VOA标准英语2008年-Gates in Iraq to Mark New Phase of Conflict

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates flew into Iraq Monday for a change of command ceremony he says marks the beginning of a new phase in the conflict- in which the United States will gradually reduce its military presence. VOA's Al Pessin is traveli

VOA标准英语2008年-UNICEF Leads Campaign To Get Displaced Children

The UN Children's Fund is leading a campaign to get thousands of children displaced by the war in Georgia back to school. UNICEF says getting children, who are traumatized by war back into a structured school program, will help them regain their sen

VOA标准英语2008年-Human Rights Activists Paint Complex Picture in

An independent human rights monitoring mission in South Ossetia paints a complex picture of propaganda, suffering, and ongoing threats to civilians in the breakaway region of Georgia. VOA correspondent Peter Fedynsky reports from Moscow. On Septembe

VOA标准英语2008年-Sarkozy Sends French Troops to Rescue Captive S

France announced Tuesday its military forces have rescued two French sailors held hostage off the coast of Somalia - waters considered among the world's most dangerous when it comes to pirate attacks. From Paris, Lisa Bryant reports for VOA the Euro

VOA标准英语2008年-Global Markets in Disarray Despite US Governmen

Equity markets in Europe and the Americas declined sharply on Wednesday as investors worried that the overnight decision by U.S. authorities to take over the troubled insurer American International Group, or AIG, may not be enough to stem the financ

VOA标准英语2008年-US Says Yemen Embassy Attack Bears Hallmarks of

The State Department says the attack on the U.S. embassy in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, was apparently an attempt by terrorists to breach the walls of the heavily-guarded facility. Officials say the attack bore all the hallmarks of an al-Qaida operat

VOA标准英语2008年-Malaysian Law Minister Quits as Government Face

A Malaysian minister has quit his post in protest about the government's crackdown on the opposition by using a draconian law which allows indefinite detention without trial. As VOA's Nancy-Amelia Collins reports from Jakarta, the government is faci

VOA标准英语2008年-Bush: US, Iraq Agree US Troops Should Leave Ira

U.S. President George Bush and Iraqi President Jalal Talabani met at the White House Wednesday to talk about Iraq's provincial election law and the need to finish talks on an agreement governing U.S. troops in Iraq. VOA White House Correspondent Sco

VOA标准英语2008年-Asian Stocks Plunge After Shakeup of US Financi

Stock markets across Asia followed U.S. and European shares sharply lower, in reaction to the collapse of the investment company Lehman Brothers. The markets in Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong - which were closed Monday for a holiday - led the selling. V

VOA标准英语2008年-Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Released From

A former prime minister of Bangladesh, jailed for more than a year on corruption charges, is free. Khaleda Zia was released from custody in Dhaka, late Thursday morning. From our South Asia Bureau, VOA Correspondent Steve Herman explains that Khaled

VOA标准英语2008年-New Evidence Sparks US Review of its Claims on

After receiving new evidence in recent days, the U.S. military is launching a higher level investigation of its air strike in Afghanistan two weeks ago, in which dozens of people were killed. The initial U.S. investigation said the strike had killed

VOA标准英语2008年-India Ready to Review Treaty with Nepal

Under pressure from Nepal's new Maoist-led government, India says it is ready to review the 58-year-old treaty that governs the relationship between the two countries. VOA correspondent Steve Herman reports from New Delhi the announcement followed t

VOA标准英语2008年-Paralympic Games End in Beijing

Wednesday is the last day for the Beijing Paralympics - an international sporting event showcasing the abilities of handicapped people. As the athletes prepare to pack up and return to their home countries, will there be a lasting legacy for China,

VOA标准英语2008年-Republicans Seek To Attract Young Voters

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has drawn wide support from college students and other youthful voters, many of whom have volunteered for his campaign. But Republicans, now holding their convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, are also try

VOA标准英语2008年-US Defense Secretary in Afghanistan as Top Comm

As U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Kabul Tuesday, the top U.S. and NATO commander there said he needs well over 10,000 more troops, in addition to several thousand President Bush announced last week. The commander, Army General David

VOA标准英语2008年-Radovan Karadzic to Face New War Crimes Charges

Radovan Karadzic was back in court in the Hague Wednesday, where international prosecutors said they would be ready with a new indictment against the former Bosnian Serb leader within days. Karadzic has so far been charged with genocide and 10 other

VOA标准英语2008年-Samak Bid to Remain Thai Prime Minister Ends Af

Samak Sundaravej's term as Thailand's prime minister appears to be ending, after coalition parties boycotted a parliamentary session to vote on his re-election. As Ron Corben reports from Bangkok, Mr. Samak also lost support from members of his own

VOA标准英语2008年-US Envoy Confident Stalled N. Korea Denucleariz

The U.S. negotiator to six-nation talks on disarming nuclear North Korea says he believes the current stalemate will be resolved before the next American president takes office. Daniel Schearf reports from Beijing. Christopher Hill The U.S. Assistan

VOA标准英语2008年-Black Republicans Few in Number, But Strong in

The crowd at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota last week was described as a sea of white faces by some reporters. The number of African Americans in attendance was significantly down from the 2004 Republican convention. And m

VOA标准英语2008年-Bolivian Authorities Arrest Opposition Governor

Bolivian troops have arrested an opposition governor accused of leading attacks that killed at least 15 government supporters. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports that unrest in Bolivia has prompted U.S. officials to withdraw aid workers from the c