VOA常速英语2008年-Experts: Free Open Source Software Could Help A

By Kari Barber Dakar 21 March 2008 In many African countries, few people have access to computers and the Internet. Experts say this is hindering development and preventing students from being able to compete for jobs. At a conference in Dakar this w

VOA常速英语2008年-Trouble Builds Behind Scenes in Wake of Kenya P

By Alisha Ryu Eldama Ravine, Kenya 24 March 2008 Despite political efforts in the Kenyan capital Nairobi to unite the country after two months of post-election violence blamed largely on tribal militias, new reports suggest the recruitment and build-

VOA常速英语2008年-Anger Grows in Israel Over Terror Attack that L

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 07 March 2008 Funerals were held Friday for the eight victims of Thursday night's terror attack at a Jerusalem yeshiva, or rabbinical seminary. VOA's Jim Teeple reports police imposed a security clampdown on Arab East Jerusale

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush Thanks Troops at Easter

By Scott Stearns White House 22 March 2008 President Bush marked Easter weekend with a message of thanks for U.S. troops serving overseas. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats say the war in Iraq is distracting fr

VOA常速英语2008年-AIDS Researchers Look For a New Direction

By Kent Klein Washington 26 March 2008 AIDS researchers are discussing where to go next, after a potential vaccine failed in two human trials several months ago. As VOA's Kent Klein reports, numerous approaches were considered at the Summit on HIV Va

VOA常速英语2008年-Few Turn Up at Many Rural Polling Stations in Z

By Peta Thornycroft Harare 29 March 2008 The polls are closing in Zimbabwe after elections to determine the future of longtime President Robert Mugabe. Peta Thornycroft reports from the capital, Harare, that voting was largely peaceful but few voters

VOA常速英语2008年-Zimbabwe's Rural Voters Deserting President Mug

By Peta Thornycroft Harare 27 March 2008 For the first time, many people in Zimbabwe's rural areas have dropped their long-standing support of President Robert Mugabe and the ruling ZANU-PF, which has depended on the rural vote for victory. Peta Thor

VOA常速英语2008年-Handyman Constructs His Own Fuel-Efficient Vehi

By Paul Sisco Washington 20 March 2008 One man's solution to record high gas prices is a unique, lightweight vehicle he built himself. VOA's Paul Sisco introduces you to Jory Squibb in today's Searching for Solutions report. Spend the day in Camden,

VOA常速英语2008年-Pirate Attacks On the Rise in Nigerian Waters

By Sarah Simpson Lagos 13 March 2008 Pirate attacks in the waters of Africa's largest oil producer, Nigeria, have surged in recent weeks, linked to a decline in general security in the southern oil-producing region. A leading international worker's u

VOA常速英语2008年-NATO to Invite New Members to Join Military All

By Andre de Nesnera Washington 28 March 2008 When heads of state and government from the 26-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meet in Bucharest, Romania next week, one of the key issues will be expanding the alliance to bring in new me

VOA常速英语2008年-Maceo Parker Revisits 'Roots & Grooves'

By Doug Levine Washington 17 March 2008 Saxophonist and vocalist Maceo Parker was only 22 years old when soul legend James Brown asked him to join his band. Parker played on some of Brown's most-notable recordings before embarking on a successful sol

VOA常速英语2008年-Pentagon Unveils Portraits of World War I Veter

By Al Pessin Pentagon 11 March 2008 A photo exhibit was dedicated at the Pentagon last week, portraits of nine American World War I veterans, all of them more than 100 years old. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon. The large, vivid photos are

VOA常速英语2008年-Liberia Tries to Count Citizens

By Nico Colombant Dakar 21 March 2008 For the first time since 1984, Liberian census takers are visiting dwellings throughout the country to count the inhabitants. Overall estimates of the post-conflict population range widely from two to four milli

VOA常速英语2008年-After Decades of Delay, Sudan Ready to Conduct

By Sabina Castelfranco Khartoum 14 March 2008 With just one month to go before a scheduled nationwide population and housing census ahead of 2009 general elections in Sudan, U.N. officials and regional leaders are confident they will succeed. But the

VOA常速英语2008年-Britain Introduces Biofuel Target Amid Concerns

By Tendai Maphosa London 31 March 2008 Britain is stepping up the use of biofuels with new targets in the coming weeks - as the first step toward meeting an EU directive that five percent of all transport fuels come from renewable energy sources by t

VOA常速英语2008年-Africanist Art Introduced to US Audiences

By Ndimyake Mwakalyelye Washington 27 March 2008 When talking about paintings and contemporary art, names such as Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe, Vincent Van Gogh and others often come to mind. But, as we are about to show you, there is a whole body

VOA常速英语2008年-Britain Set to Introduce Controversial Compulso

By Sonja Pace London 06 March 2008 Britain plans to introduce a controversial identification card plan in the coming months, with foreign workers first in line to get the compulsory ID's. VOA's Sonja Pace has details from London. The British governme

VOA常速英语2008年-Prince Harry Says He Wants to Return to Afghani

By Tom Rivers London 02 March 2008 Speaking for the first time since flying back to Britain, Prince Harry says he is no hero. The third in line to the throne, known in the army as Lieutenant Windsor, was 10 weeks into a three-month deployment in turb

VOA常速英语2008年-Prince Harry Returns to Britain After Deploymen

By Tom Rivers London 01 March 2008 With his deployment in Afghanistan no longer secret, Prince Harry, 23, has flown back to Britain. The third in line to the throne was greeted at Brize Norton air base by his father Prince Charles and older brother P

VOA常速英语2008年-US Company Produces Guides to Communicate Witho

By George Dwyer Washington 12 March 2008 A Washington D.C.-area company has built a profitable business by producing durable pocket guides that help people communicate using visual images rather than spoken language. International travelers have been