VOA标准英语2009-Obama's Speech to Muslims to be Part of Leng

The White House said President Barack Obama's upcoming speech in Cairo is part of a concerted effort to improve U.S. relations with the Muslim world, but will not magically accomplish that goal by itself. President Barack Obama at the White House, 0

VOA标准英语2009-Clashes Return to Somali Capital

At least eight people have died in renewed fighting in the Somali capital Mogadishu. Islamist insurgents and pro-government forces have clashed repeatedly since insurgents launched an offensive last month. Body of a Somali government soldier killed

VOA标准英语2009-US Treasury Secretary Assures China Its Doll

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is reassuring the Chinese government that its huge holdings of dollar assets are safe. As evidence of the importance of the Sino-American relationship, China is Secretary Geithner's only destination on this t

VOA标准英语2009-Explosion Rips Through Baghdad Market

An early-morning explosion at a Baghdad vegetable market killed four people and wounded 13 in the second attack at the same market in just over two weeks. Despite Monday's bloodshed, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said that civilian deaths were down dr

VOA标准英语2009-Displaced Niger Delta Residents Seek to Retu

Many of the people displaced in the Niger Delta by the current military offensive say they are eager to return home. We report from the makeshift camp at Ogbe Ijoh where supplies and patience are in short supply. A fleeing Ijaw woman baths her child

VOA标准英语2009-State Funeral for Former Sudanese President

Thousands of Sudanese attended a state funeral for former president Jaafar Nimeiri, who led the country from 1969 to 1985. Mr. Nimeiri died Saturday, at age 79. A Sudanese holds a poster showing former Sudanese President Gaafar Numeiri during his mi

VOA标准英语2009-Burma, Other Asian Nations Defend Security A

Burma has defended its prosecution of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi at an Asian security summit in Singapore. Delegates to the summit have urged her release along with 2,000 other political prisoners in the military-ruled country. Sri Lanka and

VOA标准英语2009-Burma's Government in Exile Plans New Politi

Burma's government in exile says it is changing its strategy to reach democracy, following the military government's decision to prosecute Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Tensions in Rangoon are reported to be rising as the trial progresses. Burma'

VOA标准英语2009-New Commander Pledges to Protect Afghan Civi

The U.S. Army general nominated to be commander of American and NATO forces in Afghanistan says the conflict is winnable, but foreign forces need to be careful about how they go about defeating the Taliban. Lt. Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, testifies

VOA标准英语2009-Deficient Rains in India Raise Worries About

In India, stalled monsoon rains are expected to revive soon. But there are concerns the shortfall in monsoon rains so far could adversely impact crop production. Indian women harvest tea leaves at a plantation in Kondoli, some 17 km from Nagaon in t

VOA标准英语2009-Thailand, China Sign Agreements to Boost Eco

Thailand is looking to China to boost its ailing economy and to draw in Chinese investments, as other sources of foreign funds dwindle. The effort to build China's business profile in Thailand came during Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's official

VOA标准英语2009-Somalia Moves to Forefront on AU Summit Agen

Somali government's recent declaration of a state of emergency has moved the country's security crisis to the top rank of items for consideration at this week's African Union summit. From AU headquarters in Addis Ababa our correspondent reports that

VOA标准英语2009-Voting Underway in Guinea-Bissau

Voting is underway in Guinea-Bissau to choose a new president. It is a contest to succeed long-time leader Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was killed by mutinous troops four months ago. Voters in Guinea-Bissau cast their ballots in presidential elections

VOA标准英语2009-Israel Considers Compromise on Settlement Fr

Israel is considering a compromise with the United States on the thorny issue of Jewish settlements. Israel's Cabinet discussed the possibility of a partial freeze on construction in Jewish settlements at its weekly meeting. Israel has been seeking

VOA标准英语2009-US Says Door Remains Open for Nuclear Talks

Top Obama administration officials say the door remains open for nuclear talks with Iran. They are discounting the latest anti-American rhetoric from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The ongoing post-election turmoil in Iran has raised questio

VOA标准英语2009-Honduran President Ousted by Military

Honduran military forces have ousted President Manuel Zelaya and exiled him to Costa Rica hours before a controversial constitutional referendum vote was set to begin. Organization of American States met in emergency session while the Obama administ

VOA标准英语2009-Fans in Asia Remember Jackson Fondly

People in Asia woke Friday to news of the death of Michael Jackson, an American pop icon who left behind fans throughout the region. Newspaper with report on death of pop star Michael Jackson at news stand in Beijing, 27 Jun 2009 The music sounds li

VOA标准英语2009-Michael Jackson Made his Mark in Pakistan

Pakistani fans of Michael Jackson say they are shocked and saddened by the news of his sudden death. Jackson, who was often described as the most popular musician in the world, made his mark here in Pakistan, too. Fans of Michael Jackson take part i

VOA标准英语2009-Michael Jackson Mourned in Britain Where Com

The death of Michael Jackson has been greeted with a heightened sense of sadness in Britain, where the King of Pop had planned to stage an ambitious series of 50 concerts as part of a long awaited comeback. Fans of Michael Jackson bring flowers, pic

VOA标准英语2009-Turkey Tries to Walk Line Between West, Iran

Turkey appears to be taking a different stance than its European and U.S. allies in the wake of Iran's elections. The Turkish president and prime minister were among the first of the few countries to congratulate Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadineja