VOA标准英语2009-Thanksgiving Features Native American Foods

Many of the traditional foods eaten at Thanksgiving dinner have Native American roots but have been spiced up Jeff Swicord | Washington 24 November 2009 Thanksgiving holiday has its origins in the early 17th century when European settlers shared a m

VOA标准英语2009-US Economic Growth Revised Downward

New numbers show GDP grew at a slower pace in the third quarter than the original estimate of 3.5 percent Mil Arcega | Washington, DC 24 November 2009 A foreclosed home in Mountain View, California, 28 May 2009 As the all important holiday shopping

VOA标准英语2009-Obama Hosts India's Singh for First State Vi

President Barack Obama says the U.S. partnership with India will be one of the defining relationships of the 21st century. Mr. Obama and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke to reporters after a two-hour meeting. Kent Klein | White House 24 No

VOA标准英语2009-Obama: Afghanistan Troop Announcement Coming

US president says he will announce a new Afghanistan war strategy soon. Mr. Obama says he will explain his decision to the American people after the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend Paula Wolfson | The White House 24 November 2009 President Bar

VOA标准英语2009-UNDP: Cambodia Should Diversify Economy to E

A new United Nations report says Cambodia needs to diversify the economy to help protect vulnerable groups, such as women workers, from downturns. Ron Corben | Bangkok 24 November 2009 Young shoe vendor waits for customers at the Central Market in P

VOA标准英语2009-Philippines Declares State of Emergency as M

Officials say the death toll from an attack on an election caravan has risen to 46, after police found 22 more bodies in a mass grave. Daniel Schearf | Bangkok 24 November 2009 Civilians look on as police officers carry dead bodies on a dump truck a

VOA标准英语2009-Zimbabwe Parties Resume Talks

Talks to resolve issues that threaten the unity of Zimbabwe's shaky inclusive government got under way on Monday. Ish Mafundikwa | Harare 24 November 2009 Talks to resolve issues that threaten the unity of Zimbabwe's shaky inclusive government got u

VOA标准英语2009-UK Opens Wide-Ranging Iraq War Inquiry

Government appointed panel began its first public hearings in London in an inquiry expected to last until the end of 2010 and possibly beyond. Its mission is to examine Britain's role in the Iraq war and its aftermath Sonja Pace | London 24 November

VOA标准英语2009-Aid Work Being Hampered by Kidnappings in Ch

Two aid workers, in Central African Republic were taken at gunpoint on Sunday from the town of Birao, a few kilometers from the borders of Chad and Sudan. The kidnappings are the latest in a string of attacks on international aid workers. Kate Thoma

VOA标准英语2009-Ethiopia Asks Death Penalty For Coup Plotter

Prosecutors in Ethiopia are seeking the death penalty for 40 people found guilty of conspiring to overthrow the government Peter Heinlein | Addis Ababa 24 November 2009 Prosecutors in Ethiopia are seeking the death penalty for 40 people found guilty

VOA标准英语2009-Iran Seeks Guarantees on Nuclear Deal

Iran says it is not opposed to sending its low-enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment, as long as it receives fuel for its nuclear reactor at the very same time. Elizabeth Arrott | Cairo, Egypt 24 November 2009 Iran says it is not opposed to

VOA标准英语2009-Obama Welcomes India's Singh to the White Ho

U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House Tuesday, during the first state visit of his presidency. Paula Wolfson | Washington 24 November 2009 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India delivers his wel

VOA标准英语2009-Afghan MP Escapes Assassination Attempt in K

Five bodyguards were killed. Earlier in the day, a suicide bomber killed at least 16 people in southwestern Afghanistan, while two roadside bombs killed 4 others in eastern Afghanistan. Sean Maroney | Kabul 20 November 2009 Photo: AFP Afghan policem

VOA标准英语2009-US Senate Set for Key Health Care Reform Vot

US Senate is scheduled to take crucial vote on Saturday on legislation crafted by majority Democrats to reform US health care system. Democrats, facing expected unanimous opposition from Senate Republicans, need to ensure all 60 of their members vot

VOA标准英语2009-Suicides in US Army At Record Levels

Despite higher rate, US Army says campaign to get soldiers help is showing progress at some bases Melinda Smith | Washington, DC 20 November 2009 Thomas John Sweet (TJ) had been in Iraq two months. He killed himself on Thanksgiving Day, November 27t

VOA标准英语2009-Washington DC Firefighters Often on Front Li

Fire Dept. shoulders costs in neighborhoods lacking doctors and medical clinics Chris Simkins | Washington, DC 20 November 2009 In large cities like Washington, to ensure the fastest response to medical calls, fire departments dispatch trucks carryi

VOA标准英语2009-US Says Next Big-Power Meeting on Iranian Nu

David Gollust | State Department 20 November 2009 Photo: AFP Iran's Wom nuclear facility Major World Powers Dislike Nuclear Response From Iran This is something the Iranians agreed to in principle. If you remember back in the Geneva meeting they agr

VOA标准英语2009-Aftermath of Egyptian Football Loss to Alger

Relations between Egypt and Algeria have been taking a serious turn for the worse in the aftermath of Algeria's World Cup playoff qualifying victory over Egypt's national football (soccer) team in Khartoum on Wednesday Edward Yeranian | Cairo 20 Nov

VOA标准英语2009-DNA Results Give New Hope for 'Extinct' Siam

A proposed breeding program for the critically endangered Siamese crocodile received a significant boost this month with the news that 35 crocodiles at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia are purebred Siamese. Robert Carmichael | Phnom Penh 20 Nove

VOA标准英语2009-World Economic Forum Summit Begins in Dubai

Hundreds of influential thinkers from around the world have gathered in Dubai to participate in the World Economic Forum's Summit on the Global Agenda. Participants of the three-day event will look at ways that international institutions like the G2