VOA标准英语2013--Saving Lives, Saving Money

Saving Lives, Saving Money Every year, road crashes kill more than a million people around the world and injure many, many more. But a new study says deaths and injuries can be sharply reduced by taking simple safety measures. Whats more, safer roads

VOA标准英语2013--Europe Warily Watches US 'Fiscal Cliff' Talks

Europe Warily Watches US 'Fiscal Cliff' Talks But it has been a turbulent 12 months for Europe - and German Chancellor Angela Merkel ended the year on a somber note, warning that the coming year will be even more difficult. The reforms that we've int

VOA标准英语2013--The Infamous Stringdusters Straddle Genres on 'Silver Sky'

The Infamous Stringdusters Straddle Genres on 'Silver Sky' Silver Sky is CD number five for the Grammy-nominated, Charlottesville, Virginia- based quintet. While some people think of them as a bluegrass band because of their acoustic instruments, the

VOA标准英语2013--Is Investing in Africa a Good Bet?

Is Investing in Africa a Good Bet? Many sub-Saharan countries have had sustained economic growth despite the global recession. But conflict, political instability and weather extremes in some areas may keep investors away. At the World Economic Forum

VOA标准英语2013--Clinton: Benghazi Attack Part of Broader Challenge in Africa

Clinton: Benghazi Attack Part of Broader Challenge in Africa Clinton said the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi that killed four Americans, including the ambassador, is part of a broader strategic challenge in the fight against terrorism. The Ar

VOA标准英语2013--Syrians Ferry Needed Goods From Iraq

Syrians Ferry Needed Goods From Iraq Syrian men, bent double under the weight of their sacks, begin the four-hour trek from Iraqi Kurdistan back to Syria. Every day more than 3,000 men make this journey into northern Iraq to get essentials such as fo

VOA标准英语2013--Regional Response to Mali Could Lead to Pitfalls

Regional Response to Mali Could Lead to Pitfalls French troops advancing against Islamist militants in Mali say their fight is not over until the country is reunited and al-Qaida-affiliated terrorists are driven from the north. French President Franc

VOA标准英语2013--US President Attends Inaugural Prayer Service

US President Attends Inaugural Prayer Service There was a performance by an African American gospel choir. And a muezzin's call to prayer. The president sat quietly in the front row as the service featured a diversity of religions. Episcopal Bishop K

VOA标准英语2013--Widow of Slain Civil Rights Leader Delivers Inaugural Invocation

Widow of Slain Civil Rights Leader Delivers Inaugural Invocation It was a shining moment for Evers-Williams, as she delivered the invocation at Barack Obamas second Inauguration. Fifty years ago, Evers-Williams' husband, Medgar Evers, was shot and ki

VOA标准英语2013--Diversity on Display at US Presidential Inauguration

Diversity on Display at US Presidential Inauguration The diversity of the Presidents supporters was on display at the Inauguration. Ramona Natera from Wisconsin is part of Latinas United for Obama that helped secure Hispanic support in the last elect

VOA标准英语2013--First Lady's New Hairstyle Creates Buzz

First Lady's New Hairstyle Creates Buzz When Obama took the official oath of office Sunday, the gray in his hair was noticeable. But it was the first lady's hair that was creating all the buzz - with her new haircut featuring bangs. People magazine d

VOA标准英语2013--Mali Security Measures Hinder Humanitarian Access to Civilians

Mali Security Measures Hinder Humanitarian Access to Civilians Hannatou Bocoum made it to Bamako Saturday, 10 days after her town, Konna, became the first to fall to Islamist rebels in this most recent offensive. The town was later bombed by the Fren

VOA标准英语2013--Clinton to Testify on Benghazi Attack

Clinton to Testify on Benghazi Attack Four months after the Benghazi attack that exposed startling flaws in U.S. diplomatic security, lawmakers will have their first chance to question Clinton about the incident, in what likely will be her final roun

VOA标准英语2013--Inaugural Festivities Put the 'Party' into Political Parties

Inaugural Festivities Put the 'Party' into Political Parties People come from across the country to take part in inaugural festivities, including Burga Santiago of California, who is visiting Washington for the first time. She and her daughters have

VOA标准英语2013--Inauguration Security -- A Year In The Planning

Inauguration Security -- A Year In The Planning Presidential inaugurations are elaborate. There's the swearing-in with domestic and foreign dignitaries present. The moving of the president to and from the White House, and the massive crowds that gath

VOA标准英语2013--Gun Violence Makes Pakistani-Americans Wary of Future

Gun Violence Makes Pakistani-Americans Wary of Future Events of mass-murder like December's school killings in the state of Connecticut have horrified people throughout the Unites States. But they are especially distressing to immigrants who came her

VOA标准英语2013--Soaring Population, Climate Change Stress Resources

Soaring Population, Climate Change Stress Resources Advances and losses Progress has been made. Since world leaders met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the first Earth Summit on Sustainable Development 20 years ago, global poverty has fallen by half,

VOA标准英语2013--US Economy Faces Another Cliff

US Economy Faces Another Cliff The U.S. government has already reached the congressionaly imposed borrowing limit of $16.4 trillion and could run out of money by mid-February. New York trader Benedict Willis says the coming debate over raising the de

VOA标准英语2013--Anger, Fear Sweep Europe After Algeria Attack

Anger, Fear Sweep Europe After Algeria Attack British Prime Minister David Cameron postponed a key speech on Europe to deal with the hostage crisis Friday. After chairing an emergency meeting with ministers, he briefed parliament. I offered UK techni

VOA标准英语2013--Malian Refugees Face Increasing Risks

Malian Refugees Face Increasing Risks The aid group Oxfam warns as fighting escalates in northern Mali, the plight of refugees is expected to get worse. It says current humanitarian operations could be overwhelmed unless major changes are made to mee