VOA常速英语2017--美国呼吁发展女性维和人员

Women and girls living in conflict areas are frequently the targets of specific forms of violence and abuse. Thus women develop a unique perspective on the causes and effects of conflict on the population. Yet they are severely under-represented duri

VOA常速英语2017--美国指责朝鲜为亚太地区和平稳定的毒瘤

The most urgent and dangerous threat to peace and security in the Asia-Pacific is North Korea, said U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. Speaking in Singapore, he noted the North Korean regime has increased the pace and the scope of its nuclear program

VOA常速英语2017--6月8日——世界海洋日

On June 8th, much of the world observes United Nations World Oceans Day. The idea is to remind people how important the world's oceans are to all life on Earth, to celebrate their beauty, and to bring attention to the impact human activity has on the

VOA常速英语2017--美国助力提高尼日利亚电能供应量

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency recently awarded a grant to the Nigerian company, Community Social Enterprises Limited, or CESEL, for a feasibility study supporting the roll-out of 25 solar photovoltaic microgrids across Nigeria. Together, the

VOA常速英语2017--中非共和国暴力形势加剧

There has been a spike in violence in one of Africa's poorest and most war-torn countries, the Central African Republic, known as CAR. 非洲最贫穷、受战争蹂躏最深重的国家中非共和国(CAR)出现了前所未有的暴力形势高峰。

VOA常速英语2017--伊朗遭遇恐袭

Iran has joined the list of countries targeted within its borders by ISIS. On June 7, at least 17 people were killed and dozens wounded in twin attacks by gunmen and suicide bombers in Tehran. The first assault occurred at the parliament building; th

VOA常速英语2017--美洲国家组织部长级会议 委内瑞拉问题成焦点

There has been a dramatic erosion of constitutional rule in Venezuela over the last 18 months. This includes the undermining of the authority of the democratically elected National Assembly; the thwarting of the recall referendum late last year; the

VOA常速英语2017--美国防部长就美国与澳大利亚合力抗击恐怖主义发表讲话

The United States and Australia have a long history of close cooperation. In the words of Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop, We are the strongest of friends and allies. We have a shared military history going back 100 years, and tod

VOA常速英语2017--马歇尔计划70周年纪念

June marks the 70th anniversary of the European Recovery Program, better known as the Marshall Plan. It was one of the most successful U.S. foreign policy initiatives of the 20th century, praised by Winston Churchill as the most unselfish act by any

VOA常速英语2017--6月20日-世界难民日

On June 20th, we observe World Refugee Day. It is an occasion to highlight the plight of refugees around the world, commend their resilience, and express gratitude to their hosts. 6月20日，我们纪念世界难民日。在这一天，我们着重强

VOA常速英语2017--特朗普抨击伊朗助纣为虐

In a landmark address in Riyadh to Arab and many other Muslim leaders, President Donald Trump called for a coalition of nations who share the aim of stamping out the plague of extremism and providing the next generation in the Middle East with a hope

VOA常速英语2017--美国反对宗教迫害行径

At a recent speech in Washington, Vice President Mike Pence said that protecting and promoting religious freedom is a foreign policy priority of the Trump administration. 近日，在华盛顿发表讲话时，副总统彭斯表示，保护并促进宗

VOA常速英语20117--墨西哥与美国联合打击跨国毒品犯罪

After a recent meeting in Washington between top U.S. and Mexican officials, both sides emphasized the need for a shared strategy to work together in the fight against transnational organized crime, particularly related to drug trafficking. 近日，美

VOA常速英语2017--美国再次指定2人为恐怖组织领导人

From time to time, the United States identifies certain individuals as crucial to the operation of terrorist organizations. In all cases, these are people who have committed, or are deemed to pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism. 美

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 3

Were interfacing with the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending June 3, 2017. After several weeks of big moves, the chart falls asleep: absolutely nothing changes. Number 5: Kendrick Lamar Humble Kend

'Six Day War' a Turning Point for Israel, but Challenges Remain 50 Years Later

STATE DEPARTMENT June 5th marks the 50th anniversary of a preemptive Israeli airstrike that destroyed the Egyptian air force on the ground, paving the way for Israel to defeat Egypt, Jordan and Syria in what came to be known as the Six Day War. Israe

VOA标准英语2017--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 10

Its another week of smooth sailing, with only the tiniest of changes in the hit list from the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending June 10, 2017. Number 5: Ed Sheeran Shape of You Lets start in fifth place, where Ed Sheeran backs

VOA常速英语2017--美国号召警惕伊朗

On May 17, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Stuart Jones said, the U.S. is determined to hold Iran accountable for its human rights abuses with new actions. He pointed to the newly released report to Congress detailing U.S

VOA常速英语2017--美国支持阿富汗通过排雷工作实现和平稳定

Afghanistan has known little peace or stability over the past four decades, having suffered through a Russian invasion, a civil war, five years of harsh rule by the fundamentalist Taliban regime, and the United States-led NATO action aimed at dismant

VOA常速英语2017--特朗普反堕胎 恢复“墨西哥城政策”

President was to reinstate what is known as the Mexico City Policy. That policy, named for the city where it was first introduced by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, bars family planning funding from the State Department or the U.S. Agency for Intern