2010-05-24 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

The new Miss USA, Rima Fakih, has family roots in a Shi'ite town in south Lebanon. Despite some of the controversy in the wake of her selection, many Lebanese say they are happy with her win, that

2010-05-24 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

Ethiopian officials say a record number of voters have gone to the polls in an election expected to give Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's ruling party a huge majority in parliament. Opposition leaders

2010-05-24 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

Investigators in southern India are still searching for the cause of India's worst air crash in more than a decade. Eight people survived Saturday's crash, but 158 were killed.There were conflicting

2010-05-24 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

On the eve of high-level economic and political talks between the United States and China, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton highlighted the importance of strong economic and trade ties to both

2010-05-24 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

With no one party winning a majority in the recent British election, the right-of-center Conservatives and left-of-center Liberal Democrats have formed an unlikely coalition government. During the ele

2010-05-24 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

Germany's decision this week to ban speculative short selling of certain types of financial instruments has rattled financial markets around the world, further weakening the euro. The 16-nation curr

2010-05-23 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

President Barack Obama says he is confident the United States will succeed in the war in Afghanistan, but that it needs the commitment of its allies to do so. The president spoke Saturday to graduati

2010-05-23 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

U.S. stock prices edged higher Friday after the U.S. Senate passed the biggest overhaul of the nation's financial system since the 1930s. The Senate measure must be reconciled with a version passed e

2010-05-22 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has called for national reconciliation as the country begins counting the economic cost following an army crackdown on anti-government protests.In a televised add

2010-05-22 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

A second round of indirect talks has ended in Middle East. They are part of a four-month effort by the United States to jumpstart peace negotiations that ended eighteen months ago. Israeli and Palesti

2010-05-22 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

April 7 marked the 95th anniversary of the birth of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. A new tribute album by Grammy-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater reminds us of Billie's lasting musical le

2010-05-22 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

It's springtime in the United States, a time for many Americans to enjoy the warmer weather and flowering plants. However, it can also can be a difficult time of year for the one-in-four people who s

2010-05-22 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

Four U.S. Army veterans have come together to honor the sacrifices of American military troops and raise awareness of their needs as part of a new music group, 4Troops.Rascal Flatts' 2005 Number One

2010-05-22 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

The 193-member World Health Assembly has agreed to work for the global eradication of measles. The assembly, which wraps up its annual meeting Friday, says these goals are achievable, but, agrees a lo

2010-05-22 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

For many people, the word 'Islam' conjures up images of violence, suicide bombings and holy war. But not for Maryam Kabeer Faye, a Jewish-born American. She believes the religion she adopted after a

2010-05-22 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

Over the course of the year, I did not notice any change in the way the government treated me, even after I had published critical stories on sensitive subjects. Perhaps all the freedom made me too bo

2010-05-22 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

Straight ahead on "Our World": A giant box built to cover a leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico is the best hope to stop a massive oil spill. Earthquake prediction continues to confound scientists and

2010-05-21 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

triple-dose of economic worries sent global financial markets sharply lower Thursday. There are mounting concerns about Europe's debt situation and signals of U.S. economic weakness triggered a sell

2010-05-21 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

French and Spanish authorities have arrested six alleged members of ETA, including the reported military leader of the Basque separatist group.The French Interior Ministry said the arrests of the ETA

2010-05-21 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

Just about every sport has a hall of fame, where its stars are enshrined and visitors can see exhibits related to the game.

But people also pull off the road to visit other halls of fame that hono

2010-05-21 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

Burundian immigration officials have canceled the work permit of Human Rights Watch researcher Neela Ghoshal. Ghoshal, a citizen of the United States, has been working in Burundi for the past three ye

2010-05-21 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

In a report released this month, International Crisis Group cautioned that the existence of armed groups and militias, a resurgence of xenophobic language and economic strain make for an "explosive en

2010-05-20 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

A group of heavily armed Taliban militants attacked a major U.S-run airbase in Afghanistan, sparking gun battles that killed nearly a dozen insurgents and an American contractor. At least nine U.S sol

2010-05-20 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

American voters appear to have taken out their anger and frustration at Washington, D.C, voting for the challenger over the incumbent in three of four major congressional races across the country. An

2010-05-20 所属栏目:标准英语|常速英语下载|在线收听

The popular TV cooking competition, Iron Chef, often features world-renowned chefs who use expensive and exotic ingredients to create a one-of-a-kind meal for diners with discriminating taste.At a rec