VOA常速英语2014--寻找宇宙中最冷的物体

Scientists Looking at Coldest Objects in Universe 寻找宇宙中最冷的物体 Astronomers have a new powerful tool for looking deep into space while trying to better understand the origins of the universe. It is a new telescope that will look for

VOA标准英语2014--Ukraine Volunteer Militia Deploys to East During Cease-fire

Ukraine Volunteer Militia Deploys to East During Cease-fire NEAR KYIV More volunteers with Ukraine's Donbas Battalion, a pro-government militia that recently merged with the National Guard, were preparing to deploy to the restive east Monday - in the

VOA标准英语2014--国际制裁对俄罗斯石油业的影响

Sanctions Threat Weighs on Russian Oil Industry 国际制裁对俄罗斯石油业的影响 MOSCOW Russias economy runs on oil and gas, but with Russias economy on the edge of recession, a new threat has emerged: possible sanctions against energy tech

VOA常速英语2014--奥巴马权衡化解伊拉克危机方案

Obama Weighs in on Iraq Crisis 奥巴马权衡化解伊拉克危机方案 WASHINGTON President Barack Obama continues to rule out sending U.S. combat forces to Iraq, while voicing concern about Sunni militants who have seized large swaths of territor

VOA标准英语2014--难民促进当地经济

Refugees Boost Local Economy 难民促进当地经济 A new study says refugees do not have to be a burden on a host countrys resources. In fact, they can actually help boost the local economy if given the chance. The findings were released June 20th

VOA标准英语2014--Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending June 21

Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending June 21 Were counting down the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending June 21, 2014. First and foremost, thank you for taking time out from watching the World Cup to che

VOA标准英语2014--研究蚂蚁或能帮助解决大问题

Study of Ants Could Yield Answers to Big Questions 研究蚂蚁或能帮助解决大问题 Scientists have always been fascinated with the high level of organization in ant societies -- from building life-saving rafts during floods to the way colonie

VOA常速英语2014--叙利亚石油资助伊拉克激进组织

Syrian Oil Finances ISIL Militants in Iraq 叙利亚石油资助伊拉克激进组织 LONDON The Sunni militant group that has taken over a large area of Iraq has financed its operations in part through an unlikely alliance with one of its enemies -

VOA标准英语2014--Militant Advance in Iraq Blow to Families of US Fallen

Militant Advance in Iraq Blow to Families of US Fallen MARSEILLES, ILLINOIS The rapid advance of Islamist militants through key cities in Iraq is forcing many Americans to re-examine the eight-year-long war that killed nearly 4,500 U.S. service membe

VOA标准英语2014--Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending July 12

Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending July 12 Were lighting up the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending July 12, 2014. Much of the United States is now afflicted with hot summer weather - which may explain

VOA标准英语2014--African-born Pastor Brings ‘Holy Laughter’ Revival to Washington

African-born Pastor Brings Holy Laughter Revival to Washington WASHINGTON A South African-born televangelist based in Florida has brought his ministry to Washington for a three-week event he is calling Celebrate America. Rodney Howard-Browne is calli

VOA标准英语2014--马拉卡勒的南苏丹难民生活条件堪忧

Displaced S. Sudanese Face Worsening Conditions in Camps 马拉卡勒的南苏丹难民生活条件堪忧 MALAKAL, SOUTH SUDAN Floods, malaria and malnutrition are making life worse for internally displaced people staying at camps in South Sudan. In

VOA标准英语2014--阿富汗政治危机或再次引发暴力活动

Afghan Political Crisis Raises Fears of Violence 阿富汗政治危机或再次引发暴力活动 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is headed to Afghanistan on Friday, where a political crisis is raising fears of instability and violence. Supporters

VOA标准英语2014--45年之后:太空竞赛成为过去

After 45 Years: Space Race a Thing of the Past 45年之后:太空竞赛成为过去 Forty-five years ago, two U.S. astronauts became the first humans to step on the moon, the remarkable culmination of a fierce competition in space technology between

VOA标准英语2014--得州大量移民涌入成挑战

Large Immigrant Influx on Texas Border Creates Huge Challenge 得州大量移民涌入成挑战 HOUSTON The tens of thousands of illegal immigrants who have come across the Mexican border into the US state of Texas in recent months seeking refuge fro

VOA标准英语2014--里约热内卢贫民窟酒店吸引爵士乐爱好者

Hotel in Rio Favela Attracts Jazz Enthusiasts 里约热内卢贫民窟酒店吸引爵士乐爱好者 RIO DE JANEIRO You might not expect to find a hotel in one of Rio de Janeiros favelas - the local name for the city's shantytowns. The success story

VOA标准英语2014--在巴西球迷盼望着周日的世界杯决赛

Fans Await Sunday's World Cup Final in Brazil 在巴西球迷盼望着周日的世界杯决赛 RIO DE JANEIRO Throngs of Argentines made their way to Rio de Janeiro after their team beat the Netherlands to reach the World Cup final for the first time

VOA标准英语2014--Guitars Make Art in Addition to Music

Guitars Make Art in Addition to Music Artists have created musical masterpieces with guitars for centuries, but at a music shop in Maryland, the instruments became canvases and were transformed into art. The idea came to the store's owner, Tony Litz,

VOA标准英语2014--US Muslims Reach Into Their Hearts, and Pockets for Ramadan

US Muslims Reach Into Their Hearts, and Pockets for Ramadan WASHINGTON For millions of Muslims around the world Ramadan is a time to reach deep into their hearts. And for those who can afford it, its also a time to reach deep into their pockets and e

VOA标准英语2014--Ancient Papyrus Reed Could Hold Key to Water Conservation

Ancient Papyrus Reed Could Hold Key to Water Conservation Ancient Egyptians turned papyrus into paper and provided the world with it for thousands of years. Hundreds of thousands of books in the Royal Library in Alexandria and Rome's 58 public librar