2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Praises Iraqi Unity Government

By Paula Wolfson White House 21 May 2006 George W. Bush, May 21, 2006 President Bush says the formation in Iraq of a unity government marks a new day for the Iraqi people, and a devastating defeat for

2006年VOA标准英语-Avian Flu Figures High on World Health Ass

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 21 May 2006 World Health Assembly Efforts to strengthen preparedness and response to a possible avian flu pandemic are expected to figure high on the agenda of the 59th World He

2006年VOA标准英语-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Wins Re-electi

By Greg Flakus Houston 21 May 2006 Mayor Ray Nagin speaks to his supporters at his victory party in New Orleans, May 20, 2006 Appearing before cheering supporters, Mayor Ray Nagin thanked them and the

2006年VOA标准英语-Senior Palestinian-Israeli Officials Meet

By Challiss McDonough Sharm El-Sheikh 21 May 2006 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, meets with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has met with senior Isr

2006年VOA标准英语-HIV/AIDS Outlook in Asia Mixed

By Ron Corben Bangkok 31 May 2006 A new report by the United Nations AIDS agency says India has overtaken South Africa as the country with the highest number of people infected with HIV/AIDS. The UNAIDS report also says the epidemic has spread in so

2006年VOA标准英语-Benin Clamps Down on Illegal Fuel Sales

By Franz Wild Abidjan 31 May 2006 After more than 70 people died in a fuel tanker explosion in Benin last week, the government is announcing a clamp down on illegal fuel sales. Informal fuel trading sustains thousands of Beninois. ------------------

2006年VOA标准英语-Goalkeeper Kasey Keller Key to US World Cup Cam

By Teresa Sullivan Washington 30 May 2006 US football goalie Kasey Keller The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team heads to Germany this week for the 2006 World Cup to compete with 31 other nations for the sport's ultimate prize. This will be the first t

2006年VOA标准英语-Iraq Report Cites Progress, but Extra Troops Ca

By Al Pessin Pentagon 30 May 2006 A car bomb in Baghdad's Tahariyat Square which targeted an American convoy, setting the Humvee on fire, left, in Baghdad, Iraq Monday, May 29, 2006 The U.S. Defense Department has released an unclassified version of

2006年VOA标准英语-UNAIDS Czar Warns Efforts Falling Short

By Peter Heinlein United Nations 31 May 2006 A high-level U.N. conference on AIDS opens Wednesday with a report showing progress in fighting the epidemic, tempered by statistics showing that the virus is spreading. Dozens of heads of state and gover

2006年VOA标准英语-Businesses Looking for Comprehensive Immig

By Jeff Swicord Washington, DC 01 May 2006 watch Immigration report One of the major issues before the U.S. Congress is immigration reform. There are many sides to the debate -- including how any chan

2006年VOA标准英语-Security Tight as Tens of Thousands Protes

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Jakakrta 01 May 2006 Police were out in full force as tens of thousands of workers took to the streets across Asia on Labor Day to call for better working conditions, improved

2006年VOA标准英语-Russia Readies Radical Health Care Reform

By Lisa McAdams Moscow 01 May 2006 According to an age-old proverb, it is better to be rich and healthy than poor and sick - a saying made all the more true in a country where some say the public heal

2006年VOA标准英语-World Health Organization Releases Child G

By Amy Katz Washington, DC 01 May 2006 watch Child Growth report The World Health Organization -- or WHO -- has recently released its first-ever international growth standards for infants and young ch

2006年VOA标准英语-New Iraqi Government Has Reached Turning P

By Paula Wolfson White House 01 May 2006 President Bush says Iraq's new leaders are more determined than ever to succeed, and the United States stands with them. He spoke at the White House after top

2006年VOA标准英语-May Day Demonstrations Attract Thousands A

By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 01 May 2006 Militants of the far-right National Front party, holding French flags march in Paris More than a million people rallied in traditional May Day rallies across Eu

2006年VOA标准英语-Thousands of Immigrants in US Participate

By Michael Bowman Washington 01 May 2006 Amid heated debate over illegal immigration in the United States, millions of immigrants cut short their workday or stayed home in hopes of demonstrating their

2006年VOA标准英语-Movie Based on United Flight 93 Crash Open

By Penelope Poulou Washington, DC 01 May 2006 watch United 93 report A movie about the tragic events of September 11, 2001 plays, for the first time ever, in the movie theaters. The film

2006年VOA标准英语-US Diplomat Accuses N. Korea of Boycotting

By Stephanie Ho Washington 02 May 2006 The U.S. representative to the six-nation talks aimed at resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis says Pyongyang is boycotting the process. Speaking at a U.S.-K

2006年VOA标准英语-Suicide Bombings in Afghanistan Increase S

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 02 May 2006 A relative mourns over the dead body of Azatullah, who died after a suicide attack north of Kabul, Afghanistan, May 2, 2006 A suicide attacker has hit a military

2006年VOA标准英语-Rapid Containment Key to Preventing Bird F

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Jakarta 02 May 2006 The World Health Organization says it may be possible to prevent or delay a human bird-flu pandemic if countries immediately act to contain outbreaks. -----