VOA标准英语2011--Intelligence Lapse on Egypt Debated

The sudden eruption of mass anti-government protests in Egypt seemingly caught most people by surprise, including U.S. and other Western intelligence agencies. The turn of events has sparked questions about whether the United States experienced an in

American 'Roots' Music Represented Well in Grammy Nomination

The votes are in and soon we'll know who'll take home the big honors at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards. Due to time limitations, only a few of the trophies are presented during the televised program. A few of the nominees you won't be seeing on TV: th

VOA标准英语2011--Americans Prepare to Celebrate Valentine’

February 14 is Valentine's Day in the United States, a special time set aside for lovers and spouses to say, I love you, often with flowers, chocolates and a romantic meal. And while love is universal, just what makes any one of us of feel cherished

VOA标准英语2011--Hospital Checklists Save Lives

Hospitals can be dangerous places. We go there to get well, but sometimes people get sicker or even die because of infections they contract in the hospital. A new program to reduce infections with relatively simple and inexpensive quality control mea

VOA标准英语2011--Mideast Students in US Riveted by Egypt

Students from more than 100 countries live and socialize at International House while studying at New York's universities. The peaceful atmosphere seems a world away from Egypt, where millions have demonstrated to force President Hosni Mubarak from p

VOA标准英语2011--Moscow Airport Bomber from Russia's Musl

Russian news agencies report that the suicide bomber at Moscow's airport was from Ingushetia, one of Russia's three so-called Green Republics, where Islamic extremists seek to impose Sharia law. Citing security officials, Russian news agencies report

VOA标准英语2011--US Military Chief Says Aid to Egypt Shou

The top U.S. military officer has cautioned against any move to cut U.S. aid to Egypt's military in the midst of the current protests, saying the aid has intangible benefits that contribute to the military's neutral and, so far, non-violent role in t

VOA标准英语2011--Artificial Blood Vessels Work Well, Have

Scientists say they have successfully tested artificial blood vessels grown in the laboratory. In a heart bypass operation, surgeons typically remove a vein from a patient's leg and use it to replace blocked arteries that feed the muscles of the hear

VOA标准英语2011--Malaria Drugs Add to Bed Net Protection

New studies confirm that giving anti-malaria drugs to children who are already sleeping under insecticide-treated bed nets provides additional protection in helping control the disease. Smallpox was conquered with a single vaccine. The fight against

Obama Says Religious Faith Sustains Him Amid Challenges

In remarks at the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, President Barack Obama said challenges he has faced during the past two years, including the U.S. economic recession, have strengthened his religious faith. Mr. Obama also spoke about

Israel Concerned Egypt Upheaval Could Radicalize Arab Neighb

The Israeli government is watching the violent unrest in Egypt - and protests in other Arab countries - with the primary concern that a radically aggressive Islamist regime could take over in Cairo and the political upheaval could spread. The protest

Africans Debate Wisdom of Expected Secession of Southern Sud

For some Africans, southern Sudan's expected independence is a cautionary tale; others see it as a pathway for their regions to gain full sovereignty. According to Bloomberg News, Somaliland's foreign minister, Mohamed Omar, says his government plans

VOA标准英语2011--Film About Sinking Island Nominated for

The serious consequences of Earth's changing climate are the subject of a powerful documentary film nominated for an Academy Award, the U.S. film industry's top prize. Sun Come Up is the story of the Carteret Islands off the coast of Papua New Guinea

Former Egyptian Diplomat ElBaradei Becomes Face of Mubarak O

Former Egyptian diplomat Mohamed ElBaradei has emerged as a prominent voice of the opposition to President Hosni Mubarak. Mohamed ElBaradei is best known as having been chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations' nucle

Young People Driving Middle East Protests

The popular revolts roiling Egypt and other Arab countries are being driven by young people clamoring to oust autocratic governments they have known all their lives. The hardscrabble Tunis neighborhood of Ettadhamen provides a representative look at

Rural Egyptians Welcome Change, Economic Worries Linger

The Egyptian village of Kafr Torky lies along the banks of the Nile, seemingly a world away from the passions that played out further north, in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Yet even in such a bucolic setting, the demonstrations and ultimate victory of the

VOA标准英语2011--The Egyptian Economy: Facing the Unknown

As Egypt works to replace the government of President Hosni Mubarak, the country's financial future is still far from certain. Many Egyptians are confident that a new government will usher in a more efficient and equitable economy. With the country s

VOA标准英语2011--Anti-Government Protests Continue in Bah

Opposition supporters in Bahrain have held protests for a third straight day, calling for more rights and for the prime minister to step down. Wednesday's demonstrations passed without incident, in contrast to earlier in the week when two people were

US Budget Battle Reflects Sharp Divide Over Government's Rol

In U.S. politics, there is no issue that divides Democrats and Republicans more than their vastly different views on the role and size of the central government. That political divide is at the heart of the intensifying debate over the federal budget

Archeologists Uncover Large Slave Village Near Washington DC

Archeologists in Frederick, Maryland are digging up the past, trying to piece together what the lives of slaves might have been like. French refugee farmers from Haiti kept slaves there in the early 1800s, and the National Park Service says the large