VOA标准英语2011--US Shutters Libya Embassy

The United States Friday suspended operations at its embassy in Libya after U.S. diplomatic personnel were airlifted out of the country. However, officials say diplomatic contacts with representatives of the Moammar Gadhafi government continue. Offic

VOA慢速英语2011--With Gadhafi Dead, What Does Future Hold for Libya?

IN THE NEWS - With Gadhafi Dead, What Does Future Hold for Libya? 新闻报道 - 利比亚后卡扎菲时代前途未卜 This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. 这里是美国之音慢速英语新闻报道。 Moammar Gadhafi ruled Libya for fort

VOA标准英语2011--NATO Airstrikes on Libya Intensify

NATO Airstrikes on Libya Intensify NATO planes stepped up their bombing of Tripoli early Tuesday. A series of powerful explosions shook the Libyan capital Tripoli overnight after NATO warplanes carried out close to 20 bombing raids. Witnesses say man

VOA标准英语2011--Creating a Safe Haven for Chadians Fleei

Creating a Safe Haven for Chadians Fleeing Libya Humanitarian agencies are setting up a way station in a small, remote mountain town in Chad. It's the entry point for thousands of Chadian migrants fleeing the conflict in Libya. All the new arrivals n

VOA标准英语2011--President Obama's Speech on Libya

Explaining his decision to authorize the use of U.S. military force as part of international operations in Libya, President Barack Obama said Monday night that the United States must act when its interests and values are threatened. The president rul

情景英语对话：Searching for a Book in the Library(1)

A: Could you help me with something? B: What can I help you with? A: I need help finding a book. B: What book are you looking for? A: A book on reptiles. B: Most of our animal books would be found in the childrens section. A: Where would I find the r

情景英语对话：Searching for a Book in the Library(3)

A: Will you help me, please? B: What do you need? A: Im looking for a book. B: What book would you like? A: Its a book on reptiles. B: Some of those books would be found in our childrens section. A: And the rest? B: The rest can be found in the scien

英语情景对话-Asking the Librarian for Assistance(2)

A: How are you? B: Im great. Thanks. A: Did you need something? B: I need your help. A: How may I help you? B: I need to find this newspaper article. A: Have you checked the periodicals section yet? B: I forgot about that section. A: If youd like, I

voa标准英语2008-Libya Bans Swiss Flights

Libya has banned Switzerland's national carrier, Swiss International Air Lines, from flying to Tripoli. This is the latest twist in ongoing diplomatic row between countries over the arrest of Moammar Gadhafi's son, Hannibal. 'Technical reasons' prom

VOA标准英语2008年-Dutch Court says Netherlands Not Responsible fo

A Dutch court has ruled that The Netherlands owes nothing to the families of two Bosnian Muslims who were killed after Dutch peacekeepers turned them over to Serb forces during the 1995 Srebrenica massacres. For VOA, Lauren Comiteau has more from Am

VOA慢速英语2011--A Cool Place That Welcomes Geeks? Try th

THIS IS AMERICA - A Cool Place That Welcomes Geeks? Try the Public Library BARBARA KLEIN: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. Im Barbara Klein. CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: And Im Christopher Cruise. This week on our program, we tell you about

VOA慢速英语2012 Education Report - IB Program Aims to Form 'Students of the World'

Education Report - IB Program Aims to Form 'Students of the World' 教育报道 - IB课程旨在塑造世界学生 This is the VOA Special English Education Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语教育报道。 The International Baccalaureate Orga

VOA标准英语2012--E-books Catch on at Public Library

E-books Catch on at Public Library Complete the following sentence: You go to the library to check out . . . . .? The obvious answer is books. But a harder question might be, What do we mean by book? Electronic books or e-books, have established a fi

VOA标准英语2012--Libya's Former Rebels Pose Challenge

Libya's Former Rebels Pose Challenge A year and a half ago, electrical engineer Omran Al-Awayeb took up arms to defend his neighborhood against Gadhafi forces. Now he commands a part-time band of rebels who are still worried about their country's fut

VOA标准英语2012--Rival Militias Still Fighting in Libya

Rival Militias Still Fighting in Libya Fadi Tarapolsi was at the White House the night Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafis reign came to an end. Im on cloud nine right now, you know, he said. Tarapolsi returned to Libya with his ailing father to celebrate

VOA标准英语2012--'Creatures of Light' Glow in New Exhibit

'Creatures of Light' Glow in New Exhibit Of all the wondrous survival strategies natures creatures have evolved, one of the most dazzling is the ability of some animals to generate light to find their prey, avoid becoming prey and to attract a mate.

VOA标准英语2011--NATO Learns Key Lessons in Libya Campaign

NATO Learns Key Lessons in Libya Campaign NATO officials say they are close to ending their nearly seven-month-long bombing campaign in Libya, designed to prevent forces loyal to former leader Moammar Gadhafi from attacking civilians. The operation m

VOA标准英语2010年-Exhibit Explores New York's Latin Root

A new exhibit in New York explores the city's long history of cultural and political connections with Spain and Latin America - ties that have affected virtually every aspect of the city's development. Whether it's the bilingual signs, the ever-prese

VOA标准英语2011--Protests Break Out in Libya

Hundreds of pro-government demonstrators marched and chanted in the streets of the Libyan capital Tripoli and the coastal port city of Benghaz. The demonstrations follow reports in the Libyan press of disturbances by anti-government protesters Tuesda

2006年VOA标准英语-US to Normalize Ties With Libya

By Meredith Buel Washington 15 May 2006 The United States has decided to restore normal diplomatic relations with Libya for the first time in a quarter of a century, and will remove it from a list of