2006年VOA标准英语-Planned Mosque Raises Concerns in Italian

By Sabina Castelfranco Rome 10 March 2006 For the first time in Italy a town in Tuscany wants a referendum to be held on whether or not a large mosque should be built. The committee which promoted the

2006年VOA标准英语-Rice: Western Powers to Wait Before Pressi

By VOA News 10 May 2006 Condoleezza Rice Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday the United States will pause in its drive for U.N. Security Council action against Iran. The break would all

2006年VOA标准英语-Researchers Say Music Helps Reduce Pain

By Ernest Leong Washington, DC 10 August 2006 watch Music Relief from Pain There's an old saying, music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. A new study has revealed that soothing musical notes are also an effective medicine. Marion Good plays p

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Marks Fifth Anniversary of 9/11

By Paula Wolfson White House 10 September 2006 President Bush is making a somber pilgrimage to the three sites where Americans lost their lives in the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports he began on the eve of the fif

2006年VOA标准英语-Can Homegrown Ethanol Cure America's Addiction

By Brian Padden Iowa 17 July 2006 watch Ethanol report Harvesting corn to make alternative fuel Oil prices recently reached a record high of $75 a barrel. And the growing profits are funding such anti-American governments as Iran and Venezuela. Thes

2006年VOA标准英语-Researchers Cure Lethal Cancer in Mice

By Jessica Berman Washington 08 May 2006 Scientists report they have cured a highly malignant form of cancer in ordinary laboratory mice using the white blood cells of mice that are resistant to cance

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush and Merkel Push Diplomacy on Iran

By Scott Stearns Rostock, Germany 13 July 2006 President Bush and German Chancellor Angela Merkel say they still believe the Iranian nuclear standoff can be resolved diplomatically, even though Tehran has not yet responded to an offer of economic in

2006年VOA标准英语-Europe Being Drawn Deeper into Cartoon Fir

By Lisa Bryant Paris 09 February 2006 Since European newspapers began reprinting editorial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, Europe is finding itself the target of Muslim ire. Muslim protesters chant

2006年VOA标准英语-UN and Sudan Discuss Replacing Peacekeepers

By VOA News 08 June 2006 watch Peacekeepers report U.N. peacekeepers in Congo (file photo) The African Union will send more peacekeepers to Darfur because of continuing violence in the Sudanese province. The United Nations is holding talks with the

2006年VOA标准英语-Red Hot Chili Peppers on Tour in 2006

By Larry London Washington, D.C. 03 November 2006 watch Peppers interview This year marks the 23rd anniversary of one of rock music's most popular bands. It's hard to imagine that the Red Hot Chili Peppers have been making music since 1983. From the

2006年VOA标准英语-US Says Taleban Attacks Hampering Progress, Opi

By Dan Robinson Washington 12 September 2006 U.S. officials say security problems in Afghanistan, amid escalating attacks by Taleban forces, continue to hamper efforts to rebuild and stabilize the country. The officials testified Tuesday before a co

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Drug Agency Reports Sharp Fall in Golden Tri

By Ron Corben Bangkok 16 October 2006 The United Nations' drug agency says there has been another sharp fall in opium cultivation in the area of Southeast Asia known as the Golden Triangle, where Burma, Thailand and Laos meet. But, U.N. officials ar

2006年VOA标准英语-Zimbabwe Farmers Ask for Halt to Land Inva

By Peta Thornycroft Harare 08 February 2006 Zimbabwe's commercial farmers union has asked the government to issue orders to halt land seizures and work out a way to restore agricultural activity. The

2006年VOA标准英语-Poultry Farmers in Nigeria Battle Bird Flu

By Gilbert Da Costa Abidjan 14 February 2006 Reports that the bird flu virus is spreading in Nigeria is putting tremendous pressure on poultry farmers in the West African country. Birds for sale on La

2006年VOA标准英语-Rip Tides: Safety and Science

By Paul Sisco Washington, DC 06 July 2006 watch Rip Tides report The beach is a popular place in the summertime. But there are dangers beneath the ocean surface. Here is a look at rip tides, also known as rip currents -- the science, the danger, and

2006年VOA标准英语-Democrats Continue Tough Questioning of Su

By Deborah Tate Washington 11 January 2006 Senate Democrats are continuing their tough questioning of U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Samuel Alito. Abortion has been a key issue at Wednesday's confirmation

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Arrives in New Delhi on First Visit t

By Paula Wolfson New Delhi 01 March 2006 President George W. Bush, left, waves to the media as his wife Laura Bush looks on after their arrival in New Delhi, India President Bush has arrived in New De

2006年VOA标准英语-Muslim and Arab Leaders Call for Calm in C

By Paula Wolfson Washington 05 February 2006 Outraged Syrians torch Denmark's Embassy in Damascus Muslim outrage over the publication in Europe of political cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammed has

2006年VOA标准英语-Opposition Leaders Arrested in Nepal as In

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 05 April 2006 In Nepal, the authorities have detained scores of opposition leaders and imposed a curfew on the eve of a nationwide strike called to protest King Gyanendra'

2006年VOA标准英语-US Leaders Call Terrorist Leader's Death Major

By Meredith Buel Washington 08 June 2006 Top U.S. officials say the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, al-Qaida's top leader in Iraq, is a major victory in the global war on terror. They do not believe, however, that his death will end the bloodshed in