2007年VOA标准英语-Thailand's Coup Stalls Southeast Asia's Democra

By Ron Corben Bangkok 15 February 2007 Democratic gains in Southeast Asia came to a halt last year, experts say, largely due to Thailand's September coup. As Ron Corben reports from Bangkok, regional analysts say there is more to democracy than elect

2007年VOA标准英语-Sudan Denies Accusing US of Backing Coup Plot

By Nick Wadhams Nairobi 16 July 2007 Allegations of U.S. involvement in an coup plot in Sudan are being denied by both the U.S. Government and the Khartoum government. The allegations were made by a Sudanese Presidential assistant, who accused the Un

2007年VOA标准英语-Envoys to N. Korean Nuclear Talks Turn to Chick

By Kurt Achin Beijing 14 February 2007 Explaining the painstakingly slow progress at the North Korean nuclear talks can be a complicated business. VOA's Kurt Achin reports from Beijing that this week envoys found it useful to look for inspiration to

2007年VOA标准英语-German Women Crush Argentina at Women's World C

By Jim Stevenson Shanghai 10 September 2007 The fifth FIFA Women's World Cup is under way in China. VOA's Jim Stevenson was at the opening game in Shanghai Monday where defending champion Germany made a bold statement. Fireworks burst over Hongkou St

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Reiterates Support for Iraq Strategy in We

By Scott Stearns White House 15 September 2007 President Bush says he will bring nearly 6,000 U.S. troops home from Iraq by the end of the year because security there is improving. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democ

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Elects Egypt, Angola to Rights Council, Reje

By Victoria Cavaliere New York 17 May 2007 The United Nations General Assembly has elected 14 new members to the 47-seat Human Rights Council. Victoria Cavaliere reports from the United Nations that Thursday's vote rejected membership for Belarus, wh

2007年VOA标准英语-Los Angeles Summit Tackles International Gang P

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 08 February 2007 International law enforcement authorities now meeting in Los Angeles say the problem of violent street gangs crosses borders. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports, officials from Canada, Mexico, and Central A

2007年VOA标准英语-Architect Richard Rogers Wins Pritzker Prize

By Cathrine Drew London 07 June 2007 The Italian-born, British architect Richard Rogers has been awarded this year's Pritzker Prize, the world's most prestigious prize in architecture. The jury cited the 73-year-old Rogers as a champion of urban lif

2007年VOA标准英语-Chad's Rebels and Government Continue Peace Dia

By Phuong Tran Dakar 07 August 2007 For the past six weeks, representatives of Chad's main rebel groups have been in negotiations with Chad government officials to end a conflict that has recently shifted from the northern to the eastern part of the

2007年VOA标准英语-American Roddick Wins Third Legg Mason Tennis T

By Jim Stevenson Washington 06 August 2007 Andy Roddick Top-seeded Andy Roddick has won his third Legg Mason Classic tennis title in Washington. But as VOA's Jim Stevenson reports, Roddick and the rest of the tennis world may have witnessed the emerg

2007年VOA标准英语-Indianapolis Colts Win Super Bowl XLI

By David Byrd Miami 05 February 2007 The Indianapolis Colts have defeated the Chicago Bears, 29-17 to win the National Football League's Super Bowl in Miami, Florida. As VOA'S David Byrd reports, the Colts captured the title for the first time since

2007年VOA标准英语-White House Rolls Out Pomp and Pageantry for Qu

By Paula Wolfson White House 07 May 2007 Pomp and ceremony is the order of the day at the White House for the state visit of Britain's Queen Elizabeth. VOA's Paula Wolfson has details. Queen Elizabeth II and U.S. President Bush stand at attention dur

2007年VOA标准英语-Turkmenistan Votes for Presidential Successor

By Lisa McAdams Moscow 11 February 2007 Voter casts her ballot at a polling station in Ashgabad, Turkmenistan, 11 Feb 2007 Voters in the isolated, gas-rich Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan are voting for a successor to replace the late president,

2007年VOA标准英语-US House of Representatives Leader Visits Leban

By Edward Yeranian Beirut 02 April 2007 U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are visiting Lebanon amid intensive diplomatic activity and attempts to resume Arab-Israeli peace talks. Edward Yeranian re

VOA常速英语2007年-US Says Arrests of Illegal Immigrants at Mexica

By Cindy Saine Washington 08 November 2007 Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says measures, such as hiring more agents and installing hi-tech detectors, have resulted in 22 percent decrease in arrests of illegal immigrants along the southe

2007年VOA标准英语-A Day in the Life of a Senegal Horseman

By Nico Colombant Dakar 13 April 2007 In the West African nation of Senegal, as in many of the poorest parts of the continent, horse carts still make up an essential part of daily life. They are used to move people, belongings and materials from plac

2007年VOA标准英语-US Life Expectancy Hits New High

By Melinda Smith Washington 17 September 2007 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released figures that show Americans are living longer. Experts attribute the longevity to better treatment for heart disease, cancer and stroke --

2007年VOA标准英语-Iraq War Opponents to March in Washington

By Bill Rodgers Washington, D.C. 07 March 2007 watch Iraq War Protest report A coalition of anti-war groups is planning a march on the Pentagon to protest the Iraq war. The March 17th protest will come on the 40th anniversary of a 1967 march on the

2007年VOA标准英语-Gates: Baghdad Operation Not 'Last Chance' to P

By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 07 February 2007 Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the joint U.S.-Iraqi military operation underway in Baghdad is not the last chance to prevail against insurgents. But in a second day of testimony on Capitol Hill, Gate

2007年VOA标准英语-Bush Talks in Guatemala Dominated by Immigratio

By Paula Wolfson Guatemala City 12 March 2007 President Bush says he is hopeful there can be U.S. congressional action by August on immigration reform. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports the controversial issue dominated his talks in Guatemala City with Gu