VOA常速英语2007年-US Looks at Ways to Get Help From Pakistani Tri

By Al Pessin Pentagon 19 November 2007 The U.S. Defense Department says a series of ideas for a new effort to try to get Pakistani tribal leaders to cooperate in the fight against terrorists is just a staff document and is far from any senior level c

2007年VOA标准英语-Busy New York Commuters Leave Thousands of Item

By Paige Kollock New York 12 September 2007 New York City's metropolitan population of roughly 22 million people is the largest in the United States. But only about eight million people actually live in the city. Millions of others commute from outly

VOA常速英语2007年-Lebanon's Presidential Election Postponed for N

By Edward Yeranian Beirut 17 December 2007 Lebanon's presidential election has been postponed a ninth time, as top political leaders again failed to reach a political deal that the Hezbollah-led opposition is demanding before a vote can take place. T

VOA常速英语2007年-Reclaimed Coal Mine Gets 'Green' Makeover

By Mil Arcega Washington 04 December 2007 A decommissioned coal mine in the Rocky Mountain state of Wyoming is about to get a new lease on life. Although it no longer produces enough coal to generate electricity, the company that owns the land has fo

VOA常速英语2007年-South Africa's Ruling Party to Elect Leaders At

By Delia Robertson Johannesburg 14 December 2007 South Africa's ruling African National Congress is due to begin its much anticipated national conference Sunday in Polokwane in Limpopo province. VOA'S Delia Robertson reports the gathering will endors

VOA常速英语2007年-NATO, Afghan Forces Launch Offensive Against Ta

By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 09 December 2007 NATO and Afghan forces have launched a major offensive in Southern Afghanistan, targeting a key Taliban stronghold. From Pakistan, VOA Correspondent Benjamin Sand reports the operation has already captured

VOA常速英语2007年-Pakistan's Musharraf Steps Down as Army Chief

By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 28 November 2007 Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has stepped down as chief of the army in a ceremony transferring power to his hand-picked successor, General Ashfaq Kayani. On Thursday, Mr. Musharraf is scheduled to t

VOA常速英语2007年-Pakistan's Musharraf Sworn In as Civilian Presi

By Ayaz Gul Islamabad 29 November 2007 Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has been sworn in for a second five-year term, a day after he kept his promise to step down as army chief. Ayaz Gul reports from Islamabad, addressing the nation in a televis

VOA常速英语2007年-New Australian Leader Names Cabinet

By Phil Mercer Sydney 29 November 2007 Australia's Prime Minister-designate, Kevin Rudd, has named a woman as the country's deputy leader for the first time, and a former rock singer has been appointed environment minister. From Sydney, Phil Mercer r

VOA常速英语2007年-Pakistan's PM Says No Date Set for National Ele

By Barry Newhouse Islamabad 04 November 2007 One day after Pakistan's president declared a state of emergency, the country's prime minister says officials have not yet decided when new national elections will be held.Meanwhile, Pakistan is bracing fo

VOA常速英语2007年-Ethiopian Millennium Run Honors Host Haile Gebr

By Peter Heinlein Addis Ababa 23 November 2007 World marathon record holder Haile Gebrselassie is hosting Ethiopia's biggest road race this Sunday. The 7th annual Great Ethiopian Run is expected to draw 35,000 entrants. VOA's correspondent in Addis A

VOA常速英语2007年-Muslim Scholars Seek Reconciliation with Christ

By Priscilla Huff Washington, D.C. 23 November 2007 It is calledA Common Word Between Us and You. It is a letter, signed last month by 138 Muslim scholars from around the world and addressed to Pope Benedict and other Christian leaders. It stresses t

VOA常速英语2007年-US Holiday Shopping Season Starts Amid Recessio

By Margaret Besheer Washington 23 November 2007 It's the day after the annual Thanksgiving holiday in the United States when Americans hit the shopping malls in search of special bargains that mark the start of the holiday shopping season. This day i

VOA常速英语2007年-US Senate Fails to Approve Funding Bill for War

By Deborah Tate Capitol Hill 16 November 2007 The U.S. Senate has failed to approve additional funding that the Bush administration wants for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Capitol Hill. White House spokesman Ton

VOA常速英语2007年-Rice Urges Israel to Make Compromises for Peace

By David Gollust Washington 13 November 2007 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told American Jewish leaders Tuesday that Israel, confident of U.S. security backing, needs to make difficult choices necessary for peace with the Palestinians. Rice is

VOA常速英语2007年-Lebanon's President Asks Army to Take Over Coun

By Edward Yeranian Beirut 24 November 2007 Lebanon's outgoing president, Emile Lahoud, has asked the army to take charge of security in the country, after members of parliament again failed to elect a successor, shortly before he left office at midni

VOA常速英语2007年-Bush Optimistic on Mideast Peace Ahead of Annap

By Paula Wolfson White House 27 November 2007 President Bush is striking an optimistic tone as delegates to a U.S.-led Mideast Conference prepare to get down to business in Annapolis, Maryland. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports on the eve of the conference

VOA常速英语2007年-Labor Party Cruises to Victory in Australian El

By Phil Mercer Sydney 24 November 2007 Australia's centre-left Labor Party has swept to power in national elections, handing long-serving Prime Minister John Howard a surprising defeat. Labor leader Kevin Rudd has promised major changes to policies o

VOA常速英语2007-UN Security Council Condemns Darfur Attack on AU

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 02 October 2007 The U.N. Security Council has condemned an attack on African Union peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur region that killed 10 of them, but could not agree on language for a formal statement. From U.N. hea

VOA常速英语2007-UN, World Bank Report Decries Slow Progress in S

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 12 October 2007 A new report sponsored by the United Nations and the World Bank says progress has been slow at reducing the number of deaths worldwide from pregnancy and childbirth. The report says more than one-half million wo