2006年VOA标准英语-Vietnam to Free Dissident

By Matt Steinglass Hanoi 28 August 2006 The government of Vietnam says it has granted amnesty to one of the country's highest profile dissidents, Pham Hong Son. Western governments and human rights organizations considered Son a political prisoner.

2006年VOA标准英语-New Orleans Struggles to Attract Former Residen

By Greg Flakus New Orleans, Louisiana 28 August 2006 watch New Orleans report Tuesday is the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm devastated large areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. It prod

2006年VOA标准英语-Exchange Students: Promoting Cross-Cultural Und

By Michael Bowman Washington, D.C. 29 August 2006 watch Exchange Students report Exchange programs provide students with opportunities to learn about people, cultures and nations far from home -- and allow host families and communities to learn from

2006年VOA标准英语-Women's Group Builds Bridges Among Different Fa

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 29 August 2006 A group of California women are building bridges among people of different faiths, forming bonds of friendship despite their disagreements. Mike O'Sullivan reports the group, called Sarah, is bringing to

2006年VOA标准英语-Supermarkets Use Technology to Enhance Shopping

By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 29 August 2006 watch High Tech Supermarket Supermarkets are using technology to get shoppers to spend more time and money at their stores. VOA's Mil Arcega reports that if your local supermarket doesn't have wi-fi access

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-Kofi Annan Arrives in Israel

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 29 August 2006 UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, third right, leaves southern headquarters of UNIFIL, in Naqura, August 29, 2006 U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan is in Israel after meeting with Lebanese officials and visiting

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Marks Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in

By Scott Stearns Washington 29 August 2006 President Bush and first lady Laura Bush attend a service commemorating the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina at St. Louis Cathedral, August 29, 2006 in New Orleans President Bush is in the southern ci

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Marks Katrina Anniversary

By Paula Wolfson White House 28 August 2006 President Bush is promising continued government help for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. One year after the storm hit the US Gulf Coast, the president is touring the region and meeting with the survivor

2006年VOA标准英语-Business Booming at Port of New Orleans

By Greg Flakus New Orleans 28 August 2006 One year after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, one of the city's main engines of economic activity is back with a vengeance. Business at the port is now above pre-Katrina levels.

2006年VOA标准英语-Meat Loaf to Release 'Bat Out Of Hell III' on O

By Larry London Washington, D.C. 28 August 2006 watch Meat Loaf report One of the greatest epics in rock music history will open a new chapter on October 31st with the release of Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell III. The winner of a 1994 Grammy for Best

2006年VOA标准英语-Space Shuttle Atlantis Returns to Launch Pad

By David McAlary Washington 29 August 2006 The Mobile Launcher Platform sits on the crawlerway near the Space Shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida A drop in storm intensity has caused the U.S. space agency NASA to

2006年VOA标准英语-Nigerian Lawmaker Seeks Review of Crackdown in

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 30 August 2006 The government's security crackdown in the troubled Niger Delta has provoked a huge debate in Nigeria regarding the best strategy to deal with violence in the region. Some Nigerian leaders are advocating new

2006年VOA标准英语-Most Kurds Favor Proposed Decentralization for

By Brian Padden Irbil, Iraq 30 August 2006 In an effort to find a solution to increasing sectarian violence in Iraq, some politicians have proposed giving Shiites, Sunnis, and Kurds their own semi-autonomous regions. Proponents of the idea, includin

2006年VOA标准英语-Happy Reunions for Four-Legged Katrina Survivor

By Paul Sisco Washington, DC 30 August 2006 watch Katrina Rescued Animals One year ago thousands of people fled New Orleans and surrounding areas because of Hurricane Katrina. Many left behind beloved pets. This is the story of one, named Faith. ---

2006年VOA标准英语-Popularity of Microhomes on the Rise

By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 30 August 2006 watch Microhome report The latest government reports indicate the U.S. housing market is cooling off. But builders say there's a mini-boom going on for a different kind of house. VOA's Mil Arcega reports o

2006年VOA标准英语-Protests Heat Up in Khartoum

By Noel King Khartoum 30 August 2006 A government-sponsored demonstration in Khartoum has protested international attempts to coax Sudan into accepting a U.N. mission in Darfur. The demonstration followed a visit this week by Assistant Secretary of

2006年VOA标准英语-Young Musicians Sing HIV/AIDS Prevention Messag

By Zulima Palacio Toronto, Canada 30 August 2006 watch AIDS CD report AIDS music performers A group of musicians has produced a CD intended to spread a message of HIV-AIDS prevention to young people. The CD is part of the AIDS Responsibility Project

2006年VOA标准英语-Somalia Government, Islamist Forces to Hold Tal

By Nico Gnecchi Nairobi 30 August 2006 Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki, left, with Sudanese President Omar El Bashir (File photo) The Somali government and the Islamist forces that control many parts of the countryare expected to meet for a much-delaye

2006年VOA标准英语-Experts Provide Their Perspectives on the UN Fo

By Carolyn Weaver Washington, DC 30 August 2006 watch Peacekeeper report Peacekeepers stand guard The U.N. Security Council resolution on ending the month-long war between Israel and Hezbollah called for adding up to 13,000 troops to the 2,000 membe