Security for Olympics Successful, Greek Defense Minister Say

By Roger Wilkison Greece's defense minister says his country's security preparations for the Athens Olympics have been so successful that it is now in a position to advise China, the host of the 2008

Security is Major Concern Along Panama Canal

Broadcast: Jan 29 2003 Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, authorities in Panama have stepped up security at their nation's 1) transoceanic canal and they are now working closely with i

Security Problems Prevent Afghan Refugees from Returning Hom

Michael Kitchen The head of the United Nations' refugee agency says security in Afghanistan is still inadequate and is asking the international community to increase its presence in the country. U.N.

2006年VOA标准英语-Goals in Iraq Include Forming Inclusive Go

By Bill Rodgers Washington, DC 15 March 2006 watch Iraq Road Ahead The latest sectarian violence in Iraq has raised questions about the future of the U.S. mission to establish a secure and democratic

US Lawmakers Request More Security in Afghanistan

By Dan Robinson U.S Lawmakers have expressed renewed concern about the security situation in Afghanistan, saying more must be done to safeguard the Afghan people so they can go to the polls on October

2007年VOA标准英语-Kosovars in Divided Enclaves Anxiously Await UN

By Barry Wood Mitrovica 25 January 2007 February 2 the United Nations proposal for the future status of the disputed territory of Kosovo will be delivered to Serbian and Kosovar authorities. VOA's Barry Wood reports from the city of Mitrovica in nort

VOA标准英语2010年-UN Security Situation in Darfur Worsen

The head of the U.N.-AU Mission in Darfur, known as UNAMID, said Tuesday that there has been steady progress in talks between the Sudanese government and a major opposition group, but that the security situation in Darfur has deteriorated. UNAMID chi

VOA标准英语2009年-UN Member States Begin Talks on Security Counci

United Nations member states met informally on Thursday to begin talks on key issues of reforming the body's powerful Security Council. Many countries want to see the 15-member council expanded to include broader regional representation and addition

VOA标准英语2010年-French Imam Teaching Tolerance and Inc

At a time when France is fearful of Islamist radicalism, one imam is speaking out against religious extremism and against intolerance and racism toward Muslims. Friday afternoon prayers at al-Nour mosque, an unassuming building tucked behind a superm

新西兰英语 60 Biosecurity

Anyone who arrives in New Zealand by plane knows about Biosecurity NZ. Bio means living and security means safe. Biosecurity NZ is a government department. Their job is to make our country safe from unwanted living pests. These pests are plants, anim

VOA标准英语2008年-Libya Takes UN Security Council Helm

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 03 January 2008 Five countries have joined the U.N. Security Council as non-permanent members for two-year terms. Among them is Libya, which has also assumed the Security Council's rotating presidency for the month

2006年VOA标准英语-Israel, Lebanon Warily Watch UN Security Counci

By Stephanie Ho Washington 07 August 2006 Israel and Lebanon are reacting coolly to a draft United Nations resolution that calls for a cessation of hostilities between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon. The U.N. Security Council is

VOA常速英语2007年-UNHCR Says Security In Chad Worsening

By Lisa Schlein Geneva 04 December 2007 The U.N. refugee agency says the worsening security situation in eastern Chad is limiting access to refugee camps and leaving thousands of refugees and displaced people feeling extremely vulnerable. Lisa Schlei

2007年VOA标准英语-US Pushes for All-Inclusive Somali Talks

By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 17 January 2007 The U.S. ambassador to Kenya says the United States is pushing Somalia's transitional government to hold talks with all groups of Somali society to bring peace and stability to the volatile country. Meanwhile

2006年VOA标准英语-Iraq Aims for Inclusive Government, Curbin

By Bill Rodgers Washington 15 March 2006 The latest sectarian violence in Iraq has raised questions about the future of the U.S. mission to establish a secure and democratic country, three years after

VOA标准英语2008年-US Presses for Zimbabwe Vote at UN Security Cou

The United States says it believes it has enough votes to move forward this week on a Security Council resolution sanctioning Zimbabwe's president and members of his inner circle. But some other council members are still expressing doubt over whethe

China tightens railway security checks for travel rush

BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Railway police said Tuesday they have handled 240,000 cases concerning inflammables, explosives and dangerous goods since the start of the Spring Festival holiday travel rush. Police authorities under the Ministry of Railw

US, Britain to Form Joint Security Board

The United States and Britain are planning to form a joint national security council, designed to allow the two allies close cooperation in dealing with security challenges. The two are expected to officially announce the creation of the new National

Brazil to spend 579 million dollars on World Cup security

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian government will spend 1.17 billion reais (579 million U.S. dollars) on the security of the FIFA World Cup 2014, state news agency Agencia Brasil said Wednesday. Agencia Brasil said that three quarters

Obama signs border security bill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday signed a bill allocating 600 million dollars to help enhance border security in the southwestern states bordering Mexico. Obama signed the bill in the Oval Office in the presence o