VOA标准英语2014--俄罗斯的行动为北约提供了新任务

Russian Moves Provide New Mission for NATO 俄罗斯的行动为北约提供了新任务 LONDON Russias more aggressive military posture in Europe during the past year has pushed NATO to take new steps to strengthen its defenses, providing it, analys

VOA标准英语2013--恐怖主义仍然威胁非洲

Africa Terrorism Threat Remains 恐怖主义仍然威胁非洲 DAKAR 2013 appears to have been the year the world woke up to African terrorism. Military gains against Islamist extremists in places like Mali and Somalia were followed by major terroris

VOA标准英语2013--美国再平衡亚洲局势与中国的关系蒙上阴影

US Re-balance to Asia Overshadowed by Tensions With China 美国再平衡亚洲局势与中国的关系蒙上阴影 SEOUL The United States moved to pivot military, diplomatic and economic resources toward Asia in 2013, but the policy was sidetracked

VOA标准英语2013--2012 a Banner Year for American Roots Musicians

2012 a Banner Year for American Roots Musicians Since American Roots music is difficult to define, it might be easier if you listen to some of the years best like the Grammy-nominated Hold On by Alabama Shakes. Rolling Stone Magazine named that Alaba

VOA标准英语2013--朝鲜叛逃者庆祝圣诞节

N. Korean Defectors Celebrate Christmas 朝鲜叛逃者庆祝圣诞节 SEOUL North Korea, an atheist one-party state, does not allow celebrations of Christmas or other religious holidays. But, many North Korean defectors do mark the holiday, because

VOA标准英语2012--Country Music Thrives in 2012

Country Music Thrives in 2012 Jason Aldean released his fifth studio album in 2012. Night Train was recently certified platinum for shipments of one million copies and ranks at Number Nine on Billboard Magazines year-end Country Albums chart. Jason a

VOA标准英语2012--Higgs Boson Named Top Science Find of 2012

Higgs Boson Named Top Science Find of 2012 Each year, editors at Science magazine compile a list of the years top achievements in science and technology. For 2012, their top pick was the long-anticipated confirmation of the existence of the so-called

VOA标准英语2012--Looking Ahead to AIDS-Free Generation

Looking Ahead to AIDS-Free Generation 2012 was a year when political leaders and top health officials freely spoke of attaining an AIDS-free generation. In November, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton unveiled a blueprint for achieving that goal. Sec

VOA标准英语2012--Republican Candidates Make Final Push in Iowa

Republican Candidates Make Final Push in Iowa Republican voters in Iowa will kick off the 2012 U.S. presidential election campaign Tuesday with caucus voting, the first step in choosing a candidate to run against President Barack Obama next November.

VOA标准英语2012--Santorum Gains Ground in Republican Contest

Santorum Gains Ground in Republican Contest Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has seen a surge in the polls ahead of January 3 caucuses in Iowa. Here's more about the former senator and socially conservative candidate. Michele Bachmann.

VOA标准英语2013--Leaving Day Jobs, Novices Dig Into Farming

Leaving Day Jobs, Novices Dig Into Farming MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND Mark Mills quit his steady job as a pastry chef for the unsteady life of a farmer. Making the decision took two things. Boundless enthusiasm, coupled with a little bit of ignoranc

VOA常速英语2014--麻省理工学院研制出动如猎豹的机器人

MIT Scientists: Robots Will Soon Be Able to Run Like Cheetahs 麻省理工学院研制出动如猎豹的机器人 Scientists have been experimenting with four-legged robots for years, trying to see if they could be used as pack animals for carrying h

VOA标准英语2013--Trains Drive Baltimore Holiday Display

Trains Drive Baltimore Holiday Display BALTIMORE During the Christmas season, fire stations in the port city of Baltimore, Maryland, draw a number of excited visitors. The fire stations have a long-standing tradition of hosting holiday train gardens,

VOA标准英语2012--Nigerian Students Threaten Massive Protests Over Fuel Price Increase

Nigerian Students Threaten Massive Protests Over Fuel Price Increase Fuel prices in Nigeria more than tripled in some areas of the country this week after the government announced an end to the fuel subsidy. Iny Ememobong, a spokesperson for the Nati

VOA标准英语2012--Economy Important to Iowa Voters, Despite Healthy Farm Industry

Economy Important to Iowa Voters, Despite Healthy Farm Industry Republican presidential candidates are spending millions of dollars in Iowa trying to win voters. The infusion of campaign cash comes while the Midwestern state is also benefiting from s

VOA标准英语2012--Iran Calls for New Nuclear Talks

Iran Calls for New Nuclear Talks Iran's National Security Adviser Saeed Jalili is calling for a new round of negotiations with the West over its nuclear program, amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf over threats by Tehran to close the vital S

VOA标准英语2012--Caucus Protesters Target Republican Candidates

Caucus Protesters Target Republican Candidates As Republican presidential candidates cross the Midwestern state of Iowa before the January 3rd caucus, they are greeted by supporters and demonstrators at campaign events. Police arrested scores during

VOA标准英语2012--Iowa Voters Play Special Role in Presidential Politics

Iowa Voters Play Special Role in Presidential Politics The 2012 U.S. presidential election process officially begins Tuesday, the Midwestern state of Iowa. Republican voters will gather in caucus meetings across the state to vote for one of seven Rep

VOA标准英语2013--音乐家最好的选择--斯坦威钢琴

Finest Musicians Turn to Steinway Pianos 音乐家最好的选择--斯坦威钢琴 NEW YORK Great pianists need great pianos. Vladimir Horowitz, the famous Russian pianist, used to travel with his own personal Steinway when he played concerts around

VOA标准英语2013--Nigerians Demand Return of Ancient Art

Nigerians Demand Return of Ancient Art What was once the ancient Kingdom of Benin is now the heart of the Nigerian art world, with statues adorning the streets and an art museum in the Benin City town square. But locals say the displayed art is only