VOA双语新闻：15、欧洲经济仍在危机中徘徊

欧洲经济仍在危机中徘徊 It was a better year for the economy in Europe, an important buyer of exports from around the world. But, the crisis that has gripped the continent since 2008 is not over yet. 2013年欧洲经济有所改善， 欧洲是

VOA双语新闻：21、美导弹防御设施在罗马尼亚动工

美导弹防御设施在罗马尼亚动工 Romania and the United States have inaugurated a military site that will be part of the NATO missile defense system that protects Europe from attack. Russia has vigorously opposed having a U.S. missile syste

VOA双语新闻：18、泰国——“东方底特律”

泰国东方底特律 Thailand is gaining a reputation as the Detroit of the East for its booming automobile industry. It is now the world's third largest maker of commercial vehicles, behind only the United States and China and ranked ninth in total

VOA双语新闻：19、两伊结成新联盟 波斯湾未来叵测

两伊结成新联盟 波斯湾未来叵测 The U.S. removal of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in 2003 created a new dynamic between Iraq and Iran. The two nations, which fought each other in the 1980s, have re-established close ties - with implicati

VOA双语新闻：20、沙特和美国关系受重伤

沙特和美国关系受重伤 Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United States are causing a severe strain on what has been a rock-solid relationship. Saudi officials are expressing anger and concern over Americas evolving policies in the Middle

VOA双语新闻：22、意大利业主惨淡经营，寻求中国买家

意大利业主惨淡经营，寻求中国买家 The economic crisis in Italy has left many small businesses in dire straits. Unable to get credit and with little hope of an economic recovery, increasing numbers of entrepreneurs are looking to sell t

VOA双语新闻：21、中东局势动荡使以色列不安

中东局势动荡使以色列不安 The year 2013 saw more upheaval in the Middle East as the effects continued from popular uprisings in a half-dozen countries. For Israel this brought a mixed reaction of reassurance and uncertainty. The effort to

VOA双语新闻：22、埃及年轻人参与极限运动-跑酷

埃及年轻人参与极限运动-跑酷 A law recently passed in Egypt makes it illegal for groups of more than 10 people to gather. However, every Friday a group of young men meets on the outskirts of Cairo, not to protest, but to practice a sport

VOA双语新闻：20、2014年全球经济会好转

2014年全球经济会好转 The global economy may be entering a new phase as the year draws to a close. New data suggest some of the uncertainty that has characterized much of 2013 appears to be lifting as a new year begins, though economists are c

VOA双语新闻：19、高科技公司开办体验商店

高科技公司开办体验商店 High tech companies are reaching out to consumers with temporary outlets called holiday pop up stores. Intel, Google and Wired Magazine are showcasing technology and giving buyers ideas for holiday gifts. 高科技公司

VOA双语新闻：18、白宫公布国安局监控行为审查报告

白宫公布国安局监控行为审查报告 The White House has released an independent panel's review of U.S. intelligence practices, with recommendations that are expected to serve as a basis for a revision of policy procedures guiding the Nation

VOA双语新闻：17、美联储1月起减购政府债券

美联储1月起减购政府债券 The U.S. Federal Reserve will start scaling back its monthly bond-buying program as early as next month. But the reduction will be gradual. The Federal Reserve has been buying $85 billion a month in government bonds

VOA双语新闻：16、援助叙利亚的组织面对艰巨挑战

援助叙利亚的组织面对艰巨挑战 Aid organizations are facing increasing challenges as the humanitarian crisis in Syria worsens and millions of Syrians face hunger, disease and winter weather. 叙利亚人道主义危机恶化，数以百万计

VOA双语新闻：23、奥巴马医保又成关注重点

奥巴马医保又成关注重点 The coming week will see renewed focus on President Barack Obamas signature health care law amid a reported end-of-year surge in people who have signed up for coverage. The news constitutes the most concrete sign to