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Brad和Pam邀请同事Jimmy下班后一起去酒吧,可Jimmy一再推辞,我们听听为什么。 Brad: Hey Jimmy, a couple of us are going out to Sam's Bar after work. Care to join us? Jimmy: Oh, um...thanks for the invitation, but I'm pretty ti
By Cindy Saine Washington 11 January 2008 The human rights group Amnesty International staged protests around the world Friday to mark the sixth anniversary of the first arrival of detainees at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The g
By Jim Malone Washington 29 March 2007 The political showdown over the war in Iraq between President Bush and the Democratic-controlled Congress has become a defining issue in the early stages of the 2008 U.S. presidential election campaign. VOA nat
Some Zimbabwe government supporters say President Robert Mugabe should form a government without the opposition, following an opposition boycott of talks Monday in Swaziland. Tendai Maphosa asked ordinary Zimbabweans in Harare what they think about
Theophile Kouamouo (L), a French national and the editorial director of Le Nouveau Courrier, and senior editor Saint Claver Oula (R) walk handcuffed for their trial on theft of an official document to Adibjan's Justice Palace, 19 July 2010 In Ivory C
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More Aid Coming to African Drought Victims The international community came together Saturday at the United Nations to find ways to mitigate the current crisis in the Horn of Africa, but also to prevent future ones from happening. At the meeting, the
Greeks March Against More Budget Cuts, Privatization Angry Greeks are taking to the streets, demanding the government back off plans to save the economy by privatizing their government jobs. Anger and frustration boiled over into the streets of Athen
Existential Gloom Theme of Two New Movies Cataclysmic events are the backdrop of two dark films about the fragility of the human psyche as well as the world we live in. Jeff Nichols's film, Take Shelter , focuses on Curtis, a young husband and father
Egyptians are cleaning up after celebrations that followed the resignation of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's leader of nearly 30 years. The military, which assumed control of the country, on Saturday said Mr. Mubarak's Cabinet will remain in place for now wh
公司开会前,经理Jeff说,总裁John Henderson的母亲去世了。 Jeff (manager): Folks...before we begin our workday, I'm afraid I have some sad news. Our CEO John Henderson's mother passed away late last night. As you can imagine, this is
The death throes of the last great ice age left a signature that we can read today. These giant potholes were left behind by blocks of buried ice that melted, leaving hollows that later filled with water. For thousands of years since then, they've be
By Mil Arcega Washington 09 January 2008 The world's largest business federation says the United States faces very real problems from failing schools, rising healthcare costs and higher energy prices. But the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says it is not t
By Robert Raffaele Washington 22 April 2008 Many businesses around the world are going green, combining entrepreneurship with an increasing concern about the health and future of the planet. These businesses aim to provide environmentally safe altern
By Cathy Majtenyi Hargeisa, Somaliland 25 February 2008 Somaliland lies on the Gulf of Aden, a self-declared independent republic since breaking with Somalia 17 years ago. It has its own government, army, police and other institutions, but it is stil
Apple Unveils iPhone 4S to Tough Competition The high-tech company Apple has announced a new version of its popular iPhone, called the iPhone 4S. The new device offers some innovative features, but faces growing competition in a crowded market. Apple
By Lindsay Wise Cairo 10 May 2006 Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (April 2006) Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has governed for the last 25 years. Many in Egypt have lived most of their lives under
By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 05 November 2007 Police across Pakistan are rounding up more opposition leaders and critics of President Pervez Musharraf, with reports of more than 1,500 arrested since Saturday. VOA's Barry Newhouse reports that protests
The United States, the four other permanent U.N. Security Council member countries and Germany are seeking an early meeting with Iran to explore that country's willingness to negotiate over its nuclear program. The decision Friday follows an Iranian
By Dan Robinson Washington 01 November 2007 Democrats and President Bush continue to trade accusations over national spending priorities. The president again threatened to veto key appropriations measures, while the Democratic House speaker accused t