2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq Insurgents Repeat Attack on Shi'ite Shrine

By Margaret Besheer Irbil 13 June 2007 Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has moved quickly to prevent any escalation of sectarian violence following the bombing of a Shi'ite shrine north of Baghdad. An attack on the same shrine last year triggered

2007年VOA标准英语-Famed US Institute Teaches Aspiring Actors

By Ravi Khanna New York 04 April 2007 New York City is home to the famous Lee Strasberg Theater and film institute, which is known for training actors in what it calls method acting. Urdu TV' s Ravi Khanna went inside the institute to find out more f

VOA常速英语2007年-Tea Drinking Tradition Continue to Be Important

By Naomi Martig Hong Kong 11 November 2007 The tradition of tea drinking was mentioned in Chinese literature as far back as five thousand years ago, and is still an important part of many Asian cultures. Although the patience needed to brew a perfect

2007年VOA标准英语-US Dollar Seen as Weak, Declining Further

By Barry Wood Washington 18 July 2007 The House of Representatives Financial Services Committee Tuesday heard from economists who agreed the weakening dollar is likely to decline further. VOA's Barry Wood reports. Committee member Ron Paul, a conserv

VOA常速英语2007年-Couple From US Prepares for Hajj

By Laila Azimi Washington 17 December 2007 Muslims from around the world are on their way to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the spiritual pilgrimage known as the Hajj beginning December 18. This annual event takes place during the 12th month of the Islami

2007年VOA标准英语-Growing Numbers of Venezuelans Emigrate to US

By Steve Mort Fort Lauderdale, Florida 05 April 2007 Watch Venezuelans in US The number of Venezuelans settling in the United States is growing. Experts say the reelection in December of leftist President Hugo Chavez has triggered a wave of migratio

2007年VOA标准英语-Rising Numbers of TB Victims, Emergence of Drug

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 19 March 2007 Tuberculosis until a few years ago was off the informal list of priority diseases because it could be prevented and it could be cured. Now, as the world marks Tuberculosis Day, the disease is causing alarm be

2007年VOA标准英语-Growing Numbers in the US in on 'The Secret'

By Julie Donnelly Washington 12 June 2007 A new self-help craze is sweeping the United States called The Secret. Like many other personal development programs, it aims to harness the power of positive thinking. Julie Donnelly has more from Washington

VOA常速英语2007年-India's Working Age Population Growing in Size,

By Steve Herman New Delhi 05 December 2007 Even as India emerges as one of the world's major economies, it is still struggling to achieve widespread literacy among its people, and officials say there is a massive shortage of skilled labor. VOA's Stev

2007年VOA标准英语-Watching a Thought as It Takes Shape in the Bra

By Paul Sisco Washington 13 April 2007 Brain scan illustration of thought formation Researchers studying how the brain works say they have begun to be able to see a thought as it forms in the human mind. Scientists in Germany at the Max Planck Instit

VOA常速英语2007年-Sara Tavares Leads New Generation of Cape Verde

By Tendai Maphosa London 11 December 2007 The African islands of Cape Verde have a rich musical tradition and one young, new artist, Sara Tavares, is carrying that tradition forward and to new levels. She played in London recently, where Tendai Mapho

2007年VOA标准英语-Poverty in America Affects Millions

By Jeff Swicord Washington, DC 23 January 2007 watch US Poverty report The United States is a wealthy nation, but poverty still exists here. By the government's own measure, more than one in every eight Americans lives below the poverty line -- on i

2007年VOA标准英语-UNICEF: Children Most Affected by Cyclone Favio

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 24 February 2007 The U.N. Children's Fund says children account for half of the estimated 120,000 people made homeless by severe flooding in central Mozambique and a subsequent cyclone. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from Geneva.

VOA常速英语2007年-Slow Pace Of Reconciliation Affects Some Liveli

By Phillip Wellman Abidjan 04 November 2007 Sunday marks eight months since Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo signed a peace deal with rebel leader Guillaume Soro, now prime minister. The agreement, which followed a brief civil war, is proceeding

2007年VOA标准英语-Can Pets Speak to Us?

By Vidushi Sinha Washington 25 May 2007 Pet owners are often curious to know what their pets think: whether they like their food orif they are happy. It is not unusual for some owners to even talk to their pets. And for those who want answers back --

2007年VOA标准英语-Putin's Criticism of US Draws Mixed Reaction

By Al Pessin Pentagon 02 March 2007 A senior U.S. defense official says Russian President Vladimir Putin's sharp criticism of the United States in a speech last month did not succeed in creating doubts among U.S. European allies. But some analysts b

2007年VOA标准英语-Criticism Rises of African Leaders' Silence on

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 20 March 2007 The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe has criticized the South African government for failing to use its economic clout to pressure the Zimbabwean government for change. The announcement comes amid renewed protest

2007年VOA标准英语-Sons of Former Sports Stars Shine in Final Four

By Parke Brewer Atlanta, Georgia 02 April 2007 Two sons of past sports stars have made headlines for themselves in U.S. men's college basketball this season. Now they are set to face one another in the Division One national championship game Monday n

2007年VOA标准英语-Sports Fans, US Businesses Await 'Super Bowl Su

By Ernest Leong Washington, DC 02 February 2007 watch HDTV Superbowl report America - and a surprisingly large slice of the rest of the world - is about to plunge into Super Bowl Sunday: the annual championship final of the U.S. National Football Le

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq Says Neighbors Can Play Positive Role in C

By Barry Newhouse Baghdad 11 March 2007 At a regional security conference in Baghdad, Iraqi leaders focused on the positive role Iraq's neighbors can play in improving security, but they also warned the country must not be used as a battleground for