VOA标准英语2009-US Envoy Pushes Israel to Restart Peace Talk

U.S. Envoy George Mitchell is in Israel, meeting with officials in an effort to restart the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. His aim is to turn the message of President Obama to the Muslim world last week - a message that included the U.S. call fo

VOA标准英语2009-Air Industry Looks to Long Term for Gains

The global air industry and Asia's carriers, in particular, will see industry losses increase sharply this year because of the global recession this according to according to the latest report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

VOA标准英语2009-Ukraine Prime Minister to Run for President

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has announced her candidacy for the country's presidency, following the collapse of coalition talks with the man who lost the previous election. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko announcing that she

VOA标准英语2009-Pakistani Tribesmen Rise Up Against Taliban

Top Pakistani and U.S. officials have repeatedly declared there is a major change in the public mood against Taliban militants in Pakistan. In what could be the latest evidence of that sentiment, hundreds of armed Pakistani tribesman are attacking T

VOA标准英语2009-Refugees from CAR Continue to Flee Into Chad

The U.N. High Commission for Refugees reports refugees continue to flee into Chad from the Central African Republic. It says the refugees are arriving in small groups in the village of Daha, in southeastern Chad and in another area along the border.

VOA标准英语2009-Indonesia's Presidential Campaign Begins Qui

Indonesia's presidential election race has begun. Although many voters and political analysts in the country expect the popular President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to win re-election, there are concerns about the running mates of his main rivals. The

VOA标准英语2009-Allies Set to Celebrate D-Day Anniversary

When President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy jointly commemorate the 65th anniversary of the allied landing in Normandy, France on June 6 they will turning the page on another war that bitterly divided the two countries - i

VOA标准英语2009-Bernanke Says US Economy Slowly Improving, C

Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke says the U.S. recession should begin to end later this year, and the economy is in a slow recovery, although extraordinary challenges remain and there are serious risks from deficit spending. Federal Reserv

VOA标准英语2009-Obama Meets Saudi King, Prepares for Major S

U.S, President Barack Obama is in Saudi Arabia as he prepares to address Muslims around the world Thursday from Cairo. On the eve of the speech, he sought the counsel of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah. President Barack Obama (l) and Saudi King Abdulla

VOA标准英语2009-Tainted Liquor Kills More Than 20 People in

At least 23 people have died on the Indonesian resort islands of Bali and Lombok after consuming locally produced palm wine made with methanol, a fuel used for lanterns. The first victims began arriving at Sanglah General Hospital in the Balinese ci

VOA标准英语2009-Indonesians Look Toward Obama Speech With Ho

President Barack Obama is preparing to give a speech in Cairo addressing the world's Muslims. Expectations for the speech are high in Indonesia, a predominately Muslim country where Barack Obama spent part of his childhood. President Barack Obama In

VOA标准英语2009-Indian Official Calls Terror Suspect's Relea

The leader of a banned Muslim charity India accuses of masterminding last year's Mumbai terror attack has been released by a Pakistani court. The decision is seen as a setback for the investigation into the terror attack, as well as relations betwee

VOA标准英语2009-China, US Work Together to Combat Financial

Chinese President Hu Jintao says he appreciates US efforts to work together with China to combat the global financial crisis. His comments came Tuesday in a meeting with visiting U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Treasury Secretary Timothy G

VOA标准英语2009-Anglo-Australian Mining Giant Rio Dumps Chin

Mining heavyweights Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton will combine their large Australian iron ore operations. It follows the collapse of a controversial deal that would have seen the Chinese take an 18 percent stake in Rio Tinto, which is beset with large

VOA标准英语2009-Israel's Netanyahu to Give 'Major' Speech on

Israel could be responding to American pressure to advance the Middle East peace process. But Palestinians are skeptical. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet, that he will lay out his plan for Mid

VOA标准英语2009-Sotomayor Senate Hearings Begin July 13

Senate confirmation hearings will begin July 13th for President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor. She must be confirmed by a vote of the full Senate before she can take the place of retiring Justice David Souter. Meanwhile

VOA标准英语2009-Gunmen Kill Presidential Candidate in Guinea

Unidentified gunmen have killed a presidential candidate in Guinea Bissau. Campaigning is due to start Saturday for an election to replace long-time president Joao Bernardo Vieira who was assassinated in March. State radio says gunmen broke into the

VOA标准英语2009-Conservative Parties Cheer Victory in EU Par

Conservative parties across Europe are cheering their victory, following four days of voting for the E.U. Parliament that resulted in heavy losses for the left. EU Commissioner for Economy and Monetary Affairs, Joaquin Almunia smiles during a live T

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-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