VOA标准英语2012--Despite Burmese Reforms, Conflict Continues in Karen State

Despite Burmese Reforms, Conflict Continues in Karen State There is a buzz in the air in Burma's Karen state as folks gather for the annual Karen Revolution Day in late January. Unlike the new freedom on display in the nation's capital, people here a

2007年VOA标准英语-Flight Controllers Regain Communication with Co

By Jessica Berman Washington 14 June 2007 Flight controllers in Moscow have been able to establish contact with critically important computers aboard the International Space Station. The computers that control among other things oxygen and water supp

2007年VOA标准英语-Motown Legend Continues with Hits, Performances

By Larry London Washington 27 April 2007 From the streets of Detroit, a man named Smokey rose to achieve what no one expected. He recorded 36 Top-40 hits during a career with Motown Records that started in 1959, and continues today. A recipient of th

2006年VOA标准英语-Latin America Continues March to the Left

By Chris Mitchell Washington 27 March 2006 Mexican presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador greets supporters as he arrives to a campaign rally in Tijuana (File photo - Jan. 26, 2006) Recent

VOA慢速英语2011--American History: World War Two Continue

THE MAKING OF A NATION - American History: World War Two Continues with the D-Day Invasion in Normandy STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION -- American history in VOA Special English. I'm Steve Ember. (MUSIC) On June fifth, nineteen forty-f

2006年VOA标准英语-Hamas Controversial in the Middle East and

By Deborah Block Washington, D.C. 30 January 2006 watch Hamas Controversy report The Islamic militant group Hamas is preparing to form the next Palestinian government after its victory in Wednesday's

2006年VOA标准英语-Controversy Deepens Over Iraq Prewar Intel

By Gary Thomas and John Shields Washington, D.C. 20 February 2006 watch Intelligence report One of the puzzling questions hanging over the Iraq war is: how did the intelligence turn out to be so wrong

VOA标准英语2012--Syrian Opposition Needs Unity But Continues to Splinter

Syrian Opposition Needs Unity But Continues to Splinter Syrian forces continue to shell opposition strongholds. The opposition refuses to back down. And civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence. But in the far calmer surroundings of Paris

VOA标准英语2009年-LRA Continues Attacks in Eastern Congo

The U.N. refugee agency says it is increasingly concerned about the humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as attacks by the Ugandan rebel group, the Lord's Resistance Army, continue. The UNHCR says the number of deaths, abdu

VOA标准英语2011--Euro Under Fire as Debt Crisis Continues

EuroUnderFireasDebtCrisisContinues The debt crisis in some countries that use the euro has caused social unrest and speculation that the euros run as a joint currency may be coming to an end. There is a plan in place to solve the problem, but it is n

VOA标准英语2011--Boney James Makes Joyous Return with 'Co

Boney James Makes Joyous Return with 'Contact' Saxophonist Boney James couldn't be happier about the release of his new album, Contact. The album marks his return to the studio after a car crash that nearly claimed his life. Boney James is fully reco

VOA标准英语2011--Washington Demonstrators Seek to Continu

Washington Demonstrators Seek to Continue Protest Anti-war and anti-Wall Street demonstrations are springing up in major cities across the United States, nearly a month after they started in the heart of New York's financial district. At the protest

VOA标准英语2011--Wisconsin Budget Battle Continues

The battle about balancing a budget in the Midwest state of Wisconsin has entered its second week, with no end in sight. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, a Republican, is refusing to negotiate on legislation that would end collective bargaining right

2006年VOA标准英语-Controversy over Barry Bonds' Home Run Record

By Ernest Leong Washington, DC 08 June 2006 watch Bonds Controversy report Experts refer to baseball as a game of numbers. Recently, Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling won his 200th game and Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees collected his 2,000

2006年VOA标准英语-US Presidential Contenders Take Early Steps Tow

By Jim Malone Washington 16 November 2006 The 2006 U.S. congressional elections are now history, but there is already plenty of activity in both parties looking ahead to the 2008 presidential campaign. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone has an ea

2006年VOA标准英语-Montenegrin Voters Expected to Vote for In

By Barry Wood Washington 16 May 2006 Citizens of Montenegro, the mountainous, sparsely populated former Yugoslav territory, will vote Sunday in a referendum on severing its remaining links with Serbia

VOA标准英语2008年-Amid Controversy, Obama Reaffirms Iraq Withdraw

Senator Barack Obama, who will formally claim the Democratic Party's presidential nomination next month, has been working to defend and clarify his position on Iraq in recent weeks. The effort, culminating in a column in The New York Times, follows

2007年VOA标准英语-Donors Continue to Give to Cambodia, But Corrup

By Rory Byrne Phnom Penh 20 June 2007 Cambodia's annual donor conference has ended with pledges of almost $700 million in aid, even though donors expressed frustration at continued corruption and poor governance in the country. Cambodia has enjoyed r

ESL Podcast 448 – Making Business Contacts

Phan: Hi, Montel. Thanks for agreeing to meet with me. Montel: Its my pleasure. Phan: Since Im new here, I was hoping you might be willing to give me some pointers on how to get new clients. To be honest, Ive never been on this side of the fence befo

VOA标准英语2011--Platoon Testimony Continues in Afghan Atrocities Case

Platoon Testimony Continues in Afghan Atrocities Case Testimony continues in the military trial, court martial, of American soldier Calvin Gibbs, accused of masterminding war crimes allegedly committed by the platoon he led in Afghanistan. If convict