VOA标准英语2010年-Shakira World Cup Song Sparks Controve

International Latin super star Shakira has set off a controversy in South Africa over the official World Cup song. Many have expressed disappointment that a non-South African artist was chosen to record the song, though others do not seem to mind. Th

VOA标准英语2010年-National Strike Ordered by Maoists Bri

A merchant locking his shop to avoid getting caught violating the Maoist's strike, in Kathmandu, 3 May 2010 Related Links See more pictures of the strike here A power struggle in Nepal between the government of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and t

VOA标准英语2010年-Jonathan Sworn in as New Nigerian Pres

Nigeria's acting President Goodluck Jonathan (R) takes the oath of office to become the nation's next leader, at the Presidential villa in Abuja, Nigeria, 06 May 2010 Goodluck Jonathan is Nigeria's new president. He was sworn in Thursday, hours after

VOA标准英语2010年-Adult Illiteracy Threatens Nashville E

One in four American adults cannot read or write well enough to function on the job and in everyday life Faiza Elmasry | Washington, DC 04 May 2010 Volunteer tutors at the Nashville Adult Literacy Council work individually with adult learners. One in

VOA标准英语2010年-USAID Polio Eradication Director Says

In the early 1950s a worldwide epidemic of polio was in full swing. In the United States alone, 58,000 cases of this highly infectious and crippling disease were reported in 1952. Vaccines - which can prevent, but not cure polio - halted its spread i

VOA标准英语2010年-Website of the Week - World Bank Data

Time again for our Website of the Week, when we showcase interesting and innovative online destinations. The World Bank lends money to promote development, and to help achieve its goals it collects a lot of data. For years, the World Bank has been on

VOA标准英语2010年-Afghanistan, Iran Become Issues in Bri

Labour's Prime Minister Gordon Brown, right, Conservative Party leader David Cameron, left, and Liberal Democrat Party leader Nick Clegg, take part in Britain's third televised election debate in Birmingham, England, Thursday, April 29, 2010. British

VOA标准英语2010年-Stakes Are High Along the Louisiana Co

As efforts to try to cap the oil well that has poured millions of gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico faltered Saturday, we took a tour of the vast ecosystem along Louisiana coast for a first hand look at what is at stake. The Louisiana coastlin

VOA标准英语2010年-Such Tweet Sorrow: Shakespeare's Romeo

Adaptation of Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet plays out over Twitter as 'Such Tweet Sorrow' William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet has been given a 21st century makeover. The star-crossed lovers' tragic romance is being retold in real time on

VOA标准英语2010年-Australians Fed Up with Government Cre

They're called micronations - individuals, or small groups - who try to create their own countries, while living in a recognized state. They say they comprise a burgeoning movement for people who are dissatisfied with politics - or just want to have

VOA标准英语2010年-What does it Mean to be Human?

Multi-media website explores human evolution Rosanne Skirble | Washington, DC 07 May 2010 'What's Hot in Human Origins' keeps you up-to-date on recent studies and research in the field. The human origins website at www.humanorgins.si.edu poses the ag

VOA标准英语2010年-British Prime Minister Promises to Res

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says he will resign by September. Observers say the decision eases the way for his Labor Party to stay in power in a possible coalition government, following last week's indecisive election. No party won a majority

VOA标准英语2010年-On the Road Again - and Again and Agai

In the 1930s the era of streamliner trains, planes, and automobiles a travel trailer with a shiny aluminum skin made its debut. Its very name Airstream suggested smooth, aerodynamic travel. Many people who bought these shiny little trailers loved to

VOA标准英语2010年-HIV/AIDS Care Giving Takes Toll

In Botswana, community-based home care is the preferred method of assisting people living with HIV/AIDS. However, a study shows many of the caregivers are suffering economically and emotionally as a result. Botswana has a small population, about two

VOA标准英语2010年-Gulf Oil Spill Threatens Fishermen's L

McAnespy brothers fear their way of life will not return Jeff Swicord | Port Sulphur, Louisiana 04 May 2010 Louis McAnespy is a third-generation commercial fishermen from Louisiana who fears he will lose his livelihood due to the fishing ban imposed

VOA标准英语2010年-Nepal's Maoists Begin Nationwide Gener

A Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) supporter dances during an indefinite nationwide general strike by Maoist in Kathmandu on 2 May 2010 Nepal on Monday faces a third consecutive day of disruption of civic life as a nationwide strike called b

VOA标准英语2010年-Philippines Vote Proceeds Despite Glit

Despite long delays caused by new automated voting machines, millions of Filipinos have headed to the polls to choose a new president. Most voters set out early Monday to avoid the midday sun and temperatures topping 38 degrees to vote in an election

VOA标准英语2010年-Israel, Palestinians Look for Confiden

Even as they agreed to start indirect talks, both sides disagreed whether the negotiations had officially begun. Luis Ramirez | Jerusalem 06 May 2010 US Mideast envoy George Mitchell, left, shakes hands with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, befor

VOA标准英语2010年-Arab Israelis Oppose Coming Under Pale

Settling the issue of borders is one of many contentious issues facing Middle East peace negotiators A land swap between Israelis and Palestinians is one possible element of an eventual Middle East peace deal. Right-wing members of Israeli Prime Mini

VOA标准英语2010年-Rare Art by Renowned American Artist G

Sky Above Clouds III/Above the Clouds III, 1963 I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for. Georgia O'Keeffe, American artist, 1887-1986 Related Links The Phillips Collection The Geo