VOA标准英语2010年-Witness in Zimbabwean Politician Case

A state witness in the trial of Zimbabwean politician Roy Bennett told the High Court in Harare that some of the weapons that were purportedly found in his possession were not his. Ish Mafundikwa | Harare 12 January 2010 Arms dealer Mike Hitchman arr

VOA标准英语2010年-Terror Attacks Continue to Traumatize

The city's once congested roads are empty of people and cars. As many as 1.7 million residents have fled nearly daily fighting in Mogadishu since early 2007. In recent years, the rise of the militant al-Shabab group in Somalia, an al-Qaida ally fight

VOA标准英语2010年-Ethiopian Jews Push Israel on Immigrat

The final remnants of a community of Ethiopian Jews are asking Israel to make good on a promise to allow them to immigrate. The so-called Falash Mura Jews accuse Israeli authorities of turning a deaf ear to their immigration requests. Their synagogue

VOA标准英语2010年-Red Cross Appeals For $100 Million For

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is appealing for $100 million for Haiti. The appeal covers emergency relief and long-term recovery assistance for 300,000 people over the next three years. The International Red Cro

VOA标准英语2010年-Such Tweet Sorrow: Shakespeare's Romeo

Adaptation of Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet plays out over Twitter as 'Such Tweet Sorrow' William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet has been given a 21st century makeover. The star-crossed lovers' tragic romance is being retold in real time on

VOA标准英语2010年-Who's the Brainiest of Them All?

The world's brainiest people were in China for the 34th annual Battle of the Brains, the oldest, most prestigious computer programming contest in the world. Earlier this month, the world's brainiest people were in Harbin, China, for the 34th annual B

VOA标准英语2010-Shuttle Discovery Launches Mission to Spa

Brian Wagner | Miami 05 April 2010 Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida, 5 Apr 2010. Discovery's seven-member crew are on a mission to deliver science racks, the last of the crew quarters and supp

VOA标准英语2010年-Gates Hopes Iran Sanctions Will Avoid

French Defense Minister Herve Morin, left, shakes hands with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, at the French defense ministry, in Paris, 8 Feb. 2010 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he hopes strong international sanctions on Iran will fore

VOA标准英语2010年-World AIDS Conference to Focus on HIV/

Twenty-five thousand people are expected to gather in Vienna July 18 to 23 for the World AIDS Conference. Global health experts will focus on a lethal line-up - HIV/AIDs and tuberculosis. TB is a leading cause of HIV-related deaths worldwide. The Wor

VOA标准英语2010年-Clinton to Meet Japanese FM in Hawaii

The secretary's speech at the U.S.-sponsored East-West Center in Honolulu comes as the Obama administration nears the end of a first year in office that Clinton says gave substance to its pledges to re-engage with Asia-Pacific nations. The Clinton tr

VOA标准英语2010年-On Memorial Day, Remembering US War De

Monday was observed as Memorial Day, a day to pause and reflect on the many who have died serving in the military. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden attended services to honor the dead. Some of those who died gave their lives not fo

VOA标准英语2010年-Oil Spill Threatening Fishing Economy,

U.S. authorities have expanded fishing restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico because of fears of contamination from the BP oil leak. The spill poses a threat to the safety of seafood from the Gulf, and the future of the fishing industry in Louisiana and

VOA标准英语2010年-Decline in Toyota Sales Gives Rivals B

U.S. sales of Toyota vehicles declined nearly 9 percent in February, the first full month since the Japanese automaker suspended sales and recalled 8.5 million cars for accelerator problems. Although the concerns about the safety of Toyota's vehicles

VOA标准英语2010年-US Loosens Export Restrictions on Inte

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced it will issue licenses to companies that export instant messaging and other personal Internet services to Iran, Sudan and Cuba. The move follows comments made earlier this year by U.S. Secretary of State Hil

VOA标准英语2010年-Versatile American Film Star Meryl Str

Award-winning actress wins acclaim for her ability to transform into whatever the role requires Nancy Greenleese 10 February 2010 Photo: Universal Pictures Meryl Streep scored two Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress (Comedy or Musical) for It's

VOA标准英语2010年-Palestinian Protests Mount Over Israel

The West Bank city of Hebron has been the scene of clashes between rock-throwing Palestinian demonstrators and police almost daily in the past two weeks. The violence stems from Israel's decision to add Hebron's Cave of the Patriarchs and Rachel's To

VOA标准英语2010年-Former Kenyan Police Chief Denied Entr

U.S. embassy officials say Kenya's former police chief has been denied a visa. Human-rights activists have welcomed the news, alleging gross rights violations committed by the police force under Hussein Ali's command. On Tuesday the U.S. embassy conf

VOA标准英语2010年-Clinton Tells Brazil Sanctions Necessa

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday in Brazil she doubts Iran will negotiate seriously about its nuclear program unless the U.N. Security Council approves new sanctions against it. Clinton held talks in Brasilia with Brazil's Presi

VOA标准英语2010年-Clicking for a Cause

New website makes it easier to donate directly to specific Haiti reconstruction projects Emma Jacobs | Boston, Massachusetts 02 June 2010 Concrete blocks transformed into livestock pens on the organic farm in Haiti that Boston physician Arielle Adrie

VOA标准英语2010年-Australians Fed Up with Government Cre

They're called micronations - individuals, or small groups - who try to create their own countries, while living in a recognized state. They say they comprise a burgeoning movement for people who are dissatisfied with politics - or just want to have