VOA标准英语2009年-Obama's Skills Put to Test in Economic Stimulus

The U.S. Congress is poised to give final approval to President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan, handing the new president a major political victory in his first few weeks in office. Mr. Obama waged a two-front campaign on behalf of the bill.

VOA标准英语2009年-US Lawmakers Voice Concerns About Afghanistan,

U.S. lawmakers are describing as disturbing a report from the Government Accountability Office that says the Defense Department has been unable to account for tens of thousands of weapons supplied to Afghanistan's security forces. There are also con

VOA标准英语2009年-Morgan Tsvangirai Sworn In as Zimbabwe PM; Pled

Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change has been sworn in as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe by his political rival President Robert Mugabe. Mr. Mugabe said he would cooperate with the new prime minister under their new unity

VOA标准英语2009年-Tsvangirai Sworn In as Zimbabwe's Prime Ministe

Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change has been sworn in as Zimbabwe's prime minister. Morgan Tsvangirai, left, takes the oath of Prime Minster, in front of President Robert Mugabe, right, at the State House in Harare, 1

VOA标准英语2009年-US Congress Heads Toward Final Votes on Economi

The U.S. Congress is on track for decisive votes on a $789 billion measure aimed at slowing the U.S. economic decline. The House of Representatives is to consider and vote on the bill Friday, with Senate action also expected. House Speaker Nancy Pel

VOA标准英语2009年-US Central Bank Chief Pledges Continuing Effort

The head of the Federal Reserve,, Wednesday defended his actions over the past year that were aimed at restoring normal lending in the credit markets. Bernanke declined to make specific predictions, but was cautiously optimistic that an economic tur

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Heads to Ottawa for First Foreign Trip as

U.S. President Barack Obama begins his first foreign trip since taking office when he heads to Canada on Thursday. Pres. Obama steps out of his limousine before departure from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, 18 Feb 2009 White House offi

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Announces $75 Billion Mortgage Relief Pla

The U.S. housing industry, where experts believe the economic crisis began, is the target of President Barack Obama's latest initiative to strengthen the economy. Mr. Obama has unveiled a $75 billion plan to prevent as many as nine million Americans

VOA标准英语2009年-Sufi Clerics in Somalia Support Unity Governmen

Sufi clerics in Somalia have declared their support for the new unity government led by a moderate Islamist. The declaration is raising the possibility of a wider sectarian war between adherents of the Sufi order and the powerful al-Shabab group in

VOA标准英语2009年-Zimbabwe Opposition Leader to Remain in Custody

Deputy agriculture minister-designate Roy Bennett has been ordered by a Zimbabwean court to remain in custody until March 4 on charges of attempting to commit terrorism, banditry, and sabotage. The Mutare riot squad was out in force ahead of the rul

VOA标准英语2009年-Iran Claims to Build Long-Distance Unmanned Air

A top Iranian defense official says Tehran has built an unmanned surveillance aircraft with a range of more than 950 kilometers. The claim, if true, would put the drone within range of Israel. Iran's Deputy Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi has told the

VOA标准英语2009年-US Car Companies Seek Additional Government Mon

Two US automakers say they need billions more of government money in order to survive. GM sign sits in front of a long line of unsold 2009 Escalades at a Cadillac dealership in Denver, Colo. 10 Feb 2009 General Motors and Chrysler say they need bill

VOA标准英语2009年-Texas Experts Help Afghan Herders Enter Modern

For the past 2.5 years, two agriculture experts from the U.S. state of Texas have been working in remote areas of Afghanistan to help nomadic herders better manage their sheep, goats and cattle, and to better deal with ever-changing environmental co

VOA标准英语2009年-Desalination Schemes Stir Debate in Parched Aus

Authorities in Western Australia say they can show the world how to conquer a water crisis that had threatened to decimate the state capital, Perth, amid a long-standing drought and declining rainfall. Desalination is at the heart of Western Austral

VOA标准英语2009年-AU Envoy Says Somalia's National Unity Governme

The African Union special envoy to Somalia said Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has assured him the national unity government now being formed will be secular. The head of the AU peacekeeping mission AMISOM is hailing Sheikh Sharif's ris

VOA标准英语2009年-Al-Qaida Says It's Holding 6 Western Hostages i

Al-Qaida's North Africa branch says it is holding captive two Canadian diplomats and four Western tourists kidnapped in Niger. Robert Fowler (file photo) The group calling itself al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb says it is holding Canadian diplomat R

VOA标准英语2009年-Israel Says No Cease-Fire Until Hamas Releases

Israel has decided not to lift its blockade on border crossings into the Gaza Strip until the militant group Hamas hands over a captive Israeli soldier. The decision to set the soldier's release as a top condition is expected to complicate prospects

VOA标准英语2009年-British PM Urges Quick Global Action Before Apr

In his monthly news conference, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown laid out the groundwork he feels must be done before the important Group of 20 economic summit April 2 in London. Mr. Brown said global cooperation is key to speed the recovery from

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Calls for Dramatic Action to Combat Reces

President-elect Barack Obama says Washington must take dramatic action to combat the current economic recession. Mr. Obama, just days before his inauguration next Tuesday, says businesses like those producing alternative energy can play a major role

VOA标准英语2009年-Indian Government Yanks Lifeline for Scandalize

Indian officials are ruling out a government bailout for one of the country's largest information technology enterprises, Satyam Computer. This comes following speculation Satyam was under consideration to receive a lifeline from the government afte