VOA标准英语2009年-Italy Working to Free Citizens Kidnapp

The abduction follows the kidnapping of three Spanish aid workers last month. Scott Stearns | Dakra 20 December 2009 Photo: CIA World Factbook Italy's foreign ministry says it is working through all political and diplomatic channels to secure the rel

VOA标准英语2009年-Israeli Army Threatens Massive Force a

Robert Berger | Jerusalem 20 December 2009 A Palestinian worker builds at a construction site in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Beit Arieh, 20 Dec 2009 Israel's defense minister has ordered the army to use massive force to impose a freeze on cons

VOA标准英语2009年-Humanitarian Situation in Southern Sud

The World Health Organization says the situation in Southern Sudan is far worse than in the conflict-ridden province of Darfur. Lisa Schlein | Geneva 20 December 2009 The World Health Organization (WHO) says Southern Sudan is all but forgotten since

VOA标准英语2009年-Charles Dickens Legacy Alive in London

Charles Dickens wrote his seminal Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, more than 150 years ago. But even today Dickens and his work remain in the public eye, as a new film version of his story is released. Jennifer Glasse | London 19 December 2009 One

VOA标准英语2009年-Southeast Asia Faces Rising Risks From

In Southeast Asia, people know well the risks that extreme weather can bring, and they worry that a warmer climate will increase those risks. !Pros Laput, Daniel Schearf | Bangkok 19 December 2009 When Typhoon Ketsana hit Manila this year, the crowde

VOA标准英语2009年-Cuba, US Struggle to Repair Long-Fraye

Already President Obama has ended travel limits on Cuban-Americans and called for new talks between the nations, but Havana says Washington is not going far enough. Brian Wagner | Miami 19 December 2009 Photo: photos.com Cuba at night President Barac

VOA标准英语2009年-Nigerian Rebels Claim Attack on Oil Pi

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta blamed the resumption of the attacks on the suspended peace talks due to President Umaru Yar'Adua's absence. Gilbert Da Costa | Abuja 19 December 2009 The rebel group responsible for most of the at

VOA标准英语 US, Pakistani Officials Highlight Need for Trust in

U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke and Pakistani Foreign Minister Mahmood Qureshi say they are focusing on building up trust and putting together a plan for taking on the al Qaida and Taliban militants that threaten both nations. Officials in Islamabad al

VOA标准英语 Pirates Reaching Farther Out to Sea to Hijack Vessel

In response to increased naval patrols in the Gulf of Aden, pirates in Somalia are venturing hundreds of kilometers out to sea to seize vessels. The change in tactic has allowed pirates to successfully hijack numerous ships in recent days, including

VOA标准英语 Former Peruvian President Fujimori Found Guilty in M

A court in Peru has convicted former president Alberto Fujimori for rights violations committed by his government's security forces in the 1990s. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges of murder and kidnapping. Peru's former President Alb

VOA标准英语 US Advises Patience on N. Korea Missile Diplomacy at

The Obama administration is advising patience in efforts to develop a unified response in the U.N. Security Council to North Korea's test of a long-range ballistic missile on Sunday. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had telephone discussions on th

VOA标准英语 Obama Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq

U.S. President Barack Obama has made a surprise visit to Iraq to meet with American troops and commanders, and consult with Iraqi leaders. President Barack Obama is greeted by Gen. Ray Odierno, top US commander in Iraq, as he arrives in Baghdad, 07

VOA标准英语 Macedonian Election Winner Pledges End to Name Dispu

The man who has won Macedonia's presidential elections has pledged to solve a dispute with Greece over his country's name, which has delayed its entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Gjorgje Ivanov, accompanied by his wife Maja, left, g

VOA标准英语 Obama Addresses Turkish Parliament, Reaches Out to M

U.S. President Barack Obama said he wants better relations with the Muslim world in general, and Turkey in particular. Mr. Obama used a speech to the Turkish parliament to try and repair ties strained by the Iraq War. Barack Obama said he came to Tu

VOA标准英语 Clinton Says North Korea Risks Gains from Nuclear Ta

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday that North Korea is jeopardizing its own goals in the Chinese-sponsored six-party nuclear negotiations by defying the world community with its long-range missile test. Clinton said the United States is

VOA标准英语 Civilian Politicians Oppose Elections by Mauritanian

Political opponents of Mauritania's military government say they will demonstrate against plans for new elections in June. The military says it will not allow unauthorized protests. Mauritania's military ruler Gen. Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz (File) Now

VOA标准英语 Turkey's Ties to Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Middle

U.S. President Barack Obama begins a two day visit to Turkey starting Sunday. The United States and Turkey have strong ties but relations have been strained in recent years, mostly over the U.S. invasion of Iraq. But Turkish ties to Iran, Iraq Afgha

VOA标准英语 South Africa Adopts New Visa Policy for Zimbabweans

South Africa will soon waive visa requirements for Zimbabweans and grant them special permits to remain in the country for six months. South African deputy Home Affairs Minister Mulusi Gigaba says his government has accepted the need for a new polic

VOA标准英语 Zuma Applauds Dismissal of Corruption Charges

South Africa's ruling party leader Jacob Zuma says he was a victim of abuse of power but has been vindicated as a court formally withdrew corruption charges against him. But opposition parties are protesting the decision. African National Congress P

VOA标准英语 G-20 Leaders Get to Work Trying to Find Common Groun

Leaders of the world's 20 major economies get down to work Thursday as they meet in London to try to find common ground for greater cooperation to stem the global economic crisis. Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (l) and President Barack Obama dur