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Iraq Launches Offensive Against Islamic State WASHINGTON Iraq has launched an offensive to retake territory lost to Islamic State insurgents. Local Kurdish and Shi'ite militias have joined government forces to fight the invading radical group and the

VOA标准英语2015--Rescuers Work to Save Wildlife Affected by California Oil Spill

Rescuers Work to Save Wildlife Affected by California Oil Spill SAN DIEGO Dead animals have been found almost daily since a pipeline failed May 19, releasing thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean and beaches of central California. While it

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Havana Welcomes US Decision to Remove Cuba From Terror List 古巴欢迎美国决定把古巴从恐怖分子名单上删除 The United States' official removal of Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism is being celebrated on the communist

VOA标准英语2015--On The Scene: Generosity Overwhelms Quake-Stricken Nepal

On The Scene: Generosity Overwhelms Quake-Stricken Nepal KATHMANDU Time is running out to find more survivors of Saturdays huge earthquake in Nepal, which the countrys prime minister estimates could have killed 10,000 people. But the effort to get cr

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Philippines Wants Tourists Spending Money at New Casinos 菲律宾建新赌场迎合中国游客 MANILA Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in the Philippines. Close to five million foreign visitors traveled there last year, perhaps lured by t

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World Leaders in Singapore Sunday for Lee's Funeral 世界各国领导人齐聚新加坡参加李光耀葬礼 BANGKOK Dozens of world leaders will be in Singapore on Sunday for the state funeral of the small country's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Y

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Relatives Baffled as US Guardsmen, Cousin Charged in IS Plot JOLEIT, ILLINOIS To his sister Manchinique Bates, Hasan Edmonds and his cousin, Jonas Edmonds, were quiet introverts. They stick to themselves, she said. Theyre funny. As we would say they

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Angelina Jolie Appeals for Action on Behalf of Syrian Refugees 安吉丽娜朱莉呼吁保护叙利亚难民 UNITED NATIONS Actress Angelina Jolie Pitt, U.N. special envoy for refugee issues, told the Security Council on Friday of the suffering of Sy

VOA标准英语2015--‘Angel of the Migrants’ Helps Desperate Syrians Arriving in Europe

Angel of the Migrants Helps Desperate Syrians Arriving in Europe CATANIA, ITALY Waves of migrants are continuing to arrive on the shores of southern Italy from North Africa. After their dangerous journey across the Mediterranean, they face an unknown

VOA标准英语2015--电影《机械姬 Ex Machina》反思计算机时代的社交焦虑

Film Ex Machina a Reflection of Social Anxiety in Computer Era 电影《机械姬 Ex Machina》反思计算机时代的社交焦虑 Ex Machina, an intelligent and sleek sci-fi drama by first time director Alex Garland focuses on the relationship and

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Replica of Prehistoric Cave Opens in France 法国史前洞穴复制品对人们开放 A detailed copy of a cave containing the oldest figurative drawings made by Europes prehistoric inhabitants opened over the weekend [April 25.2015] in France, not

VOA常速英语2015--骚乱十周年 法国为被忽视的郊区寻找答案

Ten Years After Riots, France Searches for Answers to Neglected Suburbs 骚乱十周年 法国为被忽视的郊区寻找答案 CLICHY-SOUS-BOIS, FRANCE The terrorist attacks in France in January and fears of more to come are casting a spotlight on t

VOA常速英语2015--地中海发生最大移民海难 欧盟应一致应对人道危机

UN Head: Mediterranean Migration Worst Humanitarian Crisis Since WWII 地中海发生最大移民海难 欧盟应一致应对人道危机 AUGUSTA, ITALY More migrants have been brought ashore in southern Italy, after the visit Monday by United Nation

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New Wheelchair Is Easier to Use, Increases Mobility 新型轮椅易于使用可增加流动性 For many disabled people, the only way to move around is by using a wheelchair. Those who cannot afford powered wheelchairs propel themselves with their ar

VOA标准英语2015--Saudi Leaks Expose ‘Checkbook Diplomacy’ in Battle With Iran

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One-Person Flying Vehicles Close to Reality 单人飞行器接近成为现实 Smart phones, essentially pocket-sized computers, we already have. Flying drones with cameras are available to everybody. Robots and self-driving cars are just around the c

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VOA常速英语2015--伊朗核谈判期限在即,争论不断

As Potential Deal Draws Near, Iran Talks Critics Out in Force 伊朗核谈判期限在即,争论不断 VIENNA As world powers and Iran continue nuclear negotiations in Vienna, many observers are optimistic a deal will be reached soon. But hardliners