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By Jim Malone Washington 29 November 2007 In their latest presidential debate, the Republican contenders clashed over illegal immigration and the war in Iraq. From Washington, VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone has the latest on the race for the R
AS IT IS 2016-05-18 South Korean Han Kang Wins Important Writing Prize South Korean writer Han Kangs book, The Vegetarian, came out in her home country many years ago. But the book was published in English only recently. Han was named the winner of t
Next time you need directions, maybe ask an ant. Because these clever little critters are such masters of navigation that some can find their way home whether theyre walking forward, backward, or sideways. Thats according to a study in the journal Cu
Afghan Coming-of-Age Film Is Oscar Contender The film has vivid shots of the ancient Afghan sport called Buzkashi. It's a dangerous game played on horseback with a goat carcass. In this drama, filmed in Kabul, two Afghan boys dream of becoming famous
The Wimbledon Tennis Championships are famous around the world, with players from many different countries taking part. Chinas most successful womens international players at the moment, Zheng Jie and Li Na, will be playing in the tournament. So, wha
By Jim Malone Washington 10 June 2008 Concern about the troubled U.S. economy continues to dominate the U.S. presidential race. Presumptive presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama are busy debating taxes, foreign trade and health care. VO
By Jim Fry Washington 08 November 2007 Candidates for the U.S. presidential nominations often focus on domestic matters, but they turned their attention recently to several international issues. Democrats clashed over the war in Iraq and over what so
By Jim Malone Washington 09 August 2007 Debate over foreign policy and how best to wage the war on terror continues to dominate the early stage of the 2008 U.S. presidential election campaign. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has more from Washi
By Jim Malone Washington 13 August 2007 Republican presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee are hoping for a political boost after finishing first and second in a straw poll or test vote on Saturday in Iowa. But as national correspondent
By Jim Malone Washington 04 December 2007 The Democratic presidential contenders criticized President Bush Tuesday for his administration's approach toward Iran. The Democrats condemned Mr. Bush's assertion that nothing has changed regarding Iran des
By Jim Malone Washington 27 December 2007 The assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has taken center-stage in the U.S. presidential election campaign. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone reports from Washington on the reac
By Jim Malone Washington 09 April 2008 With less than seven months until Election Day, the three major U.S. presidential candidates each have their own strategy for winning the White House in November. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone has a look
By Jim Malone Washington 01 February 2008 The remaining U.S. presidential candidates are preparing for a major showdown on Tuesday when more than 20 states hold primaries or caucuses to choose delegates to the Republican and Democratic nominating con
By Jim Malone Washington 12 September 2007 Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama Wednesday called for the withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops from Iraq by the end of next year. Senator Obama unveiled his new plan for Iraq in a campaign spee
今天我们要学的词是mediocre。 Mediocre, 是平庸的意思。A mediocre actor, 演技平平的演员。The coach transformed the mediocre team into a championship contender, 这个教练把一只不怎么样的球队变成了一个冠军赛的
今天我们要学的词是take a potshot。 To take a potshot, 意思是抨击,指责。美国前国会众议院议长金里奇宣布参选总统后,马上在重要议题上表明立场。 Presidential contender Newt Gingrich took a potshot at G
By Peter Fedynsky Moscow 13 June 2007 Leading Russian presidential contender Sergei Ivanov says his country can become a leading high-tech and industrial power by 2020. But as VOA's Moscow correspondent Peter Fedynsky reports, corruption and bureaucr
By Jim Malone Bedford, New Hampshire 07 January 2008 In the final hours before Tuesday's New Hampshire presidential primary, the top Republican contenders clashed over taxes, immigration and presidential leadership in a debate broadcast by the Fox Ne
By Cindy Saine Washington 08 February 2008 Republican Senator John McCain is campaigning in Virginia today, after receiving a big boost Thursday when his main rival for the presidential nomination, former Governor Mitt Romney suspended his campaign.
By Jim Malone Washington 12 February 2008 A heavy voter turnout is expected Tuesday in the next phase of the U.S. presidential election campaign. Nominating primaries are being held in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., and VOA National corresp