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THE MAKING OF A NATION - AMERICAN HISTORY: The Great Recession and the 2008 Election STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION -- American history in VOA Special English. I'm Steve Ember. This week, our series brings us to the events of two thou

VOA慢速英语2012 THE MAKING OF A NATION - American History: Clinton Wins 1992 Election

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By Ron Corben Bangkok 25 October 2006 Human rights groups have called on the Thai government to release 58 men arrested two years ago during a military crackdown in the southern Thai town of Tak Bai. Rights groups are challenging Thailand's new mili

2006年VOA标准英语-Clashes, Suspicion Mark DRC Campaigning

By Nico Colombant Kinshasa 22 October 2006 In the Democratic Republic of Congo, recurrent clashes and criticism of police have marked early campaigning for the second-round post-war presidential run-off to be held October 29. ------ Kabila Supporter

2006年VOA标准英语-Iran Calls for More Discussion on Russian

By Lisa McAdams Moscow 25 January 2006 Iran's top nuclear negotiator has welcomed Moscow's proposal to enrich Iran's uranium in Russia as a way around western concerns over Iran's nuclear program. But

2007年VOA标准英语-US Presidential Election Campaign Under Way Ear

By Jim Randle Baghdad 31 January 2007 At least 25 people died and many more were wounded in car bombings in Baghdad and elsewhere Wednesday. VOA's Jim Randle reports from Baghdad. Iraqis stand by car bomb wreck in Baghdad, 31 Jan 2007 Most of the ca

VOA标准英语2012--Libyans Hold Emotional Multi-Party Election, First in 60 Years

Libyans Hold Emotional Multi-Party Election, First in 60 Years Many young men were fighting the forces of Moammar Gaddhafi just nine months ago. Today, some of those same young men are presiding over a raucous intersection of celebratory horn honking

VOA标准英语2012--'Identity Politics' Play a Role in US Elections

'Identity Politics' Play a Role in US Elections While many voters would say they cast their ballots on the basis of where the candidates stand on key issues, some of them are swayed by a candidates coloror ethnicityor other factors. And that's called

VOA标准英语2012--Obama Begins Re-Election Campaign

Obama Begins Re-Election Campaign Mr. Obamas first campaign rally was at Ohio State University in Columbus. He urged those who supported him four years ago to do so again. We will finish what we started. We are still fired up. We are still ready to g

VOA标准英语2012--Campaign Aims to Help End Childhood HIV Infections

Campaign Aims to Help End Childhood HIV Infections A new campaigns been launched to help eliminate new HIV infections among children by 2015. Its called Believe it, Do it. Its estimated nearly 400,000 children become infected with the AIDS virus ever

VOA标准英语2012--NATO Leaders Commit to Afghan Transition

NATO Leaders Commit to Afghan Transition Afghan President Hamid Karzai sat with NATO leaders and representatives of other nations whose support Afghanistan will need if it is to move from war to stability. NATO leaders formally approved the plan to t

VOA标准英语2011--Dengue Severity Depends on Prior Infection, Genetic Variation

Dengue Severity Depends on Prior Infection, Genetic Variation American and Nicaraguan scientists have discovered the reason why a second infection with dengue can often be much more serious, even fatal, than the first. Dengue is a viral disease sprea

VOA标准英语2009年-Final Israeli Election Results Bring Political

Final results have been announced in Israeli elections that took place on Tuesday. But the tally has left Israel in political uncertainty. Election campaign posters for Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu and FM and Kadima Party leader Tzipi Livni

VOA标准英语2012--Venezuelan Voters Wait in Long Lines for Presidential Election

Venezuelan Voters Wait in Long Lines for Presidential Election In the Caracas neighborhood of Catia, a traditional stronghold for President Hugo Chavez, voters like Sarkes de a Hache have come out in force to vote for the president. Because he is doi

VOA标准英语2012--Young Voters Could Again Play Key Role in US Election

Young Voters Could Again Play Key Role in US Election At the University of Maryland near Washington D.C., young Democrats meet to phone voters in nearby battleground states - states that tend to swing between Democratic and Republican candidates. Mar

VOA标准英语2010年-Japan to Release Chinese Trawler Capta

Japanese prosecutors say they will release a Chinese trawler captain who has been detained since his boat collided with Japanese patrol vessels in disputed waters. The incident enraged China, which retaliated by canceling meetings with Japanese offic

2006年VOA标准英语-Mexico Remains Calm in Face of Election Impasse

By Greg Flakus Mexico City 03 July 2006 Mexico remained calm the day after a presidential election that ended in a tight race too close to call and two candidates both claiming victory. Most Mexicans appear ready to wait a few days for official resu

2007年VOA标准英语-Former Liberian Transitional President Arrested

By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 13 March 2007 Liberia's former transitional president, Gyude Bryant, is out on bond after being arrested Tuesday morning on charges of economic sabotage. He is accused of embezzling more than $1 million during his two-year rule

2006年VOA标准英语-Israeli Election Campaign Begins

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 07 March 2006 Israel's election campaign began on Tuesday with different parties unveiling their campaign ads, and the candidates stepping up attacks against each other. VOA's

学个词Learn a Word 第1162期 Reception

今天我们要学的词是reception。 Reception, 有宴会，招待会的意思。 The couple celebrated their 50th anniversary with a dinner reception, 这对夫妇开晚宴，庆祝自己金婚五十周年。 President Obama will hold a White Hou