2006年VOA标准英语-Sri Lanka Elections May Affect Direction o

By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 30 March 2006 Sri Lanka has held local government elections that are being widely seen as a referendum on President Mahinda Rajapakse's handling of a peace process with th

2006年VOA标准英语-Violence Spreads in Turkey's Kurdish Regio

By Amberin Zaman Ankara 30 March 2006 A child is reported in critical condition after Kurdish demonstrators clashed with security forces for a third day, Thursday, in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir. D

2006年VOA标准英语-Rice: World United in Views on Iran

By Lisa Bryant Paris 30 March 2006 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the international community is united in demanding that Iran give up its nuclear weapons program. Condoleezza Rice, third fr

2006年VOA标准英语-Hamas Government Faces Isolation, Financia

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 30 March 2006 The new Palestinian government led by the Islamic militant group Hamas has begun its first day of work amid a looming political and financial crisis. Hamas is

2006年VOA标准英语-Kenya Prepares for International Parliamen

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 30 March 2006 Kenyan officials Thursday launched preparations for an international assembly of parliaments to be held in Nairobi in May. This is the first time the assembly w

2006年VOA标准英语-Israel's Kadima Faces Reality of Coalition

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 30 March 2006 Israelis went to the polls this week to vote in their fifth election in 10 years. Many people in Israel said it was the most important election in years, but vote

2006年VOA标准英语-Human Rights Activists Disappointed Over P

By Nico Colombant Abidjan 30 March 2006 The U.N. helicopter sets off from Monrovia airport, Liberia, March 29, 2006, with captured former Liberian President Charles Taylor, en route to Sierra Leone Li

2006年VOA标准英语-Afghanistan Struggles to Rebuild Tourism I

By Benjamin Sand Kabul 30 March 2006 Afghan woman walks past a ravaged building destroyed during the civil war in Kabul After more than three decades of war and civil unrest, Afghanistan remains one o

2006年VOA标准英语-US Military Ends Earthquake Relief Mission

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 30 March 2006 U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Michael LeFever, right, receives souvenir from Pakistan's Maj. Gen. Javed Aslam at the conclusion of ceremony to wrap up US earthquake r

2006年VOA标准英语-Indonesia and Britain Agree to Strengthen

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Jakarta 30 March 2006 The leaders of Indonesia and Britain have agreed to boost cooperation in the fight against terrorism during a visit by the British prime minister to Jakar

2006年VOA标准英语-New Study Shows Persistence Pays Off in Tr

By Melinda Smith Washington, D.C. 29 March 2006 waatch Depression Meds report Depression can affect anyone from time to time, but when it goes from the usual

2006年VOA标准英语-Experts Puzzled Over US Release of Capture

By Gary Thomas Washington 30 March 2006 Under pressure from some members of Congress, Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte ordered the public release of thousands of documents and other f

2006年VOA标准英语-Bush: US Making Progress in Iraq

By Scott Stearns White House 29 March 2006 President Bush says the U.S. mission in Iraq is making progress despite continuing violence. Mr. Bush is explaining his strategy for success in Iraq at a tim

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Security Council Gives Iran 30 Days To

By Peter Heinlein United Nations 29 March 2006 UN Security Council (file photo) The U.N. Security Council has taken the first step in confronting Iran about its controversial nuclear program. The Coun

2006年VOA标准英语-Palestinian President Swears In Hamas-Led

By Jim Teeple Jerusalem 29 March 2006 The Islamic militant group Hamas is officially in control of the Palestinian Authority after the group's 24-member cabinet was sworn in. The ceremony could mark t

2006年VOA标准英语-UN Human Rights Envoy, Cambodian PM Trade

By Heda Bayron Hong Kong 29 March 2006 Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has lashed out at the United Nations human rights envoy to Cambodia, after the diplomat criticized the country's human rights re

2006年VOA标准英语-Bird Flu Spreads Anxiety in West Africa

By Franz Wild in Abidjan Abidjan 29 March 2006 Bird flu has been identified in three West African countries. But widespread anxiety over the threat of the contagious disease has spread farther. Komi A

2006年VOA标准英语-Former Philippine President Resumes Testim

By Douglas Bakshian Manila 29 March 2006 Ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada gestures during his trial on Wednesday March 29, 2006 It was another day of denials and demonstrations at the long-r

2006年VOA标准英语-Longshots George Mason Look to Continue Ba

By David Byrd Fairfax, Virginia 29 March 2006 They have beaten three former national champions on their way to U.S. college basketball's

2006年VOA标准英语-Nigeria Transfers Taylor to Liberia

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 29 March 2006 Nigeria directed the immediate extradition of former Liberian leader Charles Taylor, to Liberia shortly after he was detained while trying to flee into Cameroon