VOA标准英语2009-Burma Court Rejects Aung San Suu Kyi Witness

Burma's highest court has rejected an appeal to allow more defense witnesses in the trial of detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The trial has been widely condemned as rigged to keep the Nobel Peace Prize winner locked up. The Burmese high c

VOA常速英语2013--美国人民缅怀曼德拉

Americans Reflect on Passing of Mandela 美国人民缅怀曼德拉 WASHINGTON Across the United States, Americans are marking the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela with personal reflection and public tributes. Visitors have been

VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS 2013-07-07 Obama Seeks to Increase African Electricity, Trade

AS IT IS 2013-07-07 Obama Seeks to Increase African Electricity, Trade Hi again. Welcome back to As It Is. Im Kelly Jean Kelly. President Barack Obama returned to the United States this week after visiting Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania with his

VOA标准英语2014--埃及人想知道塞西能否治愈经济困境

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By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 11 September 2007 An ex-sergeant of the Nigerien Army says he and more than 10 other former soldiers have joined the rebel movement, Niger Movement for Justice. He is calling on all soldiers to refuse to put themselves in dange

VOA常速英语2007-IPU Says Parliament Members Disappeared in Eritr

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 13 October 2007 The Human Rights Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union says the cases of more than 250 parliament members in 32 countries who have been imprisoned, killed or disappeared remain unresolved and continue to be

VOA标准英语2009年-Pope Benedict Urges Czechs to Rediscover C

By Stefan Bos Budapest 26 September 2009 Pope Benedict XVI and Czech cardinal Miloslav Vlk greet well-wishers as Pope visits 'Church of Our Lady Victorious' in Prague, 26 Sep 2009 Pope Benedict XVI began a three day visit to the Czech Republic with

VOA标准英语2012--Independent Cambodian Radio Station Runs Without Jailed Owner

Independent Cambodian Radio Station Runs Without Jailed Owner A few days a week, radio station owner Mam Sonando would go on air to talk to callers. Now, the station and its listeners have to do without him, as he sits in prison across town. The DJ w

VOA标准英语2009年-Turkish President Makes Historic Visit to Iraq

Turkey's President Abdallah Gul is making the first visit to Iraq by a Turkish head of state in 33 years. Both Iraqi President Jalal Talabani and Turkish President Gul were all smiles for the historic occasion. Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, right,

VOA标准英语2011--Ahmadinejad Speech Triggers Western Walk

AhmadinejadSpeechTriggersWesternWalkout Diplomats from the United States and Europe walked out of the U.N. General Assembly Thursday amid a strident address by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The Iranian leader blamed Western powers for world

VOA标准英语2009-US Targets Financial Fraud

By Mil Arcega Washington 18 November 2009 Attorney General Eric Holder during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, 22 Oct 2009 The Obama administration has announced the formation of a new task force to target financial fraud.

VOA标准英语2009年-US Looks to Expand Development Aid to Stra

The Obama administration is signaling its intention to keep Ethiopia as a key strategic partner, despite concerns about the country's slide toward authoritarianism. The United States is seeking to expand development assistance to the Ethiopian gover

VOA常速英语2008年-Malaysian Police Interrupt Opposition Leader's

By Luis Ramirez Bangkok 15 April 2008 Police in Malaysia have stopped a speech by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to thousands of supporters in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, late Monday. Anwar is making a political comeback that is challenging the count

VOA常速英语2008年-Bush Says No Talks With Raul Castro

By Scott Stearns White House 28 February 2008 President Bush says he has no plan to meet with Cuba's new president, Raul Castro, because he represents nothing more than an extension of the policies of his brother, Fidel Castro. Mr. Bush says it would

VOA常速英语2013--罗本岛的曼德拉悼念活动即将结束

Mandela Mourners Seek Closure at Robben Island 罗本岛的曼德拉悼念活动即将结束 ROBBEN ISLAND, SOUTH AFRICA After 10 days of official mourning, Nelson Mandelas body has been laid to rest. On Robben Island off Cape Town, where Mandela was

VOA标准英语2009年-UN Envoy Meets with Detained Burmese Opposition

The United Nations' special envoy on Burma has met with detained Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, to discuss political reform in the military-run country. But it is not clear if the military's top leader will grant him a similar meeting.

美国国家公共电台 NPR Bangladesh PM Wins 3rd Term After Violent Election, Accusations Of Rigging

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: After election day violence that claimed more than a dozen lives, the ruling party in Bangladesh has won another term. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been in power since 2009. And out of 300 seats in Parliament, Hasina's party,

VOA双语新闻2008年：India, China Urged to Pressure Burma

The Inter-Parliamentary Union is calling for India and China to apply pressure on the Burmese government to release 26 imprisoned parliamentarians. The Inter-Parliamentary Union says India and China should follow the example of Venezuela and Brazil,

VOA双语新闻：俄罗斯人权人士促总统释放政治犯

Russian human rights activists are urging President Dmitri Medvedev to act on his call for legal reforms by freeing individuals considered to be political prisoners. The activists say their case is supported by Mr. Medvedev's recent acknowledgement t

双语有声阅读：经历的痛苦，也是人生的财富

Theres no rose without a thorn. This thought is absolutely necessary to prepare you to experience less pain and more joy in your journey of life. 人生固然有欢乐，但也一定不乏痛苦。有了这种认识和思想准备也是非常必要的，