VOA标准英语2009年-Indonesia Quake Death Toll Rises, Scores S

The death toll from an earthquake in Indonesia has reached 57 with scores injured and missing. Casualty figures could increase. Rescuers search for victims after an earthquake-triggered landslide hit a village in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, 03 Se

VOA标准英语2009年-Iran's Parliament Approves 18 of 21 Cabine

After five days of often bitter debate, the Iranian parliament has approved 18 out of 21 of President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad's Cabinet picks. The candidate for defense minister won overwhelming approval, despite accusations of involvement in a 1994 bom

VOA标准英语2009年-Gates: Afghan War 'Not Slipping Through' O

Top U.S. defense officials are acknowledging that American public opinion appears to be turning against the war in Afghanistan, but they point out the Obama administration's strategy for defeating al-Qaida and the Taliban is just beginning. Defense

VOA标准英语2009年-Security Tight as Gabon Prepares for Elect

Security forces in Gabon have stepped up patrols ahead of the expected announcement of a winner from Sunday's presidential vote. Three of the candidates are already claiming victory. Supporter of Ali Bongo Ondimba holds poster of their leader during

VOA标准英语2009年-South African Police Patrol New Rapid Bus

In South Africa, police have stepped up protection for Johannesburg's new rapid bus service, after two people were shot by gunmen allegedly traveling in a private minibus. Some minibus operators oppose the new service that was launched this week to

VOA标准英语2009年-Carbon-Absorbing Algae Boost Australia's F

Australia is preparing to introduce technology that allows algae to capture half or more of the greenhouse gases emitted by a power station. The micro-algae thrive on carbon dioxide, producing food for livestock as well as biofuels and material for

VOA标准英语2009年-Georgians Disillusioned with 'Rose Revolut

Many analysts say Georgians are disillusioned with President Mikheil Saakashvili. Our correspondent looks at the state of Georgian politics, more than five years after the Rose Revolution. Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili (file photo) Mikheil

VOA标准英语2009年-Zimbabwe Education Gets $70-Million Boost

The international donor community has unveiled a $70-million Educational Transition Fund aimed at improving the quality of education for the country's children. Some of the money will also be used to pay school fees for orphans and other under privi

VOA标准英语2009年-ZANU-PF Official Accuses EU of Undermining

A senior ally of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has accused the European Union of undermining the power sharing agreement with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. The charge follows the first visit to Zimbabwe by senior EU officials since the Euro

VOA标准英语2009年-Somaliland President Urges Calm After Dead

The president of Somaliland is calling for his political opponents to cease public protests and to sit down at the table with him for renewed negotiations. Political protests in the breakaway republic of Somaliland turned deadly on Saturday, leaving

VOA标准英语2009年-Economists, Business Leaders Ponder When t

The world's major economies have spent trillions of dollars in government money to ease a severe global slump. That spending has led to huge budget deficits in some countries, including the United States, but it also is credited with recent signs of

VOA标准英语2009年-Al-Qaida-Linked Group Claims Responsibilit

A group linked to al-Qaida has taken responsibility for last week's rocket attacks from Lebanon into Israel. Two Lebanese women next to an Indonesian UN peacekeepers' armored personnel carrier on the border with Israel a day after rockets launched f

VOA标准英语2009年-Scores Die in Papua New Guinea Disease Out

Authorities in Papua New Guinea are battling simultaneous outbreaks of influenza, dysentery and cholera that have killed about 120 people. Thousands of others have been infected by the diseases in Morobe province on the remote northern coast of the

VOA标准英语2009年-Mitchell Presses Israelis to Resolve Settl

U.S. special envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell is on the second day of a visit to Israel, where he is working to jump-start the peace process. It has been a slow start for the U.S. official in his efforts to bridge the gaps. U.S. Mideast envo

VOA标准英语2009年-France Wants Happiness Included in Progres

As countries begin emerging from the global financial crisis, France is proposing to measure progress in a new way - one that includes happiness and well being, as well as traditional economic benchmarks. US Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stig

VOA标准英语2009年-Afghan Election Recount Begins Before Fina

Afghan election officials have begun recounting disputed ballots from the August 20 presidential election. The recount amid fraud allegations leaves open the possibility of a second round for the disputed election. Workers count ballots at the Indep

VOA标准英语2009年-Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Released From Prison

The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes in protest at former U.S. President George W. Bush has been released from prison. Muntazer al-Zaidi speaks during a press conference at the offices of his employer Baghdadiyah TV, 15 Sep 2009 Muntazer al-Zaid

VOA标准英语2009年-Iran Nuclear Talks Likely in Turkey, says

European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana says talks concerning Iran's nuclear program are likely to be held in Turkey. Javier Solana (file photo) EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana told a group of reporters that talks between world power

VOA标准英语2009年-Global Financial Instability Expected to C

A leading expert on economic development and poverty alleviation says the panic that followed the eruption of the financial crisis last year is probably over. But he warns global financial instability is likely to go on for years because nations hav

VOA标准英语2009年-Scores of Smuggling Victims Dead or Missin

The U.N. refugee agency says 65 people are dead or missing and presumed dead in three separate incidents involving smuggling boats in the Gulf of Aden during the past 48 hours. Somalia and Gulf of Aden These tragic events are just the latest in a lo