VOA标准英语2010年-Gates Endorses Critique of Military In

The 26-page publication called Fixing Intel: A Blueprint for Making Intelligence Relevant in Afghanistan says military intelligence efforts in the country over the past eight years have been token and ineffectual, and have not provided commanders or

VOA标准英语2010年-Yemenis Comprise Half of Prisoners Hel

President Barack Obama this week announced the suspenion of future transfers of prisoners to Yemen from a U.S. detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Nigerian man accused of trying to bomb a U.S. airliner December 25 reportedly was trained i

VOA标准英语2010年-Haitians Use Range of Technologies, Ol

Communication in and around the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince is at a standstill after Tuesday's devastating earthquake. With cell phone service and landlines down, Haitians around the world are seeking out any means possible to reach their families

VOA标准英语2010年-In Washington, People Gather at Haiti

Candlelight vigils for victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti have been taking place in the United States. In Washington, a crowd gathered at the Haiti's Embassy Wednesday night to offer prayers and appeal for international support. Haiti's E

VOA标准英语2010年-Baaba Maal Music Festival Highlights E

Senegalese musician Baaba Maal is using an annual music festival to focus on education in the country's remote northern regions. At Baaba Maal's fourth annual Festival les Blues du Fleuve, musicians from around West Africa gathered along the Senegal

VOA标准英语2010年-US Doctors Create New Registry for Chi

The IMPACT registry stands for 'Improving Pediatric and Adult Congenital Treatment' and includes information about patients who do not undergo open heart surgery. Often they undergo catheterization, a procedure which uses a catheter, or narrow tube,

VOA标准英语2010年-Political Opponents in Guinea Nominate

Political opponents of Guinea's military government have nominated two people to be the new prime minister as part of a transitional government leading to elections. It is part of a deal reached in Burkina Faso that includes the country's injured mil

VOA标准英语2010年-Body Scanners, Touted as Effective Too

Public opinion polls suggest most Americans favor full body scanners as a way to protect against terror attacks on commercial airliners. The benefits of scanners are being debated in a number of countries. Some groups have raised privacy issues. But

VOA标准英语2010年-Southern African Leaders Discuss Madag

Southern African leaders have rejected plans by the leader of Madagascar to unilaterally organize national elections in March. And the leaders examined the situation in Zimbabwe at a summit Thursday evening in Maputo. The leaders expressed concern ov

VOA标准英语2010年-New Experimental Drug for Pancreatic C

I never take credit for God's healing in people. - PastorDaniel Negroni Nearly a year ago, Daniel Rocha, a television producer in the Washington area, received a death sentence. He had an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer that was spreading rapidl

VOA标准英语2010年-Actor-Director Orson Welles Casts Long

Christopher Welles Feder Orson Welles' Citizen Kane is considered by many critics to be the greatest film ever made Actor and director Orson Welles was just 26 years old in 1941 when he wrote and directed his first film, Citizen Kane. A dark, cinemat

VOA标准英语2010年-Call to Exclude Top Iraqi Sunni Leader

The ruling to exclude Sunni politician Salah al-Mutlak from the election, issued by parliament's Accountability and Justice Committee, could derail weeks of patient effort to insure the partication of all parties in the polling. Edward Yeranian | Cai

VOA标准英语2010年-Israeli Medical and Rescue Teams Arriv

Two jumbo jets carrying Israeli personnel, equipment and supplies have arrived in Haiti to join in rescue and relief efforts. The 220-member Israeli delegation includes 40 doctors and 24 nurses who will set up a field hospital that can treat 500 peop

VOA标准英语2010年-US Steps Up Security Measures for Air

The United States has increased security screenings for air travelers from 14 countries, in response to the attempted December 25 bombing of a U.S. jetliner flying from Amsterdam to Detroit. The U.S. State Department considers four of those countries

VOA标准英语2010年-200,000 Displaced in Northern Yemen Fi

The U.N. refugee agency reports more than 200,000 people have been displaced by the conflict in northern Yemen. It says the growing number of displaced is straining the ability of aid agencies to shelter and care for those forced to flee their homes.

VOA标准英语2010年-Girl's Ghost Helps Solve Murder in 'Th

My name is Salmon, like the fish first name, Susie. I was 14 years old when I was murdered on December 6, 1973. Susie Salmon seems like a typical teenager on the brink of a life filled with so many experiences like the blush of first love. But fate h

VOA标准英语2010年-Obama Summons Top Officials on Securit

President Barack Obama (File) U.S. President Barack Obama has summoned top U.S. intelligence and security officials to discuss security needs after last month's attempted bombing of a U.S. jetliner. President Obama had meetings scheduled Monday at th

VOA标准英语2010年-Nigerian Court, Parliament Set to Deli

The Nigerian Bar Association, a prominent human rights lawyer and a former lawmaker have filed separate suits seeking recognition for Vice President Goodluck Jonathan as acting president, given President Umaru Yar'Adua's six-week absence because of i

VOA标准英语2010年-Defense Spy Chief Tells VOA Lessons Be

The head of the Defense Intelligence Agency admits there have been some recent lapses among U.S. intelligence organizations that need attention. In an exclusive VOA interview, Lieutenant General Ronald Burgess said his agency is taking to heart Presi

VOA标准英语2010年-Donations for Haiti Fill Washington Wa

People across Washington took time during a nationwide holiday Monday to support earthquake relief efforts for Haiti. Local emergency officials, community activists and area residents helped fill one warehouse with boxes of supplies, intended for the