VOA标准英语2009-India, US Agree on Climate Change

President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have launched what the White House is calling a green partnership. Vidushi Sinha | Washington, DC 25 November 2009 We welcome the president's commitment to a major program for promotion of ren

VOA标准英语2009-Obama to Attend Copenhagen Climate Talks

The White House says President Barack Obama will travel to Denmark next month to attend a global climate summit in Copenhagen. Kent Klein | White House 25 November 2009 President Barack Obama and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh arrive for the

VOA标准英语2009-Freed Western Journalists Leave Somalia

Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout and Australian photojournalist Nigel Brennan flew out of Mogadishu on a chartered plane Wednesday, 15 months after they were kidnapped by gunmen on a road outside of Mogadishu. Alisha Ryu | Nairobi 26 November 200

VOA标准英语2009-Growing Violence in Somali Region Forces Aid

Two aid agencies operating in southern Somalia say deteriorating security in recent days has forced them to withdraw their international and local staff from key towns in the Jubba regions. Alisha Ryu | Nairobi 24 November 2009 Two aid agencies oper

VOA标准英语2009-Spain Helping Mauritania Slow Illegal Immigr

Spanish, Mauritanian governments step up patrols along the coast to stop illegal immigration; Madrid helps Nouakchott with an annual budget of $750 million and a small plane to keep watch on immigration routes. Scott Stearns | Dakar 24 November 2009

VOA标准英语2009-Real First Thanksgiving Wasn't So Cozy

Ted Landphair | Washington, DC 24 November 2009 On Thursday, we Americans will mark our annual Thanksgiving holiday. It often revolves around a lavish dinner for family and friends that begins with a prayer of thanks for our blessings. The Thanksgiv

VOA标准英语2009-Thanksgiving Features Native American Foods

Many of the traditional foods eaten at Thanksgiving dinner have Native American roots but have been spiced up Jeff Swicord | Washington 24 November 2009 Thanksgiving holiday has its origins in the early 17th century when European settlers shared a m

VOA标准英语2009-US Economic Growth Revised Downward

New numbers show GDP grew at a slower pace in the third quarter than the original estimate of 3.5 percent Mil Arcega | Washington, DC 24 November 2009 A foreclosed home in Mountain View, California, 28 May 2009 As the all important holiday shopping

VOA标准英语2009-Obama Hosts India's Singh for First State Vi

President Barack Obama says the U.S. partnership with India will be one of the defining relationships of the 21st century. Mr. Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke to reporters after a two-hour meeting. Kent Klein | White House 24 No

VOA标准英语2009-Obama: Afghanistan Troop Announcement Coming

US president says he will announce a new Afghanistan war strategy soon. Mr. Obama says he will explain his decision to the American people after the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend Paula Wolfson | The White House 24 November 2009 President Bar

VOA标准英语2009-UNDP: Cambodia Should Diversify Economy to E

A new United Nations report says Cambodia needs to diversify the economy to help protect vulnerable groups, such as women workers, from downturns. Ron Corben | Bangkok 24 November 2009 Young shoe vendor waits for customers at the Central Market in P

VOA标准英语2009-Philippines Declares State of Emergency as M

Officials say the death toll from an attack on an election caravan has risen to 46, after police found 22 more bodies in a mass grave. Daniel Schearf | Bangkok 24 November 2009 Civilians look on as police officers carry dead bodies on a dump truck a

VOA标准英语2009-Zimbabwe Parties Resume Talks

Talks to resolve issues that threaten the unity of Zimbabwe's shaky inclusive government got under way on Monday. Ish Mafundikwa | Harare 24 November 2009 Talks to resolve issues that threaten the unity of Zimbabwe's shaky inclusive government got u

VOA标准英语2009-UK Opens Wide-Ranging Iraq War Inquiry

Government appointed panel began its first public hearings in London in an inquiry expected to last until the end of 2010 and possibly beyond. Its mission is to examine Britain's role in the Iraq war and its aftermath Sonja Pace | London 24 November

VOA标准英语2009-Aid Work Being Hampered by Kidnappings in Ch

Two aid workers, in Central African Republic were taken at gunpoint on Sunday from the town of Birao, a few kilometers from the borders of Chad and Sudan. The kidnappings are the latest in a string of attacks on international aid workers. Kate Thoma

VOA标准英语2009-Ethiopia Asks Death Penalty For Coup Plotter

Prosecutors in Ethiopia are seeking the death penalty for 40 people found guilty of conspiring to overthrow the government Peter Heinlein | Addis Ababa 24 November 2009 Prosecutors in Ethiopia are seeking the death penalty for 40 people found guilty

VOA标准英语2009-Iran Seeks Guarantees on Nuclear Deal

Iran says it is not opposed to sending its low-enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment, as long as it receives fuel for its nuclear reactor at the very same time. Elizabeth Arrott | Cairo, Egypt 24 November 2009 Iran says it is not opposed to

VOA标准英语2009-Obama Welcomes India's Singh to the White Ho

U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House Tuesday, during the first state visit of his presidency. Paula Wolfson | Washington 24 November 2009 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India delivers his wel

VOA标准英语2009-Afghan MP Escapes Assassination Attempt in K

Five bodyguards were killed. Earlier in the day, a suicide bomber killed at least 16 people in southwestern Afghanistan, while two roadside bombs killed 4 others in eastern Afghanistan. Sean Maroney | Kabul 20 November 2009 Photo: AFP Afghan policem

VOA标准英语2009-US Senate Set for Key Health Care Reform Vot

US Senate is scheduled to take crucial vote on Saturday on legislation crafted by majority Democrats to reform US health care system. Democrats, facing expected unanimous opposition from Senate Republicans, need to ensure all 60 of their members vot