VOA标准英语2009年-Berlin Wall Celebration Marked by Joy and

By Sonja Pace Berlin 09 November 2009 Fireworks at Brandenburg Gate for celebrations of 20th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall, 9 Nov 2009 Berlin celebrated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Monday with symbolism, fireworks and

VOA标准英语2009年-British Leader Prepares Country for Tough Year

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is warning of a bleak, economically tough 2009. Unemployment, home foreclosures and business bankruptcies are all expected to rise dramatically in Britain over the next 12 months. British Prime Minister Gordon Bro

VOA标准英语2009年-Israeli Offensive Kills Senior Hamas Commander

An Israeli air strike killed a senior Hamas commander in Gaza Saturday as the military offensive against the Islamist faction entered its second week. From his base in the Syrian capital Damascus, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal issued a warning to Isra

VOA标准英语2009年-Guinea Opponents Want Military Ruler's Res

By Scott Stearns Dakar 07 October 2009 Political opponents in Guinea say the country's military ruler must resign before they take part in regional mediation efforts following last week's killing of at least 157 protesters. Guinea's military rulers

VOA标准英语2009年-India Signs First Contract After Lifting of Emb

India has signed its first contract to build nuclear power plants after the international community lifted an embargo on civilian nuclear trade with the country. The deal marks the end of India's nuclear isolation. Chairman and CEO of Areva, Anne La

VOA标准英语2009年-UN Chief Voices Concern Over Afghan Civilian De

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is deeply concerned about civilian casualties in Afghanistan. Mr. Ban called for closer cooperation between civilian and military leaders. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and Afghan President Hamid Karz

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Calls on Senate to 'Rise to the Moment' o

President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to act swiftly to pass his massive economic recovery package, warning that every day of delay means more Americans lose their jobs, their savings and their homes. On the floor of U.S. Senate Thursday, De

VOA标准英语2009年-Disease Hits Kenyan Crops

Kenya, with nearly a quarter of its 38 million people facing severe hunger, is now reporting a rapid spread of diseases affecting the country's vital wheat and banana crops. The crisis is being exacerbated by plummeting public confidence in the coun

VOA标准英语2009年-Helping the Poor just South of the US Bord

By Roger Hsu El Paso to Juarez 09 October 2009 A river - and an international border - separate the city of Juarez in Mexico and El Paso in the United States. Even though they are in many respects worlds apart - Juarez is poor and crime-ridden and E

VOA标准英语2009年-US Government Unveils Plan to Spur Lending

U.S. stock markets teetered between positive and negative territory on Tuesday as the federal government unveiled yet another effort to loosen tight credit and promote lending. The day brought more unwelcome news about America's troubled housing and

VOA标准英语2009-Gunmen Kill Presidential Candidate in Guinea

Unidentified gunmen have killed a presidential candidate in Guinea Bissau. Campaigning is due to start Saturday for an election to replace long-time president Joao Bernardo Vieira who was assassinated in March. State radio says gunmen broke into the

VOA标准英语2009年-Holidays Bring Magic to Botanic Garden

Nine garden trains tantalize children and adults Zulima Palacio | Washington, DC 09 December 2009 Children are amazed by the trains and the characters from children's stories and fables Holiday Magic is the title of this year's holiday exhibit at the

VOA标准英语2009年-Al-Qaida Affiliated Groups Claim Respo

Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb is claiming responsibility for last month's kidnapping of three Spanish aid workers in Mauritania and a Frenchman in Mali. Scott Stearns | Dakar 08 December 2009 Undated handout photo with unknown dateline supplied by

VOA标准英语2009年-Controversial Australian Detention Cam

Detainees at Australia's controversial offshore immigration center on Christmas Island are now being housed in tents after a flood of new arrivals overwhelmed the facility's capacity. More than 50 boatloads of suspected asylum seekers have now been i

VOA标准英语2009年-Syria Profits from Regional Diplomatic Upheaval

Syria appears to be profiting from the recent Gaza conflict and is emerging from several years of diplomatic isolation to become a key player, again, in the Middle East's diplomatic arena. President Bashar al-Assad's support for Hamas is bringing Sy

VOA标准英语2009年-Study Finds Old Attitudes Endanger Hea

Zimbabwe asylum seekers in South Africa encounter border violence, rape, crime, communicable diseases, and fears of deportation Howard Lesser | Washington 08 December 2009 According to a new study, healthcare professionals are jeopardizing South Afri

VOA标准英语2009-Attorneys for Enemy Combatants See Signs of

By Kane Farabaugh Peoria, Illinois 11 November 2009 Ali Al Marri in prison Convicted al-Qaida conspirator Ali Al Marri now faces more than eight years in prison for his role in the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. He origi

VOA标准英语2009年-UN to Investigate Assassination of Former Pakis

The United Nations has announced the establishment of a commission to investigate the 2007 assassination of Pakistan's former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Benazir Bhutto addresses media representatives at a press conference in Karachi, 19 Oct 2007

VOA标准英语2009年-Scientists Report Abnormal Sea Level Rises

By Phil Mercer Sydney 09 November 2009 Scientists say that along the coast of Western Australia sea levels are rising at a rate double that of the world average. Statistics from Australia's National Tidal Center show sea levels have increased by 8.6

VOA标准英语2009年-EC President Barroso Selected for Second T

By Lisa Bryant Paris 16 September 2009 Jose Manuel Barroso The European Parliament has endorsed European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, for a second term in office. Barroso has pledged a stronger and more fiscally responsible Europe durin