VOA常速英语2017--孟加拉国助力缅甸难民安全回国

As part of the continuing U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon recently met with Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque in Dhaka. They discussed further strengthening the U.S.-Ba

澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2012-11-19

A Hamas official and eight members of his family have been killed in a single strike on a Gaza home. Israel says the bombardment will continue for as long as Hamas keeps launching rockets across the border. Hamas has fired more than 500 rockets in th

VOA标准英语2009年-Burmese Exile Government Urges Washington

A spokesman for the Burmese government in exile has urged Washington not to hastily ease sanctions against Burma's military government. The exile government and rights groups support U.S. engagement with Burma, but they also want pressure for change

VOA双语新闻：国际救援者仍很难前往风灾严重区

International relief agencies say Burma's military government has been granting visas to a larger number of foreign relief workers this week. But the agencies complain that once in Burma, the authorities are preventing many from traveling to the Iraw

亚洲—缅甸担任东南亚联盟轮值主席国受阻

Southeast Asian Politicians Take Action to Block Burma from Heading ASEAN 缅甸担任东南亚联盟轮值主席国受阻 A group of Singapore legislators have formed a parliamentary caucus to push f

VOA标准英语2008年-UN: Burmese Authorities Not Moving Fast Enough

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 08 May 2008 The U.N.'s humanitarian chief says he is disappointed with the government in Burma because it has not moved faster to allow in international aid workers and relief supplies to the cyclone-devastated coun

VOA标准英语2012--Aung San Suu Kyi Meets American Burmese

Aung San Suu Kyi Meets American Burmese It was an unusual scene for Americans -- but traditional for Buddhists. To see Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi on the ground, revering monks who chant a blessing of love and kindness. The activist met with the

VOA标准英语2012--Unrest in Burma Clouds View of Government Reforms

Unrest in Burma Clouds View of Government Reforms The United Nations says there are now 110,000 people who have been displaced by fighting in Rakhine state since violence first started in June. Aid groups are still scrambling to treat the wounded and

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama: Suu Kyi Sentencing 'Unjust,' Urges

President Barack Obama said Tuesday the Burmese decision to extend democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest for another 18 months is unjust and called for her immediate, unconditional release. Officials say the trial outcome will have a nega

VOA标准英语2009年-US Senator Wins Release of American Prison

U.S. Senator Jim Webb, who won the release of an American prisoner in Burma, says the United States must develop new ways to bring about political and economic change in the isolated state. Senator Webb called on China to end its silence on Burma an

VOA双语新闻 --- 美国国务院批评缅甸新宪法草案

The U.S. State Department said Thursday Burma's new draft constitution provides little hope for real change in the military-ruled Southeast Asian country. To be voted on in a May 10 referendum, the draft would leave major power in the hands of the mi

VOA双语新闻 --- 缅甸反对党派质疑军队将移交权力

The head of Burma's military junta, General Than Shwe, says he intends to give up control of the government to whoever wins elections in 2010. However, members of the opposition in Burma doubt the military will allow a transition to civilian rule. 缅甸

英语听力：VOA双语新闻—美国城市帮助难民落地生根

Zaw Wins journey from Burma to Buffalo, New York was not a matter of just buying an airline ticket. 梭温从缅甸来到美国，不仅是需要买一张机票而已。 He spent five years as a political prisoner in his native country where Win says

VOA双语新闻：联合国警告缅甸面临食品短缺威胁

United Nations agencies warn that Burma's food shortages and escalating prices pose a threat to its food security. Aid agencies also say Burma may need food assistance for at least a year to support communities devastated by Cyclone Nargis. 联合国机

VOA双语新闻：美：缅甸拒外援可能使数万人丧生

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Burmese military government's rejection of aid soon after the May second cyclone may have cost the lives of 'tens of thousands' of people. The concern expressed by the defense secretary comes amid concern

VOA双语新闻：缅甸判昂山素季继续软禁 受多方谴

Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to 18 more months of house arrest. The sentence drew condemnation from foreign governments and human rights groups. 缅甸民主派领袖昂山素季被判处继续软禁18个月。这项判决

VOA双语新闻：美国将尽最大努力帮助缅甸灾民

U.S. First Lady Laura Bush says the United States will do all it can to help the victims of the cyclone that hit Burma on Saturday. Mrs. Bush also said it is troubling that many Burmese learned about the cyclone only when foreign broadcasters like th

VOA双语新闻：红十字警告缅甸灾民将面临新苦难

The International Red Cross says heavy rains will bring new misery to survivors of the cyclone in Burma's Irrawaddy Delta region. 国际红十字会说，暴雨将给缅甸伊洛瓦底三角洲地区的强热带风暴灾民带来新的苦难。 Offic

VOA双语新闻：联合国敦促缅甸接受更多国际援助

The United Nations' efforts to increase assistance in cyclone-battered areas of Burma are to be stepped up with arrival of the U.N. humanitarian affairs chief, in Rangoon. Burma's military has put the official death toll at 78,000 people with another

VOA标准英语2009年-Burmese Democracy Leader Meets Western Dip

By Daniel Schearf Bangkok 09 October 2009 Burma's detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been allowed a rare meeting with Western diplomats to discuss sanctions against Burma. Burmese authorities allowed Aung San Suu Kyi Friday to meet with