标签:wra 相关文章
By Jim Malone Washington 31 January 2007 As the U.S. Senate prepares to debate President Bush's decision to send more troops to Iraq, it also serves as a reminder of the historical tensions that have existed between the president and Congress during
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is visiting Tehran, Friday to meet with top Iranian leaders. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, left, shakes hands with his Iraqi counterpart Jalal Talabani, during official welcome ceremony in Tehran, 27 Feb. 2009
By Paula Wolfson Bogota 12 March 2007 President Bush says the Iraq regional conference held Saturday in Baghdad was positive, but he is waiting to see if participants turn their words into action. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the president spoke in Bo
President Barack Obama says the United States will withdraw most of its combat troops from Iraq in the next 18 months. Roughly one-third of the troops would stay through 2011 to provide security and training. President Barack Obama speaks during a v
Have you ever gone on a long trip in the car? If you have, youve been on a road trip! This summer, Maura is going on a road trip across Canada and the United States. In this episode, Harp interviews Maura about the upcoming trip. Listen to find out w
This past July, Culips podcast host Maura took a road trip west through the United States, into the Rocky Mountains, and then east back across Canada. Before she left, she shared her plans in the Culips episode Mauras Road Trip, and now shes back wit
By Cindy Saine Washington 24 August 2007 Senator John Warner The U.S. military commander in one of Iraq's troubled areas has rejected a call by influential Republican Senator John Warner to begin withdrawing U.S. troops by the end of this year. Army
By Ben Gilbert Baghdad 19 January 2006 Two bombs exploded moments apart killing 23 people in downtown Baghdad, and 35 kidnapped police recruits are also feared dead. Meanwhile, Arab satellite channel
By Brian Padden Washington, D.C. 19 June 2007 June 20th is International Refugee Day so we are turning our attention to the refugee situation in Iraq. The United Nations says nearly four million Iraqis have fled from their homes seeking refuge in eit
By Jim Malone Washington 13 June 2008 The war in Iraq continues to be a sharp point of difference between the two presumptive U.S. presidential nominees, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has bee
By Phil Mercer Sydney 01 June 2007 An Australian tribunal has awarded compensation to a Thai woman who was forced to work as a prostitute in Sydney when she was 13. It is the first time a victim of sex trafficking has received damages from the tribun
By Steve Schy Turin 22 February 2006 One of the most talked about innovations at the Turin Olympics has been the introduction of cheerleaders. They have provoked strong reaction from the fans, some it
By Michael Bowman Washington 14 May 2007 Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister says his country faces serious challenges, but that the United States and the international community have a vital role to play in helping forge a solution. VOA's Michael, Bowman r
By Dan Robinson Washington 09 December 2006 As it nears adjournment for the year, the House of Representatives has approved a legislative trade package that includes a provision establishing Permanent Normal Trade Relations [PNTR] with Vietnam by a
By Challiss McDonough Cairo 08 June 2006 Jordanian-born terrorist mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is seen in these undated photos (File photo) Terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is dead. Iraqi and
By Scott Stearns White House 20 January 2007 U.S. President George Bush is meeting with his top diplomatic and military advisors about the war in Iraq and efforts to bring peace to the Middle East. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports,
President Bush is in Saudi Arabia for talks with King Abdullah. Mr. Bush is seeking support from the Saudis for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and his tough stance on Iran. 美国总统布什在沙特阿拉伯和阿卜杜拉国王举行会谈。布什
Once a booming tourist destination for Europeans looking for a small stretch of tropical paradise, Sierra Leone is better known these days for its post-war struggles to develop. But many here believe that the tourist trade is just about to take off a
Egypt Called Major Hub of Illegal Ivory Trade A new report names Egypt as the center of illegal ivory trade and smuggling in Africa. With the political unrest of the Arab Spring, illegal ivory outlets and workshops have done a booming business. The r
By Jim Malone Washington 11 April 2008 There is little doubt that the war in Iraq will be a major issue in this year's U.S. presidential campaign. But it remains to be seen whether voters will be in a mood to punish Republicans for getting the U.S. i