VOA标准英语2010年-Democrats Deeply Divided Over Afghan W

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah (r) and Richard Holbrooke, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, testify on Capitol Hill in Washington, 28 Jul 2010 A vote by the House of Representatives on emergency funding for the war in Afghanistan h

VOA标准英语2010年-US Government Considering Genetically

The US government is considering, for the first time, the approval of a genetically-modified animal for human consumption. The animal being considered is salmon, but approval could open the door for other animals as well. Those who favor the move say

VOA标准英语2010年-Illegal Logging Down by One Quarter Wo

Good news has emerged this month for the world's forests. A new report from the London-based research group Chatham House says illegal logging is down by over 20 percent globally and by much more than that in some of the countries worst affected by t

VOA标准英语2010年-Small Arms Trafficking Continues to De

Africa's rebel movements rely on a vast, international network of supporters, who facilitate arms trafficking, money transfers and day-to-day operational support (file photo) Trafficking in small arms and light weapons is on the rise in parts of Cent

VOA标准英语2010年-London Begins Two-Year Countdown to 20

Sports stars and politicians are in London to tour the Olympic Park construction site, where in exactly two years athletes from around the world will compete in the 2012 Games. Despite cost concerns, British authorities say they are ahead of schedule

VOA标准英语2010年-Mobile Phones Help Farmers Feed Their

Researchers in the Philippines will soon use mobile phones to help farmers use just the right amount of fertilizer, maximizing their harvests, saving them money and protecting the environment. It's a novel way to deliver important information to remo

VOA标准英语2010年-Premier US Orchestra Celebrates 125th

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Boston Pops - the granddaddy of America's popular orchestras. Since 1897, practically every Boston Pops concert has ended with John Phillip Sousa's immortal march: Stars and Stripes Forever. It's part of t

VOA标准英语2010年-Unemployed US Professionals Grapple wi

President Obama signed a bill last week extending unemployment benefits to 99 weeks. The extension will affect 1.4 million unemployed Americans and help ease the longest bout of joblessness since the great Depression. Our reporter visited a career co

VOA标准英语2010年-Community Grocery Brings Affordable He

U.S. First Lady Michele Obama has drawn national attention to the problem of food deserts - neighborhoods that may have plenty of McDonalds and other fast food restaurants, but no supermarket with fresh vegetables and other affordable, healthy foods.

VOA标准英语2010年-Israeli Settlers Clash With Palestinia

An Israeli soldier detains a Palestinian during clashes with Israeli settlers, not seen, on outskirts of Burin village, near the Jewish West Bank settlement of Yitzhar, near Nablus, Ten people have been injured in clashes between Jewish settlers and

VOA标准英语2010年-Turkish Influence Grows at Iran's Expe

When Turkey voted against additional United Nations sanctions on Iran last May, it seemed the relationship between Ankara and Tehran was stronger than ever. But Turkey's growing political and economic influence in the Middle East may be gradually pus

VOA标准英语2010年-At Least 4 Killed In Blast Outside al-

Iraqi army soldiers stand in the ruins of the office of the Al-Arabiya television station after a suicide bomber driving a minibus struck in Baghdad, Iraq, 26 July 2010 Iraqi authorities say a car bomb exploded outside the Baghdad offices of al-Arabi

VOA标准英语2010年-Somali Puntland Forces Attack al-Qaida

Fierce fighting has broken out in Somalia's semi-autonomous state of Puntland, as the government mounts an offensive to drive out Islamist forces accused of destabilizing the region. Attacks in the region took place near Bosaso, in the western Bari r

VOA标准英语2010年-Israel Rejects UN Plan to Probe Flotil

The Mavi Marmara ship, the lead boat of a flotilla headed to the Gaza Strip which was stormed by Israeli naval commandos in a predawn confrontation, sails into the port of Ashdod, Israel, 31 May 2010 (file photo) A United Nations body is moving ahead

VOA标准英语2010年-Australian Company Develops Junk-Track

This handout illustration image created by Australia's Electro Optic Systems (EOS) aerospace company shows a view of the Earth from geostationary height depicting swarms of space debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), 20 Jul 2010 Australian researchers say

VOA标准英语2010年-British Air Show Displays Innovations

The Farnborough International Airshow, held every two years in Britain, is a key event where new planes are displayed and flown and where orders are placed. This year there are indications that commercial aviation may be recovering from a year of los

VOA标准英语2010年-US Launches Campaign to Fight Human Tr

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced an initiative called the Blue Campaign to fight human trafficking. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is part of DHS, is the largest investigator of human trafficking in the U.S. governme

VOA标准英语2010年-Mountain Music Fuels Virginia Economy

The Crooked Road generally begins in Rocky Mount, where a restored train station is the town's Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. The tiny mountain town of Floyd, Virginia has one traffic light. Only 500 people live here year-round. But there's

VOA标准英语2010年-FAO: Bugs Take a Bite Out of Hunger

Most people try to keep insects out of their kitchens. But many of the creepy-crawlers are edible and quite nutritious. That is, if you can get past the idea of eating something usually considered a pest. In Laos, that is not a problem, since nearly

VOA标准英语2010年-AIDS Conference Wraps Up in Vienna

Dr. Katabira has worked extensively in the field of care and to support people with HIV. He said improved healthcare access for HIV patients will be his top priority during his two-year tenure as IAS president. I am going to continue, where IAS has b