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He gave a farewell speech at VOA headquarters in which he talked about his time working here.

Todd Lodwick told VOA Sports that the break gave him a chance to realize how much he loved Nordic combined.

VOA's white house reporter, Scarts Sterns Scott Stearns, says the president did not learn about the port deal until it was already approved.

Oxfam's International Director, Penny Lawrence tells VOA that her organization is trying to reverse the expulsion order.

Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu told VOA she did not think it was a partisan political speech at all.

The company and Cameroonian officials did not answer a request for a VOA interview.

And I'm Bob Doughty. We tell about some of these activities on this VOA Special English New Year's program.

If you would like to hear world news, listen to VOA at the beginning of the hour, Universal Time.

In a telephone interview from Jerusalem, WFP Spokesman, Robin Lodge, tells VOA, the so-called humanitarian recess is only a first step.

One will be the Internet and look up to listen to VOA, to understand some news stylistic features.

Lamamra told VOA it is up to Somali political and clan leaders to put a stop to it.

One young man, Nikita told VOA he was there because he thought that the killing of a Russian was not acceptable.

He believed that it was important to make English easier to understand by listeners of VOA broadcasts whose native language was not English.

A witness near the border with Kenya told VOA he had seen Kenya fighter jets flying in and out of Somalia in recent days.

But Barnes told VOA's Issues in the News program that the president is right to make an early push for his entire agenda.

Save the Children emergency officer George Graham spoke to VOA from Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in Eastern DRC.

John Fortier monitors U. S. politics at the American Enterprise Institute and was a guest on VOA's Encounter program.

Redmond tells VOA the brutality of the smugglers is well known as are the dangers of voyaging on rickety, overcrowded vessels.

In an interview with VOA, U. S. Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter acknowledges that the bin Laden raid was a setback for bilateral ties.

Speaking by telephone from Nairobi, Geddo tells VOA the famine, as terrible as it is, appears to be working in favor of the insurgents.

Special English programs became some of the most popular on VOA. We are pleased to say that our programs still are.

VOA has learned that the U. N. chief has narrowed his list for the top U. N. human rights post to three candidates.

John Fortier is a political expert at the American Enterprise Institute and a guest on VOA's Encounter program.

But a reporter for VOA in Conakry says no one tried to stop the mutinous soldiers.

But in an interview for VOA's Press Conference USA, to be broadcast this weekend, Secretary Whelan said Africa Command will be ready.

The Word Book is a list of words used in VOA Special English radio programs.

A VOA reporter talked to people at a Little League game on Sunday and found that none of them knew about the radioactive hot spot.

Such a charter would also officially state VOA's independence from other government programs.

UNICEF's Crowe, speaking to VOA from Nepal, contends the agency did not take sides.

Mark Regev, a spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, told VOA his government wants assurances that the funds will not be misused.

Soon, VOA began to receive hundreds of letters from listeners praising the program.

Bruce used in blues voa "and rev should have been singing style of its west sources. "

But flood-relief spokesman Sean Boonpracong told VOA the airport should be safe and they have no need to leave for now.

Witnesses told VOA that two suicide attackers drove a truck up to the entrance of the government's center and exploded the bomb.

Mister Loomis believed VOA should report about the war honestly, without censorship from the Administration of President Lyndon Johnson.

Therefore, I read through a large number of English novels to increase vocabulary, almost every night to listen to VOA and BBC.

BOB DOUGHTY: And I'm Bob Doughty. Join us again next week for another SCIENCE IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English.

However, a man believed to be the pirates' leader speaking to VOA by satellite telephone denied those reports.

VOA was not able to verify a local elder's statement that four civilians were killed in the attack.

While North East Asia continues on its dynamic path, Gurry tells VOA the United States remains the world's technological powerhouse.

This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. The United States is already one year into a recession.

UNHCR spokeswoman Jennifer Pagonis tells VOA, the overland journey from Thailand into Burma, also known as Myanmar, was long and difficult.

Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Today's word, pan, takes us back to the days of the gold rush in California.

VOA's Barry Wood reports there was also discussion about financial markets and currency values.

Organizers of the Southeast Asian English Olympics are getting support from the American Embassy in Jakarta and VOA.

A U. S. Army spokesman told VOA on Thursday that the Army is reviewing historical records to try to verify the report.

Hawaii flower voa, sea charm for tourists, played out a beautiful romance.

Join us again next week for THE MAKING OF A NATION -- an American history series in VOA Special English.

Nihad Awad of the Council on American-Islamic Relations told VOA that the president's comments serve to counter that argument.

Hermes Soloman was in a camper van at nearby holiday park when the explosion struck, he told VOA News what he experienced.

What I did about English was just listen to VOA sometimes, or watch some junk movies from Hollywood.

But Pakistan Army Spokesman Athar Abbas tells VOA that the troop movements are not what he called an "ominous buildup. "

A political activist in Hama told VOA that government forces have been raiding the homes of activists and carrying out arrests and killings.

VOA correspondent Carolyn Presutti, reporting in Boston, says police are also asking people to call in any possible tips.

In a series of phone interviews with news organizations, including VOA, Baitullah Mehsud claimed responsibility for the attack.

And that's the VOA Special English Education Report. What are your thoughts about parenting styles and cultural differences?

BARBARA KLEIN: And I'm Barbara Klein. Join us again next week for EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English.

ANNOUNCER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION -- American history in VOA Special English.

And that's in VOA Special English, written by Brianna Blake with Robert Berger in Jerusalem and Dorian Jones in Istanbul. I'm Steve Ember.

Not long ago, a VOA colleague of ours was building a cabinet, and he wanted to put wheels on it so it could be moved easily about the room.

In 1996, he performed in an all-star jazz tribute to his close friend, VOA jazz host Willis Conover.

He told VOA the system will remain viable under any circumstances, even if the gas runs out completely.

And I'm Steve Ember with EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Today we tell about the history of radio and the latest technology.

But he told VOA the military action in Kandahar must be followed by swift political and structural changes.

But Governor O'Malley tells VOA the horse racing industry must come together and figure out a long-term strategy for survival.

VOA reporters managed to travel to Fukushima by plane, but many airports, roads and railways remain flooded or damaged throughout Japan.

At the end of his speech, Mister Loomis said goodbye to VOA workers.

STEVE EMBER: And I'm Steve Ember. Join us again next week for another program in VOA Special English.

VOA has learned that the UN chief has narrowed his list for the top UN human rights post to three candidates.

And that's in VOA Special English, written by Brianna Blake with additional reporting by Brian Padden in Bangkok. I'm Steve Ember.

Lambert Bahi Sery told VOA the leaders also encouraged the electoral commission to publish the voter register this week ahead of the vote.

Noor Mohammed Noor, an IEC spokesman has told VOA's Afghan Service those forms are being sent back to the provinces for clarification.

VOA recently spoke with several Americans who were visiting Washington. Many showed an unwillingness to get involved in overseas conflicts.

A VOA reporter on the scene says the demonstrators had gathered to protest the war in Iraq and other issues.

VOA and other media more than the amount of information published in other The total national release 100 times the amount of information.

Mr. Mbeki told VOA the mechanism for resolving disputes will included the foreign, defense and interior ministers of both countries.

Sharing wide roads designed for faster, larger gas-powered vehicles is not just intimidating, it's also dangerous. VOA - M.

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Research Director of the Small Arms Survey, Robert Muggah, tells VOA, a large number of illegitimate weapons are circulating in the country.

Nihad Awad of the Council on American-Islamic Relations told VOA the president's comments serve to counter that argument.

Julie Schmitz, the U. S. figure skating teams coordinator, told VOA about the lasting influence of the 1961 team.

Later, a man claiming to represent Boko Haram spoke by telephone with a VOA reporter.

Officials of Saladin, a British-based private security company confirmed to VOA News that the Afghan guard who died was employed by them.

She spent several years working with the group, and told VOA's Penelope Poulou that she will probably return.

Parker told VOA she would not be deterred by terrorism.

Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossam Zaki told VOA Mr. Mubarak called for the lifting of the siege.

WTO Senior Economist, Michael Finger, tells VOA the strength of the oil and commodity prices is another worrying factor.

Officials with the Afghan Cricket Board tell VOA they rely on the international community, private donors and sponsors for funding.

Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION -- American history in VOA Special English.

VOA asked Mark Bowden if the organization could have done more to prevent the crisis.

State Department deputy spokesman Tom Casey told VOA it is not true that the department condones corruption in Iraq.

A VOA reporter in GAO says most Islamist militants have fled the city since last week, when French warplanes bombed their positions.

President Jimmy Carter, tells VOA News the biggest worry now is whether election losers will peacefully accept the peoples' verdict.

As a journalist, I was excited to be interviewed on the Voice of America (VOA) while I did my internship at Iowa Public Television (IPTV).

STEVE EMBER: And I'm Steve Ember. Join us again next week for in VOA Special English.

Common Theme Ties Cases of Madoff, Siemens and 'Light' CigarettesThis is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English.

In a VOA interview, Representative Neal Abercrombie from Hawaii had this reaction.

Some delegates told VOA that their big concern is massive traffic congestion in their cities, a concern echoed by U. N. Habitat's Clos.

Founded in 1969, VOA Associates Incorporated, provides remarkable client service and award-winning design for the built environment.

VOA reporter Elizabeth Arrott recently visited Damascus. Her visit took place under the guidance of a Syrian government official.

Alec Ross, a senior adviser to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, recently discussed these efforts with VOA's Persian News Network.

ECC member Fahim Hakim tells VOA that looking into these alleged electoral abuses could be time consuming.

While North East Asia continues on itsdynamic path, Gurry tells VOA the United States remains the world's technological powerhouse.

Ken Berman leads anti-censorship projects for the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the parent agency of VOA .

in an interview with voa, amino spokesman, ugandan army major barite ba-hoku expressed anger at al-shabab's relentless use of violence.

This VOA correspondent traveled to Buner, under military escort, and found deserted villages with few signs of security.

He tells VOA that he recently was able to send his two children to live with a friend's family.

He told VOA that he believes developments in the past few years mean researchers are close to learning what causes MS.

She tells VOA mother's milk contains important nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are found nowhere else.

VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer is in South Africa to cover the World Cup and spoke about the impact of the vuvuzelas.

English in a variety of BBC radio (BBC) and Voice of America (VOA) is the most representative.

He expanded VOA's broadcasting ability by setting up transmitter devices in countries including Liberia and the Philippines.

Patrick Chovanec, a professor at a Beijing's Tsinghua University, tells VOA restarting the talks is "a step in the right direction. "

President Papadopoulos remarked to VOA that he thinks the election will need a second vote next week.

Please include your full name and where you live. Join us again next week for AMERICAN MOSAIC, VOA's radio magazine in Special English.

And that's in VOA Special English, written by Brianna Blake with David Gollust in Washington and Steve Herman in Seoul. I'm Doug Johnson.

mmy Carter, tells VOA News the biggest worry now is whether election losers will peacefully accept the peoples' verdict.

This footage, obtained by VOA, shows looters ransacking a World Food Program delivery of dry food at Badbaado camp this month.

Speaking to VOA, army spokesman Major-General Athar Abbas distanced the Pakistani military from the incident.

Lejeune-Kaba tells VOA the determination of a famine is not done lightly. It is based on several strict measures.

Learning the Secrets of the Potato, and an EnemyThis is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report.

Mikal Hem, a journalist based in Oslo, told VOA the explosion could be heard from many kilometers away.

And that's the VOA Special English Economics Report, written by Mario Ritter. I'm Steve Ember.

And that's the VOA Special English Development Report, written by June Simms. I'm Steve Ember.

And that's the VOA Special English Development Report, written by Jerilyn Watson, with reporting by Carolyn Weaver.

A military spokesman told VOA that the army hoped to free all civilians trapped in rebel territory by Sunday.

On seeing the VOA TV camera, they raised their right arms to flash V for Victory signs. They shouted "Allahu Akhbar" or God is Great.

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Three years ago, a study of overfishing led to sharp debate.

For this year's World Food Day observance last week, VOA reporters examined the current causes of hunger.

And that's the VOA Special English Development Report, written by Jill Moss. I'm Steve Ember.

Analyst Stuart Rothenberg spoke to VOA 's Encounter program about the impact of Afghanistan on next year's U. S. presidential election.

From VOA Learning English, welcome back to AS IT IS . I'm your host Mario Ritter.

Most people with whom VOA spoke, however, with had a different outlook.

And that's the Education Report from VOA Learning English, I'm Christopher Cruise.

And that's IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English, written by Brianna Blake.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Theresa Whelan made the comment in a VOA interview.

U. N. refugee spokesman, Ron Redmond, tells VOA, refugee and asylum issues have become more complex in today's world.

John Fortier is with the American Enterprise Institute. He is a guest on VOA's Encounter program.

The VOA sets the rates for different types of property, and local authorities collect them as their primary source of revenue.

A former senior Japanese defense official Toshio Tamogami tells VOA the time has come for Japan to use tougher language with North Korea.

You are listening to SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, in VOA Special English. With Bob Doughty, I'm Faith Lapidus in Washington.

Now, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES , a VOA Special English program about American expressions.

And that's the VOA Special English , written by June Simms. I'm Christopher Cruise.

Before lunch, I listen to VOA and BBC, so I can train my listening and imitate both American and British spoken English.

VOA Special English is an example of a controlled language.

And that's the VOA Special English Education Report. I'm Christopher Cruise.

Weekly Standard editor Fred Barnes is a frequent guest on VOA's Issues in the News program.

And that's the VOA Special English Technology Report, written by June Simms.

Another witness tells VOA that law enforcement blocked an exit in the area, which kept the crowd from moving.

Yet she told VOA's Faiza Elmasry it was surprising how many students can graduate with, in her words, a "thin education. "

This VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES was written by Marilyn Christiano.

Kaduna police spokesman Aminu Lawal told VOA that police are still investigating where the bomber was headed.

Commercial Real Estate Could Be Next Economic ThreatThis is the VOA Special English Economics Report.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Produces Millions of Dollars a Day(MUSIC)BOB DOUGHTY: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English.

DOUG JOHNSON: And I'm Doug Johnson. Join us again next week for THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English.

VOA Special English modules for improving listening & reading skill.

Special English programs became some of the most popular on VOA.

This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. This week, President Obama signed an expansion of federal law on hate crimes.

This VOA Special English program, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES, was written by Jill Moss. I'm Faith Lapidus.

This VOA Special English program was written by Marilyn Christiano. I'm Christopher Cruise.

Now VOA Political Correspondent Jim Malone tells us about the possible Republican candidates.

STEVE EMBER: And I'm Steve Ember. Join us again next week for THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English.

VOA's Jim Teeple reports the report blames Israel for the crisis, but Israeli officials say Hamas militants are to blame.

She spoke with VOA news about her views on nuclear energy.

A Palestinian who crossed into Egypt to visit relatives, Essam Ibrahim Issa, spoke to VOA by phone from another small community near Rafah.

He spoke about steps Iraqis could take in an interview with VOA.

VOA's Scott Bobb spoke to opinion leaders in the opposition-controlled city of Benghazi and has this report.

And that's the Technology Report from VOA Learning English. I'm June Simms.

Witnesses told VOA that nine of the dead were Christians from the Igbo ethnic group.

VOA's Paula Wolfson reports he is sending Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Nairobi during his upcoming trip to Africa.

This VOA Special English program, , was written by Marilyn Christiano. I'm Warren Scheer.

This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. In the American legal system, people generally bring civil claims as individuals.

The director of Golos, Lilia Shibanova, told VOA the source of the pressure probably comes from local, not Kremlin authorities.

And that's the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. I'm Steve Ember.

And that's the VOA Special English Agriculture Report, written by Marisel Salazar. I'm Steve Ember.

SARS virus-from VOA Research from China has shown that some animals eaten as food can carry the SARS virus.

Political expert Norman Ornstein spoke about that on VOA's Press Conference USA program.

VOA standard English news and special English news are two varieties of radio news English.

And that's IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English . I'm Steve Ember.

Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I'm Barbara Klein. And I'm Steve Ember.

One Ivorian journalist tells VOA that two large waves of people, moving in opposite directions, bumped into each other on a narrow street.

the voa special English program, words and their stories, every week this time.

And that's the VOA Special English , written by June Simms. I'm Steve Ember.

And that's the VOA Special English Development Report, written by Jerilyn Watson. I'm Steve Ember.

This VOA Special English program, , was written by Marilyn Christiano.

It includes resources that can help non-native English speakers. VOA's Art Chimes recently spoke with the director, Linda Bergmann.

And that's the Economics Report in VOA Special English. I'm Mario Ritter.

So Mister Loomis asked VOA program manager Barry Zorthian to develop a way to broadcast to listeners with a limited knowledge of English.

VOA correspondent in the area reported hearing loud explosions from the protest zone.

A company manager tells VOA that GM expects to lose money initially, but hopes to make the Volt profitable in future years.

And that's the VOA Special English Agriculture Report, written by Jerilyn Watson. I'm Jim Tedder.

And that's the VOA special English health report, written by Caty Weaver, and I am Bob Doughty .

And that's the VOA Special English Education Report. I'm Steve Ember.

She tells VOA climate change triggers weather-related disasters.

Now, the weekly VOA Special English program -- AMERICAN STORIES.

ASEAN's Secretary General Surin Pitsuwan on Sunday told VOA that Burma should take the opportunity seriously.

And that was the VOA special English economics report, I am Mario Ritter .

United Nations spokesman Aleem Siddque in Kabul tells VOA News that it is premature, however, to judge the outcome.

VOA has its own anti-censorship programs, led by Ken Berman.

And that's the VOA Special English Agriculture Report.

WORDS AND THEIR STORIES, in VOA Special English, was written by Jill Moss. I'm Faith Lapidus.

Magnus told VOA that living in orbit has given her newfound appreciation for the Earth.

In remarks later to VOA, Tauscher predicted the two sides would reach a deal very soon.

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Sadiq told VOA that no evidence has been provided to the Pakistani government.

She tells VOA she believes those officials have been "pretty much" removed from their positions.

And that's the VOA Special English Development Report, written by Jerilyn Watson, with Lisa Schlein in Geneva. I'm Steve Ember.

In an interview with VOA, Kenya's Assistant Information Minister George Khaniri defended the government's performance.

And that's the VOA Special English Technology Report.

He complains that the VOA doesn't differentiate between large players and small ones, like himself.

And that's the VOA Special English . I'm Christopher Cruise.

He tells VOA he just returned from northeastern Kenya, an area hit hard by dry conditions.

Reporter Arash Aalaei from VOA's Persian News Network was at the show.

VOA's Edward Yeranian describes Egyptian effort for a peace plan.

Somewhere along the way he matured into the elder statesman of American tennis. In Washington, this is Steve Schy, VOA sports.

And that's the VOA Special English Education Report.

The charter states that VOA has to win the attention and respect of its listeners.

And that's the VOA Special English Economics Report.

Musical History of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame(MUSIC)STEVE EMBER: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English.

DOUG JOHNSON: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. I'm Doug Johnson.

Wish you a good mood~ And now, time for VOA Popular American, and then is the advertisements.

IN THE NEWS in VOA special English was written by Nancy Steinbach.

Join us again next week for AMERICAN MOSAIC, VOA's radio magazine in Special English.

And that's the VOA Special English Agriculture Report, written by Jerilyn Watson with Steve Baragona. I'm Bob Doughty.

He also decided that VOA needed a charter document to make its goals and rules clear.

An Unsettled Time for the Credit Card IndustryThis is the VOA Special English Economics Report.

This VOA Special English Economics Report was written by Mario Ritter.

Don't just be content with the VOA or BBC world service. There are many other interesting alternatives.

Police spokesman Kiraithe told VOA it is too early to determine who was responsible for Sunday's attack.

Some American tourists visiting Washington told VOA they are also concerned.

And that's the VOA Special English Health Report, written by Caty Weaver. I'm Steve Ember.

In a Skype interview with VOA, Juanes explains why.

From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS. I'm Mario Ritter.

Ashton's spokeswoman ((Maya Kocijancic)) told VOA the situation in Egypt will be a priority at Monday's meeting.

Listen again next week for another American Story in VOA Special English.

BP spokesman Steve Rinehart told VOA Friday that pressure readings on the cap continue to rise, which is a good sign.

In remarks to VOA, Hudyma noted the presidents of Ukraine and Russia agreed last month to direct deliveries of gas.

But he told VOA European countries need to recognize the importance of the eastward shift of U. S. defense priorities.

DOUG JOHNSON: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English.

Obama Presses Case for Health Care Reform(Music)This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English.

This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. White rice is the world's most popular form of rice.

I think it might be a good way to begin from VOA special news, which is a program for people like you.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Doctor Coetzee tells VOA that he is hopeful about the fight against MS.

VOA Special English feature programs are recorded before they are broadcast.

Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories.

Clark told VOA that militancy in the oil-rich region is a legitimate cause of action.

India has increased security at airports because of threats sent bye-mail to government officials and media organizations, including VOA.

Henry Loomis made other important improvements at VOA.

And that's in the News in VOA special English, written by Brianna Blake . I am Steve Ember.

And that's the VOA special English health report.

VOA reporter Jim Stevenson will be going to the game on Sunday.