VOA标准英语2008年-FBI Reveals Evidence Against Army Scientist In

The Justice Department has shed some light on the evidence it has against the prime suspect in the deadly 2001 anthrax attacks, a U.S. Army scientist who killed himself last week. At a news conference Wednesday, U.S. officials said the scientist, Br

VOA标准英语2008年-New Study Reveals Australian Trees Are Giant Ca

Australia's vast native forests are storing three times as much carbon as previously thought and could hold the key to tackling climate change, according to a new study released Tuesday. It has found the eucalyptus forests of southeast Australia can

VOA标准英语2008年-Lavish Ceremony to Open Long-Awaited Beijing Ol

The long-awaited and somewhat controversial Beijing Olympics officially open Friday. From the Chinese capital, VOA's Jim Stevenson has this preview of the 29th Olympiad. Chinese wave national flag as they pose for picture during Olympic torch relay

VOA标准英语2008年-US Economic Growth Expands at Slow Pace

The U.S. economy continues to expand at a slow pace, according to the latest growth figures provided by the federal government. From Washington, VOA's Michael Bowman reports. The Commerce Department says the U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate o

VOA标准英语2008年-National Hotline is Lifeline for Troubled Veter

Studies indicate that American war veterans are far more likely to commit suicide than non-veterans. Until recently, getting emergency help and counseling services has been difficult or impossible for many vets. But the situation may be improving, t

VOA标准英语2008年-Embattled Musharraf Urges Reconciliation in Pak

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has made his first public remarks since political opponents announced their intention to impeach him. In a televised speech marking Pakistan's 61st independence anniversary, the president called for political re

VOA标准英语2008年-NATO Calls for Return to Former Status Quo in G

As Russia announced a halt to military action in Georgia, NATO members called for a return to the status quo before the conflict - and say the crisis will not hurt Georgia's chances of joining the alliance. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris. NATO Secr

VOA标准英语2008年-Inner Cities Take a New Look at 'Snitching'

Last year, the CBS Television program 60 Minutes asked several Americans whether they would call the police if they witnessed a crime. Most said yes, of course they would. Silence is the Code of the Street in some neighborhoods. Those who snitch can

VOA标准英语2008年-India Assures UN It Will Punish Errant Peacekee

India is assuring the United Nations that it will severely punish peacekeepers found to have engaged in sexual abuse while serving in Africa. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from New Delhi on reaction there to a U.N. investigation raising con

VOA标准英语2008年-European Countries Evacuate Citizens From Georg

European countries have begun evacuating their citizens from Georgia. One of the first countries to do so was Italy. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome. The Italian government has wasted no time in evacuating its nationals from Georgia as fears m

VOA标准英语2008年-Georgia Orders Cease-Fire in South Ossetia

Georgia says it has ordered its troops in the breakaway region of South Ossetia to cease fire, after withdrawing its troops from South Ossetia's capital. There was no direct response from Russia to Georgia's offer to negotiate an end to three days o

VOA标准英语2008年-Oil Price Spike Drives Up Other Costs

Rising fuel costs are making it more expensive to move food and other goods to the marketplace. That means prices are going up for consumers, but incomes may not be rising enough to keep pace with inflation. As VOA's Kent Klein reports, it also mean

VOA标准英语2008年-High Oil Prices Drive Search for New Fuels

With rising oil prices inflating the cost of almost everything, people are looking for other ways to power vehicles, and even for alternatives to vehicles. In this report, VOA's Kent Klein looks at ways to end the era of expensive fuel. (Part 5 of 5

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush Wraps Up Olympic Visit, Stresses Ties to C

U.S. President George Bush is stressing the importance of continued American ties with China, saying while there are disagreements, there are also important areas where the two countries can work together. VOA White House correspondent Paula Wolfson

VOA标准英语2008年-Jury Finds Bin Laden Driver Guilty of Supportin

A U.S. military jury at Guantanamo Bay has convicted Osama Bin Laden's former driver of providing material support to terrorism, but acquitted him on a charge of conspiracy, which alleged he was a key member of the Al-Qaida terrorist network. Still,

VOA标准英语2008年-France Denies Involvement in Rwanda Genocide

France has rejected a report by Rwanda claiming Paris played a role in the 1994 genocide in the East African nation. Lisa Bryant reports from Paris the French government says it still wants to rebuild frayed relations with Rwanda. In remarks to repo

VOA标准英语2008年-France Says Russia to Begin Troop Pullout From

Russia's president said Sunday that Russian troops will begin pulling out of Georgia on Monday, as Western leaders called on Moscow to abide by its commitments under a cease-fire deal. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who brokered the truce, warned

VOA标准英语2008年-New World Records Highlight Olympic Action Wedn

A cascade of swimming records has fallen in the Beijing Olympic pool. Wednesday began with four world records set in the first four events on the schedule. VOA's Jim Stevenson has highlights from the fifth full day of competition. World records are

VOA标准英语2008年-Pakistan Ruling Coalition Pledges to Pursue Mus

Top leaders of Pakistan's ruling coalition government say they have agreed on a plan to pursue impeachment proceedings against President Pervez Musharraf. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad, where Pakistan People's Party leader Asif Zardari

VOA标准英语2008年-Fast Food for Fast Olympic Athletes

Olympic athletes traditionally have been known for their years of discipline in training for one moment of international sports glory. Sometimes, the preparation involves precise and scientific regimens, including strict diets to build muscles and e