2006年VOA标准英语-Free University Education Sparks Economic Rebir

By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 13 September 2006 watch Kalamazoo Promise The promise of a free college education has brought about a remarkable economic turnaround for the U.S. Midwestern city of Kalamazoo in the state of Michigan. The city had fallen

2006年VOA标准英语-Fetal Stem Cells Created Without Destroying Emb

By Efam Dovi Accra 23 August 2006 In Ghana, a high court in the capital Accra Tuesday sentenced five robbers to more than 300 years in prison in what the police say is a clear sign the country is taking violent crime seriously. The spate of armed ro

2006年VOA标准英语-Iraq Braces for Verdict in Saddam Hussein War C

By Benjamin Sand Irbil, Iraq 04 November 2006 Saddam Hussein in court, Sept. 25, 2006 A verdict in Saddam Hussein's long-running war crimes trial is finally near, and could come as early as Sunday morning. From Iraq, VOA's Benjamin Sand reports that

2006年VOA标准英语-Nepal Braces for Controversial Election

By Patricia Nunan Kathmandu 07 February 2006 Nepalese riot policeman walks past ballot boxes inside the district election commission office in Katmandu, February 7, 2006 Nepalese officials say they wi

2006年VOA标准英语-2006 Elections Brought Little Change in Latin A

By Michael Bowman 14 December 2006 Latin America has seen 12 presidential contests in the last 13 months. Despite the installation of five new leaders, many analysts argue 2006 was more a year of continuity than change in the region. VOA's Michael B

2006年VOA标准英语-Latin America Continues March to the Left

By Chris Mitchell Washington 27 March 2006 Mexican presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador greets supporters as he arrives to a campaign rally in Tijuana (File photo - Jan. 26, 2006) Recent

2006年VOA标准英语-Iran Resumes Nuclear Research

By Challiss McDonough Cairo 10 January 2006 Iran says it has removed the seals on one of its nuclear facilities and resumed research on its nuclear program after a two-year hiatus. The move sparked im

2006年VOA标准英语-Emergency Aid Flights Resume in Pakistan Q

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 18 January 2006 After three days of bad weather, the United Nations has resumed emergency aid flights into areas of Pakistan devastated by October's massive earthquake. But

2006年VOA标准英语-Russian Gas Supplies Resume to Neighboring

By Bill Gasperini Moscow 29 January 2006 Georgian man wheels in a barrow of free firewood distributed by the authorities in Tbilisi, 29 January 2006 Russian natural gas has begun to flow through the m

2006年VOA标准英语-India, Pakistan Resume Peace Talks

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 14 November 2006 India and Pakistan have resumed a peace process that was halted earlier this year by deadly train bombings in Mumbai. Anjana Pasricha reports from the Indian capital, where the talks between the South As

2006年VOA标准英语-Internet and Satellite TV Change News Media, Ne

By Bill Rodgers Washington, DC 13 December 2006 watch News Media Changes Satellite television and the expanding power of the Internet are not only changing the way news is delivered, but also the perception of what news is and the way journalists do

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Discusses Iraq With Former Cabinet Me

By Paula Wolfson White House 05 January 2006 President Bush is reaching out beyond his usual circle of advisers for suggestions on the way forward in Iraq. He invited a group of former secretaries of

2006年VOA标准英语-Former Italian Legislator Sparks Muslim An

By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 06 March 2006 A former Italian minister who made controversial T-shirts emblazoned with cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed says it is an honor to be hated by al-Qaida. His wo

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Takes on Issue of Poverty for Human Rights D

By Jeff Swicord Washington, DC 08 December 2006 watch Human Rights Day In 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since that day, December 10 has marked World Human Rights Day. This year, the Unite

2006年VOA标准英语-OECD Concerned About Rising Poverty in Japan

By Steve Herman Tokyo 20 July 2006 Japan received a sobering warning about its economy from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Thursday. The OECD, in its annual survey of Japan, says that the country has finally emerged fro

2006年VOA标准英语-North Carolina's Merlefest Again Draws Big

By Katherine Cole Washington 12 May 2006 Attention live music lovers: Festival season is now underway, in cities both large and small. For example, until mid-September, the region between New York and

2006年VOA标准英语-North, South Korea Bring Cooperation Into Class

By Kurt Achin Gwangju, South Korea 19 June 2006 North and South Koreans recently marked the anniversary of the start of efforts to bring decades of animosity to an end. Six years ago, leaders of both countries met for the first and only time. The su

2006年VOA标准英语-Does North Korea's Taepodong-2 Ballistic Missil

By Andre de Nesnera Washington 06 July 2006 Just a few days ago, North Korea triggered an international furor when it conducted several ballistic missile tests. In this report from Washington, VOA Senior Correspondent Andr de Nesnera looks at whethe

2006年VOA标准英语-Britain to Appeal Verdict on Afghan Hijack

By Michael Drudge London 11 May 2006 The British government has confirmed it will fight to overturn a judge's ruling that a group of Afghan hijackers be granted residency rights. ---------------------

2006年VOA标准英语-Afghanistan, UN Launch New Appeal to Help Fight

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 25 July 2006 Afghan woman sits over sacks of flour after getting them from CARE International at the food distribution center in Kabul, March 19, 2006 Afghanistan is seeking nearly $80 million to help fight an imminent foo