voa标准英语2008-White House Says Auto Bailout Not Imminent

The Bush administration is attempting to dampen expectations for immediate government action to save America's troubled car manufacturers. White House Press Secretary Dana Perino responds to a reporter's question at the White House, 16 Dec 2008 Two

voa标准英语2008-Obama: Economic Stimulus Plan Crucial

President-elect Barack Obama seized on more gloomy economic news Tuesday to prod Congress into passing an economic stimulus plan early in the New Year. President-elect Barack Obama introduces Education Secretary-designate Arne Duncan during a news c

voa标准英语2008-Mugabe Ally Wounded in Zimbabwe Shooting

The Zimbabwe government says there has been an attempt on the life of its air force chief, Perence Shiri, who survived the ambush by gunmen who shot him in the hand. The news follows accusations by the government that the Movement for Democratic Cha

voa标准英语2008-2008 10th Warmest On Record

The World Meteorological Organization said 2008 was the 10th warmest year on record. Its year-end report found 2008 was marked by the second-lowest level of Arctic ice cover. It said all of the 10 warmest years have occurred in the past 12 years. So

voa标准英语2008-At Least 23 Russians Killed in Tour Bus Crash in

Forty ambulances raced into the desert in southern Israel, after a bus carrying Russian tourists plunged 80 meters into a desert ravine, killing 23 people. White body bags were lined up in a row and baggage and wreckage were scattered over the steep

voa标准英语2008-US Commission Reports Iraqi Religious Minorities

In a new report on Iraq, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom says religious minorities in Iraq face persecution. The commission, which recommends that the U.S. government designate Iraq a country of particular concern because of r

voa标准英语2008-Blair Says Conditions Must Change for Israelis a

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians will not succeed until the reality on the ground improves for both sides. Mr. Blair made the remarks during a speech in Washington and VOA correspon

voa标准英语2008-Bush Highlights National Security Progress

President Bush says the United States is safer now than before the attacks of September 11, 2001, but that the battle against terrorism will continue long after leaves office. Mr. Bush made the comments to military personnel at the U.S. Army War Col

voa标准英语2008-Indian PM Wants 'Normalized' Relations with Paki

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says he wants normalized relations with Pakistan, but that Islamabad must stop allowing its territory to be used for terrorist activities against India. Mr. Singh made the statement during an election rally in I

voa标准英语2008-South Korean Parents Dissatisfied With Education

While most South Korean high school graduates are enjoying their winter vacation, others will be hitting the books. Students who do not fare well on university entrance exams enroll in cram-schools, where they study seven days a week, for 50 weeks s

voa标准英语2008-Many Indians Angry About Failure to Stop Terror

A week after coordinated terrorist strikes killed and injured hundreds of people in India's financial hub, Mumbai, public anger is mounting at what people see as the government's failure to reduce the threat of terror strikes. As Anjana Pasricha fro

voa标准英语2008-US Stocks Plummet Monday, Experts Confirm Recess

Stock prices plummeted in New York on Monday. And a recession was declared as of a year ago. VOA's Barry Wood has more. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, 01 Dec. 2008 On Wall Street, it was the fourth biggest daily point decl

voa标准英语2008-Nigeria Criticized for Decreased Niger Delta Spe

Groups in Nigeria's Niger Delta have criticized the Yar'Adua administration for the proposed spending for the region next year. President Umaru Yar'Adua proposed a slight decrease in government expenditure in the Niger Delta, despite a clamor for ma

voa标准英语2008-Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Heads to Victory in

Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest countries, has moved a step closer to a return to democracy with a relatively peaceful parliamentary election. Officials say about 70 percent of the 81 million eligible voters went to the polls Monday. The Awam

voa标准英语2008年-Mumbai Eager to Bounce Back After Deadly Terror

Residents and businesses in the Indian city of Mumbai, say they are eager to return to normal following the bloody three-day siege that killed nearly 200 people and turned the city into a battle zone. Raymond Thibodeaux has this report from Mumbai w

voa标准英语2008-Asian Stocks Bounce on Global Anti-Recession Eff

Stock markets around Asia rallied to a three-week high on news that the United States and other governments are considering bold steps to counter a global economic slowdown. Stocks rose Monday because of word a deal may be nearing to avert collapse

voa标准英语2008-Senate Republicans Vow to Block Aid to US Automa

Congressional Democrats say they have reached agreement with the White House on a deal to give U.S. automakers billions of dollars in loans and require the companies to restructure to stay competitive in the global marketplace. Although the deal has

voa标准英语2008-Somali Pirates Deny Links to Islamist Terrorists

Somali pirates are denying reports that have accused them of sharing ransom payments with an al-Qaida-linked radical Islamist group called the Shabab. VOA Correspondent Alisha Ryu recently visited the pirate sanctuary of Hobyo in the Galmudug region

voa标准英语2008-Obama Picks Retired General as National Security

President-elect Barack Obama has named retired four-star general James Jones to be his national security advisor. Mr. Obama says General Jones has the skills to bring together all elements of U.S. power to defeat unconventional enemies and promote A

voa标准英语2008年-Americans Find More Reasons to Celebrate Cranbe

There are only three fruits which are completely native to North America: blueberries, Concord grapes and cranberries. Cranberries, which are harvested in the fall, have a special place in American tradition as a celebration food of Thanksgiving and