VOA标准英语2013--Jason Aldean Blends Musical Styles on 'Night Train'

Jason Aldean Blends Musical Styles on 'Night Train' Aldean says the title of his latest album reflects the rapid progress hes made in his career during the past few years. Producer Michael Knox combed through nearly 5,400 songs before choosing the 15

VOA标准英语2009年-India's Slowing Economy Takes Toll on Jobs, Inv

After five years of runaway growth, India's economy is slowing down, as the global financial crisis begins to take a toll on emerging economies. The economic meltdown is affecting everyone - from young people waiting to enter the work force, to inve

VOA标准英语2009年-Obama Wants Economic Stimulus Passed Soon

.S. President Barack Obama says the country's economic crisis demands that Congress act soon on his economic stimulus plan. Mr. Obama met Friday with top Democratic and Republican lawmakers at the White House. President Barack Obama speaks to report

VOA标准英语2009年-EU Urges Israel to Lift Gaza Aid Blockade

As the last Israeli troops left the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, European Union foreign ministers in Brussels urged Israel to lift its blockade of humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian territory. Israeli FM Tzipi Livni (left) with EU official Javie

VOA标准英语2009年-Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Israel Weig

The humanitarian crisis is deepening in Gaza, following Israel's 22-day offensive that Palestinian officials said killed nearly 1,300 people. Now, Israel says it is considering a prisoner swap to win the release of an Israeli soldier held in Gaza, s

VOA标准英语2009年-Gates: 16-Month Iraq Timetable Just One Option

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says President Barack Obama's plan to withdraw U.S. combat troops from Iraq in 16 months is one of the options currently being studied at the Pentagon. US Sec. of Defense Robert Gates (left) with Joint Chiefs Chai

VOA标准英语2009年-Senate Panel Endorses Obama Treasury Secretary

The Senate Finance Committee has approved President Obama's nominee to be Treasury Secretary paving the way for his confirmation by the full Senate. President Obama is hoping for a quick confirmation of his top financial adviser, so that his adminis

VOA标准英语2009年-UN Chief Calls on Israel, Hamas to Forge Lastin

.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, just back from a visit to the Gaza Strip, says he was deeply affected by the destruction and suffering he witnessed. He called on Israel and Hamas to turn their unilateral cease-fires into a lasting peace. U.N. Sec

VOA标准英语2012--Technology Rescues Dying Languages

Technology Rescues Dying Languages In our interconnected world, global languages like English, Spanish and Chinese are increasingly dominant. But there are some 7,000 other languages spoken around the world and linguists say up to half of them are at

VOA标准英语2012--Maryland Is Eighth US State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Maryland Is Eighth US State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage The way forward is always found through greater respect for the equal rights of all, said Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley as he signed the bill into law. Maryland joins seven other states an

VOA标准英语2012--Orchids Bloom in Washington Exhibit

Orchids Bloom in Washington Exhibit Hundreds of orchids rare and common are on display in the U.S. capital with a nod to Japan. They set the stage for the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival, this year a centennial celebration of Japan's gift. We blende

VOA标准英语2012--Syrian Forces Shell Homs, Block Aid to Rebel Stronghold

Syrian Forces Shell Homs, Block Aid to Rebel Stronghold A Syrian government military offensive continued across parts of the country Saturday, including the sporadic shelling of parts of the beleaguered city of Homs. An elite government brigade captu

VOA标准英语2012--Crushed Cars as Art

Crushed Cars as Art A sculpture at the entrance to the museum is made of old car bumpers. Inside are dozens of other automobile abstractions by sculptor John Chamberlain. He passed away in December at the age of 84. While the Guggenheim is not a park

VOA标准英语2012--Somalia City a 'Disaster Zone' After Extremists Flee

Somalia City a 'Disaster Zone' After Extremists Flee Flying to Baidoa in a vintage Ethiopian Airlines plane is an adventure in itself. The pilot negotiates a corkscrew landing to avoid possible mortar fire. The airport is heavily guarded. Much of col

VOA标准英语2012--Undecided Voters Key to 'Super Tuesday' Vote in Ohio

Undecided Voters Key to 'Super Tuesday' Vote in Ohio This is an incredible opportunity we have to exercise the rights that God has given us, but also our civic responsibility and our spiritual responsibility, said Pastor Matt Keller, Sunday morning a

VOA标准英语2012--Danger to West Increases From Al-Qaida Threat in Yemen

Danger to West Increases From Al-Qaida Threat in Yemen Video obtained from al-Qaida-linked militants in Yemen shows missile launchers, automatic weapons, heavy ammunition and vehicles with machine guns. All, they say, were captured from the Yemeni Ar

VOA标准英语2012--Despite Burmese Reforms, Conflict Continues in Karen State

Despite Burmese Reforms, Conflict Continues in Karen State There is a buzz in the air in Burma's Karen state as folks gather for the annual Karen Revolution Day in late January. Unlike the new freedom on display in the nation's capital, people here a

VOA标准英语2012--Sudanese Activist Artist Breaks Down Borders

Sudanese Activist Artist Breaks Down Borders In an audio montage of memories from refugees, the sounds of gunfire and explosions mix with crying babies. Narrator Michelle Orecchio describes how to reverse war's grip on so much of humanity. All it tak

VOA标准英语2012--Studies Link Bee Decline to Insecticide

Studies Link Bee Decline to Insecticide Billion-dollar bees Bees pollinate the flowers that become fruits, nuts and vegetables. The work these insects do is worth about $18 billion a year to U.S. farmers. But honeybee colonies in the United States ha

VOA标准英语2012--Urban Farm Takes Root Amid Strip Malls

Urban Farm Takes Root Amid Strip Malls EcoCity Farms grows vegetables in winter. The Edmonston, Maryland, farm near Washington is an unlikely place to harvest produce in any season. Its four climate-controlled greenhouses stand out in an otherwise bl