VOA标准英语2013--US Military Presence in Africa Grows With Terror Threat

US Military Presence in Africa Grows With Terror Threat The spread of militant groups in what were previously unaffected areas of West Africa, such as Mali, has prompted the U.S. military to pay closer attention and boost its presence in the form of

VOA标准英语2013--Obstacles, Perks of Movie Co-productions in China

Obstacles, Perks of Movie Co-productions in China The Chinese government just completed construction of a giant complex for part of its movie industry. One square kilometer of swamp near China's coastal city of Tianjin was turned into solid ground. O

VOA标准英语2013--US Trial to Focus on Race, Guns, Self-Defense

US Trial to Focus on Race, Guns, Self-Defense The shooting of black teenager Trayvon Martin sparked protests last year when his killer - an Hispanic man - was not charged. In a legal reversal 44 days later, George Zimmerman was charged with second-de

VOA标准英语2013--'Man of Steel' Caps Superman's 70-year Evolution

'Man of Steel' Caps Superman's 70-year Evolution Superman's character rests on his dual nature. He was born as Kal-El on the planet Krypton, which was destroyed right after his parents launched him to Earth. Allusions to the story of Jesus are thread

VOA标准英语2013--Top Five Pop Hits for Week Ending June 22

Top Five Pop Hits for Week Ending June 22 Its a big week on the hit list, as we crown a new number one single - from a first-time artist at that. Lets open in fifth place, where Florida Georgia Line and Nelly continue to enjoy themselves with Cruise.

VOA标准英语2013--Electric Fish Offer Insight Into Human Central Nervous System

Electric Fish Offer Insight Into Human Central Nervous System Electric fish live mostly in fresh water in tropical rivers and are found primarily in only two parts of the world. There are two main groups, one in South America, the Gymnotiform, and th

VOA标准英语2013--Obama to Skip Kenya on Africa Tour

Obama to Skip Kenya on Africa Tour Obama's ancestral home is a tiny town called Kogelo in western Kenya. His name adorns schools and restaurants there and members of his family still live in the area. And while many hoped he might visit the area on h

VOA标准英语2013--Indigenous Peoples Stand Up to Exploitation

Indigenous Peoples Stand Up to Exploitation This month (6-10/12), 600 indigenous leaders gathered in the far north of Norway. They produced a document that called for an end to discrimination and exploitation of their people. The Alta Declaration wil

VOA标准英语2013--Brazil President Holds Emergency Meeting Over Growing Protests

Brazil President Holds Emergency Meeting Over Growing Protests More than a million protesters rallied in dozens of cities across Brazil Thursday, including at least 300,000 in Rio de Janeiro where police fired tear gas to contain the crowds. Proteste

VOA标准英语2013--Immigrant's Success in US Creates Great Opportunities for Many

Immigrant's Success in US Creates Great Opportunities for Many What youre looking at is the 'American Dream.' Ali Saifi left Iran nearly 40 years ago to start a life in the United States. Its a most interesting country because it allows you to do wha

VOA标准英语2013--Most US Retailers Choose Not to Sign Bangladesh Factory Accord

Most US Retailers Choose Not to Sign Bangladesh Factory Accord The factory fell just days after it was considered unsafe, but employees were told to come to work anyway. U.S. Congressman George Miller, a long-time advocate for garment workers rights,

VOA标准英语2013--Online Classes May Force Changes at Universities

Online Classes May Force Changes at Universities This is pretty amazing, said the University of Virginia's David Evans, teaching an online introduction to Computer Science. Online classes are now taught by many top universities and offer everything f

VOA标准英语2013--Researcher Explores Native American Herbal Remedies

Researcher Explores Native American Herbal Remedies Hikers often explore the foothills of the Angeles National Forest, but this group of hikers has a purpose. They are learning how Native Americans used the local vegetation in their healing, includin

VOA标准英语2013--Musical Prodigy Emily Bear Wows Audiences Worldwide

Musical Prodigy Emily Bear Wows Audiences Worldwide While most kids her age are hanging out at the mall, playing video games, or carpooling with friends for a weekend of movies and soccer games, Emily is preparing for her next television or concert a

VOA标准英语2013--US Report: Iran's State-Sponsored Terrorism Rises

US Report: Iran's State-Sponsored Terrorism Rises The report said both Iran and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah were exceptionally active in plotting terrorist activities last year, and provided a broad range of support to Syria's regime in its crackdown

VOA标准英语2013--Jordanians Wary of US Force on Syrian Border

Jordanians Wary of US Force on Syrian Border The fighting in Syria has increasingly dragged in regional and international powers, even if - as in the case of the United States - the engagement appears reluctant. The U.S. has plans to boost its small

VOA标准英语2013--London Terror Probe Traces Path to Radicalization, via Somalia

London Terror Probe Traces Path to Radicalization, via Somalia In the days since the killing, it's emerged that one of the suspects, Michael Adebolajo, was arrested in Kenya in 2010, accused of seeking training with terror group al-Shabab in neighbor

VOA标准英语2013--US Hospitals Have Dramatic Differences in Pricing for Same Procedures

US Hospitals Have Dramatic Differences in Pricing for Same Procedures Rickey Dana is one of millions of Americans living with a long-term illness. I would wake up in the middle of the night, vomiting whatever I had eaten, if there was anything left i

VOA标准英语2013--Study: Bad Teeth, Gums Major Problems

Study: Bad Teeth, Gums Major Problems A new report says nearly four-billion people more than half the worlds population have major tooth decay, or cavities. Health officials warn that poor oral health can lead to social and psychological problems. Pr

VOA标准英语2013--Women Bear Brunt of Population Growth

Women Bear Brunt of Population Growth The global population is expected to rise to nine billion by 2050. Most of that growth will be in developing countries. However, many are asking whether such growth is sustainable, considering the amount of resou