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Speculation Continues About Palin's Political Future Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin addresses a Tea Party rally in Iowa on Saturday and political supporters and rivals alike will be listening closely for any indication that she has decided to run

VOA标准英语2012--Obama, Romney Largely Agree on Middle East Policy

Obama, Romney Largely Agree on Middle East Policy While President Barack Obama, the Democratic Partys White House candidate, and his Republican Party challenger Mitt Romney may have strong differences on a number of domestic policy issues, their view

VOA慢速英语2011--Brains Gain From Physical Activity by Ol

Health Report - Brains Gain From Physical Activity by Older People This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Increasing evidence suggests that being active can reduce a person's risk of dementia. Dementia is the name for the effects of Alzheimer

2006年VOA标准英语-Schools Reopen in Pakistan's Quake Zone

By Benjamin Sand Muzaffarabad 11 January 2006 A Kashmiri girl sings to her class in a tent school in a refugee camp in Muzaffarabad, Monday, Dec. 26, 2005 Thousands of students across Pakistan's devas

2006年VOA标准英语-Iraqi Forces to Take Control of Borders by

By Al Pessin Pentagon 24 March 2006 The U.S. general in charge of training Iraqi forces says they will take control of all of the country's borders by July, as part of his focus on transitioning to mo

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Calls 'Time-Out' in Guatemala-Venezuela Batt

By Peter Heinlein United Nations 20 October 2006 The U.N. General Assembly has suspended voting until next week in a fiercely fought contest between Venezuela and Guatemala for a seat on the Security Council. Thirty-five rounds of balloting have pro

2006年VOA标准英语-Israeli Political Turmoil After the War in Leba

By Peter Fedynsky Washington, DC 29 August 2006 watch report Israeli Politics The inconclusive end to the recent war in Lebanon has shaken Israeli confidence in Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. VOA's Peter Fedynsky reports the political result for Mr. Ol

2006年VOA标准英语-Thai Political Confrontation Provokes Deba

By Scott Bobb Bangkok 17 March 2006 Thais demonstrate against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinwatra In Thailand, tens of thousands of protesters continue their daily rallies demanding the resignation of Pr

VOA标准英语2008年-Obama Seeks to Bolster Foreign Policy Credentia

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama travels to the Middle East and Europe next week as he seeks to bolster his foreign policy and national security credentials with U.S. voters. Obama is also expected to visit Iraq and Afghanistan soon. O

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Calls for Dramatic Action to Combat Reces

President-elect Barack Obama says Washington must take dramatic action to combat the current economic recession. Mr. Obama, just days before his inauguration next Tuesday, says businesses like those producing alternative energy can play a major role

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Introduces First Part of US Education Ref

U.S. President Barack Obama has unveiled the first part of his plan to reform the country's schools. The initial steps would affect all levels of education. President Barack Obama at the 19th Annual Legislative Conference of US Hispanic Chamber of C

VOA标准英语2011--Autumn Leaves Show Their True Colors

Autumn Leaves Show Their True Colors As days grow shorter and nights grow cooler in Boulder, Colorado, the green leaves of summer have been putting on party colors. On cottonwood trees and aspens, theyre golden yellow coins. On Mapleton Avenue, the m

VOA标准英语2011--Obama: Palestine-Israel Solution Must Be

Obama: Palestine-Israel Solution Must Be Based on 1967 Borders President Barack Obama says lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians must be based on two states, with Israel in its 1967 borders, with conditions.? In a major speech on U.S /Mid

VOA标准英语2010年-Kenya Referendum Also Proves Divisive

While Kenyans prepare to vote in a referendum Wednesday on a new constitution, the issue has also proved divisive in the United States. The U.S. government has played a major role to support the process, but U.S. evangelical groups have pushed for a

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2006年VOA标准英语-1,200 Dead From Cholera Outbreak in Angola

By Rowan Reid Johannesburg 18 May 2006 A child suffering from cholera receives treatment in a medical center in Boa Vista, May 14, 2006 More than 34,000 people have fallen ill and 1,200 have died from

2006年VOA标准英语-Are Global Warming Solutions Possible?

By Paul Sisco Washington, D.C. 15 August 2006 watch Solutions report Global warming -- you may accept or reject those who say it is a dangerous phenomenon. But if the planet is warming, and humanity is contributing to it, shouldn't someone be thinki

Mondeo, S-Max cars recalled over ABS concerns

BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co. Ltd. will recall 62,445 vehicles in China from April 1 due to a problem that could lead to erroneous warnings on the vehicles' dashboard displays that their anti-lock braking systems (AB

VOA标准英语2008年-McCain Visits Colombia While Obama Encourages N

Republican presidential contender John McCain spent much of Wednesday far from the U.S. campaign trail. McCain was in Colombia where he praised the government of President Alvaro Uribe for its drug interdiction efforts, but also urged the government

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama's Political Skills Put to the Test

The political rhetoric is heating up in Washington as President Barack Obama increases pressure on Congress to pass a stimulus bill that he believes will help turnaround the flagging U.S. economy. Mr. Obama's formidable political skills are being pu