VOA标准英语2011--Maryland Mosque Invites Jewish Neighbors

Maryland Mosque Invites Jewish Neighbors for Iftar As Muslims around the world observed Ramadan over the past month, one mosque in the suburbs of Washington found the holy month of fasting from sunrise to sundown could provide an opportunity for some

VOA标准英语2011--Modern-Day Knights Rescue Communities in

Mo dern-Day Knights Rescue Communities in Distress In days of old, knights fought for damsels in distress, but in the 21st century, they sometimes battle to help small communities raise revenue. Jousting, in which armored knights compete in games of

VOA标准英语2011--Korean Artist Explores Infinity at Gugge

Korean Artist Explores Infinity at Guggenheim One of America's most prestigious museums of modern and contemporary art is showcasing the work of Korean artist Lee Ufan. Born in Korea, the 75-year-old has lived and taught in Japan, where he enjoys the

VOA标准英语2011--Kenyans Reflect on Legacy of Wangari Maa

Kenyans Reflect on Legacy of Wangari Maathai Kenyans are in mourning following the recent death of Nobel Prize-winning environmentalist Wangari Maathai. Some shared their thoughts at a park in Nairobi that Maathai famously fought to defend. Uhuru Par

VOA标准英语2011--Illinois' Solution to Asian Carp Invasio

Illinois' Solution to Asian Carp Invasion: Eat Them The Asian carp, a species of fish brought from China to the U.S. several decades ago, is a growing concern in the midwest state of Illinois. The number of Asian carp in the states waterways has soar

VOA标准英语2011--Work Underway to Repair Quake-Damaged Wa

Work Underway to Repair Quake-Damaged Washington Monument Work is under way on the Washington Monument - one of the U.S. capital's best-known tourist attractions - to repair damage from the earthquake that struck the East Coast of the United States i

VOA标准英语2011--Israel Observes Rosh Hashanah in Uncerta

Israel Observes Rosh Hashanah in Uncertain Times The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, comes at a turbulent time for Israel. Israelis are observing Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the High Holy Days and a time of reflection and prayer. There are 10 day

VOA标准英语2011--Forced Marriage Continues in Many Countries

Forced Marriage Continues in Many Countries Young girls forced into marriage is still a reality in many parts of the world, and it doesn't just happen in developing nations. Activists, African first ladies and victims gathered at a conference in Los

VOA标准英语2011--'Anonymous' Suggests Shakespeare Didn't Write a Word

'Anonymous' Suggests Shakespeare Didn't Write a Word What if William Shakespeare never wrote a word? What if, instead, the plays and sonnets attributed to him were the work of a worldly English aristocrat during the reign of Queen Elizabeth the First

VOA标准英语2011--Some Tunisians Concerned About Ruling Islamist Party's Aims

Some Tunisians Concerned About Ruling Islamist Party's Aims After winning a little more than 40 percent of the seats in Tunisia's new Constituent Assembly, the moderate Islamist Ennahda party is in talks with secular rivals about forming a coalition

VOA标准英语2011--Nevada Families Struggle with Poverty in

Nevada Families Struggle with Poverty in Shadow of Casinos In the shadow of the glittering casinos and resorts of Las Vegas, Nevada, many poor families are struggling to get by. Several recent studies have found that one in five American children liv

VOA标准英语2011--Exhibit Enlists Visitors in Helping Abused Women

Exhibit Enlists Visitors in Helping Abused Women There is a Chinese saying that women hold up half the sky, yet in many societies, the contributions of women are ignored and women are often the victims of sexual violence and abuse. Husband-and-wife j

VOA标准英语2011--Live Reindeer, Camels Bring Holiday Cheer

Live Reindeer, Camels Bring Holiday Cheer Holiday shopping is in full swing at Swanson's Nursery in Seattle, where you can buy a Christmas tree, pick up a festive wreath for the front door, or check out Santas sleigh. A live reindeer, sharp antlers a

VOA标准英语2011--New Farmers Confront Realities of Local Food Movement

New Farmers Confront Realities of Local Food Movement For the first time in memory, farming in America is cool. A nationwide movement, fueled by disdain for industrial-scale agriculture, is inspiring many young people with no farming experience to ge

VOA标准英语2011--Historic US Court Case Inspired Equal Rights for Both Genders

Historic US Court Case Inspired Equal Rights for Both Genders Reed v Reed is a U.S. Supreme Court case many have never heard of. Yet, it triggered the landmark 1971 decision that declared it unconstitutional to discriminate against a woman solely bec

VOA标准英语2011--Cain Reassesses US Presidential Bid, Gingrich Rises in Polls

Cain Reassesses US Presidential Bid, Gingrich Rises in Polls In U.S. presidential politics, the focus is on Republican White House contender Herman Cain. Cain says he is reassessing his campaign in the wake of allegations of an extramarital affair, w

VOA标准英语2011--Egypt's Islamists Stress Pragmatism

Egypt's Islamists Stress Pragmatism The extent of Egypt's Islamist parties' appeal will come into clearer focus in coming weeks, as results from the nation's first post-revolution elections come in. So far, expressions of support have been strong, es

VOA标准英语2011--Strategy to End AIDS Epidemic

Strategy to End AIDS Epidemic 终结艾滋病的策略 A leading AIDS advocacy group says while the end of the HIV/AIDS epidemic is within reach, success is far from assured. AVAC has released a science-based agenda to end the more than 30-year-old e

VOA标准英语2011--Falling Asleep in the Cockpit Sign of Health Risks

Falling Asleep in the Cockpit Sign of Health Risks The U.S. government agency that regulates civil aviation in the United States, announced new rules this month to combat pilot fatigue. Some fatal crashes have been blamed on mistakes by tired pilots.

VOA标准英语2011--Israel's Border, Preparations Made for Iran-Backed Attacks

Along Israel's Border, Preparations Made for Iran-Backed Attacks Israel and the United States are planning joint military exercises in early 2012 with a focus on missile defense. The moves come amid recent Israeli media reports that Israel's governme