VOA标准英语2011--'Contagion' Tracks Deadly Virus

'Contagion' Tracks Deadly Virus Local outbreaks of new diseases have occurred throughout history, but in this age of global jet travel and international commerce, a deadly virus can spread rapidly worldwide. That's what happens in Contagion, a grippi

VOA标准英语2011--Terrorist Attack Victims and Heroes Reme

Terrorist Attack Victims and Heroes Remembered in New York On a day as clear as September 11, 2001, President Barack Obama and former president George W. Bush walked with their wives to the memorial pools built in the footprints of the former twin to

VOA标准英语2011--Memorial Service in New York Honors Vict

Memorial Service in New York Honors Victims of 9/11 Attacks Ten years ago, the United States homeland came under attack. Islamic terrorists flew hijacked passenger planes into the two World Trade Center towers in New York and another into the Pentago

VOA标准英语2011--Picasso, Other Greats Created 'Wearable

Picasso, Other Greats Created 'Wearable Art' Artists such as Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder and Robert Rauschenberg left behind works of art which are instantly recognizable: Picasso, whose portraits of his lovers merge profile and full face in a di

VOA标准英语2011--Haiti Quake Survivors Cope with Physical, Emotional Scars

Haiti Quake Survivors Cope with Physical, Emotional Scars Thousands of Haitians sought refuge in the United States after the devastating earthquake in Haiti last year. Many suffered unimaginable trauma and bear both physical and emotional scars. For

VOA标准英语2011--US Police Response to Protests Varies from City to City

US Police Response to Protests Varies from City to City Police in several cities have cracked down on Occupy Wall Street protests but continue to stand on the sidelines in other municipalities, including New York City, where the movement began. Last

VOA标准英语2011--For South Korean Youth, an Education Crossroads

For South Korean Youth, an Education Crossroads Students in Sudo Electric Technical High Schools workshop weld rods together while others hammer metal plates. In a country that wins praise for its education system - U.S. President Barack Obama freque

VOA标准英语2011--Monti Sworn in as New Italian PM

Monti Sworn in as New Italian PM Economist Mario Monti has been sworn in as Italys new prime minister, with a mandate to restore stability to the countrys economy and respectability to its politics. At European Union headquarters in early October he

VOA标准英语2011--US, Australia Announce Expanded Military Cooperation

US, Australia Announce Expanded Military Cooperation The United States and Australia have announced expanded military cooperation aimed at bolstering security in the Asia-Pacific region. President Barack Obama and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gill

VOA标准英语2011--Occupy Movement Works to Maintain Credibility

Occupy Movement Works to Maintain Credibility With police shutting down so-called Occupy camps around the United States, there is growing criticism that participants were becoming too confrontational. While there are some more aggressive elements on

VOA标准英语2011--Struggling Detroit Seeks Economic Boost

Struggling Detroit Seeks Economic Boost Detroit, the heart of America's car industry, was once one of the richest cities in the United States. But car manufacturers have downsized their work force, and, in recent decades, more than half of Detroit's

VOA标准英语2011--Yellow Pages Fight For Survival

Yellow Pages Fight For Survival Many of the worlds telephone directories include a section in yellow which lists phone numbers for businesses, not peoples homes. In some places, its pink or another color. In Americas big cities, there are entire yell

VOA标准英语2011--Changing Indian Lifestyles Fuel 'Twin Epidemics' of Health Problems

Changing Indian Lifestyles Fuel 'Twin Epidemics' of Health Problems New research shows India is experiencing a sharp rise in two major medical conditions typically associated with wealthier nations. Changing lifestyles and economic prosperity are see

VOA标准英语2011--Tajikistan Plans to Build World's Tallest Hyrdo Dam

Tajikistan Plans to Build World's Tallest Hyrdo Dam With high mountains covering half of the nation, landlocked Tajikistan would like to become the Switzerland of Central Asia, exporting hydroelectricity to its neighbors. But first it has to generate

VOA标准英语2011--Ensuring Food Security, Tackling Climate Change

Ensuring Food Security, Tackling Climate Change A high-level international panel has announced its recommendations for achieving food security while addressing the effects of climate change. The recommendations from the Commission on Sustainable Agri

VOA标准英语2011--Afghan Security Uncertain Despite Gains in Agriculture

Afghan Security Uncertain Despite Gains in Agriculture More than 2,000 Afghan politicians, tribal elders and community leaders are in Kabul this week to discuss relations with the United States and reconciliation efforts with the Taliban. Foreign pol

VOA标准英语2011--Scientists to Drill Huge Hole in Antarctic Ice

Scientists to Drill Huge Hole in Antarctic Ice Antarctica is the largest reservoir of glacial ice on the planet. An expedition of international scientists is headed to the frozen continent to study why its glaciers are retreating so fast. What they f

VOA标准英语2011--Leonardo DiCaprio Devotes Off-Screen Time to Saving Planet

Leonardo DiCaprio Devotes Off-Screen Time to Saving Planet Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the world's most popular movie stars. His films, including Titanic , The Aviator and The Departed have grossed almost $5 billion worldwide. But the actor is trying

VOA标准英语2011--Europeans Have Deep Doubts About Euro

Europeans Have Deep Doubts About Euro As Europe grapples with its financial crisis, ambivalence is growing among many Europeans about the region's common currency. After choosing a common anthem - Beethoven's Ode to Joy - the European Union introduce

VOA标准英语2011--Surfers' Helping Hands Impact Beach Communities

Surfers' Helping Hands Impact Beach Communities It's not uncommon for surfers to travel the world chasing the best waves. But what is out of the ordinary is how members of Surf for Life pass the time when they're not out on the water. Instead of kick