[VOA标准英语]Somalia Seeks Urgent Support as it Faces Rebel Ultimatum2009-07-08
Intense diplomatic activity is underway in East African capitals aimed at saving Somalia's embattled government from a determined onslaught by well-financed radical Islamist rebels. Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed is touring the region before an urgent high-level meeting scheduled later this week.
[VOA标准英语]Lawyers Fear Mugabe May Block New Constitution2009-07-08
As plans to further define and adopt fundamental principles on Zimbabwe's new Constitution continues, some lawyers say they fear President Robert Mugabe will stop any new constitution which cuts his executive powers.
[VOA标准英语]Ghana Hopes Obama Brings Tourism Boom2009-07-08
Ghana is hoping that this week's visit by U.S. President Barack Obama brings with it an increase in tourism revenue, especially from black Americans.
[VOA标准英语]Family, Fans Say Goodbye to Michael Jackson2009-07-08
Music fans said goodbye to Michael Jackson Tuesday, as friends and fans in Los Angeles paid tribute to the pop star at private and public memorial services. An emotional event at Staples Center celebrated the singer's life through music and the recollections of friends.
[VOA标准英语]Former North Korean Prisoner Speaks Out2009-07-08
A former North Korean prisoner is speaking out about his isolated homeland country and the fate of two American journalists detained there. Kang Chol Hwan spent 10 years in North Korea's notorious concentration camps.
[VOA标准英语]UN Security Council Says North Korea Missile Launches Violate Resolutions2009-07-08
The U.N. Security Council on Monday condemned North Korea's most recent missile launches as violations of council resolutions, and demanded that Pyongyang comply fully with its international obligations.
[VOA标准英语]South Korea's President Donates Personal Assets to Charity2009-07-08
South Korea's president is donating his personal assets to charity. The former corporate executive has set up a foundation to disperse his fortune of $26 million. From Seoul, Jason Strother has the story.
[VOA标准英语]Nepal's Deposed King Gyanendra Expresses Concern About Country2009-07-08
In a message on the occasion of his 63rd birthday, Tuesday, former King Gyanendra says he stepped down in the hope that peace and the law and order situation would improve in the country. But, he says he is "troubled and anguished" that there is no improvement in the lot of his fellow citizens.
[VOA标准英语]East Timor Leader Says Voters Will Judge Former Indonesian Military Strongman2009-07-08
East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta says it is up to Indonesian voters to judge a former army commander who hopes to become vice president in Wednesday's elections. Human rights groups accuse Prabowo Subianto of orchestrating atrocities in both East Timor and Indonesia.
voa常速英语讲解:迦纳希望奥巴马之行刺激旅游业繁荣2009-07-08
Ghana is hoping that this week's visit by U.S. President Barack Obama brings with it an increase in tourism revenue, especially from black Americans.
voa常速英语:Family, Fans Say Goodbye to Michael Jackson2009-07-08
Music fans said goodbye to Michael Jackson Tuesday, as friends and fans in Los Angeles paid tribute to the pop star at private and public memorial services. An emotional event at Staples Center celebrated the singer's life through music and the recollections of friends.
[VOA标准英语]Palin's Political Future Unclear2009-07-07
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's decision to step down before the end of her term caught the political world by surprise, and has fueled questions and speculation about her political future. Palin was Republican John McCain's vice presidential running mate in last year's presidential election and is seen by many Republicans as a potential candidate in 2012.
[VOA标准英语]Indonesia's Presidential Candidates Cry Foul Over Voter Lists2009-07-07
With official campaigning over in Indonesia, presidential candidates have turned their attention to the issue of voter fraud. The country's electoral commission has been dogged by complaints about duplicate names, deceased persons and children appearing on the rolls since April's legislative elections.
[VOA标准英语]Strike Will Threaten World Cup Projects in S. Africa2009-07-07
Up to 70,000 South African construction workers are expected to go on strike Wednesday in a move that will threaten timely completion of stadiums being readied for the FIFA 2010 World Cup.
[VOA标准英语]Strong Economy Helps Indonesian President's Re-Election Bid2009-07-07
With the Indonesian presidential election just days away (July 8) President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono remains the favorite to win. The most recent opinion poll by the Indonesian Survey Institute gives the former general a 63 percent approval rating.
[VOA标准英语]Opposition Alliance Creates Ripples in Sudan2009-07-07
The ruling party in Sudan has denounced a formal accord signed between a Darfur rebel group and a northern opposition party that says the current government will be illegitimate beginning July 9.
[VOA标准英语]Iran's Supreme Leader Blasts Alleged 'Western Meddling' in Iran2009-07-07
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is blasting Western leaders for their alleged meddling in Iran's internal affairs, threatening to respond with a "Iron fist." The latest saber-rattling from Khamenei comes amid increasing talk of internal divisions among Iran's top leadership.
[VOA标准英语]Expectations High in Ghana Before Obama Visit2009-07-07
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Ghana later this week and expectations among Ghanaians are high. Ghana's government is running a series of radio ads in anticipation of President Obama's visit.
[VOA标准英语]US, Russia Agree on Framework for Arms Deal2009-07-07
U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev have approved a framework for a major new arms-control agreement. They made the announcement as they wrapped up summit talks in Moscow.
[VOA标准英语]Somali Government Dismisses al-Shabab Ultimatum to Surrender Weapons2009-07-07
Somalia's U.N.-backed government has dismissed an ultimatum issued by the country's al-Shabab extremist group for government forces to surrender their weapons within five days. Somali leaders are counting on the arrival of more African Union peacekeepers in Somalia to help defend against rebel attempts to topple the government.
[VOA标准英语]Tiger Woods Wins AT2009-07-07
World No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods of the United States has won the AT&T National golf tournament near Washington, D.C. held at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Woods outlasted defending champion Anthony Kim on Sunday as well as a challenge from Hunter Mahan.
[VOA标准英语]Italy's Earthquake Zone to Host G-8 Summit2009-07-07
Italy hosts top world leaders this week for the G-8 summit of major industrialized nations. These meetings are held every year, but this year's site is somewhat unusual in that the summit takes place in a part of central Italy that was struck by a devastating earthquake in April, that killed nearly 300 people and left more than 65,000 homeless. Italy's prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi says he wanted to highlight the plight of the region.
[VOA标准英语]Obama En Route to Russia Summit2009-07-07
U.S. President Barack Obama has left Washington for Moscow - the first stop on an international journey that will also include the Group of Eight Summit in Italy and Mr. Obama first visit while in office to Africa.
[VOA标准英语]World Summit in Italy Puts Spotlight on Earthquake Victims2009-07-07
Leaders of the world's most powerful nations meet in central Italy this week (July 8-10) for the annual G8 summit. The agenda is expected to cover a wide variety of issues, from the ongoing global economic crisis to Afghanistan, Iran and aid to Africa and other poverty stricken regions. But the meeting has a very special significance for summit host, Italy.
[VOA标准英语]Indian Government Wants To Return Economy to High Growth Path2009-07-07
The Indian government says its main challenge is to return the economy to a high growth rate and reduce poverty. But the government's widening fiscal deficit and failure to announce economic reforms in its first budget since taking power has disappointed investors and stock markets.

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