VOA常速英语2008年-US Official Urges Congress to Pass War Funding

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 16 April 2008 The Bush administration is warning Congress of potential layoffs at the Department of Defense if they do not approve a $108 billion funding package for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by the end of next mon

VOA常速英语2008年-Iraq Looms as Major Issue in US Presidential Ra

By Jim Malone Washington 11 April 2008 There is little doubt that the war in Iraq will be a major issue in this year's U.S. presidential campaign. But it remains to be seen whether voters will be in a mood to punish Republicans for getting the U.S. i

VOA常速英语2008年-South African President Urges Restraint on Zimb

By Tom Rivers London 05 April 2008 Despite the delay in the release of Zimbabwe's official election results, South African President Thabo Mbeki said Saturday that the international community should wait for first round results to come out before con

VOA常速英语2008年-Pope Benedict XVI Arrives in US

By Meredith Buel Washington 15 April 2008 Pope Benedict XVIhas arrived in the United States for his first visit since he was elected as the head of the Roman Catholic Church nearly three years ago. On the flight from Rome, the pontiff said he is deep

VOA常速英语2008年-ICRC Steps Up Aid in Eastern Congo

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 12 April 2008 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is stepping up its humanitarian activities in response to escalating violence in eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.Theagency says lack of securit

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush Says Iraqi Security Improving

By Scott Stearns White House 12 April 2008 President Bush says security in Iraq is improving, in part because of his decision to send 30,000 troop reinforcements last year. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats say

VOA常速英语2008年-NATO Leaders, Putin Meet in Bucharest

By Paula Wolfson Zagreb, Croatia 04 April 2008 NATO leaders wrapped up their summit in Bucharest, Romania with a closed-door meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports participants say there were no breakthroughs but t

VOA常速英语2008年-Japan Urges Industrialized Nations to Give More

By Kurt Achin Seoul 05 April 2008 Japan is telling the world's most industrialized nations that urgent action is needed on global climate change and development assistance for impoverished nations.Senior officials from advanced industrial nations are

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush, Putin Remain Divided on Missile Defense S

By Paula Wolfson Sochi, Russia 06 April 2008 U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin have ended their farewell summit without agreement on missile defense, but with a blueprint for their successors. VOA's Paula Wolfson repo

VOA常速英语2008年-President Bush Praises Croatia's Embrace of Dem

By Paula Wolfson 05 April 2008 U.S. President George W. Bush is welcoming two new members to NATO. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports Mr. Bush hailed the transformation of the Balkans in a speech in a town square in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. Croatians f

VOA常速英语2008年-Zimbabwe's Parliament Election Results Expected

By Peta Thornycroft Harare 02 April 2008 With less than 20 seats in the parliament elections still outstanding, Zimbabwe's state-controlled Herald newspaper has reported the possibility the ruling ZANU-PF has not won the parliament elections - the fi

VOA常速英语2008年-All-Female Indian Unit in Liberia Shows How to

By Nico Colombant Monrovia 02 April 2008 A second Indian all-female contingent has been deployed in Liberia for a few months now, showing that women can become the norm for peacekeeping operations. They are also inspiring Liberian women to become par

VOA常速英语2008年-Zimbabwe Opposition Accuses Mugabe Supporters o

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 08 April 2008 Opposition leaders in Zimbabwe say supporters of President Robert Mugabe have launched a campaign of violence in order to derail elections 10 days ago, which they say they won. The accusation comes as a court

VOA常速英语2008年-Virginia Immigration Law Lets Police Check on L

By Zulima Palacio Washington 08 April 2008 Prince William County, in the Virginia suburbs outside of Washington, is drawing attention across the United States by enforcing local laws that lead to the deportation hundreds of illegal immigrants, and co

VOA常速英语2008年-European Commission Chief Calls for Democracy i

By Tendai Maphosa London 09 April 2008 European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is calling for a swift transition to democracy in Zimbabwe. Barosso says Zimbabweans have voted for change from President Robert Mugabe's rule. Tendai Maphosa ha

VOA常速英语2008年-The World Bank: World Hunger Growing

By Mil Arcega Washington 11 April 2008 World Bank President Robert Zoellick says the escalating price of food is stunting opportunities and creating hardship for people in poor countries. The international lending organization says it aims to double

VOA常速英语2008年-Democrats, Republicans Respond to Bush Decision

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 10 April 2008 Democrats are criticizing President Bush's latest decisions on military deployments in Iraq, based on recommendations of the U.S. military commander and senior U.S. diplomat in the country. VOA's Dan Robinso

VOA常速英语2008年-EU Urges Zimbabwe to Issue Vote Result

By Tendai Maphosa London 04 April 2008 The European Union has added its voice to those calling for the release, without delay, of the full results of Saturday's elections in Zimbabwe. The EU also protested the arrest of two journalists who were cover

VOA常速英语2008年-Liberia's Army Rebuilt to Defend Country

By Kari Barber Monrovia 14 April 2008 During Liberia's civil war, the national army and rebel factions were guilty of gross human-rights abuses. Civilians were killed, villages looted and torched. Many civilians said they had nowhere to turn for safe

VOA常速英语2008年-New Study Shows Women Making Progress on Politi

By Terry FitzPatrick Cape Town 15 April 2008 Nearly 18 percent of the members of parliament, worldwide, are women, according to a new study released this week as the Inter-Parliamentary Union meets in South Africa. The report says many of the barrier