VOA标准英语2009年-Bush Administration Gives Incoming Obama Nation

To many observers, the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip underscores the fact that Barack Obama will become president during turbulent times. From wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to instability in Pakistan to the nuclear ambitions of Iran and North Kore

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VOA标准英语2009年-Big Three US Automakers Tout Fuel-Efficient Veh

Just one month after seeking government economic assistance, amid unprecedented financial turmoil in the auto industry, the 'Big Three' American Automakers - General Motors, Ford and Chrysler - are introducing new fuel-efficient vehicles, in an effo

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VOA标准英语2009年-Rice Defends US Abstention on Gaza Cease-Fire R

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is defending the U.S. decision to abstain on the U.N. Security Council resolution approved late Thursday calling for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Rice said the resolution, approved by

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VOA标准英语2009年-Britain Urges Speedy Action on UN Gaza Resoluti

Despite a call by the U.N. Security Council for a truce in the troubled region, the violence from both sides continues. Gordon Brown, (file photo) On a visit to Birmingham, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the window of opportunity to put a

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VOA标准英语2009年-UN Aid Agency to Resume Full Services in Gaza '

The Director of the U.N.'s agency for Palestinian refugees John Ging said UNRWA will soon resume its work in the Gaza Strip, after it suspended efforts Thursday, after the driver of an aid truck was killed by Israeli fire. Palestinians gather to rec

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VOA标准英语2009年-US Job Losses Grow as Recession Deepens

As had been feared, the U.S. economy lost more than one half million jobs in December, capping the worst year for job losses since World War II. People wait to talk with potential employers during job fair at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New J

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VOA标准英语2009年-US Senators Praise Obama's Choice for Labor Sec

President-elect Barack Obama's choice to be labor secretary, Congresswoman Hilda Solis says if confirmed she will work to promote fair wages and workplace safety. Her comments came at a Senate confirmation hearing Friday. Labor Secretary-designate,

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VOA标准英语2009年-Mistrust, Key Issues Hamper Peace Process in Su

North and South Sudan Friday marked the fourth anniversary of the signing of a peace agreement that ended Africa's longest-running civil war. But core issues remain unresolved and analysts say an external pressure not related to the accord is threat

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VOA标准英语2009年-EU Fails To End Gas Crisis Between Ukraine and

The European Uninion efforts to resolve a bitter gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine foundered on Thursday when Russia reportedly refused to agree to a EU proposal to send independent monitors to check Russia's gas flow through Ukraine. Moscow's

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VOA标准英语2009年-Britain Keeps Up Gaza Ceasefire Pressure

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband says it is in everyone's interest to see the U.N. Security Council resolution on Gaza implemented as soon as possible. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband (file photo) Using the words of Middle East envo

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VOA标准英语2009年-US, Georgia, Sign Partnership Charter

The United States and Georgia Friday signed a bilateral charter on strategic partnership aimed at increasing cooperation in defense, trade, energy and other areas. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the deal should advance Georgia's bid for me

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VOA标准英语2009年-US Presses Israel to Expand Humanitarian Access

The United States said it is pressing Israel to expand the terms of its temporary cease-fires in Gaza to allow greater access for humanitarian aid to the besieged area. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is continuing to lead U.S. cease-fire diplom

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VOA标准英语2009年-Africans Await Obama Inauguration with Mixed Ex

People around the world are looking forward to the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20 as president of the United States. Many hope he will bring change to a world they believe is in crisis. For others, Mr. Obama's ancestral roots in Africa m

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VOA标准英语2009年-Obama's Choice to Head US Health Agency Vows Re

Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, President-elect Barack Obama's nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, said if confirmed by the Senate he will work to make health care more affordable for more Americans. Health care ref

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VOA标准英语2009年-Lawyers Want Charges Dropped Against Zimbabwe A

Lawyers for seven people charged with bombing state property are demanding charges be dropped against their clients. The seven are among 30 rights activists and opposition party members detained in recent weeks in what the opposition calls a crackdo

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VOA标准英语2009年-Recession Woes Again Batter World Markets

Following Asia's lead, European markets are down Thursday due to persistent worries about the length and depth of the unfolding global recession. In Britain, yet another large central bank interest rate cut was announced to combat the downward econo

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VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Warns of Severe Consequences Without Stim

President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to act quickly on his economic recovery program, warning that inaction by Washington could extend the current recession for years. President-elect Barack Obama makes remarks on nation's economy at Geor

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VOA标准英语2009年-UN Agency Suspends Aid Deliveries in Gaza Becau

The U.N. relief agency has suspended operations in Gaza because of the danger posed by Israeli military action. The decision was made as Israel pressed its air and ground offensive amid a rising civilian death toll and international efforts to halt

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VOA标准英语2009年-US Studies Withdrawing More Troops from Iraq

A top American military commander says there could soon be a further reduction in the U.S. troop presence in Iraq, based on recommendations from commanders in the field. The head of U.S. Central Command, General David Petraeus, spoke to reporters in

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VOA标准英语2009年-UN Emergency Session Deals With Gaza Crisis

The U.N.'s top human rights official, Navi Pillay, is calling for an independent investigation into possible war crimes in both Gaza and Israel. She spoke at the opening of an emergency session called by the UN Human Rights Council to discuss the cr

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