VOA标准英语2009年-British PM Points to Coordinated Progress

Back from his globe-trotting trip to lay the groundwork for what he calls a new economic order, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown met with his Australian counterpart Kevin Rudd at Ten Downing Street Monday. Mr. Brown said world leaders are making

VOA常速英语2015--奥巴马誓言摧毁"伊斯兰国"

奥巴马誓言摧毁伊斯兰国 The San Bernardino, California, massacre, along with new information that the perpetrators likely were radicalized, has frightened many Americans, who already were unsettled by alleged IS-inspired attacks across the

美国国家公共电台 NPR 荷兰大选引关注 显现欧洲政治风向

First story, people from around the world are closely watching what happens with an election in the Netherlands. With the population of just over 17 million, it's neither Europe's largest country nor its largest economy. But the vote that took place

VOA标准英语2009年-UNHCR Calls for Protection of Refugees

The U.N. refugee agency is appealing to European Union countries to make sure that people seeking asylum are given a fair hearing of their claims for international protection. The UNHCR says it is concerned about the treatment of the growing number

2006年VOA标准英语-World Oil Price Peak Disputed

By George Dwyer Washington, DC 01 May 2006 watch World Oil Peak report Rising oil prices have many consumers and business people wondering how long it will be before the price of a barrel of oil or a

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush: US Making Progress in Iraq

By Scott Stearns White House 29 March 2006 President Bush says the U.S. mission in Iraq is making progress despite continuing violence. Mr. Bush is explaining his strategy for success in Iraq at a tim

voa标准英语2008-Global Markets Rally on Hopes for Government Sti

Global stock markets are rallying on expectations that coordinated fiscal stimulus measures in Asia, Europe and America will cushion the impact of the economic slowdown. An employee of Korea Stock Exchange reacts in front of a screen showing raising

VOA标准英语2012--Experts: Tightening Iran Sanctions Hurts Ordinary Iranians

Experts: Tightening Iran Sanctions Hurts Ordinary Iranians Tehran's refusal to address international concerns about its atomic ambitions has forced the United States and the United Nations to tighten sanctions on Iran. U.S. authorities are investigat

VOA标准英语2012--Burma: US, EU Investment Will Not Weaken China Economic Ties

Burma: US, EU Investment Will Not Weaken China Economic Ties Burma is changing and so is its relationship with the West. Pro-democracy advocate Aung Sung Suu Kyi is now a member of parliament. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is an honored gue

VOA常速英语2014--奥巴马考量解决边境危机之道

Obama Ponders Action on Border Crisis Without Congress 奥巴马考量解决边境危机之道 WASHINGTON The U.S. Congress has begun a five-week recess without addressing the arrival of tens of thousands of undocumented Central American youths along

VOA标准英语2014--克里前往约旦谈判ISIS安全问题

Kerry Heads to Jordan for IS Security Talks 克里前往约旦谈判ISIS安全问题 STATE DEPARTMENT U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry travels to Jordan Tuesday for talks on building an international alliance against Islamic State militants who con

VOA标准英语2009年-American UN Official Kidnapped in Southwest Pak

Gunmen in southwest Pakistan have kidnapped an American working for the U.N. refugee agency and killed his Pakistani driver. The kidnapping occurred in Quetta, the regional capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province. American John Solecki and his Pa

VOA常速英语2007年-Pakistan Tightens Security to Thwart Violence a

By Ayaz Gul Islamabad 28 December 2007 Hundredsof thousands of mourners gathered to at the family graveyard where former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was being laid to rest. Authorities in Pakistan have beefed up security around the country as suppo

VOA标准英语2008年-Britain Tightens Entry Rules for Foreign Worker

By Tendai Maphosa London 07 May 2008 The British government has announced new immigration rules that will require non-European Union skilled workers to earn a certain number of points to enter and work in the country. The points-based system will als

VOA常速英语2007年-Pakistan, Afghanistan Governments Pledge Enhanc

By Ayaz Gul Islamabad 26 December 2007 Pakistan and Afghanistan have pledged to enhance cooperation between their spy agencies and tighten border controls in an effort to curb militant activities on both sides of the border. From the Pakistani capita

VOA标准英语2013--聚焦华盛顿: 聚焦伊朗核问题和美国退伍军人周

Washington Week: Focus on Iran Nukes, US Veterans 聚焦华盛顿: 聚焦伊朗核问题和美国退伍军人周 WASHINGTON The coming days likely will bring extensive commentary from Capitol Hill on the latest round of international negotiations ove

VOA常速英语2007年-US State, Defense Departments Tighten Rules for

By Meredith Buel Washington 05 December 2007 The U.S. Departments of State and Defense have agreed to a new system of rules designed to increase control over private security contractors working in Iraq. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel reports from W

VOA常速英语2007年-British Leader Unveils New Anti-Terror Measures

By Tom Rivers London 14 November 2007 British Prime Minister Gordon Brown unveiled measures in parliament designed to increase security in public places. The plans were drawn up by Security Minister Alan West after reviewing the implications of the L

VOA标准英语2008年-British Intelligence Officer Suspended Over Sec

By Tendai Maphosa London 12 June 2008 A senior intelligence official has been suspended following discovery that confidential documents related to Iraq and the activities of al-Qaida were left on a passenger train. The documents were were later hand

VOA双语新闻：美北韩事务特使再赴亚洲

The State Department said Thursday its special envoy for implementing U.N.-mandated sanctions against North Korea will return to Asia next week for more talks on tightening economic curbs against Pyongyang. Ambassador Philip Goldberg said he thinks e