VOA标准英语2010年-Iraq's Slow Vote Count Leads to Disput

Iraqi policemen stand guard in front of an election campaign poster for former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi at a checkpoint in Baghdad, 17 Mar 2010 A new frontrunner has emerged in the ongoing vote tally from Iraq's March 7 parliamentary election

VOA标准英语2010年-Turkish President Wraps Up Successful

Several accords signed to boost relations between Turkey and Cameroon Ntaryike Devine, Jr. | Yaounde, Cameroon 17 March 2010 It was the first trip to Africa for the Turkish president, who arrived in Cameroon yesterday accompanied by 120 businessmen,

VOA标准英语2010年-Israel Lifts Restrictions on Palestini

A Palestinian youth throws back a tear gas canister during clashes near the Kalandia checkpoint between the West Bank city of Ramallah and Jerusalem, 17 Mar 2010 Israel has eased restrictions on Palestinians after violent clashes in Jerusalem eased.

VOA标准英语2010年-Vaccinating Children First Might Prote

A new study suggests vaccinating children against disease first could help protect the surrounding community. Related Links Full Article Scientists have long believed that immunizing some members of a community against a disease would protect the ent

VOA标准英语2010年-Ending Business As Usual

U.S. lawmakers are considering a variety of reforms governing the finance industry, following the Wall Street crisis of 2008. But it still may not be enough to end financial abuses. Philip Alexiou | Washington DC 24 March 2010 The trading floor at th

VOA标准英语2010年-US Lawmakers Considering Bill to Ease

Andres Idarraga is a Yale University law student, a rights activist and a convicted felon. He recently testified before Congressional subcommittee on changing current voting restrictions for former felons. In the United States, most people convicted

VOA标准英语2010年-Report Calls for Radical Changes on Ev

The report is funded by many international organizations and development agencies. The lead author of the report, Uma Lele, is a former World Bank senior adviser. She calls the meeting a great opportunity for change and says not since the early 1970s

VOA标准英语2010年-World Class Ballerina Dances for Child

Dancing for the Children is a Britain-based charity that raises money for underprivileged children in Africa - the money raised goes towards fighting disease, setting up schools, and helping children explore the joys of dance. The charity was founded

VOA标准英语2010年-Mali Women Push for Girls Education

Institutions like the United Nations and World Bank are increasing their attention on girls education, but in countries like the West African nation of Mali only about half of all girls are enrolled in school. There are efforts by local people in rur

VOA标准英语2010年-Former N. Korea Detainee 'Closest Frie

Aijalon Mahli Gomes, participates in a rally, denouncing North Korean's human rights conditions at the Imjingak Pavilion, near the demilitarized zone in Paju, South Korea, 12 Jan 2010 An American facing trial in North Korea may have been inspired to

VOA标准英语2010年-Not Your Father's Electric Car

You're in the market for a new car. You want something environmentally responsible, but you don't want to give up fun. Now you don't have to. But it comes at a cost. Rebecca Ward | Washington DC 24 March 2010 Hot. Hot and green. That's because the Te

VOA标准英语2010年-Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Directo

A music producer, engineer and filmmaker from California is taking the message of peace through music to communities around the world, using the latest innovations in mobile recording technology. In this week's edition of Making a Difference, we intr

VOA标准英语2010年-Security Experts say Indonesian Terror

Brian Padden | Jakarta 24 March 2010 Chief of Police Medical Department Brig. Gen. Musaddeq Ishaq shows a picture of the most wanted Indonesian terror suspects Dulmatin who was killed during a police raid on Tuesday, during a press conference at the

VOA标准英语2010年-FM says Pakistan Will Prevail in Strug

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi looks on as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton gestures during their meeting at the State Department in Washington, 24 Mar 2010 Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told top U.S. offici

VOA标准英语2010年-Thai Protesters Take to Streets to Exp

One red-shirted protester in Thailand holds a picture of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a coup in 2006 Thailand is again gripped by political unrest. But unlike some previous demonstrations, which were mainly seen as part

VOA标准英语2010年-Site of Ancient Jewish Temple is Epice

The Dome of the Rock sits on the spot where the ancient Hebrews built the Second Temple before it was destroyed by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago Israel's continued settlement of East Jerusalem is a source of tension with the Palestinians. But per

VOA标准英语2010年-Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to Raise Awar

Joe DeCapua 23 March 2010 There are many, many reasons why we need to focus on (water) as an integral part of our livelihood as human beings and the livelihood of our brothers and sisters around the world. Monday was World Water Day, an annual event

VOA标准英语2010年-US Considers European Approach to Ener

Feed-in tariff program relies on funding from electricity users, not taxpayers Tom Banse | Olympia, Washington 23 March 2010 Proposed solar installation and wind turbine at Gas Works Park in Seattle. National and state governments around the world ha

VOA标准英语2010年-For Unemployed New Yorkers, No Recover

Over 10 percent of New Yorkers, nearly 425,000, are unemployed and looking for work, the highest rate in the three decades that records have been kept. The city's jobless numbers are expected to stay at ten percent or above through next year. And tha

VOA标准英语2010年-Obama Makes Final Public Appeal on Hea

President Barack Obama delivers remarks on health insurance reform during his event at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, 19 Mar 2010 Ahead of a crucial health-care reform vote in the U.S. House of Representatives expected on Sunday, Presi