VOA双语新闻 Blair: Iraq Coalition Will Build Democracy

British Prime Minister Tony Blair says coalition forces will not retreat from Iraq, and will remain until it is a true democracy. He spoke in an interview that aired Sunday on U.S. television. 英国首相布莱尔说，在伊拉克实现真正民主之

VOA双语新闻 Ukraine Election Demonstrations

Tens of thousands of opposition demonstrators in Ukraine are vowing to keep up their street protests until opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko is recognized as the new president of Ukraine. The official announcement from Ukraines Central Electoral Co

VOA双语新闻 Bush, Kerry Campaign Following Debate

President Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are back on the campaign trail after their second debate Friday evening. 在星期五晚上举行第二次辩论后，布什总统和民主党总统候选人克里又重新回到竞选旅途中。 P

VOA双语新闻 Bush, Kerry Debate Domestic Issues

President Bush and challenger John Kerry clashed over the economy, taxes and health care, Wednesday evening, in the final debate of the presidential campaign. 美国总统布什和他的挑战者克里参议员在星期三晚上进行第三场，也是

VOA双语新闻 US, Iraqi Forces Attack Insurgent Stronghold

U.S. and Iraqi forces have pushed into the insurgent stronghold of Samarra, north of Baghdad and taken control of key government buildings and religious sites. U.S. military officials estimate close to 100 insurgents were killed, and say one U.S. sol

VOA双语新闻 Iraq War Crime Trials Could Begin Next Week

Iraq's interim government says war crime trials of members of the former regime of Saddam Hussein could begin as early as next week. In the meantime, at least two people were killed and as many as 13 wounded early Tuesday when, for the second time in

VOA双语新闻 Armitage Goes to Middle East to Discuss Iraq

The Bush administration is sending Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage to Turkey, Jordan and Syria later this week on a mission partly aimed at helping improve prospects for next month's Iraqi elections. The United States accuses Syria of harb

VOA双语新闻 Palestinian Security Forces

Palestinian security forces are to begin deploying in the southern Gaza Strip this week - after already fanning out across the north to halt militant attacks against Israelis. The move comes as Israel and Palestinians appear close to a cease-fire and

VOA双语新闻 US State of Union Address Has Long History

President Bush's annual State of the Union Address to Congress and the American people Wednesday is the latest installment of a Washington ritual that dates back to the time of the first U.S. president, George Washington. 布什总统星期三晚间将

VOA双语新闻 Iraqi Political Leaders Plan to Re-Convene Pa

Negotiators for the major political groups in Iraq say they plan to reopen the Iraqi parliament by Tuesday and announce the new government's top leaders. Negotiators are trying to include as many groups as possible in the new government, but they are

VOA双语新闻 Bush Focuses on Social Security

President Bush has held a rare formal news conference, a session that focused primarily on two key domestic issues--rising gas prices, and the future of the massive government program that provides benefits to retirees. 美国总统布什星期四晚举

VOA双语新闻 Bush Urges Immigration Compromise

President Bush is urging members of the U.S. Congress to overcome their differences and pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill. The president acknowledges reaching a compromise will not be easy. 美国总统布什星期四呼吁国会议员克服

VOA双语新闻 $40 Billion in Poor Nation's Debt Cancelled b

President Bush wants Congress to ratify a free-trade agreement with Central American nations. Democrats say the plan weakens labor rights and would cost jobs in the United States. 美国总统布什要求国会批准中美洲国家自由贸易协议，

VOA双语新闻 Palestinian Official Rules

Israel is furious over a declaration by a Palestinian official that the Palestinian Authority will not keep its commitment to crack down on militants as long as Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip continues. The Palestinian government

VOA双语新闻 EU Sets Summit to Assess Alliance's Future

British Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced an informal summit of European Union leaders to consider the future direction of the troubled alliance. 英国首相布莱尔宣布，欧盟将在几个月内举行一次非正式的欧盟领导人峰会，

VOA双语新闻 Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino Wa

Former president Corazon Aquino is revered in the Philippines as the symbol of the ouster of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos. But Mrs. Aquino's repeated calls for the resignation of incumbent President Gloria Arroyo, over allegations of election fraud,

VOA双语新闻 Palestinian President Hails Gaza Withdrawal

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has hailed the Israeli evacuation of settlements in the Gaza Strip in an upbeat speech before hundreds of cheering supporters at the Gaza International Airport. The remarks came following three days of intense acti

VOA双语新闻 Annual Thanksgiving Celebration

People across the United States are celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, a time for family and friends to gather for traditional turkey dinners, give thanks for their blessings and remember those less fortunate. 全美举国上下星期四庆祝了感

VOA双语新闻 UN Summit Produces Hope and Speeches

World leaders are set to wrap up a three-day summit at the United Nations with a declaration of goals for U.N. reform and global poverty alleviation. The gathering has produced hundreds of speeches, and a few hopeful developments. 世界各国领导人

VOA双语新闻 Bush Pays Tribute to Hurricane Victims

President Bush has led the nation in a day of prayer and remembrance for the people killed by the winds and flood waters of Hurricane Katrina. 布什总统主持了今天全国的祈祷日活动，纪念在卡特里娜飓风和洪水中丧生的民众。