Ceasefire Encourages Taliban to Make Peace

In Afghanistan, President Ashraf Ghani announced the end of the Afghan government's unilateral cease-fire. Despite President Ghani's historic offer to extend the ceasefire another ten days, the Taliban did not extend its own participation past the Ei

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For the fifth day, Afghans have taken to the streets to protest the burning of a Quran by Florida pastor Terry Jones. Since the initial eruption of violence in Mazar-i-Sharif on Friday, about 20 people are estimated to have died. The burning of the M

美国国家电台 NPR 2012-09-06

President Obama has just arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina, a day before he delivers his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. But tonight, all eyes will be on the president's former political adversary, a now staunch supporter,

CNN 2012-03-17

Do you know the difference between an official visit and a state visit?You'll have a better idea by the end of today's program.I am Carl Azuz.Welcome to CNN student news. First up.A full breakdown on Tuesday's Republican presidential contests.The big

CNN 2008-04-28

From the CNN Center in Atlanta, I'm Asieh Namdar. Thanks for checking in with us. Here's a look at what's happening NOW IN THE NEWS. Senator John McCain holds a news conference this hour in Coral Gables Florida. He could face questions about his use

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Michael Kitchen Afghanistan has approved a new election law, marking another step toward choosing its first elected government in two decades. The new regulations attempt to curb the influence of warl

VOA慢速英语--阿富汗和谈被卡在美国基地问题上

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Afghan ‘Charlie Chaplin’ Gives People a Reason to Laugh

Afghanistan has its own version of the famous British comedy actor Charlie Chaplin. His name is Karim Asir. He wears makeup and clothes to look like Charlie Chaplin did in movies. Asir also uses similar physical movements. He performs on the streets

Afghan Woman Seeks Change Through Street Art

Thirty-year-old Shamsia Hassani is widely recognized as Afghanistans first, if not only, female graffiti artist. Being a graffiti artist anywhere in the world presents difficulties. In war-affected Kabul, such artists face special problems. Hassani,

IN THE NEWS - Afghanistan Aid Conference

IN THE NEWS - Afghanistan Aid Conference By Cynthia Kirk Broadcast: Saturday, April 03, 2004 This is Steve Ember with IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. Nations from around the world agreed this week

VOA标准英语2009年-Afghanistan Seeks to Control Own Desti

The ultimate goal for the US and its allies is to transfer security responsibilities to Afghan forces. But before that can happen, Afghanistan's government must effectively combat rampant corruption within its ranks. Sean Maroney | Islamabad 17 Decem

AP 2011-07-03

[1]President Barack Obama says Congress needs to stay in town and get the budget talks done, even if it means cancelling other plans back home. Lawmakers are facing an August second deadline to raise the US borrowing limit. [2]An Afghan official says

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French Officials Say All on Plane Dead in Crash An airplane carrying 150 passengers and crew crashed Tuesday in the French Alps. French officials said all on the plane were killed. The victims include 16 schoolchildren. The plane was traveling from B

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VOA标准英语2011--Pakistan Eyes US Drawdown in Afghanistan

Pakistan Eyes US Drawdown in Afghanistan US President Barack Obama Wednesday announced a drawdown of U.S. forces from Afghanistan next month, with a grim warning to Pakistan: terrorist safe havens will not be tolerated. In a nationally televised spee