VOA标准英语2010年-When it's Good to be a Quitter

If you are a smoker who has tried and failed to stop smoking, you are not alone. Like millions of American tobacco smokers, President Barack Obama is trying to kick the habit. After his first routine medical checkup since taking office, the president

VOA标准英语2010年-Study Says High Calorie Snacks Are to

Childhood obesity continues to spread in the U.S. and elsewhere. A new study finds excessive snacking is the main culprit. One in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. A new study shows that some obese children as young as three

VOA标准英语2010年-Coalition in Kenya Working to Protect

As Kenya becomes increasingly wired to the Internet, problems are cropping up regarding security and safety. Of particular concern are dangers about exploitation and harassment of children. To that end, a children's organization, the Kenyan governmen

VOA标准英语2010年-Iran's Ahmadinejad Criticizes US Role

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized Washington with his own words, as he appeared at a news conference alongside Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul. Earlier this week, visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates accused Tehran of pl

VOA标准英语2010年-Ancient Japanese Art of Origami Thrivi

The ancient Japanese art of origami - or paper folding - is thriving today in San Francisco - thanks largely to an American scientist. Remember how much fun it was to play with paper airplanes as a kid? Most people give up those kinds of hobbies once

VOA标准英语2010年-US Congress Waging Fierce Final Battle

U.S. President Barack Obama and his Democratic Party allies in Congress are making one last push for health care reform after more than a year of debate. Republicans and grass roots conservative activists are making their own last ditch attempt to bl

VOA标准英语2010年-Yemeni-American Cleric Calls for Viole

This SITE Intelligence Group handout photo obtained November 10, 2009 shows Anwar al-Awlaki, a former US resident living in Yemen and accused al-Qaeda supporter A U.S.-born radical cleric linked to shootings at a U.S. army base and the failed bombing

VOA标准英语2010年-Australia Prepares for Obama Visit

President Obama is scheduled to visit Australia this month following a trip to Indonesia. In Australia he will be among friends and will be the guest of a center-left government that shares many of the president's policies on Afghanistan and climate

VOA标准英语2010年-Was 1915 Massacre of Armenians by Otto

A wall-sized poster depicting the faces of 90 survivors of the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, in Yerevan, Armenia, 20 Apr 2005 A U.S. congressional panel has described as genocide the 1915 killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks. The

VOA标准英语2010年-Iranian Government Releases Prisoners

Iran has released a top politician, a film maker and a journalist, among others, to mark the Persian New Year. Al-Arabiya TV is also reporting that an opposition activist who took part in opposition demonstrations has been sentenced to death. The Ira

VOA标准英语2010年-Indian Committee Finds Games Construct

Workers labor to renovate Delhi's famous Connaught place for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, in New Delhi, 04 Mar 2010 A committee appointed by the Delhi High Court has determined workers building facilities for this year's Commonwealth Games in Ind

VOA标准英语2010年-Fed Chief Argues for More Central Bank

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke stated his case before Congress Wednesday that the Fed should retain supervision of all U.S. banks and not just those institutions that are too big to fail. The Fed chief spoke before the House Financial Services

VOA标准英语2010年-Taxing Junk Food May Help Reduce Obesi

People tend to consume less pizza and sugary soft drinks when they cost more Philip Graitcer | Atlanta, Georgia 17 March 2010 A new study finds increasing the cost of junk food leads people to consume less of it. Related Links Article Abstract Americ

VOA标准英语2010年-General Petraeus Says Training of Afgh

Petraeus Cites Progress, But Says Difficult, Uncertain Year Ahead in Afghanistan, Iraq The commander who oversees U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan says the training of Afghan security forces is being overhauled. General David Petraeus

VOA标准英语2010年-Iraq's Slow Vote Count Leads to Disput

Iraqi policemen stand guard in front of an election campaign poster for former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi at a checkpoint in Baghdad, 17 Mar 2010 A new frontrunner has emerged in the ongoing vote tally from Iraq's March 7 parliamentary election

VOA标准英语2010年-Turkish President Wraps Up Successful

Several accords signed to boost relations between Turkey and Cameroon Ntaryike Devine, Jr. | Yaounde, Cameroon 17 March 2010 It was the first trip to Africa for the Turkish president, who arrived in Cameroon yesterday accompanied by 120 businessmen,

VOA标准英语2010年-Israel Lifts Restrictions on Palestini

A Palestinian youth throws back a tear gas canister during clashes near the Kalandia checkpoint between the West Bank city of Ramallah and Jerusalem, 17 Mar 2010 Israel has eased restrictions on Palestinians after violent clashes in Jerusalem eased.

VOA标准英语2010年-Vaccinating Children First Might Prote

A new study suggests vaccinating children against disease first could help protect the surrounding community. Related Links Full Article Scientists have long believed that immunizing some members of a community against a disease would protect the ent

VOA标准英语2010年-Ending Business As Usual

U.S. lawmakers are considering a variety of reforms governing the finance industry, following the Wall Street crisis of 2008. But it still may not be enough to end financial abuses. Philip Alexiou | Washington DC 24 March 2010 The trading floor at th

VOA标准英语2010年-US Lawmakers Considering Bill to Ease

Andres Idarraga is a Yale University law student, a rights activist and a convicted felon. He recently testified before Congressional subcommittee on changing current voting restrictions for former felons. In the United States, most people convicted