VOA英语2010年-Family Struggles Could Dash Man's Dream in '

Oscar nominations could go to Mark Wahlberg and co-star Christian Bale for their performances in a new drama directed by David O. Russell and based on the true story of a boxing champion from a working-class Boston neighborhood. Here's a look at The

VOA英语2010年-Lebanon Storms Crush Palestinian Settlement

After months of drought, storms pounded Lebanon during the weekend, destroying or damaging most of the 60 homes in Jal al-Bahr, one of Lebanon's poorest communities of Palestinian refugees. On the shores of the Mediterranean in southern Lebanon, wate

VOA英语2010年-Trees are North Korea Latest Weapons Against

Deforestation has contributed to major floods while also worsening chronic hunger problems in North Korea but now the communist-led government is supporting a small but growing effort to recover the hillsides with fruit and nut trees. For more than f

VOA英语2010年-World Reacts to Ambassador Richard Holbrooke

Richard Holbrooke died Monday at the age of 69 after undergoing heart surgery. The longtime diplomat's death drew reaction from around the world. Words of praise showered from Islamabad to Brussels toward U.S. diplomat Richard Holbrooke, who died Mon

VOA英语2010年-Russia Tightens Security After Nationalist R

Russian authorities closed Red Square and cordoned off the Kremlin after President Dmitry Medvedev warned race riots threaten the stability of the state. Hundreds of riot police, dressed in black helmets and bullet-proof vests closed off public squar

VOA英语2010年-A Century Later, Twain's Final Work Hits Bes

One of the most popular books in the United States right now is by an author who has been dead for a century. The Autobiography of Mark Twain is the first of three volumes which make up writer Samuel Clemens' final work. On hold for 100 years This is

VOA英语2010年-European Ministers Meet to Discuss Military

European defense ministers are meeting in Brussels to examine how to remain militarily effective, including sharing resources, at a time of fiscal austerity. Less than a month ago, U.S. President Barack Obama and European leaders agreed to revamp the

VOA英语2010年-Malawi Workers Push for Early Retirement

A draft pension bill has created frustration and sometimes even panic among workers in Malawi, with some seeking early retirement before it passes. The bone of contention is a section setting the retirement age for women at 55 and men at 60. Labor ex

VOA英语2010年-Abbas: No Direct Peace Talks with Israel Unt

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated a previous demand that Israel halt all settlement building before direct peace talks can resume, during a meeting Thursday with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. It was a day of intense diploma

VOA英语2010年-African Union Suspends Ivory Coast, Reinstat

The African Union on Thursday suspended Ivory Coast until its leadership dispute is settled. At the same time, the continental body reinstated Guinea, which was suspended after a military takeover two years ago. The AU Peace and Security Council appr

VOA英语2010年-Daycare Infections May Help Kids Avoid Later

Around the world, a woman's place is increasingly in a factory or shop, a government ministry, or in front of a classroom. As more women work, their children often spend the day in childcare. And with that exposure to other children, it seems the kid

VOA英语2010年-AIDS: The Lazarus Effect

Researchers call it the Lazarus effect the dramatic beneficial changes that antiretroviral drugs ARVs - can bring to HIV/AIDS patients and their families. The drugs are changing lives. In the biblical story, Jesus is said to have raised Lazarus from

VOA英语2010年-Estrogen Therapy Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

A new analysis of data from a study of post-menopausal women is challenging existing guidelines on hormone therapy. The researchers say women taking estrogen alone are at a significantly lower risk of breast cancer, and do not show an increased risk

VOA英语2010年-Leaked Cables Detail Kenya's Role in Arming

The latest batch of secret diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks is shedding new light on Kenya's role in the controversial sale of arms to the government of South Sudan. The tidal wave of controversy surrounding the release of classified US cables

VOA英语2010年-Thinking About Eating Could Help You Lose We

New research finds that the act of imagining eating can actually make you feel less inclined to eat more. The finding may lead to more healthy diets and better treatment for addiction. What happens when you get used to something? Scientists say you b

VOA英语2010年-Dave Koz Celebrates 20th Anniversary with 'H

Saxophonist Dave Koz is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his recording debut by doing what he does best, making music. His latest album which features some of today's top jazz players. Dave Koz waxes philosophical on Hello Tomorrow. He's particula

VOA英语2010年-Moscow, EU Reach Deal for Russian WTO Member

The European Union and Russia have reached an agreement on trade issues that paves the way for Moscow's entry into the World Trade Organization as early as next year. The deal opening the way for Russia's membership to the World Trade Organizations w

VOA英语2010年-New, Affordable Meningitis Vaccine Debuts in

Health officials say a new, affordable vaccine launched this week in Burkina Faso could eliminate recurring meningitis-A epidemics that have plagued the continent for the past century. Health workers say Meningococcal-A epidemics that hit sub-Saharan

VOA英语2010年-Remembering John Lennon 30 Years Later

Thirty years after his murder by a fan on December 8, 1980, John Lennon's music and personality still resonate strongly. This may be especially so in New York, which the former Beatle adopted as his home with his wife, Yoko Ono. Lasting memories Stra

VOA英语2010年-Indonesia Reverses Law Banning Books

Indonesia's Constitutional Court has reversed a law that gave the attorney general's Office the power to ban books. Rights activists and authors hail the verdict as a victory for free expression, but some officials say curbs on free speech are still