VOA慢速英语2012 IN THE NEWS - Burma’s Elections a Test for Reforms

IN THE NEWS - Burmas Elections a Test for Reforms 新闻报道 - 缅甸议会选举将成为改革验金石 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. 这里是美国之音慢速英语新闻报道。 Burma is holding elections on Sunday. Voters will

VOA标准英语2012--Burma Working to Change Image

Burma Working to Change Image At the airport in Rangoon this week, supporters waited for Thein Sein, already proclaiming his U.N. visit a success. I came here to welcome Mr. President because I love the speech he gave at U.N. I think I should welcome

VOA标准英语2011-Burma’s Path to Privatization Keeps Arm

Burma's military is pressing on with the privatization of state assets as part of economic reforms. Many critics say the program simply transfers assets to the military government's allies and maintains its economic control. Burma's is one of Asia's

VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS - Relations between Burma's ethnic Rohingyas and Rakhine Buddhists

AS IT IS - Relations between Burma's ethnic Rohingyas and Rakhine Buddhists From VOA Learning English, welcometo AS IT IS! Hello, Im Steve Ember. Today we look at relations between Burmas ethnic Rohingyas and Rakhine Buddhists, which have been tense

VOA慢速英语2012 Health Report - Groups Warn of Health Needs in Burma

Health Report - Groups Warn of Health Needs in Burma 健康报道 - 非政府援助组织对缅甸当前的卫生需求提出警告 This is the VOA Special English Health Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语健康报道。 In the past year, Burm

VOA标准英语2008年-UN Chief Heads to Cyclone-Stricken Burma

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 19 May 2008 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon goes to Burma Thursday, where he plans to visit some of the hardest hit areas of the cyclone-devastated country and meet with the reclusive regime's top leaders. The U.

VOA标准英语2009-Burma's Government in Exile Plans New Politi

Burma's government in exile says it is changing its strategy to reach democracy, following the military government's decision to prosecute Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Tensions in Rangoon are reported to be rising as the trial progresses. Burma'

VOA标准英语2012--Aung San Suu Kyi Visit Indicates Progress in US-Burma Relationship

Aung San Suu Kyi Visit Indicates Progress in US-Burma Relationship Within the last year, Aung San Suu Kyi, has made the transition from being Burmas most famous dissident to becoming a member of her country's parliament. Her schedule on her U.S. trip

VOA标准英语2012--Aung San Suu Kyi Calls for Reconciliation in Burma

Aung San Suu Kyi Calls for Reconciliation in Burma Burmese Americans waited in line for more than six hours to see their heroine - the woman they call Mommy Suu, greeting her with chants of be healthy. Aung San Suu Kyi was released two years ago afte

VOA标准英语2012--US Suspends All Economic Sanctions on Burma

US Suspends All Economic Sanctions on Burma Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced the suspension of bans on U.S. financial transactions, investments, and access to credit in a meeting with Burmese Foreign Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin. This is a

VOA标准英语2012--Burma Pledges to Loosen Notorious Censorship Laws

Burma Pledges to Loosen Notorious Censorship Laws Newspapers bearing the once banned image of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi are fairly common nowadays in Rangoon. But the 50-year-old censorship laws, a relic of the socialist era, are still in eff

VOA标准英语2009-International Pressure Mounts on Burma Over Dete

International pressure for the release of Burma's opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, from prison is mounting. But Burma's pro-democracy activists and opposition politicians say the international response, including from the United Nations, needs t

VOA标准英语2012--HIV Activist Runs for Parliament in Burma

HIV Activist Runs for Parliament in Burma Last year authorities in Burma threatened to shut down Phyu Phyu Thin's AIDS clinic in a suburb of Rangoon. More than 40 patients live here in basic conditions. Most are too poor to afford treatment, or have

VOA标准英语2012--Obama: Burma's Journey an Example for Asia, World

Obama: Burma's Journey an Example for Asia, World In a speech at the University of Rangoon, Obama referred to a pledge he made at his presidential inauguration in 2009 to extend a hand to governments that ruled by fear if they are ready to unclench t

VOA标准英语2010年-Little Hope Seen for Burma's Economy

Burma, one of the poorest nations in East Asia, may be entering a new phase of development after recent elections and the release of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from detention. Regional political analysts fear little will change for most in the c

VOA标准英语2010年-Burmese in US Oppose Upcoming Burma El

The scheduled November 7 general election in Burma, the first in 20 years, is drawing widespread criticism. The ruling military government is restricting foreign media and observers from monitoring the elections.? And the United Nations' Special Rapp

VOA标准英语2009年-US Lawmaker Arrives in Burma to Meet Top M

U.S. Senator Jim Webb has arrived in Burma's administrative capital for talks with the country's military leaders. The Democrat senator from Virginia will be the first high-ranking U.S. official to meet with General Than Shwe. Senator Jim Webb The v

VOA标准英语2009年-US Senator: Burma Denies Nuclear Plans

U.S. Senator Jim Webb, who recently held talks with Burma's military leaders, says the government denies reports that it is trying to acquire nuclear technology. The senator also says Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has indicated a willin

VOA标准英语2008年-First UN Land Convoy Goes to Burma

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 10 May 2008 The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) says it has sent the first UN convoy of aid overland into Burma, and a planeload of shelter supplies has been flown in from Dubai. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from UNHCR headquarters i

VOA双语新闻：UN Envoy Expects to Return to Burma Soon

The United Nations Secretary-General's special adviser for Burma says he expects to return to the country sooner rather than later. 联合国秘书长的缅甸事务特使易卜拉欣.甘巴里说，他预计不久就会重新访问缅甸。 U.N. env