shore

Asian stock markets had another rough and tumble day, even as policymakers sought to restore confidence. Leaders of advanced economies voiced concern about swings in Japan's currency, and South Korea's president outlined his agenda for getting throu

VOA标准英语10月-Australians Eye US Election, Favor Obama Victory

Australians are keeping a close eye on the U.S. presidential election, and there are indications that the race will help improve opinions of the United States. As Phil Mercer reports from Australia, the outcome of the race could have important effec

VOA标准英语10月-Bush to Host Summit on Global Financial Crisis

U.S. President George Bush says he will host a summit of nations soon to address the global economic crisis. Mr. Bush made the announcement as he greeted French President Nicolas Sarkozy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso Saturday

VOA标准英语10月-Israeli Settlers Disrupt Palestinian Olive Harves

An annual Palestinian harvest means trouble in the occupied territories. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem. Israeli settlers attack a Palestinian photographer during an olive harvest in the occupied West Bank, 18 Oct 2008 (pictu

VOA标准英语10月-Bush Meets With European Leaders for Financial Cr

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso meet Saturday with President Bush in a bid for a global overhaul of the world's financial structure. From Paris, Lisa Bryant reports that Washington may be less enthu

VOA标准英语10月-Obama, McCain Target Pivotal States in Election R

Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain Friday focused on states that could play a pivotal role in the November 4 election. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has the latest on the U.S. presidential race from Washington. Sen. Barack

VOA标准英语10月-UN: Thousands of Iraqi Christians Flee Mosul

The U.N. refugee agency says almost half of the Christian population in the Iraqi city of Mosul has fled after attacks and threats. UNHCR says nearly 10,000 people have fled to other areas in the past week. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from UNHCR he

VOA标准英语10月-US Says North Korea Reverses Steps to Restart Rea

The United States confirmed Friday North Korea has reversed the steps it took in recent weeks to restart its Yongbyon nuclear reactor. The action by Pyongyang is in line with an agreement reached late last week to salvage the six-party accord under

VOA标准英语10月-European Markets Fluctuate as Traders Search for

European markets again fluctuated Friday closing out a highly volatile week of trading. Most of the markets were making gains by midday. For VOA, Tom Rivers in London reports. Stock traders talk at the stock exchange in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, 16 O

VOA标准英语10月-McCain, Obama Compete for Laughs at Traditional P

U.S. presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama took a lighthearted break from campaigning Thursday at a charity dinner in New York City. The Republican and Democratic party candidates poked fun at each other and at themselves before an au

VOA标准英语10月-Thai PM Resists Resignation Calls Despite Pressur

Thailand's prime minister says he will not resign, despite calls by the Thai military to step down following bloodshed at an anti-government demonstration last week. Ron Corben reports for VOA from Bangkok. Somchai Wongsawat (l) speaks during press

VOA标准英语10月-Sudan Launches Darfur Peace Initiative

The Sudanese government has launched a peace initiative for the country's Darfur region. As Derek Kilner reports from VOA's East Africa bureau in Nairobi, the effort is being supported by the country's main political parties, but has been rejected b

VOA标准英语10月-Analysts Have High Hopes for New South Africa Par

Early next month a national conference called by dissenting current and former senior members of the ruling African National Congress is likely to give birth to new South African political party. As VOA's Delia Robertson reports from our southern Af

VOA标准英语10月-Experts Say Obama, McCain Africa Policies Nearly

A gathering of U.S. foreign policy experts, observers and diplomats has heard that American policy toward Africa will remain more or less constant, regardless of who wins the November 4 presidential election. VOA's Peter Heinlein in Addis Ababa repo