VOA双语新闻 US Official Holds Talks with India

A top U.S. official says the United States is committed to implementing a landmark nuclear deal that will give India access to civilian nuclear technology. U.S. Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns has concluded two days of talks with Indian offici

VOA双语新闻 - 印度黄金市场购销两旺

Record high prices of gold have failed to dent its consumption in India the world's largest market for the precious metal. 黄金价格一再飙升并没有削弱印度民众购买力。印度是贵金属黄金在全球最大的市场。 R.K. Garg, 5

VOA双语新闻：墨西哥湾油污的后续处理

The arrival of oil-tainted waste to federally approved landfills across the Gulf coast is raising concerns are raised about the potential impact on the environment and public health. An estimated 700 million liters of oil have spilled into the Gulf o

VOA双语新闻 Iraqis Brave Violence to Vote

Voting began in Iraq several hours ago and Iraqis in many parts of the country are braving insurgent violence to vote in their first multi-party elections in 50 years. Thousands are heading to the polls, expressing hope that elections will bring free

VOA双语新闻 Bush Defends US Military Base Closings

President Bush is defending plans to close some U.S. military bases, saying the savings will help refocus forces on fighting terrorism. The president spoke at graduation day for the U.S. Naval Academy. 布什总统为关闭一些美军军事基地的计

VOA双语新闻 Captured: Saddam Hussein, One Year Later

One year ago today, the ace of spades in the infamous deck of 55 cards representing the most-wanted people in Iraq, was taken into custody. Saddam was found by American forces, hiding in a hole not far from where the former dictator was born. 一年前

VOA双语新闻 US Closes Bombay Consulate

After receiving reports of a possible terror attack, the United States has closed its consulate in the Indian city of Bombay. U.S. officials say they have received information about possible terrorist attacks on American interests in Bombay and the c

VOA双语新闻 - 北约一些国家表态向阿富汗增兵

NATO says at least 20 countries plan to increase their troop levels in Afghanistan, following U.S. President Barack Obama's announcement of a 30,000-troop boost to the war-torn nation. 北约表示，至少20个国家计划向阿富汗派驻更多部队

VOA双语新闻 - 博帕尔毒气泄露受害者苦等判决2

India is marking the 25th anniversary of the leak at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal. The victims have generally been left in a legal haze since the ill-fated night (Dec. 2, 1984) when a toxic-gas cloud spread across the centr

VOA双语新闻 - 迪拜危机缓和 全球股市回升

The government-owned company, Dubai World, has reassured investors abroad by revealing details of its restructuring plans, nearly a week after hinting it may not have enough money to repay its debts. 由迪拜政府控股的迪拜世界集团公布了其

VOA双语新闻 - 伊朗威胁对国际原子能机构责难进

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman says Tehran plans to take legal action after being rebuked by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over its nuclear program. 伊朗外交部发言人说，在其核项目招致国际原子能机构的责难之

VOA双语新闻 - 印度内政部长因孟买袭击辞职

The political fallout from the Mumbai terror attack is beginning to take its toll on the administration of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. As Mr. Singh convened an all-party meeting to discuss security, his home minister submitted his resignation. 孟买

VOA双语新闻 Iranian Nuclear Program

Secretary of State Colin Powell says it is increasingly likely that the issue of Iran's nuclear program will have to be referred to the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions. Speaking to reporters in Kuwait, the latest stop on his trip to the

VOA双语新闻 Thousands of Iranians Illegally Enter Iraq

Iraqi officials say thousands of Iranians have streamed illegally across the border into Iraq, swelling the populations of cities that are home to some of Islam's holiest shrines. One Iraqi official said there is deep concern that Iran is directly fu

VOA双语新闻 Troop Deployment Near Baghdad

Britain says it could deploy combat troops near Baghdad to free up U.S. forces for counter-terrorism operations before Iraqi elections planned for January. 英国说他们将在伊拉克部署战斗部队，以便使美军腾出手来，在明年一月

VOA双语新闻 Bush Discusses Bin Laden Tape with Advisors

President Bush has met with senior national security advisors to discuss the newly-released videotape from al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden. The Bush campaign says Democratic challenger Senator John Kerry is trying to use that tape to influence the ou

VOA双语新闻 Bush, Musharraf Meet at White House

President Bush says Pakistan is playing an important role in the war on terrorism, and could serve as a model for other Muslim nations. Mr. Bush spoke at the conclusion of talks with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. 布什总统说，巴基斯坦在

VOA双语新闻 US Increasing Troop Levels in Iraq

More U.S. troops are on their way to Iraq ahead of elections set for the end of January. The additional forces are intended to bolster security at a time when the country's insurgency is threatening to prevent voting in areas of the country dominated

VOA双语新闻：津巴布韦权力分享谈判进入第三天

The troubled Zimbabwe negotiations which have still not resolved the main issue, who will have executive power in any power sharing deal, entered its final day Tuesday. The mediator of the talks, South African President Thabo Mbeki is due back in Sou

VOA双语新闻：非洲运动员在北京奥运获傲人成绩

African runners swept the Men's Marathon race Sunday on the last day of the 29th Olympic Games in China. In all, athletes from more than a dozen African countries won medals in events ranging from running and football to swimming and kayaking. 非洲运