2006年VOA标准英语-European Immigration Sparks Debate in Britain

By Gary Thomas London 31 August 2006 When the European Union expanded in 2004, it opened up a wave of migration from Eastern Europe to more affluent countries of Western Europe, particularly Britain. New figures show that legal immigration from East

2006年VOA标准英语-Two Health Studies Show How Simple Lifestyle Ch

By Melinda Smith Washington, DC 31 August 2006 watch report New Health Study Workaholics probably already know too many hours spent at the office do not contribute to good health. A survey of thousands of Americans confirmed the link between too muc

2006年VOA标准英语-US Military to Boost Nigeria's Emergency Respon

By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 31 August 2006 About 250 American military personnel are due in Nigeria this weekend for the start of two-week military medical-training exercise. The project will deal with responding to emergencies and disasters. The mili

2006年VOA标准英语-Unpaid Palestinian Civil Servants Protest Again

By Robert Berger Jerusalem 30 September 2006 Labor unrest is growing in the Gaza Strip, where cash-strapped Palestinians are venting their anger at the government, led by the Islamic militant group Hamas. Hamas has rejected international conditions

2006年VOA标准英语-Barenaked Ladies Releases New Album and Begins

By Larry London Washington, DC 29 September 2006 watch Barenaked Ladies report Barenaked Ladies performing at Voice of America Canada has given the world many great musicians over the years, perhaps none more underrated than the infamous Barenaked L

2006年VOA标准英语-International Pilots Train to Fly U.S. Fighter

By Priscilla Huff Tucson, Arizona 31 July 2006 watch Training report The U.S. military's F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the most popular fighter jets ever. About 4,500 have been sold all over the world. But pilots must be trained by Americans -- and

2006年VOA标准英语-New Orleans Economy Still Uncertain After One Y

By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 31 August 2006 watch New Orleans Economy One year after the costliest storm in U.S. history, the city of New Orleans remains a shadow of its former self. Some economists believe it's too early to tell if the city will ev

2006年VOA标准英语-Sectarian Violence in Iraq Prompts Calls for Ch

By Bill Rodgers Washington, DC 31 August 2006 watch US, Iraq Strategy There are calls in the United States for a change in strategy to head off what some fear may become a full-blown civil war in Iraq. President Bush has ruled out withdrawing U.S. t

2006年VOA标准英语-US Testing for Bird Flu in Alaska

By Brian Padden Alaska 30 June 2006 Watch Avian Report They face no passport controls or border police. They come unchecked by the thousands, and because they do, authorities in the United States fear they could be a potentially lethal threat. They

2006年VOA标准英语-Universal Product Bar Code turns 30

By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 30 June 2006 Watch Bar Code Report Bar code The Universal Product Code turned 30 this week. The U.P.C. is a unique combination of black and white lines that can identify virtually anything from a bar of soap to medical

2006年VOA标准英语-Kenyan Coast Gets Shot of Vitamin A With Uncomm

By Paula Wolfson White House 31 May 2006 View Bush comments on Iraq allegations (Real Video) President Bush says he is troubled by allegations U.S. Marines killed unarmed Iraqi civilians last year in the city of Haditha. Mr. Bush says if laws were b

2006年VOA标准英语-NATO Takes Command of Security in Southern Afgh

By Benjamin Sand KIandahar, Afghanistan 31 July 2006 NATO transfer ceremony in southern Afghanistan NATO forces officially took command of security operations in southern Afghanistan from the U.S.-led coalition force, as the country faces its worst

2006年VOA标准英语-Latinos Urge Solution to Immigration Issue

By Mike O'Sullivan Los Angeles 31 May 2006 The debate over illegal immigration in the United States has put the spotlight on Hispanics, who make up most of the people who are in the country illegally. Hispanics are also the largest group of legal im

2006年VOA标准英语-US, Rwanda Reaffirm Close Ties

By Stephanie Ho Washington 31 May 2006 President Bush welcomed Rwandan President Paul Kagame to the White House, saying he is honored to welcome a leader Mr. Bush described as a man of action. At a news conference at the Voice of America later Wedne

2006年VOA标准英语-Saudi Women Seek Greater Rights

By Sonja Pace Jeddah 31 May 2006 In public, they are clad in black from head to toe, they cannot vote and they cannot drive - that is the state of Saudi Arabia's women. But, on a visit to the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Jeddah, VOA's Sonja Pace found

2006年VOA标准英语-War on Terror Breeds Legal Challenges

By Jim Malone Washington 31 May 2006 Al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui remains the only person convicted in connection with the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Others who allegedly planned the 9/11 attacks are being held by the U.S. abro

2006年VOA标准英语-General Says Allegations May Impede US Efforts

By Gary Thomas Washington 31 May 2006 View Bush comments on Iraq allegations (Real Video) US Marines on patrol in Haditha, Iraq (file photo) A senior military officer says the allegations of a massacre of civilians by U.S. Marines in Iraq may hurt m

2006年VOA标准英语-Illegal Immigration in a Nation of Immigra

By Peter Fedynsky Washington, D.C. 28 March 2006 watch Immigration Debate report The United States, a nation of immigrants, is currently engaged in a heated debate about illegal immigration. According

2006年VOA标准英语-Chirac Calls for Fund to Aid Palestinians

By Lisa Bryant Paris 28 April 2006 French President Jacques Chirac looks on during a joint address with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, unseen, at the Elysee Palace French President Jacques Chirac c

2006年VOA标准英语-IAEA: Iran Violating Security Council Order

By Peter Heinlein United Nations 31 August 2006 The U.N. nuclear watchdog agency has concluded that Iran is continuing its uranium enrichment work in defiance of a Security Council demand. Council members are likely to begin talks on possible sancti