VOA标准英语2010年-UNECA Official Expects “Consultative”

The director of governance at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa says he expects a change in approach following Malawi President Bingu Wa Mutharikas election as chairman of the African Union over the weekend. Peter Clottey | Washington

VOA标准英语2010年-Iraq Inaugurates Span of New Border Se

U.S. and Iraqi officials inaugurated a portion of the country's new border security fence along the Iraqi-Syrian border, as efforts are stepped up to improve security before March parliamentary elections. Sunni and Shi'ite political leaders also cont

VOA标准英语2010年-Guinea Interim Government Could Help S

Regional diplomats say Guinea's new transitional government should keep to its timetable to organize elections within six months. That could help stabilize a region still recovering from conflict in Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. The African

VOA标准英语2010年-Gadhafi Blasts AU as He Steps Down as

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has stepped down as chairman of the 53-nation African Union, but not without firing a few verbal broadsides at the organization. Mr. Gadhafi chastised his fellow heads of state for refusing to go along with his plan for

VOA标准英语2010年-EcoChic Fashion Preserves Biodiversity

A United Nations Trade Group is promoting so-called EcoChic Fashion as one way of stemming the rapid loss of the world's biodiversity. The United Nations has designated 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity to focus attention on the threaten

VOA标准英语2010年-Indonesia's Anti-Pornography Law Raise

A man browses at pictures of Japanese porn star Maria Ozawa posted on a local Web site at a public Internet service in Jakarta (Sep 2009 file photo) The recent arrest of six people in Indonesia over a nightclub show is raising concerns among minority

VOA标准英语2010年-Avalanche Rescue Dogs at Vancouver Oly

Eric Seelenfreund and his dog Murphy are part of the avalanche rescue team working for the 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler Mountain Not all of the teams in Vancouver are here to compete. Some are here to save lives should the unthinkable happen. The

VOA标准英语2010年-Thailand Slum Community Gives to Haiti

In a Valentine's Day with a difference, residents of the Klong Toey slum near Bangkok's port have come to the aid of the children of Haiti. Volunteers and children from the Duang Prateep Foundation, which works with the community, on Sunday walked th

VOA标准英语2010年-Family Sells Home for Hunger

Georgia family downsizes, donates half to charity Philip Graitcer | Atlanta, Georgia 15 February 2010 Photo: Kevin Salwen/Salwen family The Salwens in front of their smaller home after selling their mansion and donating half of the profits to charity

VOA标准英语2010年-Toyota Faces Tough Job Rebuilding Repu

Japanese automaker Toyota has announced yet another recall. This time it is Tacoma pickup trucks sold in the United Sates. The announcement is the latest in a string of recalls that have hurt the company's image, and prompted concern among many in Ja

VOA标准英语2010年-Australia Eyes Islamic Finance Growth

Government aims to create finance hub for nearly one billion Muslims in Asia-Pacific region Phil Mercer | Sydney 15 February 2010 Islamic finance is already a growth industry in Malaysia. A passenger waits for bus in front of a Malaysian Islamic Bank

VOA标准英语2010年-China Ushers in Year of the Tiger

Worshippers light incense at the Yonghe Gong (Lama Temple) on the first day of the Chinese New Year in Beijing, China, Feb. 14, 2010 China welcomed the start of the new lunar year with traditional deafening and dazzling firework displays. Firecracker

VOA标准英语2010年-Ukraine PM to Challenge Presidential E

Ukraine's Central Election Commission says it will no investigate allegations of vote rigging from the February 7 ballot Stefan Bos | Uzhhorod, Ukraine 14 February 2010 Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko speaks at a cabinet meeting during its

VOA标准英语2010年-Biden, Cheney Spar Over Terror Policy

The current and former vice presidents of the United States sparred over terror policy Sunday on American television. Since leaving office a year ago, Dick Cheney has been one of President Barack Obama's strongest critics. He has challenged the admin

VOA标准英语2010年-Terror Bombing Hits Popular Bakery in

Indian police and rescue workers inspect the scene of an explosion in a German Bakery business close to the Osho Ashram in Pune, India, 13 Feb 2010 At least nine people died and more than 40 were injured in an explosion at one of the most popular han

VOA标准英语2010年-Largest Media Groups in India, Pakista

As the governments in India and Pakistan try to resume their peace dialogue derailed more than 15 months ago by the Mumbai terror attacks, a private peace initiative is underway in both countries. Desire for Peace or Aman Ki Asha in Urdu and Hindi. T

VOA标准英语2010年-More Congressional Retirements on Road

This past week, additional members of Congress from both major U.S. political parties announced that they will not seek re-election. The latest to announce include a conservative Republican and strong supporter of democracy in Cuba, a liberal Democra

VOA标准英语2010年-Death of Olympics Luge Racer Mars Open

Bengt Walden of the United States competes during a men's singles luge training run at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, 13 Feb. 2010 Watch: Related report by Kane Farabaugh Windows Media As the first day of competition at th

VOA标准英语2010年-All You Need is Love

Sunday, Feb. 14, is Valentine's Day in America. To mark the occasion, many Americans will spend big bucks on chocolates and other candy. But in a New York pizza parlor, a young woman named Christy explains that her high school boyfriend has other way

VOA标准英语2010年-US Congressman Who Backed Afghan Fight

A former U.S. lawmaker who played a key role in the ouster of Soviet forces from Afghanistan has died. Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson helped funnel millions of dollars to fund Afghan fighters during the 1980s. He was known around Washington as Good