The U.S. State Department, responding to Wednesday's International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar el-Bashir, said those who have committed atrocities in Sudan should be held accountable for their crimes. The United States...
The Nigerian lawyer for U.S.-based blogger, Jonathan Elendu, has called for the secret police to either charge him in court or free him immediately. Elendu has been held since October 18, when the Nigerian State Security Service arrested him at the...
By Jeff Swicord Cleveland, Ohio 18 March 2008 The subprime mortgage crisis has devastated property values and the quality of life in cities across the United States. In this, the second part of a three part series, VOA's Jeff Swicord takes a look at...
By Lisa Bryant Paris 18 March 2008 Belgium's rival parties say they have agreed to a new government, ending months of deadlock over demands for greater autonomy by the Dutch-speaking part of the country. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris. The deal for...
By Margaret Besheer United Nations 07 February 2008 A former Congolese Army colonel and rebel leader has been arrested and transferred to the International Criminal Court at The Hague where he is facing war crimes charges. From United Nations headqua...
Part 2 At the Orthodontist's II 在牙医诊所(下) Dialogue Script2 对话原文2 Tim: Here I am! The guy that looks like an idiot! Mom: Now don't be so silly. Lots of young people like you have braces. Tim: That doesn't make me feel better, Mom. Mom: Wha...
Part 1 I Don't Want Braces! 我不想戴牙套! Dialogue Script1 对话原文1 Mom: Tim! Are you ready for a big, big surprise? Tim: I guess so. What is it? Mom: It's something that you really need! Tim: A new baseball glove? Mom: No. Tim: A cell phone? Mom:...
Part 1 How to Tip at a Restaurant 在餐馆如何给小费 Dialogue Script1 对话原文1 Lilly: Thank you so much for taking me out to dinner. Martin: It's the least I could do. You've babysat so much for me recently. Lilly: It was my pleasure. Your baby's suc...
Part 2 What Chinese Astrology Chart Says about Beth Beth的命盘 Dialogue Script1 对话原文1 Jason: I printed up your Chinese astrology chart. Beth: But I already know that I'm a rat and all that. Jason: This is much more detailed. It's called the Purp...
Part 1 Feng Shui Expert 风水大师 Dialogue Script1 对话原文1 Tim: Some guy on the street was telling me about my personality based on my facial features. Jenny: That's interesting. Well, I can tell you how long you'll live based on your hands. Tim: I...