VOA标准英语2008年-US Army Suicide Rate Continues to Rise

By Al Pessin Pentagon 29 May 2008 The U.S. Army reported Thursday that the suicide rate among its soldiers continued to rise last year, and is now nearly double the rate recorded before the invasion of Iraq. But they say last year's increase was not

VOA标准英语2008年-Israel Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary Amid New

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 06 May 2008 One of the most dramatic events of the 20th century was the founding of the modern state of Israel 60 years ago. VOA's Jim Teeple reports that on Israel's 60th birthday many Israelis say they feel more secure and c

VOA标准英语2008年-Low Technology Solutions Find Favor in Developi

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 19 May 2008 Fuel efficient stoves and ceramic water purifiers are two examples of low-tech innovations that can help people in poor countries improve their quality of life. Because what is known as appropriate technology usu

VOA标准英语2008年-Immigrants Send Less Money to Families in Latin

By Greg Flakus Houston 01 May 2008 Although economists say the United States is not technically in a recession, the slowdown in economic activity is having a dramatic impact on the amount of money immigrants are able to send back home. The so-called

VOA标准英语2008年-Laura Bush Says US Will Do All It Can to Help B

By Paula Wolfson White House 05 May 2008 U.S. First Lady Laura Bush says the United States will do all it can to help the victims of the cyclone that hit Burma on Saturday. Mrs. Bush also said it is troubling that many Burmese learned about the cyclo

VOA标准英语2008年-Violence Escalates in Zimbabwe One Month Before

By Peta Thornycroft Harare 27 May 2008 As Zimbabwe braces itself for a runoff in the presidential election, violence against people loyal to the Movement for Democratic Change, or MDC, has reached unprecedented levels. MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai sa

VOA标准英语2008年-Scientists Look to Plants for New Medicines

By Carol Pearson Washington 13 May 2008 Plants have historically played an important role in medicine. And large parts of the world still rely on plant medicine. Now leading scientists are studying herbal medicine to see if it can equal or surpass me

VOA标准英语2008年-Triple-Drug Therapy Found Most Effective Agains

By Jessica Berman Washington 14 May 2008 Researchers have determined that commonly prescribed triple-drug combination therapies that use old antiviral drugs are the most effective for suppressing the deadly virus that causes AIDS. The findings have m

VOA标准英语2008年-Softball Bows Out of Olympics After Beijing

By Steve Schy Washington 05 May 2008 The United States Women's National Softball team has won every gold medal since the sport was added to the Olympic program at the 1996 Atlanta Games. They have dominated international competitions like the Pan Ame

VOA标准英语2008年-Monkeys Use Brain Signals To Operate Robotic Ar

By Jessica Berman Washington 28 May 2008 Monkeys have successfully operated robotic arms to feed themselves with human-like precision, activating a mechanical device with signals from their brain. Researchers say the technique could eventually be use

VOA标准英语2008年-2000 Olympic Champion Diver Laura Wilkinson Aim

By Teresa Sullivan Washington 09 May 2008 2000 Olympics champion Laura Wilkinson of the United States has won a gold medal in every major world competition in platform diving. The 30-year-old is considered a strong contender to earn a spot on the 200

VOA标准英语2008年-Brazil Makes High Profile Investment in US

By Steve Mort Melbourne, Florida 23 May 2008 The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, is set to build a factory in the southern U.S. state of Florida to make executive jets. The move by the world's fourth-largest aircraft manufacturer comes as t

VOA标准英语2008年-South Koreans Draw Battle Lines amidst Media Sc

By Kurt Achin Seoul 06 May 2008 South Koreans are drawing political battle lines about the government's plan to resume imports of American beef. Officials and scientists in both countries say consuming U.S. beef is safe. But a media campaign, driven

VOA标准英语2008年-Merlefest 2008 Draws International Audience

By Katherine Cole Washington 19 May 2008 During the last weekend of April, close to 80,000 people from as far away as Japan, Australia and Germany converged upon the town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. What drew these people to the small town in the

VOA标准英语2008年-UN: 22 Countries in Danger of Famine

By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 28 May 2008 The United Nations food agency says 22 countries are particularly threatened by the global food crisis that has seen soaring prices increase hunger and led to protests and riots in some countries. The FAO says

VOA标准英语2008年-High Definition Eye Glasses Provide Crisper Vis

By Carol Pearson Washington 05 May 2008 High definition TV provides sharper images, but high definition imaging now goes beyond television. VOA's Carol Pearson reports on high definition eye glasses.

VOA标准英语2008年-Washington DC Subway System Holds Auditions for

By Barry Unger Washington 22 May 2008 The Washington, D.C. metro train system is usually crowded with tourists during the summer. But in addition to providing quick transportation around the D.C. area, some riders will receive free summer entertainme

VOA标准英语2008年-Study on US Freedoms Released

By Carolyn Presutti Washington 06 May 2008 The group which annually releases a report on freedom around the world is now turning its attention to the United States. Freedom House has released a study on the status of American freedoms during the war

VOA标准英语2008年-Cooperation in Asia Paying Off in Fight Against

By Steve Herman Nalaguraidhoo, Maldives 21 May 2008 Unprecedented cooperation among Asian government maritime authorities is beginning to pay off, with serious acts of piracy declining in part of the region. But, as VOA Correspondent Steve Herman rep

VOA标准英语2008年-UN: Burmese Authorities Not Moving Fast Enough

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 08 May 2008 The U.N.'s humanitarian chief says he is disappointed with the government in Burma because it has not moved faster to allow in international aid workers and relief supplies to the cyclone-devastated coun