VOA标准英语2009年-Foreign Journalists Taken to Pakistan's Sw

Military commanders in Pakistan say that an anti-Taliban offensive in and around the northwestern Swat valley has recaptured a large swath of territory after destroying terrorist bases and killing hundreds of militants. Under pressure from the Unite

VOA标准英语2009年-Singh Sworn in For 2nd Term as India's Pri

In India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has taken charge of the country's new Congress-led coalition government for a second term. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the shadow of a row with a key ally. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh takes oath a

VOA标准英语2009年-N. Korean Nuclear Test Triggers Global Con

The United States and the international community are reacting with outrage and strongly condemning North Korea's latest nuclear test and the launch of three short-range missiles. President Barack Obama makes a statement about N. Korea in the White

VOA标准英语2009年-Somalia Government Plays Down Reports of E

Somalia's government has played down reports that Ethiopian troops have re-entered the country in recent days. Islamist insurgents have clashed with pro-government militias near the Ethiopian border in central Somalia, and continue an assault on the

VOA标准英语2009年-Clinton: Middle East May Start Arms Race I

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told senators Wednesday that if Iran obtains a nuclear weapons capability, it would trigger an arms race in the Middle East and beyond. She said the Obama administration is pursuing a diplomatic track on the issue

VOA标准英语2009年-Geithner Says US Financial System 'Startin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the Obama administration is making progress in calming financial markets. Testifying before the Senate Banking committee, Geithner said a program to help banks and other financial institutions get rid of

VOA标准英语2009年-Russia: Arms Treaty with US Must Include M

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said plans for a U.S. missile defense system must be taken into account in a new strategic arms agreement being negotiated between Moscow and Washington. Russian FM Sergey Lavrov looks on during a meeting in Mo

VOA标准英语2009年-Sri Lankan Government Savors Victory While

The defeat of the Tamil Tigers and the death of Velupillai Prabhakaran, the rebel group's leader, seemed to deepen the sense of confusion felt by many in Sri Lanka's Tamil population. What's next for them? Sri Lankans celebrate the military victory

VOA标准英语2009年-President Takes Early Lead in Malawi Elect

Election officials in Malawi have begun counting the vote from Tuesday's elections. The vote is being praised by observers as orderly and marked by few irregularities. Malawi's President Bingu wa Mutharika is seeking a second term, 14 May 2009 Elect

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama To Speak Thursday On Guantanamo, US

President Barack Obama will speak Thursday about his efforts to close the U.S. military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where some terror suspects are held. U.S. lawmakers voted Wednesday to deny Mr. Obama the money to close the prison. Wh

VOA标准英语2009年-US Senate Democrats Withhold Funding to Cl

U.S. Senate Democrats have decided not to provide funds to close the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detention center until President Barack Obama's administration presents a detailed plan for what to do with the 240 detainees being held there. It is a setbac

VOA标准英语2009年-Iran Missile Test Draws Reaction in US Con

Iran's statement that it successfully test-fired a medium-range missile has provoked reaction in the U.S. Congress. Lawmakers in the House of Representatives say the test underscores the importance of U.S. support for Israel's anti-missile defenses.

VOA标准英语2009年-Iran Claims to Have Test-Fired Mid-Range M

Iran's state media says the country has successfully test launched a mid-range surface-to-surface missile that can reach Israel, southeastern Europe and U.S. bases in the Middle East. This image made from television broadcast Wednesday, 20 May 2009

VOA标准英语2009年-Battle Between Pro-Secular and Islamic Gov

In Turkey the deep divisions between supporters of the secular state and the Islamic-rooted government have reopened again following the death of a well-known secular campaigner. The Tuesday funeral of Turkan Saylan, the founder of a pro-secular ass

VOA标准英语2009年-Aid Agencies Denied Access To IDP Camps In

U.N. aid agencies say they are being denied access to some camps for displaced people in northern Sri Lanka, hindering their ability to help Tamil civilians displaced by the recent fighting between government troops and Tamil Tiger rebels. Sri Lanka

VOA标准英语2009年-Australia Welcomes Pakistani Military Chie

Pakistan's military chief has held low-key talks with his Australian counterparts Wednesday and agreed to step-up counterterrorism cooperation as his country targets pro-Taliban militants in the Swat Valley. Australia also plans to send additional h

VOA标准英语2009年-Iraq Attacks Are Escalating

In Iraq, at least 25 people have been killed in three separate attacks. The recent upsurge in violence has many Iraqis worried. Khaleel Mahood mourns over his brother's body after he was killed in a suicide bombing in Kirkuk, Iraq, 21 May 2009 In th

VOA标准英语2009年-Tamil Communities in Southeast Asia Prepar

Tamil communities across Southeast Asia are preparing to contribute aid to thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils displaced by the fighting that ended almost three decades of conflict. But the fighting that claimed thousands of lives over recent months has

VOA标准英语2009-WHO Concerned About Spread of Flu to Southern He

The World Health Organization says there is some concern the swine flu A-H1N1 virus may start moving from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere, where the regular winter flu season is approaching. People, wearing face masks as a precaut

VOA标准英语2009-US Officials 'Cautiously Optimistic' About Swine

U.S. authorities report that the number of confirmed swine flu cases in the United States has reached 286 across 36 states. But the Obama administration says it is cautiously optimistic that the outbreak of swine influenza A H1N1 virus will be mild