2007年VOA标准英语-Corruption Trial of Former Philippine President

By Heda Bayron Hong Kong 15 June 2007 The long-running corruption trial of former Philippine president Joseph Estrada has ended, and the country now awaits a verdict in the high-profile case. VOA's Heda Bayron reports from our Asia News Center in Hon

VOA常速英语2007年-NASA Delays Spacewalk for Second Time

By Alex Villarreal Washington 01 November 2007 NASA has delayed yet again the fourth spacewalk of U.S. shuttle Discovery's two-week mission to boost the capability of the International Space Station. The walk, originally set for Thursday, was first m

2007年VOA标准英语-Controversial Archbishop of Kinshasa Dies at 77

By Joe Bavier Kinshasa 15 January 2007 The Democratic Republic of Congo Monday buried Cardinal Frederic Etsou, Cardinal Frederic Etsou-Nzabi-Bamungwabi, Archbishop of Kinshasa (File Photo) the head of the country's Catholic church and only its second

2007年VOA标准英语-Rising Oil Prices Fuel Corn Tortilla Price Hike

By Peter Fedynsky Washington 20 March 2007 Rising world oil prices have sparked interest in alternative fuels, such as ethanol, which can be produced from corn. This has raised demand for the grain, which, in turn, has increased its price as food. VO

VOA常速英语2007年-Voters Most Concerned About Economic Issues in

By Kurt Achin Seoul 17 December 2007 A former Seoul mayor nicknamed the bulldozer is closing in on what experts predict will be a decisive victory in this week's South Korean presidential vote. Lee Myung-bak has aimed his campaign message straight at

2007年VOA标准英语-US Envoy Believes North Korea Will Honor Nuclea

By Michael Bowman Washington 15 April 2007 Bill Richardson A special U.S. envoy to North Korea says he believes the communist nation will honor an agreement to shut down a nuclear reactor, despite the expiration of a key deadline Saturday. VOA's Mich

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraqi Parliament Holds Special Session Day Afte

By Margaret Besheer Irbil, Iraq 13 April 2007 An insurgent umbrella group which includes al-Qaida in Iraq, claimed Friday it carried out the parliament suicide bombing in Baghdad's Green Zone. The U.S. military has revised the death toll of the bombi

2007年VOA标准英语-Iran Under Fire for Crackdown on Women Activist

By Stephanie Ho Washington 08 March 2007 Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are accusing Iran of increasing persecution and legal prosecution of women's rights activists. As VOA's Stephanie Ho reports, the two groups held a joint news confe

2007年VOA标准英语-Frustration Grows Among Unpaid Guinea-Bissau Te

By Nico Colombant Dakar 15 February 2007 Many West African countries do not have enough money to pay teacher salaries on a regular basis or to refurbish schools. The result is a decaying educational system, with frustrated teachers, students and par

2007年VOA标准英语-Former Squeeze Lyricist Releases New CD

By Larry London Washington 19 March 2007 watch Chris Difford report In 1974, the British band Squeeze brought new wave music to prominence with hit songs like Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Tempted, Black Coffee In Bed, and Hourglass. After an abse

VOA常速英语2007-Congress Demands Release of Air Safety Data

By Mil Arcega Washington 25 October 2007 American news media are reporting that a survey of pilots by the U.S. government found that safety problems involving air carriers happen more frequently than previously known. The reports say the space agency

2007年VOA标准英语-APEC Closes With Pledge to Advance Global Trade

By Nancy-Amelia Collins Sydney, Australia 09 September 2007 APEC leaders stand behind AustralianPM John Howard as he delivers APEC final declaration at the close of their weekend summit in Sydney, Australia, 09 Sep 2007 The 21 leaders of the Asia Pac

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq Sectarian Violence Affects American Muslim

By Brian Padden Detroit, Michigan 10 May 2007 There has long been concern within the Iraqi-American community in the United States that the war in Iraq, and the violence there between Sunnis and Shias, could spark tensions at home. Today, in our week

2007年VOA标准英语-US Citizen Indicted for Alleged Terrorist Activ

By Michael Bowman Washington 12 April 2007 A U.S. citizen has been arrested in Ohio and charged with conspiring to support terrorist activities both at home and abroad. VOA's Michael Bowman has details from Washington. Photograph of Christopher Paul,

2007年VOA标准英语-Gates: Africa Command Will Give US More Effecti

By Al Pessin Pentagon 06 February 2007 U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has announced that the U.S. military will create a new command for Africa. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon officials say the command is to be established by Septemb

2007年VOA标准英语-US Middle East Command Changes as Part of New I

By Al Pessin Tampa, Florida 17 March 2007 Admiral William Fallon (left) and General John Abizaid at change of command ceremony A U.S. Navy admiral took command Friday of the part of the U.S. military that is fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

2007年VOA标准英语-US Creates Military Command for Africa

By Al Pessin Pentagon 06 February 2007 The Bush administration has announced the creation of a new U.S. military command for Africa by September of next year. The long-anticipated move will consolidate responsibility for U.S. military activities on t

2007年VOA标准英语-New US Military Command for Africa Focuses on P

By Malcolm Brown Djibouti 09 May 2007 Djibouti and U.S. flags The United States is moving ahead with a new military command structure for Africa, consolidating all U.S. activity on the continent. Africa Command will not be complete until late next ye

2007年VOA标准英语-New US Africa Command Won't Have Its Own Troops

By Al Pessin Washington 03 May 2007 The U.S. military officer responsible for building the new command for Africa says it will not have its own contingent of combat troops, as other U.S. regional commands do. In a VOA interview, said the creation of

2007年VOA标准英语-Pope Benedict Stresses New Solutions to Social,

By Brian Wagner Sao Paulo, Brazil 12 May 2007 Pope Benedict is pressing church leaders in Latin America to seek new solutions for social and economic problems. In Sao Paulo, VOA's Brian Wagner reports the call comes ahead of a conference of Latin Ame