VOA标准英语2009-Gabonese President Omar Bongo Dead

Gabonese President Omar Bongo is dead. Gabon's prime minister said Africa's longest-serving leader died in a Spanish clinic. Gabon's President Omar Bongo (File) Albert Bernard Bongo was born in December of 1935 near the border with the Republic of C

VOA标准英语2009年-Liberia Caterpillar Threat Not as Bad as Origin

The threat from Liberia's caterpillar infestation is not as bad as originally thought. Entomologists have identified the caterpillars as a species that is easier to kill than those first thought to be devouring farmland near the border with Guinea a

VOA标准英语2009年-Russia Blames Ukraine for Europe's Gas Shortage

Russia says Ukraine is stealing natural gas destined for Europe, as several countries have complained about a reduction of Russian gas deliveries from a pipeline passing through Ukraine. Kyiv has denied the charges, citing technical difficulties aft

VOA标准英语2009年-AU Leaders Agree to Disagree on Gaddafi's Union

An African Union summit has ended in confusion over the future of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's dream of establishing a continental government. Mr. Gaddafi appears determined to push toward creation of a United States of Africa during his year as

VOA标准英语2009年-Zimbabwe Creates Panel to Oversee Unity Governm

The Zimbabwe Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee to oversee a unity government, when it is formed, has been established in Harare. The committee's job will be to ensure that a unity government proceeds according to the political agreement

VOA标准英语2009年-World Powers Discuss Iran Policy

Representatives from the United States, Russia, China and three European Union nations have been meeting in Germany to discuss steps to take in dealing with Iran and its nuclear program. Analysts say there is a shift in tone toward Iran that may tra

VOA标准英语2009年-Clinton Tells Israel Two-State Solution Inevita

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the United States will press for a two-state solution to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Mrs. Clinton met with Israeli officials in Jerusalem Tuesday as part of her first foray into the region as

VOA标准英语2009年-Moroccan Villagers Make Their Desert B

International aid paid for a water pump and aid workers trained the farmers in fertilizing and irrigation Solana Pyne | Hart Chaou, Morocco 09 December 2009 Moroccan community farm could be a model for other drought-prone regions The edge of the Saha

VOA标准英语2009年-Hardliner Netanyahu Poised to Become Israel's N

Public opinion polls before Israel's national elections next Tuesday have consistently shown former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the lead. Netanyahu represents the right-wing Likud Party, which has been gaining support as many Israelis expre

VOA标准英语2009年-Indian Accountant Arrested After Onboard Hijack

An Indian accountant who allegedly threatened to hijack a domestic flight Sunday evening has been charged Monday under the civil aviation law. Commandos surrounded the jet after its emergency landing in New Delhi, prompting a major security scare fo

VOA标准英语2009-US Hopes to Dissuade North Korea from Nuclea

High-level American envoys visiting Seoul say they are cooperating with regional allies to dissuade North Korea from the path of nuclear weaponry and back to dialogue aimed at disarmament. The delegation is making stops around Asia for consultations

VOA标准英语2009年-Key Obama Cabinet Nominee Withdraws Amid Contro

U.S. President Barack Obama's choice for a key cabinet position has withdrawn, leaving a major vacancy at the massive Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS. Tom Daschle bowed out after problems surfaced involving taxes and possible conflic

VOA标准英语2009年-Tiger Woods Loses Major Sponsor

Accenture drops Woods in midst of controversy, analysts say more could follow Carolyn Presutti | Washington, DC 15 December 2009 Tiger Woods The global consulting firm Accenture now says famed golfer Tiger Woods is no longer the right representative

VOA标准英语2009年-Bomber Kills 25 Police Officers in Southern Afg

Officials in southern Afghanistan say a suicide bomber has attacked a police training center, killing at least 25 officers and wounding 20 others. A Taliban spokesman claims responsibility for the blast. Officials in Tirin Kot, the provincial capita

VOA标准英语2009年-Website of the Week – Shortwaveology

Showcasing interesting and innovative online destinations Art Chimes | Washington, DC 04 December 2009 It fades in and out. ... But what I think that does is that adds a feeling of mystery. Time again for our Website of the Week, when we showcase int

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama: There is No Offer to Russia on Missile D

U.S. President Barack Obama said halting the nuclear weapons threat from Iran would reduce the need for a planned missile defense shield in Eastern Europe. But Mr. Obama denied he has told Russia he will rethink the missile shield program if Moscow

VOA标准英语2009年-Israel Poised to Elect Hardline Leadership

Next Tuesday, Israel will hold national elections for the fifth time in a decade. With the looming threat of Iran's nuclear ambitions, continuing tensions over Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip and stalled peace negotiations with the Palestinians, m

VOA标准英语2009年-Nigerian Stocks Tumble as Investors Bail Out

Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa's second biggest equities market after South Africa has long been an attraction for emerging market investors. But the Nigerian stock exchange has slumped to record levels in the past few months, making it one of the wors

VOA标准英语2009年-Youths Return Amid Probe Into Kenyan M

Dozens of ethnic-Somali youths in northeastern Kenya, have returned home amid a parliamentary inquiry into allegations they were recruited by the Kenyan military and taken to a military training camp under false pretenses. As our correspondent report

VOA标准英语2009年-Britain to Send More Troops to Afghani

Britain confirms an additional 500 British troops will be heading to Afghanistan next month, bringing its force level there to 9,500 Jennifer Glasse | London 30 November 2009 British Defense Secretary Bob Ainsworth (L), Air Chief Marshal Jock Stirrup