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Experts are concerned about increasing attacks by the Islamic militant group al-Shabab in Somalia. In the past few weeks, the group has increased suicide bombings of Somali hotels and military targets. These attacks have caused the Trump Administrati

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The government in Vietnam faces pressure from European lawmakers to improve its human rights record. The rights issues are being raised at a time when European Union (EU) members are considering a free trade deal with the Southeast Asian nation. The

Millennials Keep Tradition of College Student Activism Alive

College students around the world have been a powerful force for change throughout history. In the United States, the 1930s, 1960s and 1990s were periods when every new generation of college students became involved in political action. They forced c

前中情局负责人:暗杀金正男乃消除竞争对手

A former acting director of the Central Intelligence Agency recently spoke to VOA about the killing of Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia. He said the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was murdered to stop any effort to remove the current leaders

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The Library of Congress is using technology to make its collections available to people across the United States and around the world. 美国国会图书馆正在利用科技让其馆藏可以为美国人民和全球人民所用。 The library is the

新闻事件的常见表达

Hello and welcome to another Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Each week we tell the story of words and expressions used in American English. Today, we talk about two phrases that were ripped from the headlines, meaning they both ca

Pure 'Madness' on Words to the Wise

We are getting wordy once again in the Learning English studio. Im Caty Weaver and here with me are reporters Ashley Thompson and Dan Friedell. Hey, Caty. Hi, Caty. Hello, you two. Thanks for coming in! We are going to try another installment of Word

James Monroe: Last of the Cocked Hats

James Monroe easily won election in 1816. He had a relaxed, likeable personality and was popular with voters. In addition, many saw him as a last connection to the countrys founding generation. Monroe had fought in George Washingtons army during the

Mapping the War in Syria

Many reporters have been killed in Syria. Others have been forced to leave the country -- or frightened into doing so. But believable information can still be gathered about what is happening there. A worker at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia r

Spring Is in the Air!

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. This program explores the history and usage of common expressions in American English. Today we talk about a time when half the world is waking from the dark, cold winter months. Spring!

Does a College Education Help All People Equally?

Higher education has been a dream for generations of men and women all over the world. Many people consider higher education a major step on the path towards success. Most high-paying jobs require a college or university degree. And parents often beg

Are US Travel Restrictions Keeping Visitors Away?

Americas travel industry says it fears new restrictions on foreign visitors to the United States will harm U.S. tourism. President Donald Trump approved the travel restrictions. They affect people from some Muslim majority nations. But online searche

South Africa Proposes Legalizing Limited Trade in Rhino Horn

The parliament of South Africa may soon consider a law that would permit limited trade and export of rhinoceros horn for personal use. The government proposed the law earlier this year. It accepted comments about the measure for 30 days. That period

'William Wilson,' by Edgar Allan Poe, Part Two

We present the second of four parts of the short story William Wilson, by Edgar Allan Poe. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. In the first part of my story I spoke about my life at my first school, and abou

New York Show About Lonely Teen Brings Audiences to Tears

Of the 28 shows playing on New York Citys Broadway, the musical Dear Evan Hansen, probably gets the most people crying. The show centers on a lonely teenager, Evan Hansen, and his schoolmates. They find communicating with each other to be difficult -

VOA慢速英语207--美国混血人种数量增长

The number of mixed-race Americans is increasing three times faster than the population of the United States as a whole. That information comes from the Pew Research Center in Washington, DC. In the 1970s, one percent of all American children were of

VOA慢速英语--International Students Face Similar Challenges in the US

Anyone who seeks a college education will face some challenges. These include difficult projects, busy schedules and complex social situations. The new responsibilities of being an independent adult can be frightening. And for an international studen

Don't Cross the Line! Unless It's the Finish Line.

Now, its time for the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this show, we talk about common, expressions in American English. Today, we will talk about the word line. Line is a simple, four-letter word, but it has many meanings, m

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Bolivians have a new law that nearly doubles the amount of land where coca plants can be legally grown. President Evo Morales signed the measure into law on Wednesday. We want to guarantee coca supplies for life, he said. The measure raises the limit

A Growing Rap, Fashion Scene in Northern Nigeria

In Sub-Saharan Africa, Lagos has long been known as Nigeria's center for pop culture. It is home to Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood. And many of the countrys most well-known musicians and artists live there. But a group of rappers and fashion desi