VOA标准英语2009年-UN Leads Call to Slow Global Warming

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 19 September 2009 The United Nations is keeping itself at the forefront of international efforts to slow global warming. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has made climate change his signature issue, and he is try

VOA标准英语2009年-Ne-Yo Brings Sophistication to Hip-Hop

By Larry London Washington 21 September 2009 With a collection of five Top 10 Billboard chart hits off of two Number One albums, RB performer Ne-Yo has established himself as a powerful force in music. Since writing the chart-topping hit, Let me Lov

VOA标准英语2009年-Afghan Minister: 'We Agree with McChrystal

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 29 September 2009 Afghanistan's foreign minister told the United Nations General Assembly that his government welcomes the assessment from the U.S. and NATO commander in his country that more troops are needed to f

VOA标准英语2009-Top US Officer Takes More Active Role on Afg

The top American military officer, Admiral Mike Mullen, has taken a particularly active role in changing the U.S. approach to Afghanistan, contributing to the new strategy, choosing the new commander for U.S. and NATO forces, and deciding to replace

VOA标准英语2009-New Torture Allegations Against Kenyan Secur

A human-rights group is bringing fresh allegations of torture by Kenya's security forces. In a new report, Human Rights Watch says hundreds of civilians were tortured or beaten during a government security operation to disarm militants last year. Hu

VOA标准英语2009-New Honduras Government Resists Internationa

The new president in Honduras is rejecting international pressure to allow the return of President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted by military forces on Sunday. Mr. Zelaya is meeting with Latin American heads of state in Nicaragua to demand that the n

VOA标准英语2009-Iraqis Celebrate Day of National Sovereignty

Iraqis are staging a national celebration to mark the impending June 30th withdrawal of U.S. troops from most cities, towns and villages. Celebrations in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, include music, dance and poetry. People celebrate in Basra, Iraq's

VOA标准英语2009-African Americans Recall Michael Jackson Leg

As questions swirl around the death of pop star Michael Jackson, fans are talking more about his legacy. Jackson died suddenly in Los Angeles Thursday, and the Los Angeles coroner has deferred a decision on the cause of death for up to six weeks. In

VOA标准英语2009-Michael Jackson's Mother Requests Permanent

As fans mourn the death of pop star Michael Jackson, the singer's family is sorting out the details of his estate. Jackson's mother is asking to administer his estate on behalf of his three children. Michael Jackson waves as he arrives at the Santa

VOA标准英语2009-Anti-Taliban Campaign in Pakistan's Swat Val

Pakistan says the military is in the final phase of its campaign to expel Taliban militants from northwestern Swat Valley and surrounding areas. But, there are no reports that government forces have killed or captured top Taliban leaders in the regi

VOA标准英语2009-Asia's Budget Airline Carriers Ride Out Trou

Asia's budget airlines have grown rapidly in recent years. And while some are faring well, the sector faces a bumpy ride as economic turbulence hits both domestic and international travel. Asia's low-cost airlines, which took off in good economic ti

VOA标准英语2012--India Charity Offers Amputees Escape From Poverty Trap

India Charity Offers Amputees Escape From Poverty Trap Losing a limb is traumatic in any circumstances, but it can become a poverty trap for those without access to advanced medical care. The Indian state of Rajasthan is home to one of the world's la

VOA标准英语2012--Arab League to Hold Review Session on Syria Observers' Work

Arab League to Hold Review Session on Syria Observers' Work Amid mounting criticism over the effectiveness of its observer mission to Syria, the Arab League has called an urgent meeting Saturday to discuss the future role of its team. France's foreig

VOA标准英语2012--Study: More Education Increases IQ Score

Study: More Education Increases IQ Score 挪威研究表明额外教育有助于智商增加 Staying in school really can make you smarter. A new study from Norway finds that students who remain in school longer than their counterparts have higher IQ

VOA标准英语2012--US Tourists Treated to True Taste of Tuscany

US Tourists Treated to True Taste of Tuscany Antoinette Mazzaglia knows where to find all of the best food in her adopted city of Florence, Italy, and she's helping fellow Americans find it. After hearing repeated tourist complaints about the local c

VOA标准英语2012--Tattoo Removal Gains Popularity

Tattoo Removal Gains Popularity Tattoos have become popular in the United States among younger age groups, and having one on your body no longer marks you as a rebel. In fact, so many people have been getting tattoos in the U.S. that a reverse trend

VOA标准英语2012--Sneaky Phone Marketers Outfox 'Caller ID'

Sneaky Phone Marketers Outfox 'Caller ID' One telephone feature that seemed revolutionary when it was introduced in the 1970s - but now is quite standard - is Caller ID. Its a message that appears on your phone as its ringing, showing you the telepho

VOA标准英语2012--North Korea Trying to Make Succession Look Solid

North Korea Trying to Make Succession Look Solid North Korea's efforts to solidify Kim Jong Un as the communist nation's new supreme leader appear to be intensifying. North Korea's state-run media Tuesday released video of the new leader rallying tro

VOA标准英语2012--Study Says Breath Analysis Can Help in Diagnosing Cancer

Study Says Breath Analysis Can Help in Diagnosing Cancer Lung cancer claims an estimated one and a half million lives each year. But a research team at the Cleveland Clinic and University of Illinois is working to develop a new test that could make d

VOA标准英语2012--Mosquitoes Genetically Modified to Prevent Malaria

Mosquitoes Genetically Modified to Prevent Malaria There may soon be a new weapon in the fight against malaria - a genetically-modified mosquito that kills the disease-causing parasite once it becomes infected. Malaria is a leading cause of death wor