VOA标准英语2010年-Biden, Cheney Spar Over Terror Policy

The current and former vice presidents of the United States sparred over terror policy Sunday on American television. Since leaving office a year ago, Dick Cheney has been one of President Barack Obama's strongest critics. He has challenged the admin

VOA标准英语2010年-Ukraine PM to Challenge Presidential E

Ukraine's Central Election Commission says it will no investigate allegations of vote rigging from the February 7 ballot Stefan Bos | Uzhhorod, Ukraine 14 February 2010 Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko speaks at a cabinet meeting during its

VOA标准英语2010年-Family Sells Home for Hunger

Georgia family downsizes, donates half to charity Philip Graitcer | Atlanta, Georgia 15 February 2010 Photo: Kevin Salwen/Salwen family The Salwens in front of their smaller home after selling their mansion and donating half of the profits to charity

VOA标准英语2010年-Thailand Slum Community Gives to Haiti

In a Valentine's Day with a difference, residents of the Klong Toey slum near Bangkok's port have come to the aid of the children of Haiti. Volunteers and children from the Duang Prateep Foundation, which works with the community, on Sunday walked th

VOA标准英语2010年-Israel In Firestorm as Fingers Point t

A hotel security camera shows men in tennis outfits following Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh into his hotel room Israel's ambassador to Britain has been asked to explain how some members of a hit squad that killed a Hamas commander in a Dubai hot

VOA标准英语2010年-How to Survive a Heart Attack

When a heart attack occurs outside of a hospital, death is frequently the outcome, but a new study has shown that rapid intervention using two strategies can increase the chances for survival. Emergency physician Arthur Kellermann, a senior principal

VOA标准英语2010年-Want to Go 'Resorting'?

A gussied-up old seaside town in New Jersey is one option Ted Landphair | Washington, DC 15 March 2010 This could be Charleston, South Carolina, or another Old South town. But it was taken in Cape May, where a number of southern gentry once summered

VOA标准英语2010年-Gates: Iran Provides 'Limited' Support

Photo provided by the Department of Defense shows US Defense Secretary Robert Gates visiting Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 11 Mar 2010 U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said Thursday that Iran's support for the Tali

VOA标准英语2010年-Voter List Still an Election Obstacle

Debate continues in Ivory Coast over the creation of a definitive voter list, despite pressure from the United Nations Security Council this week to hold the country's long-delayed presidential elections as soon as possible. The U.N. Security Council

VOA标准英语2010年-Yemeni-American Cleric Calls for Viole

This SITE Intelligence Group handout photo obtained November 10, 2009 shows Anwar al-Awlaki, a former US resident living in Yemen and accused al-Qaeda supporter A U.S.-born radical cleric linked to shootings at a U.S. army base and the failed bombing

VOA标准英语2010年-Madagascar to Vote in Controversial Co

Voters in Madagascar will decide Wednesday on a new constitution that its supporters hope will end the crisis caused by the ouster of President Marc Ravalomanana. In the days leading up to Wednesday's Madagascar referendum, supporters of the proposed

VOA标准英语2010年-In Indonesia, American Teachers Bridge

When President Barack Obama visits Indonesia this month (November 9-10), he is expected to recognize the work of Peace Corps volunteers as a model for cultural and educational exchanges between the United States and the largest Muslim majority countr

VOA标准英语2010年-QA: Why Are Some Chinese Afraid of the

If asked which country has the highest population in the world, most people would say China. But if asked exactly how many people live there, even the Chinese government couldn't give a specific answer. At the last count, which took place 10 years ag

VOA标准英语2010年-Inhaling Tuberculosis Drugs Could Be M

A new way of taking tuberculosis drugs shows promise in laboratory tests. Instead of taking a pill or getting a shot, patients would inhale their medicine to get the drug deep into the lungs. Tuberculosis is one of the world's most serious health cha

VOA标准英语2010年-Homeless Clean Up Their Lives While Im

George McDonald was born in 1944 to an Irish Catholic family in the eastern state of New Jersey. At Catholic school, he learned the importance of service to others. He still quotes the nuns, who taught him, to whom much is given, much is asked. When

VOA标准英语2010年-Babangida Campaign Director Questioned

Nigerian security forces have questioned the presidential campaign director for former military ruler Ibrahim Babangida in connection with the independence day bombings that killed 12 people. Babangida campaign director Raymond Dokpesi was questioned

VOA标准英语2010年-Ocean 'Time Machine' Illustrates Globa

Baby oysters could be the canaries in the mine shaft for another dimension of global warming. Pacific Northwest scientists are studying how the oceans suck in excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The process changes seawater chemistry - locally

VOA标准英语2010年-Increased Support for Developing Count

For International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials, the past week's annual meetings were part of efforts to improve dialogue with the developing world. The IMF's Director of External Relations, Caroline Atkinson, says we've funded representatives from c

VOA标准英语2010年-Developing Countries May Need Up to $7

A new study says developing countries will need between $400 million and $700 million over the next 20 years to battle HIV/AIDS. The findings appear in The Lancet medical journal. The estimates are being released at a time when overall funding for HI

VOA标准英语2010年-Puppets, Political Satire Popular on K

In its third season, the XYZ Show is using puppets and humor to lampoon Kenyan politicians, while tackling controversial issues for 15 minutes each week on Kenyan television. It uses sketch comedy to tackle issues such as corruption and political pri