VOA慢速英语--US Targets 'Cyber Actors' as Russians Prepare for Presidential Elections

The United States government is taking action against over 20 Russian cyber actors for interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The Treasury Department announced sanctions against the GRU, the Russian military intelligence organization, an

VOA慢速英语--Use -Ever Words Whenever You Like

In the song Whenever, Wherever, popular Colombian singer Shakira tells us about a long-distance romance. At one point in the song, she asserts that time and distance are of little importance when two people are meant for each other: Can't you see I'm

Study: Rich Cities Largely Responsible for Greenhouse Gases

Rich cities around the world are largely responsible for greenhouse gas emissions, says a new study. The study measures emissions based on the use of goods and services, such as food, clothing and electronics, by people living inside cities. It inclu

火山喷发中,古时代的南非人没有受伤害

Ancient People in South Africa Unharmed by Volcanic Eruption About 74,000 years ago, the Mount Toba volcano erupted on what is now the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The eruption caused a worldwide environmental disaster. It may have destroyed ancient

Study: Bones Found on Pacific Island Likely from Amelia Earhart

A new study suggests bones found on a Pacific Island in 1940 were likely those of famous American pilot Amelia Earhart. If true, the findings would end a long debate over what happened to Earhart. She disappeared in 1937 over the southern Pacific Oce

Kim-Trump Meeting Met with Caution

A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seemed unthinkable only months ago. In the last year, the two leaders have exchanged strong insults and threats raising fears of armed conflict on the Korean Peninsula.

'The Diamond Lens' by Fitz-James O'Brien, Part Two

Our story is called The Diamond Lens. It was written by Fitz-James O'Brien. Today we will hear the second and final part of the story. Here is Maurice Joyce with part two of The Diamond Lens. When I was a child, someone gave me a microscope. I spent

George Washington’s Tree Brought Down by Strong Winds

This is Whats Trending Today The eastern United States is recovering from a major storm, which left widespread damage. Strong gusts of wind broke windows and removed tops of buildings. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power for one or more days.

Meatballs Around the World

You may not know it, but March 9 is a day to celebrate the meatball. Thats right. Its International Meatball Day! Nearly all of the worlds cultures have some kind of meatball. This delicious food combines meat -- pork, fish, beef, ostrich, chicken, y

Chinese Officials Sign Deal to Create Giant Panda National Park

This is What's Trending Today. China is making plans to create a large protected space for one of its most famous creatures: the giant panda. The planned Giant Panda National Park would be two times the size of Yellowstone National Park in the United

11 Nations Sign Trans-Pacific Trade Deal Without US

Eleven countries in the Pacific region have signed a major Asia-Pacific free trade agreement in Santiago, Chile. The deal is a new version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership from which the U.S. withdrew last year. The agreement is called the Comprehens

Thinking About Using -ing Words?

In the English language, putting two -ing words together often is not only natural but correct. Listen to an example: Ive been avoiding going to the doctor. In todays Everyday Grammar, we will look at examples of when two or more -ing words appear ne

暴力使对叙利亚Ghouta地区的援助停止

Violence Stops Aid Efforts for Syrias Ghouta Area Aid efforts for an area of Damascus that is under siege recently had to be cut short when Syrian government forces began bombing the area. A local council reported that the incident took place in the

为妇女争取权力是国际妇女节的最高目标

Empowering Women a Top Goal for International Womens Day International Womens Day is a celebration of womens social, economic, cultural and political successes worldwide. The observance falls on March 8. International Women's Day events around the wo

印度建筑师获普里茨克奖

Indian Architect Wins Pritzker Prize This years top award in architecture goes to Balkrishna Doshi. This is the first time an Indian has won in the 40-year history of the award, known as the Pritzker Prize. Some compare the award to the Nobel Prize.

科学家称北极的暖冬气温已破纪录

Record Warm Winter in Arctic, Scientists Say New weather information shows the Arctic just had its warmest winter on record. The same information also shows that sea ice hit record lows for this time of year. That means there is plenty of open water

朝鲜:无军事威胁自然不需要核武器

North Korea Says No Need for Nuclear Program if Military Threats Disappear A South Korean official says North Korea has suggested there was no need to keep its nuclear program if military threats against the country are removed. He added that North K

Indonesian Islamic University Bans Burqas on School Grounds

An Indonesian state Islamic university faced criticism this week after it barred female students from wearing full-face veils. University officials say the veils were banned because of fears over the spread of extremist ideology at the school. Many M

美国航母越战后首次访问越南

US Aircraft Carrier Makes First Visit to Vietnam Since War An American aircraft carrier has arrived at a Vietnamese port for the first time since the Vietnam War. The USS Carl Vinson arrived Monday in the central city of Danang and will remain for se

VOA慢速英语2018 意大利反欧盟政党获胜，但不足以执政

Anti-EU Parties Win in Italy, Not Enough to Govern Two anti-European Union parties appear to be the biggest winners in Italys parliamentary elections on Sunday. 周日两大反欧盟政党成为意大利议会选举的最大赢家。 However, neither