VOA双语新闻：联合国大幅减少对北韩粮食援助

The United Nations World Food Program has to drastically cut the number of hungry North Koreans it feeds because of a lack of international funding and new restrictions imposed by Pyongyang. 由于缺少国际资金和平壤新实施的限制，联合国

VOA双语新闻：北韩货轮受美海军跟踪或许返航

A North Korean cargo ship being closely tailed by the United States Navy appears to be changing course, and may be returning to North Korea. The ship has come to be seen as an initial test of new United Nations restrictions on Pyongyang. 受到美国海

VOA双语新闻：伊拉克正式接管全国城镇安全治安

Iraqi forces officially assumed control of Baghdad and other cites across the country, following the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from urban areas. 在美国作战部队撤出伊拉克城市地区后，伊拉克部队正式接管了巴格达和全国

VOA双语新闻：美国参议员会见缅甸民主派领袖

U.S. Senator Jim Webb made significant inroads on his visit to Burma Saturday, meeting separately with the head of Burma's ruling military government and the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Senator Webb also secured the release of an American jai

VOA双语新闻：美保守派痛批英国健保激起英人愤

Britons are outraged and speaking out in response to comments among Conservatives in the United States attacking Britain's national health care system as socialist, evil and Orwellian. 在美国医改辩论中，英国的医保体系成了一个参照物

VOA双语新闻：美参议员成功劝说缅释放在押美公

U.S. Senator Jim Webb, who won the release of an American prisoner in Burma, says the United States must develop new ways to bring about political and economic change in the isolated state. Senator Webb called on China to end its silence on Burma and

VOA双语新闻：以色列面临更大压力

Pressure is growing on Israel after its commandos raided a flotilla of aid ships that were trying to break the blockade on Gaza. The raid early Monday, in which nine activists died, has set off a wave of international criticism. But very little of th

VOA双语新闻--吉尔吉斯反对党要总统下台

Kyrgyzstan's opposition has proclaimed an interim government to replace the administration of President Kurmanbek Bakiyev. At least 65 people were killed in violent protests that forced the president to flee the capital, Bishkek. 吉尔吉斯斯坦的反

VOA双语新闻--曼谷抗议活动危及泰国旅游业

An industry association warns Thailand's tourism business faces staggering losses this year because of the confrontation between anti-government protesters and security forces. Many tourists have canceled travel to Thailand or have fled areas caught

VOA双语新闻--美参议员：当心潜在本土恐怖主义

The Chairman of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee says extreme partisan anger on the left and right is increasing the risk of domestic terrorism in the United States. Senator Joseph Lieberman says there are already disturbing signs. 美国参

VOA双语新闻--纽约地铁加强安保措施

The massive New York City public transit system has stepped up security measures after two suicide bombings in Moscow's underground train system killed at least 39 people. The police department says there has been no specific threat against the city'

VOA双语新闻：泰国政治危机接近和解进程

Thailand's political crisis has moved toward resolution, after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva presented a national reconciliation plan welcomed by anti-government opponents. The plan centers on national elections this year, as well as social and ec

VOA双语新闻：运铁素蛋白质对肿瘤细胞的影响

Almost all cells need iron to grow. Now, researchers have identified a link between the body's system for regulating iron and breast cancer. The discovery could help doctors predict the course of breast cancer disease and even help them decide the mo

VOA双语新闻：肥胖导致质量生命年损失

Americans continue to gain weight and it's having a negative impact on their quality of life, according to a new report. Poor eating habits and a lack of exercise are two of the reasons people gain weight. 不良的饮食习惯和缺乏运动，是人们

VOA双语新闻：联合国安理会敦促伊拉克尽快组建

U.S. troops will begin their drawdown in Iraq at the end of this month, but there still is no government in place and violence is on the rise. On Wednesday, the U.N. Security Council urged Iraq's recently-elected legislature to form a government quic

VOA双语新闻：美国一工程学会设立科学新闻奖

Engineered devices are all around us. 我们身边全是机械电子产品。 From cell phones and computers to hybrid cars and deep-water oil platforms, advances in engineering are profoundly changing our lives. But concerns are growing that public

VOA双语新闻：俄罗斯火灾烟雾肆虐 民众逃离首都

Some 500 fires continue to blaze across Russia. The flames have created toxic fumes in the capital of Moscow. Several embassies, including those belonging to the United States and Canada, have evacuated all non-emergency personnel due to the many hea

VOA双语新闻：奥巴马前往墨西哥湾海滨

President Obama and his family are vacationing on the Gulf coast to show support for businesses hurt by the BP oil leak since April. Many residents hope the visit sends a positive message that the beaches are open to tourists. 奥巴马及其全家正在

VOA双语新闻：报告指伊朗能源危机加重 官方否认

A top Iranian oil official is saying Monday that Tehran is not having problems purchasing gasoline supplies, despite tough new U.N., U.S. and EU economic sanctions. Reports from both inside and outside Iran, however, indicate the Iranian government i

VOA双语新闻：咖啡可能有助于预防某些癌症

Coffee is one of the world's most widely-enjoyed beverages. Flavor aside, scientists have recognized it as a complex blend of chemical compounds with potential health effects, both good and bad. Now, new research suggests that if you drink enough cof