2006年VOA标准英语-Democrats Question Bush Leadership

By Scott Stearns Washington 01 April 2006 Opposition Democrats are trying to strengthen their national security credentials ahead of this year's U.S. Congressional elections. President Bush has been g

Ballack to miss Euro qualifiers with knee injury

BERLIN, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Germany captain Michael Ballack will miss next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Turkey and Kazakhstan because of a fractured（断裂） his left knee cap. The 33-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder limped out of Sat

2006年VOA标准英语-Democrats Want Changes in Iraq

By Scott Stearns White House 25 November 2006 When leaders of America's Democratic party take charge of Congress in January they say they will press Iraq's government to take more responsibility for its own security. VOA White House Correspondent Sc

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush, Democrats Headed Toward Confrontation on

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 28 March 2007 Majority Democrats and President Bush still appear headed on a collision course over legislation to fund the war in Iraq. From Capitol Hill, VOA's Dan Robinson reports Democratic leaders in the House and Sen

VOA标准英语2009年-Congressional Democrats Outline Stimulus Plan,

Majority Democrats in Congress have provided details of a huge stimulus plan to help the battered U.S. economy, a bill that would be signed into law by Barack Obama after his inauguration as president next week. At a projected $825 billion, the meas

2006年VOA标准英语-Democrats Upbeat After Election

By Jim Malone Washington 14 November 2006 The two major U.S. political parties appear headed in different directions in the wake of last week's congressional midterm elections. Democrats are preparing to take the reins of power in Congress in Januar

2007年VOA标准英语-Democrats to Keep Pressure on Bush Over Iraq Fu

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 02 May 2007 Majority Democrats intend to maintain pressure on President Bush over Iraq in coming months, despite the president's veto of war funding legislation containing a timeline for withdrawing U.S. forces. VOA's Dan

2006年VOA标准英语-Republicans, Democrats Battle for Control of US

By Jim Malone Washington 14 September 2006 New public opinion polls suggest President Bush has helped Republican congressional candidates by refocusing this year's campaign debate on the war on terrorism. Despite the latest results, opposition Democ

Italy qualify for Euro 2012 with win over Slovenia

FLORENCE, Italy, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- Giampaolo Pazzini came off the bench to score a late goal and gave Italy a 1-0 win over Slovenia and qualification for Euro 2012 on Tuesday. The hosts could not convert their numerous chances into goals until the

Euro 2012 ticket design unveiled in Ukraine

KIEV, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Ticket for the Euro 2012 Soccer Championship was officially presented on Monday by UEFA Events executive Martin Kallen in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Representatives of UEFA and Ukraine's tournament executing committee atte

Euro Losing Strength Against the Dollar

The euro has lost 5.1 percent versus the dollar over the past month. And a spate of poor eurozone economic data Friday further eroded its value, signaling a grim economic outlook for the European economy in 2012. At 13 years old, the euro is barely a

Spain qualify for Euro 2012 with easy win

MADRID, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Spanish national football team qualified for the finals of the 2012 European Championships thanks to an easy 6-0 win against Liechtenstein on Tuesday night. The win means that the reigning European and world Champions

EU's Barroso defends eurobonds proposals

BRUSSELS, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- European Commission chief on Wednesday firmly defended the proposals for jointly issuing Stability Bonds, otherwise known as eurobonds. The bonds are an example of reinforced governance, of a strong will to live together

Loew may leave out Bayern nationals for Euro 2012 friendlies

BERLIN, April 28 (Xinhua) -- German head coach Joachim Loew will not call up national squad members of Bayern Munich for the first of two friendlies ahead of June's European Championship. Germany play Switzerland in Basle on May 26 and Israel in Leip

Robben to miss Euro 2012 qualifiers

THE HAGUE, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Arjen Robben has left the Dutch training camp in Noordwijk on Thursday. The Bayern Munich forward is suffering from a pubic bone injury and medical examination made clear on Wednesday he will miss the forthcoming Euro 20

Euro 2012 main stadium construction overseer resigns

WARSAW, Fed. 13 (Xinhua) -- Rafal Kapler, the head of the National Sport Centre overseeing the construction of Warsaw's new National Stadium, has been recalled from his post on Monday. Kapler will be replaced by his deputy Robert Wojtas. Polish Sport

Pieters out for season, in danger of missing Euro 2012

THE HAGUE, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Netherlands and PSV defender Erik Pieters will miss the remainder of this season and is in danger of missing out on Euro 2012, an examination of his ankle injury showed on Monday. The 23-year-old left back injured hims

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Meets Democrats on Iraq

By Scott Stearns White House 03 February 2007 President Bush whispers to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi before delivering remarks to the House Democratic Issues Conference, 3 Feb 2007 U.S. President George Bush told legislators from the Democratic

2007年VOA标准英语-Opposition Democrats Give Bush Budget Chilly Re

By Dan Robinson Washington 06 February 2007 The $2.9 trillion federal budget President Bush sent to Congress on Monday is receiving a chilly reception from majority Democrats. VOA's Dan Robinson reports on Democratic criticisms on domestic and foreig

Russian football head steps down after Euro exit

MOSCOW, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Russian Football Union chief resigned Monday and apologized for the national squad's failure during the Euro 2012 tournament. Sergei Fursenko, head of the RFS, told President Vladimir Putin his decision during a morning me