VOA常速英语2008年-Japanese Robots Display Some Very Human Traits

By Rebecca Ward Washington 22 February 2008 In February, Washington's Kennedy Center celebrated Japanese culture, arts and technology during its Japan! Culture and Hyper Culture festival. The nearly two-week event featured Japanese theater, music, fa

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush Signing Statement on Sudan Divestment Law

By Dan Robinson Washington 09 February 2008 Some U.S. Lawmakers, and experts testifying to a congressional panel say President Bush may have undermined a law he signed last year designed to encourage divestment from Sudan. VOA's Dan Robinson has a re

VOA常速英语2008年-Els Leads Dubai Golf After Three

By VOA Sports Washington, DC 02 February 2008 South African golfer Ernie Els has overtaken four-time defending champion Tiger Woods for the lead at the Dubai Desert Classic in the United Arab Emirates. Els has an overall lead of one stroke, and he is

VOA常速英语2008年-Election Count Begins in Pakistan

By Meredith Buel Islamabad 18 February 2008 Election officials are counting the votes in Pakistan after a key parliamentary election designed to restore democracy following eight years of military rule under President Pervez Musharraf. VOA Correspond

VOA常速英语2008年-Rising Country Star Jason Michael Carroll's Deb

By Mary Morningstar Washington 04 February 2008 At the start of 2007, many critics predicted Jason Michael Carroll could become the next big thing in Country music. As VOA's Mary Morningstar reports, the 28-year-old father of four is proving them rig

VOA常速英语2008年-Greek Cypriots Vote for President

By Nathan Morley Nicosia 17 February 2008 Greek Cypriots went to the polls Sunday to choose a president in what is being described as the island's most exciting election in recent history. Nathan Morley reports for VOA from Nicosia. With the island's

VOA常速英语2008年-Greek Minister Says Europe Divided on Kosovo

By Barry Wood Washington 14 February 2008 Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis told a Washington audience Wednesday the European Union is divided on whether to officially recognize Kosovo as a territory independent of Serbia. VOA's Barry Wood has

VOA常速英语2008年-Speed Cameras in US Catch Violators, Save Lives

By Paul Sisco Washington, DC 07 February 2008 Each year about 13,000 people die on U.S. roads and highways in speed-related traffic accidents. A group of state governors says 35 jurisdictions are now using automatic speed cameras. Government and insu

VOA常速英语2008年-Valentine's Day in Chicago Evokes City's Gangst

By Greg Flakus Chicago, Illinois 13 February 2008 Most people think of St. Valentine's Day as a time for lovers, but for crime buffs and those interested in gangland history the day will always be associated with a gruesome crime on the north side of

VOA常速英语2008年-Think Tank Calls for Monitoring of Regional Ter

By Marianne Kearney Jakarta 29 February 2008 An international research organization is calling on the Indonesian government to monitor the publishing arm of Jemaah Islamiyah, the group blamed for the Bali bombings and other terrorist attacks in Indon

VOA常速英语2008年-US Senators Deliver Deadline to India on Nuclea

By Steve Herman New Delhi 20 February 2008 Three leading U.S. senators have told India's prime minister his government has only weeks to finalize a civilian nuclear deal with the United States or senators in Washington will not have time to ratify th

VOA常速英语2008年-Youth Vote Growing in US Presidential Contests

By Alex Villarreal Washington, DC 07 February 2008 The Millennial Generation -- Americans 30 and younger -- is a growing force in U.S. politics. Political researchers say millennials of voting age now number nearly 50 million, close to a quarter of t

VOA常速英语2008年-No Contest in Russian Presidential Election

By Peter Fedynsky Moscow 27 February 2008 Russians go to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election in which the victory of Kremlin-backed candidate Dmitri Medvedev is considered a foregone conclusion. VOA Moscow Correspondent Peter Fedynsky rep

VOA常速英语2008年-Persian Works On Display in US

By Ward Ana Washington, DC 14 February 2008 The U.S. Library of Congress is the world's largest library with more than 130 million items. Among its works is the largest collection of Persian language materials outside Iran. Recently, VOA's Ana Ward w

VOA常速英语2008年-Hot New Cars on Display at the Washington Auto

By Ernest Leong Washington, DC 04 February 2008 It is winter in Washington, people bundled in heavy coats to shield themselves from the cold weather. Many seek refuge at indoor events. The recently held Washington Auto Show - where visitors got an up

VOA常速英语2008年-Millions of Iraqis Living on the Edge

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 16 February 2008 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is appealing for $19 million to help nearly one million people in Iraq who are largely overlooked by social welfare and aid programs. From Ge

VOA常速英语2008年-UN: Digital Divide Threatens to Leave Developin

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 06 February 2008 A new report argues developing countries will be left behind unless they master new Information and communication technology. Lisa Schlein reports from Geneva the report by the U.N. Conference on Trade and Deve

VOA常速英语2008年-Kenya Reconciliation Talks Hit Snag

By Scott Bobb Nairobi 25 February 2008 In Kenya, government and opposition officials have resumed talks on the country's political crisis. As VOA's Scott Bobb reports from Nairobi, the talks were suspended after several hours so the two sides could h

VOA常速英语2008年-Huckabee Wins West Virginia in Early Super Tues

By Cindy Saine Washington 05 February 2008 First results of Super Tuesday primaries are already in from the state of West Virginia, where former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has won the Republican nominating convention. U.S. voters are going to th

VOA常速英语2008年-NFL Committed to International Growth

By Parke Brewer Phoenix 01 February 2008 The National Football League continues to try to grow the popularity of its sport outside the United States. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer reports from Phoenix that the league has announced that team owners h