By Derek Kilner Nairobi 29 February 2008 Following the signing of a power-sharing agreement the mood in Kenya's capital is one of relief and hope that life will begin to return to normal. But as Derek Kilner reports from Nairobi, there is an awarenes

发表于:2018-12-08 / 阅读(50) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA常速英语2008年(二月)

Grammar Girl here. Verbal ambiguity can lead to a range of confusing scenarios. Guest-writer Rob Reinalda explains. How to Use Between Someone once said, Between Springfield and St. Louis theres only one brain surgeon. Oh, came the puzzled reply. Do

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By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 19 September 2006 U.S. Capitol Police say an incident early Monday in which a man possessing a gun drove his car through the capitol security perimeter and ran inside before being caught, has prompted a new review of pro

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By Sonja Pace London 22 June 2007 British Prime Minister Tony Blair steps down June 27th after a decade in power during which he re-energized his Labor Party, embarked on an interventionist foreign policy and forged ever-closer ties with the United S

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The World Health Organization says it will help the government of Burma rebuild and re-equip health facilities, which had been destroyed and damaged by Cyclone Nargis, the worst storm to hit the country in 40 years. WHO says it has a clear plan as t

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Thailand's Cabinet plans to declare a state of emergency around two Bangkok airports to end opposition blockades. As Ron Corben reports from Bangkok the failure to break the political deadlock has led to increased fears of violence between pro- and

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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the Israeli Palestinian peace process remains vibrant, even though both sides say they will likely miss their target of signing a peace deal by the end of the year. VOA's Luis Ramirez reports from Jerusa

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U.S. lawmakers have accused major credit rating agencies of serious failures in how they assessed mortgage-backed securities and other investments. Executives of major firms, and former employees testified at a congressional hearing, the latest to e

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At her Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton expressed support for the Chinese-led six-party negotiations aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear program. But she told the Senate Foreign Relations Committ

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said broad, coordinated global action is key to repairing the damaged credit markets and lifting the world out of recession. He said the Obama administration wants Congress to act quickly on legislation that

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Tobacco Farmers Harvest Shrimp Its harvest time in Tennessee, but the Corbin family matriarch isnt gearing up to harvest the typical corn, cotton, or soybeans. Jane Corbin and her sons are draining a pond to gather the fresh water shrimp, or prawns,

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It was going to be my wife's 30th birthday this week and I was surprising her with a trip to San Diego for the weekend. Since it was going to be a surprise, I needed to pack both of our bags before picking her up from work and hitting the road. Packi

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By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 04 May 2006 watch Ripple Effect of Oil report The latest data on consumer spending shows the U.S. economy continues to expand at a healthy pace. But some economists fear o

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By Scott Stearns White House 19 May 2007 President Bush says a Senate compromise on immigration reform will secure the nation's borders, restore respect for law and meet the needs of the U.S. economy. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns repor

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By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 13 February 2007 Uganda's parliament on Tuesday approved sending 1,500 peacekeepers to Somalia. Faced with a worsening security situation in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, the country's prime minister says a robust peacekeeping

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By Alisha Ryu Mogadishu 14 June 2007 One day after Somalia's interim government postponed a national reconciliation conference for the third time in three months, some residents of Mogadishu are expressing doubt the conference can be held while Ethio

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By Phillip Wellman Abidjan 08 November 2007 Leading non-governmental organizations and the United Nations have recently expressed concern over the pace of the peace process in Ivory Coast. But after visiting a community of northerners living in the s

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By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 08 February 2007 International law enforcement authorities now meeting in Los Angeles say the problem of violent street gangs crosses borders. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports, officials from Canada, Mexico, and Central A

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Muslim groups are accusing Australian soldiers in Afghanistan of cultural insensitivity and violating rules on treating prisoners. The Australian defense minister and soldiers' groups say the treatment was lawful and not inhumane. From Sydney, Phil

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1. I can't take you any more! 我再也受不了你啦! 2. I hate you! 我讨厌你! 3. I'm telling you for the last time! 我最后再告诉你一次! 4. What do you want? 你想怎么样? 5. Don't look at me like that. 别那样看着我。

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