VOA标准英语2011--Hundreds Hold Prayer Vigil for Unemployed on Capitol Hill

Hundreds Hold Prayer Vigil for Unemployed on Capitol Hill Thousands of jobless workers from around the country, community members, and clergy held a prayer vigil on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to extend unemployment benefits. Millions of jobless wo

VOA标准英语2011--As US Mission Ends, American Soldiers, Iraqis Reflect on Pain of War

As US Mission Ends, American Soldiers, Iraqis Reflect on Pain of War In a few days the U.S. military will end its presence in Iraq after almost nine years. American soldiers and Iraqis view the withdrawal with a mixture of emotions. Our correspondent

VOA标准英语2011--International Conference Highlights Family Planning in Senegal

International Conference Highlights Family Planning in Senegal With the global population reaching 7 billion this year, doctors and health officials are advocating better family planning methods. Senegal, where some 2,000 international delegates gath

VOA标准英语2011--Threat of Fatal Snakebites Often Overlooked

Threat of Fatal Snakebites Often Overlooked Neglected tropical diseases such as dengue, leishmaniasis, and trachoma are getting more attention these days, but other health threats are almost completely off the radar. One example is the deadly toll ta

VOA标准英语2011--New Ebola Vaccine Proves Effective in Mice

New Ebola Vaccine Proves Effective in Mice U.S. scientists have developed a new vaccine against the deadly ebola virus which has the potential to remain potent after years of storage. Ebola is one of the deadliest viruses known. It kills about nine o

VOA标准英语2011--Sectarian Terror Attack Fuels Afghan-Pakistan Tension

Sectarian Terror Attack Fuels Afghan-Pakistan Tension This week's suicide bomb attack that killed dozens of Shi'ite Muslims at a Kabul shrine has significantly heightened tensions between Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan. The Afghan president has

VOA标准英语2011--US Withdrawal From Iraq Nears Completion

US Withdrawal From Iraq Nears Completion The United States' eight-year military operation of Iraq is coming to an end. Military commanders in Iraq say the withdrawal of troops and equipment from the country is nearly complete. Fewer than 4,000 remain

VOA标准英语2011--Gorbachev's Foreign Policy Helps Bring Soviet Collapse

Gorbachev's Foreign Policy Helps Bring Soviet Collapse December marks the 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union. In this second, of a two-part series, we examine how the foreign policy of the last Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, cont

VOA标准英语2011--Elite Sailors Circle Globe in Volvo Ocean Race

Elite Sailors Circle Globe in Volvo Ocean Race One of the toughest, most grueling events in sports offers no prize money, only a trophy. Its challenging, thrilling and dangerous. And takes a long time. The Volvo Ocean Race is a marathon sailing event

VOA标准英语2011--Dual Tree Lighting Illuminates Annual Holiday Debate

Dual Tree Lighting Illuminates Annual Holiday Debate It's the Christmas holiday season in the United States, and with it comes an annual argument: Should local, state and federal governments put up Christmas trees, or even call attention to Christmas

VOA标准英语2011--Glimpsing the Future on Climate Change

Glimpsing the Future on Climate Change There have been many warnings that climate change could make it more difficult to grow food. But a new tool may allow farmers to glimpse the future and prepare for what lies ahead. Scientists say climate change

VOA标准英语2011--New TB Regimen Simplifies Treatment

New TB Regimen Simplifies Treatment U.S. researchers have identified a new way to treat people infected with tuberculosis before they get sick. The combination drug regimen, endorsed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), would

VOA标准英语2011--US Troops Leave Iraq, Controversy Over War Continues

US Troops Leave Iraq, Controversy Over War Continues The war in Iraq lasted nearly nine years and as the remaining U.S. troops pull out of the country, Middle East analysts continue to disagree over the success or failure of the mission. As military

VOA标准英语2011--Supreme Court Justice Continues Equality Fight

Supreme Court Justice Continues Equality Fight Only the second woman in U.S. history to serve on the nations highest court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg knew she wanted to be a lawyer by her third year in college. Early inspiration It was during the red scare

VOA标准英语2011--After USSR, Russia Rode Roller Coaster for 20 Years

After USSR, Russia Rode Roller Coaster for 20 Years When the Soviet Union collapsed, Russia, the biggest member republic, embarked on 20 years of unsteady independence. It was a Christmas gift that anti-communists had prayed for, for seven decades. M

VOA标准英语2011--Moscow Protests Get Legs with Social Media

Moscow Protests Get Legs with Social Media A Moscow march to protest election fraud unexpectedly drew tens of thousands of people on Saturday. With 40 percent of Russian adults online, many say social media, including the Russian social networking si

VOA标准英语2011--Climate Change Blamed for Dying African Trees

Climate Change Blamed for Dying African Trees A lot of trees are dying in Africas Sahel region and new study says climate change caused by humans is to blame. Whats more, many tree species are also disappearing. The study appears in the Journal of Ar

VOA标准英语2011--Palestinian Flag Raised over UNESCO HQ

Palestinian Flag Raised over UNESCO HQ Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said he would continue to push for full United Nations membership after savoring one symbolic victory for his statehood bid, watching his flag fly over the Paris-based United

VOA标准英语2011--Iraqi PM: US Businesses to Lead Way in Iraq After Troop Withdrawal

Iraqi PM: US Businesses to Lead Way in Iraq After Troop Withdrawal The U.S. role in Iraq is changing. American combat troops are pulling out and, says Iraq's prime minister, it's time for U.S. businesses to take a prominent role in his country. The U

VOA标准英语2011--Obama, Maliki Hail 'New Chapter' for Iraq Without US Troops

Obama, Maliki Hail 'New Chapter' for Iraq Without US Troops U.S. President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki say their countries will maintain strong security, diplomatic and economic ties after the last U.S. combat forces withdra