VOA标准英语2009-Iraqis Celebrate Day of National Sovereignty

Iraqis are staging a national celebration to mark the impending June 30th withdrawal of U.S. troops from most cities, towns and villages. Celebrations in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, include music, dance and poetry. People celebrate in Basra, Iraq's

VOA标准英语2009-African Americans Recall Michael Jackson Leg

As questions swirl around the death of pop star Michael Jackson, fans are talking more about his legacy. Jackson died suddenly in Los Angeles Thursday, and the Los Angeles coroner has deferred a decision on the cause of death for up to six weeks. In

VOA标准英语2009-Michael Jackson's Mother Requests Permanent

As fans mourn the death of pop star Michael Jackson, the singer's family is sorting out the details of his estate. Jackson's mother is asking to administer his estate on behalf of his three children. Michael Jackson waves as he arrives at the Santa

VOA标准英语2009-Anti-Taliban Campaign in Pakistan's Swat Val

Pakistan says the military is in the final phase of its campaign to expel Taliban militants from northwestern Swat Valley and surrounding areas. But, there are no reports that government forces have killed or captured top Taliban leaders in the regi

VOA标准英语2009-Asia's Budget Airline Carriers Ride Out Trou

Asia's budget airlines have grown rapidly in recent years. And while some are faring well, the sector faces a bumpy ride as economic turbulence hits both domestic and international travel. Asia's low-cost airlines, which took off in good economic ti

VOA标准英语2009年-Guinea's Military Leader Taken to Moro

Burkinabe President: Guinea's military ruler Captain Moussa Dadis Camara is in a 'difficult but not desperate' situation after being shot by renegade troops at an army barracks in downtown Conakry late Thursday Scott Stearns | Dakar 04 December 2009

VOA标准英语2009年-CAR Military Recapture Rebel-Held Town

Military officials in the Central African Republic say they have retaken a key northern town that was captured by rebels last week. Scott Stearns | Dakar 30 November 2009 Central African Republic President Francois Bozize (file photo) Military offici

VOA标准英语2009年-Guinea's Military Leader Travels to Mo

Communications Minister Idrissa Cherif says Captain Moussa Dadis Camara has gone to Morocco for a 'check-up' after being shot late Thursday by soldiers at a military camp in downtown Conakry. Scott Stearns | Dakar 04 December 2009 Guinea's military r

VOA标准英语2009年-Guinea's Military Leader Recovering in

Doctors say Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, who flew to Morocco after being shot by men loyal to his former aide-de-camp, Lieutenant Aboubacar Sidiki Diakite, has had successful surgery Scott Stearns | Dakar 07 December 2009 Guinea military leader Capt.

VOA标准英语2009年-UN Report Blames Guinea Military for K

A UN investigation into September's killing of opposition protesters in Guinea says military leaders were directly involved in the violence. Guinea's military blames the killing on political opponents and 'uncontrollable elements' of the army. Scott

VOA标准英语2009年-South Korea Seeks to Expand Nuclear En

Kurt Achin | Seoul 17 December 2009 A South Korean nuclear power plant South Korea is looking toward a low-carbon future that likely includes boosting nuclear power consumption. The buildup of nuclear waste in the South creates a problem, however, an

VOA标准英语2009年-Swine Flu Tops List of 2009 Health Iss

In March, the virus caught the attention of health officials in Mexico when cases of a flu-like illness were reported in the state of Veracruz. The transmission of the virus was so rapid that by mid-June the WHO declared the first flu pandemic in mor

VOA标准英语2009年-Hundreds Attend Hearing on US Prison T

Photo: VOA Protesters converged on a high school in Sterling, Illinois where a state commission was holding a public meeting on the possible sale of a prison The Illinois State Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability held a public hea

VOA标准英语2009年-2009 A Good Year for Americana Music

Although the final numbers won't be in for several weeks, it looks to be another tough year for the retail music industry. The slide in recorded music sales that began in 2001 showed no signs of ending this year. But not all the news is bad. Katherin

VOA标准英语2009-Tribunal Sentences Former Rwandan Interior M

A United Nations court has sentenced a former interior minister of Rwanda to a 30-year prison term for his role in that country's 1994 genocide. Callixte Kalimanzira was convicted on charges of genocide and incitement to commit genocide. The trial c

VOA标准英语2009年-Indian Prime Minister in Hospital for Heart Sur

Indian government officials say prime minister Manmohan Singh was taken to a New Delhi hospital and is due to undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery Saturday to clear blockages in his heart. Earlier in the week, the prime minister canceled a t

VOA标准英语2009年-Southern African Leaders Discuss Madagasca

Southern African leaders at a special summit in Swaziland are responding to the controversial change of government in Madagascar and examining an economic recovery plan for Zimbabwe. King Mswati III of Swaziland Swaziland's King Mswati the Third tol

VOA标准英语2009年-UN Calls for Accountability of Death and Destru

The U.N. Relief and Works Agency says a process of accountability must take place to achieve justice for all the death and destruction that occurred as a consequence of the Israeli military incursion into Gaza. UNRWA says the process must be credibl

VOA标准英语 Specter Defection Latest Setback For Republicans

U.S. Senator Arlen Specter's decision to defect from the Republican Party and become a Democrat is the latest setback for a party still reeling from national election defeats in 2008 and 2006. Political survival appears to be the immediate reason fo

VOA标准英语2009年-US Soldiers Lead Agricultural Development in Af

The U.S. Department of Defense is sending agricultural teams to Afghanistan to supplement the war effort nad help Afghans rebuild their country's largest and most important economic sector. Pentagon officials said the Agricultural Development Teams