VOA标准英语2010年-Spain Wins World Cup

In a foul-plagued World Cup final, Andres Iniesta was the big hero for Spain. The Barcelona midfielder collected a sliding pass from substitute Cesc Fabregas and shot the ball past Dutch goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg in the 116th minute of extra ti

VOA标准英语2010年-Northwestern University Library Collec

The Herskovits Library of African Studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois has amassed one of the largest collections of Obama-related Africa artwork in the world Three years ago, the Herskovits Library of African Studies at Northwest

VOA标准英语2010年-Psychic Octopus Predicts Spain World C

Octopus oracle Paul chooses a mussel from a glass tank marked with a Spanish flag, next to a box with a flag of Holland, in the SeaLife Aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany, 9 Jul 2010 Football fans in Spain were rejoicing Friday after an octopus called P

VOA标准英语2010年-London Bombing Anniversary - Five Year

Three British citizens have been convicted of plotting suicide attacks on airliners flying between Britain and the United States. They were convicted days after London marked the fifth anniversary of the July 2005 bombings. Fifty-two people died when

VOA标准英语2010年-Haiti Marks 6 Months Since Devastating

People sit in the Corail-Cesselesse camp for earthquake displaced people on outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti (file photo) Haiti is marking six months since the powerful earthquake that killed more than 220,000 people and left Port-au-Prince and sur

VOA标准英语2010年-Russian Scientist Reportedly Released

Russian arms control researcher Igor Sutyagin stands behind bars as he listens to the verdict as he is sentenced to 15-years in prison for spying, at a courtroom in Moscow, 7 Apr 2004 (file photo) The lawyer for a scientist imprisoned for espionage i

VOA标准英语2010年-US, Russia Swap Spies

Sketch shows 10 Russians in US courtroom before being ordered deported in spy swap with Moscow A U.S. judge has ordered 10 suspects in a Russian spy ring deported as part of a swap between the United States and Russia. Judge Kimba Wood handed down he

VOA标准英语2010年-Mixed Results from Major 5-Year US Dia

A five-year study aimed at finding ways to reduce some complications of diabetes tried several approaches but failed to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. But the study did identify some effective ways to reduce common vision, kidney, and ne

VOA标准英语2010年-Obama, Netanyahu Working to Mend US Is

President Barack Obama walks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the White House, 6 Jul 2010 From the peace process with the Palestinians to Iran's nuclear program, U.S President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Net

VOA标准英语2010年-Mountain Guitar Maker Enjoys Worldwide

Wayne Henderson has earned a reputation as one of the best acoustic guitar makers in America. He has made guitars for some half a century in his hometown in the mountains of Virginia, about 570 kilometers southwest of Washington. There is a long wait

VOA标准英语2010年-Sri Lankan Protests Test UN Power to I

A Sri Lankan Buddhist monk looks on as others sit on a protest outside the United Nation's office in Colombo, 7 July 2010 In Sri Lanka, there is continuing friction between the government and the United Nations over alleged human rights abuses during

VOA标准英语2010年-Israel: White House Summit Boosts Peac

A day after Israeli and American leaders met at the White House, Israel is expressing optimism about the Middle East peace process. The Palestinians, however, are not as enthusiastic. Israel is hailing as a success Tuesday's White House summit betwee

VOA标准英语2010年-Communities Consider Following Arizona

Seattle Police arrest a protester for obstructing traffic during a rally to demand comprehensive immigration reform, 23 June 2010 A tough immigration enforcement law scheduled to take effect in Arizona at the end of July is touching off debate and co

VOA标准英语2010年-Obama: US Exports on Track to Double i

The president has expanded an advisory committee on stimulating business abroad, and says his administration's efforts to boost the exports of U.S. goods and business around the world are off to a solid start. American exports grew almost 17 percent

VOA标准英语2010年-Aspiring Young South African Athletes

As the 2010 FIFA World Cup Continues in South Africa, future football and other aspiring professional sports hopefuls train at a special facility at the University of Pretoria. New groups of promising future sports champions arrive throughout the yea

VOA标准英语2010年-Poland Expecting Close Run-Off Vote

Supporters of Jaroslaw Kaczynski, presidential candidate of Poland's Law and Justice Party, show victory signs during his last political rally of this campaign in Warsaw, Poland, 2 Jul 2010 Sunday, Polish voters are choosing their new president from

VOA标准英语2010年-Football Tournament for Underprivilege

member for team Alexander, center, challenges against Paraguay during their opening Football for Hope Festival 2010 match at Alexander township in Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 Jul 2010 As the football World Cup enters its final days, South African

VOA标准英语2010年-Obama Promotes Clean Energy Economy in

President Barack Obama says he is speeding up the U.S. transition to a clean energy economy, as part of efforts to make sure jobs and industries of the future take root in the United States. In his weekly address Saturday, President Obama touted almo

VOA标准英语2010年-Los Angeles Haitian Community Raises F

Haitian immigrant communities around the United States have been mobilizing help for victims of the earthquake, which brought destruction to the island nation Tuesday. The Haitian community there has seen an outpouring of money and support. Major cha

VOA标准英语2010年-Obama Honors Martin Luther King, Jr.

U.S. President Barack Obama is leading the nation in honoring the life and legacy of the slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. In a church where Martin Luther King preached more than 50 years ago, President Obama talked about the past, t