VOA标准英语10月-Australian Thinking Cap Could Unleash Our Hidden

Scientists in Australia are developing a thinking cap that could unlock our hidden genius, by switching on and off certain sections of the brain. Researchers at the University of Sydney think their experiments show that we all have hidden creative t

VOA标准英语10月-d Cross: Millions of Iraqis at Risk From Polluted

The International Committee of the Red Cross warns millions of Iraqis are at risk of disease from polluted water and inadequate health care. It says the situation of inadequate health care, water and sanitation services is particularly bad in the Ir

VOA标准英语10月-Senior US Diplomat Travels to Africa for Talks on

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is sending the top U.S. diplomat for Africa to Kinshasa for talks on the violence and humanitarian crisis in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the DRC. Assistant Secretary for State fo

VOA标准英语10月-US Embassy in Damascus May Close After Raid

The U.S. embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus may be closed to the public indefinitely, following a raid in eastern Syria that the United States says targeted and killed a top al-Qaida operative and seven other people planning an attack on Iraq. E

VOA标准英语10月-Zambians Vote Thursday for President

Zambians go to the polls Thursday to elect a new president following the death in August of Levy Mwanawasa who had won two elections and served six years in office. VOA's Delia Robertson reports from our southern Africa bureau in Johannesburg. There

VOA标准英语10月-Conservationists Warn of Ecological Credit Crunch

A report by a number of leading conservation groups warns that unless prompt corrective measures are taken, the planet is heading toward an ecological credit crunch. For VOA, Tom Rivers reports from London. Cover of the Living Planet Report The repo

VOA标准英语10月-Economy, Security Top Concerns of US Voters in Is

U.S. voters in the Middle East are mobilizing to cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's elections. Among the biggest voting blocks outside the United States is that of Americans in Israel, where an estimated 125,000 U.S. citizens are eligible to vote. VOA'

VOA标准英语10月-McCain Fights for Pennsylvania, but Obama Ahead i

The eastern U.S. state of Pennsylvania, with its 21 electoral votes, has voted for the Democratic Party in recent presidential elections, but the campaign of Republican John McCain believes it can manage a victory. Even though Democrat Barack Obama

VOA标准英语10月-United Nations Rushes Aid to Flood-Stricken Yemen

U.N. aid agencies are rushing aid to help thousands of people affected by devastating floods in Yemen. The agencies say many of the victims are without shelter, food and proper medical care. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from Geneva. The United Natio

VOA标准英语10月-EU, IMF Agree to Multibillion-Dollar Rescue Packa

The International Monetary Fund, the European Union and World Bank have agreed to a $25 billion economic rescue package for Hungary to strengthen confidence in its economy. It has been described as the largest financial aid measure for an emerging-m

VOA标准英语10月-Indonesia Steps Up Security Ahead of Bali Bombers

Police say they have beefed up security at vital sites, including a fuel refinery, and are checking vehicles and setting up road blocks to ensure the execution of the three men convicted for the 2002 Bali bombings is not disturbed. Bali bombers from

VOA标准英语10月-Pro-Democracy Activist Wins Maldives Election, De

In Maldives, a political activist who spent years in prison has won the country's first democratic presidential election. Mohamed Nasheed has defeated President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who led the country for three decades, but was widely criticized f

VOA标准英语10月-US, South Korean Troops Plan to Rehearse Massive

.S. and South Korean military officials confirm the two allied nations are planning a major military drill, expected to begin this week. The exercise focuses on a simulated marine landing and comes at a time when North Korea has sharpened its rhetor

VOA标准英语10月-Economy Remains Focus in Final Days of US Electio

The longest presidential election campaign in U.S. history is in its final week, and Democrat Barack Obama continues to hold a lead in the polls over Republican John McCain. Both candidates are focused on the economy in the final days of the campaig

VOA标准英语10月-Bush 'Hopeful' for Agreement on US Forces in Iraq

U.S. President George Bush says he is confident an agreement with Baghdad on the future status of American forces in Iraq can be approved before their U.N. mandate expires on December 31. As VOA's Paula Wolfson reports, Mr. Bush spoke after talks at

VOA标准英语10月-Stock Markets Across Middle East Fall Again

Stock markets in the Gulf and across much of the Middle East experienced another day of dramatic drops Sunday, amid a backdrop of falling oil prices, despite OPEC's decision to cut production. Edward Yeranian reports for VOA from Cairo. A Bahraini t

VOA标准英语10月-Conservatives Win Lithuanian Parliament Election

Lithuania's opposition conservatives have won the country's parliamentary election, which will give Lithuania its first conservative-led government in seven years. Stefan Bos reports for VOA from Budapest. Lithuania's Homeland Union leader Andrius K

VOA标准英语10月-Bush to Push Free Trade at Upcoming Economic Summ

U.S. President George Bush talked Saturday about the agenda for next month's international economic summit at the White House. VOA's Kent Klein reports from Washington. President Bush President Bush devoted his weekly radio address to previewing his

VOA标准英语10月-Asian, European Leaders Vow Cooperation on Financ

Asian and European leaders meeting in the Chinese capital, Beijing, say current efforts to resolve the global financial crisis are not enough and that further cooperation is needed. Daniel Schearf reports from Beijing. ASEM delegation members during

VOA标准英语10月-600 Palestinian Police Deploy in Hebron

Israel is allowing the Palestinian Authority to extend its control of the West Bank. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem. Palestinian security officers loyal to President Mahmoud Abbas run in the street after being deployed in the