Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest countries, has moved a step closer to a return to democracy with a relatively peaceful parliamentary election. Officials say about 70 percent of the 81 million eligible voters went to the polls Monday. The Awam...
By Naomi Martig Hong Kong 20 March 2008 Stock markets in Asia remain jittery, with fears of a U.S. recession continuing to cause major market fluctuation. As Naomi Martig reports from Hong Kong, financial analysts say that this may be the beginning o...
By Leta Hong Fincher Washington 27 June 2007 With studies showing that a growing number of children are exposed to graphic violence on television, U.S. lawmakers are considering tighter regulations on media content. But the effort faces opposition f...
By Greg Flakus Fort Collins, Colorado 18 June 2007 We are now well into hurricane season in the western Atlantic area. The season lasts until November and forecasters say this year it will be active, producing as many as 17 named storms. They also sa...
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 24 May 2007 The head of the Red Cross says worsening conflict in some of the world's most difficult trouble spots present the organization with ever more complex humanitarian challenges. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from ICRC h...
By David Gollust State Department 17 May 2007 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice telephoned Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas Thursday to discuss the latest outburst of violence in Gaza. Rice, appe...
By Scott Stearns White House 24 April 2007 The White House is stepping-up attacks against opposition Democrats who want funding for wars in Afghanistan and Iraq tied to a timetable for a troop withdrawal. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns r...
By Jim Malone Washington 19 April 2007 Investigators said Thursday the disturbing video images of the student responsible for the worst shooting spree in U.S. history did not add much to their probe of what happened and why at Virginia Tech Universi...
By Phuong Tran Dakar 14 April 2007 Tensions remain high after clashes between Chad and Sudan's forces earlier this week when dozens were killed on both sides of the border. Leaders from around the world are stepping forward as peace brokers. But anal...
Donna : Where's a good place to visit, Richie? Richie : Phuket. Donna : phu,...what? Richie : Phuket, in Thailand. It's a beautiful resort island with fantastic beaches. Donna: Wow! Sounds great! 一个好玩的地方 唐娜：瑞琪，哪儿有好玩的...
