VOA常速英语2008年-Economic Policy Makers See Food Crisis as Major

By Barry Wood Washington 13 April 2008 Economic policy makers from all corners of the word ended their meeting in in Washington with a call for assistance to countries most affected by a recent sharp rise in food prices. VOA's Barry Wood reports. Wor

VOA常速英语2008年-Berlusconi Vows Economic Reforms, Crackdown on

By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 15 April 2008 The winner in Italy's national elections, Silvio Berlusconi, has promised to form a streamlined Cabinet that could get to work quickly to tackle the country's problems. After his center-right coalition emerge

VOA常速英语2008年-Twin Blasts Rock Ethiopian Capital, Killing Thr

By Peter Heinlein Addis Ababa 15 April 2008 Two bomb blasts in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa have killed three people and injured 18 others. VOA's Peter Heinlein in Addis Ababa reports the attacks targeted Ethiopia's national oil company. The bla

VOA常速英语2008年-Nigerian Students Clandestinely Join Mountain R

By Phuong Tran Air Mountains, Niger 09 April 2008 In West Africa, ethnic nomad Tuareg rebels last year launched attacks in Niger's Saharan north, demanding more money and power for their desert communities. More than half the country is under a state

VOA常速英语2008年-Ghana Conference Examines Ways to Improve Water

By Joana Mantey Accra, Ghana 07 April 2008 Experts in the field of water and sanitation have gathered to share their knowledge at an international conference opening Monday in Accra, Ghana. The meeting is a collaborative effort by Ghanas Ministry of

VOA常速英语2008年-California Rooftop Initiative Could Power 162,0

By Paul Sisco Washington 02 April 2008 An electric company in the sunny western U.S. state ofCalifornia plans to begin installing solar panels on rooftops of commercial buildings to produce environmentally friendly energy. VOA's Paul Sisco has the st

VOA常速英语2008年-Soulja Boy Succeeds Despite Criticism From Othe

By Larry London Washington 14 April 2008 At 17, DeAndre Way became known around the world as Soulja Boy on the success of his number one hit, Crank That. The song was also number one for seven weeks on the iTunes digital download site in September 20

VOA常速英语2008年-Condoleezza Rice Downplays Speculation on Vice

By David Gollust State Department 08 April 2008 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is downplaying recent media reports that she might be a potential running mate for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Senator John McCain. Rice say

VOA常速英语2008年-US Navy Helps West Africans Tackle Illegal Fish

By Ricci Shryock Dakar 14 April 2008 The United States Navy recently completed a half-year tour of the Gulf of Guinea, whereit has worked to train West African maritime patrols. U.S. officials say the goal of the program was to improve African navies

VOA常速英语2008年-American Muslims Look for Signs of Progress in

By Mohamed Elshinnawi Washington 14 April 2008 When Pope Benedict XVI visits Washington, DC next week, he will include American Muslims in a meeting of interfaith leaders. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops acknowledges a troubled past in the re

VOA常速英语2008年-Infighting Increases Kenya's Political Troubles

By Derek Kilner Nairobi 11 April 2008 Kenya's leaders remain divided over how to put together a coalition government as part of a power-sharing deal signed in February following December's disputed elections. But even if an acceptable list of ministe

VOA常速英语2008年-Obama On Defensive for Comments About Small Tow

By Jim Malone Washington 14 April 2008 Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama remains on the defensive about comments he made last week describing small town voters as bitter over their economic plight. Democratic contender Hillary Clinton an

VOA常速英语2008年-Opposition Strike Falters in Zimbabwe

By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 15 April 2008 A call by Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change for a national strike was largely ignored by Zimbabweans, most of whom reported for work Tuesday. And, as VOA's Delia Robertson reports from

VOA常速英语2008年-Scientists Fit Elusive Leatherback Turtles With

By Paul Sisco Washington 09 April 2008 Leatherback turtles fascinate ocean researchers. The largest of sea turtles roams the world's oceans, nesting and feeding in coastal regions. Scientists say leathernecks have been doing so for at least 65 millio

VOA常速英语2008年-US Marks 40th Anniversary of King Assassination

By Jim Malone Washington 04 April 2008 Friday, April 4, marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of the American civil rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. In the years since his death, Reverend King has often been cited as one of th

VOA常速英语2008年-Small Business Owners Complain About High Cost

By Mil Arcega Washington 10 April 2008 Even though demand has fallen nearly two percent since last year, gasoline prices continued to break records across the United States this week. And the U.S. Oil Price Information Service warns that prices will

VOA常速英语2008年-Court Case Against Ruling Party Divides Turks

By Dorian Jones Istanbul 02 April 2008 Turkey's ruling AK party is facing the prospect of closure, after the country's Constitutional Court agreed to hear a case accusing it of undermining secularism. The prime minister and president also face a five

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush and Putin Meet, No Agreement Expected On M

By Paula Wolfson Sochi, Russia 05 April 2008 U.S. President George W. Bush is in Russia for his last summit with President Vladimir Putin before the Russian presidency passes to a new leader next month. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports White House officia

VOA常速英语2008年-Foreign Physicians Find New Careers in US Hospi

By Brian Wagner Miami 07 April 2008 Doctors and other trained professionals can face steep challenges when they move to the United States and pursue their careers. License requirements and added education can make it a difficult transition. VOA's Bri

VOA常速英语2008年-Foreign Tourists in New York City Cash in on We

By Carolyn Weaver New York 07 April 2008 As the dollar's value drops, especially in relation to the euro, the British pound and some Asian currencies, New York City is experiencing a new kind of tourism boom. The world is coming to New York to go sho