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-Bob Lewis Campaigns For Fresh Local Fo

It's noon on a hot New York summer day, and Bob Lewis picks up a large organic radish at the teeming Union Square greenmarket in Manhattan. It's one of about 50 green markets he has helped establish in New York City since 1976, and one of about 500 n

VOA标准英语2010年-Obama: Wall Street Overhaul Will Pass

President Barack Obama on Tuesday said he has enough votes in the U.S. Senate to pass financial reform legislation. The president said several opposition Republicans and conservative Democrats have agreed to support the bill. President Obama said Sen

VOA标准英语2010年-Iranian Officials Urge Public to Cut B

A heat wave in Iran has prompted the government to call for cutbacks in the consumption of water and electricity. The move comes as Iran deals with intensified international sanctions and an ongoing strike by Tehran's bazaar owners. The Iranian econo

VOA标准英语2010年-A Cinderella Night for Students with D

Choosing a dress for the Cinderella Ball which is held for middle and high school students with disabilities or life-threatening illnesses. In the United States, high school students usually attend a prom at the end of the school year. It's a party t

VOA标准英语2010年-Want some Cajun music or food?

The trend toward virtually indistinguishable shopping malls began about when this photo of the Meadowlane Shopping Center was taken in Anderson, California, in 1960. The United States is often called a mosaic - a savory stew of races, cultures, and p

VOA标准英语2010年-Israel Warns Aid Ship Not to Sail to G

Workers load supplies on to a cargo ship at the Lavrio port, about 60 kilometers (37miles) southeast of Athens, Greece, 09 Jul 2010 There is drama on the high seas, as a humanitarian aid ship sails toward the Palestinian-ruled Gaza Strip. The Israeli

VOA标准英语2010年-French Court Sentences Noriega to 7 Ye

court has convicted former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega for laundering drug money in France in the 1980s and ordered him to spend seven years in prison, (File). A French court on Wednesday convicted Panama's former military ruler Manuel Noriega