voa标准英语2008-Tens of Thousands of Guineans Attend Conte Funer

Thousands of Guineans turned out Friday to pay their respects to former President Lansana Conte, whose death this week sparked a military coup. Mutinous soldiers have consolidated power with the resignation of Guinea's prime minister. Guinean soldie

VOA标准英语2009年-Sanha Wins Presidential Vote in Guinea-Bis

Ruling party candidate Malam Bacai Sanha has won Guinea-Bissau's presidential election. It was a vote to replace long-time leader Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was killed by mutinous troops five months ago. Malam Bacai Sanha at a polling station in Biss

VOA标准英语2012--Slavery Saga Lives On in Connecticut

Slavery Saga Lives On in Connecticut In 1839, African slaves bound for a Cuban sugar plantation escaped their shackles. They killed the captain and cook aboard the schooner Amistad and ordered their two slavemasters to sail to Africa. Instead, the sl

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1. unconcern /ˌʌnkənˈsə:n/ -- lack of concern, anxiety or interest; indifference The audience is breathless with anxiety during the daring tightrope act, though the acrobats themselves performed with seeming unconcern for their own safety. 在大胆

voa标准英语2008-Guinea Coup Plotters Announce Curfew, New Leader

Mutinous soldiers trying to take power in Guinea have named an army captain as the country's new leader while promising to hold democratic elections in two years. The civilian government in Conakry says it is still in charge. New ruling council says

VOA标准英语2009-Voting Underway in Guinea-Bissau

Voting is underway in Guinea-Bissau to choose a new president. It is a contest to succeed long-time leader Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was killed by mutinous troops four months ago. Voters in Guinea-Bissau cast their ballots in presidential elections

VOA标准英语2009-Poverty Confronts Presidential Candidates in

Voters in Guinea-Bissau go to the polls Sunday to choose a new president. Economic growth and security dominate politics in one of the world's poorest countries. Gabu's schools are rundown In the eastern city, Gabu, an old man pushes a wheelbarrow o

VOA标准英语2010-ECOWAS Official Calls for Urgent Military

A top official of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the regional bloc is concerned about the security situation in Guinea-Bissau after mutinous soldiers briefly arrested the prime minister Thursday. Peter Clottey 01 April 20

VOA标准英语2010年-Soldiers Topple Niger's President

Coup spokesman says action was taken to end the country's tense political situation following an August referendum expand President Tandja's powers and gave him another three years in office Scott Stearns | Dakar 18 February 2010 Soldiers stand guard

VOA标准英语2009年-Bangladesh Launches Negotiations to Quell Borde

Bangladesh's government is negotiating with mutinous border guards who have clashed with their Army superiors in Dhaka. Heavy gunfire and the booms from mortar shells caused chaos in the densely populated streets of the Bangladeshi capital. A ricksh

VOA标准英语2009年-Bangladesh Says Mutinous Guards Surrender

Bangladesh's government says all mutinous border guards have ended their rebellion. That word came after army tanks took positions outside the Dhaka headquarters of the border force. Some officials put the death toll from the two-day uprising at mor

VOA标准英语2009年-Concerns Raised About Deaths of Bangladesh

Celebrations in Bangladesh are muted Thursday on the 38th anniversary of the country's independence - a month after a massacre of army officers by mutinous border guards. Subsequent deaths of paramilitary soldiers in custody are raising concern abou

VOA标准英语2009年-Voters in Guinea-Bissau Choosing New Leade

Voters in Guinea-Bissau are choosing a new leader. Sunday's election is meant to replace President Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was killed by mutinous troops five months ago. Malam Bacai Sanha waits to speak during a rally, in the capital Bissau (File)

VOA标准英语2009年-Voters in Guinea-Bissau Prepare for Second

Voters in Guinea-Bissau head to the polls Sunday for the second round of a presidential election to replace long-time leader Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was killed by mutinous troops five months ago. Candidates in Guinea-Bissau wrapped-up their campai

VOA标准英语2009年-Observers say Guinea-Bissau Vote Met Inter

Electoral observers from the European Union say Sunday's vote in Guinea-Bissau met international standards for democratic elections. It was a vote to replace long-time leader Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was killed by mutinous troops five months ago. T

US Calls for End to Military Takeover in Mali

The United States is calling for the restoration of civilian authority in Mali, after soldiers on Thursday announced they have taken power in a coup d'tat. U.S. officials are reconsidering non-humanitarian assistance to Mali, following the takeover.