VOA标准英语2011-No End in Sight for Protests in Egypt

Protesters have taken to the streets across Egypt once again to demand the resignation of the president. The army has deployed tanks at key locations in the capital, but there are reports of looting in several cities and at the famed Egyptian Museum

VOA标准英语2011-Israel Fears Unrest in Egypt Could Jeopar

The unrest in Egypt is sending shock waves throughout the Middle East, including in neighboring Israel. Israel is extremely concerned about the situation in Egypt because President Hosni Mubarak has preserved the peace treaty between the two countrie

Nigerian President Will Not Face Main Rivals at Final Debate

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Wednesday takes part in the final presidential debate ahead of three weeks of nationwide elections. But he will not be facing his biggest rivals, who are boycotting the event because Jonathan refused to take part

Book Sheds Light on Black Elite in 19th Century New York

While many Americans are familiar with black slavery in the South during the 19th Century and its role in igniting the nation's great Civil War, less attention has been paid to the black experience in northern cities such as New York, where so-called

VOA标准英语2011--Libyan Opposition: No Compromise With Ga

Groups opposed to Liyban leader Moammar Gadhafi say they are in control of most of the eastern part of the country and plan to keep pushing until the current government is gone. The opposition says there is no room for compromise. The uprising that i

VOA标准英语2011--Injection Drug Use Helps Drive HIV/AIDS

Injection Drug Use Helps Drive HIV/AIDS in Africa Injection drug use has long been a driving factor in the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. But now, there are signs it's a growing problem in sub-Saharan Africa, as well. The Washi

Tunisian Townspeople Take Running Town into Own Hands

The North African country of Tunisia is at the vanguard of the popular, anti-government uprisings spreading across the Arab world. Now, Tunisia is entering new phase as it seeks to build democracy from scratch. The Zarzis Youth Association is packed

VOA标准英语2011--Philippine Workers Return Home From Liby

The first group of Philippine workers has returned home from Libya Saturday. The workers spent days sheltering in their residences as the north African nation erupted in violent anti-government protests. Close to 100 civil engineers, architects and o

VOA标准英语2011--Tunisian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Pro

Tunisia's prime minister, Mohammed Ghannouchi, announced his resignation amid ongoing protests for the entire government to step down. Tunisian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi's departure was not enough for the hundreds of protesters who massed in

VOA标准英语2011--Program to Help US Homeless Helps Neighb

Program to Help US Homeless Helps Neighbors Due to a bad economy and high unemployment, millions of American families were unable to repay the loans they took out to buy homes. Lenders then took back, or foreclosed, the homes. The nation's biggest ba

VOA标准英语2011--Real-life 'Glee' Chorus Shines

Now in its second season, the TV show Glee has struck a chord with audiences in the United States and elsewhere. The story revolves around the members of a high school student chorale group, known as 'New Directions'. Every episode features the actor

VOA标准英语2011--Treatments Proven Effective in Studies,

Treatments Proven Effective in Studies, Work in Real Life Too Evidence-based medicine means just what it says - treatments that have been shown in scientific studies to work. But studies are one thing - do these treatments work as well in real-world

VOA标准英语2011--Smile, You’re on a Candid Speed Camera

Smile, Youre on a Candid Speed Camera This is NOT a birdhouse! In a familiar old-time movie scene, a policeman on a motorcycle hides behind a billboard, waiting to roar out, siren wailing, after a driver who's speeding past. In the 1950s, car-mounted

VOA标准英语2011--Laos to Hold Legislative Elections

Laos to Hold Legislative Elections Laos goes to the polls Saturday to elect representatives to its legislative branch, known as the National Assembly. On paper it is a body of lawmakers chosen by and for the people. But analysts say in reality, the r

VOA标准英语2011-Child's Self Control Predicts Future Heal

From a very early age, some children exhibit better self-control than others. Now, a new study has tracked how low self control can predict poor health, money troubles and even a criminal record in their adult years. The study began with 1,000 childr

VOA标准英语2011--Uganda Protesters Clash With Police Over

Uganda Protesters Clash With Police Over Opposition Leader's Arrest Riots have broken out in Kampala after the fourth arrest of opposition leader Kizza Besigye. According to reports, there have been confrontations between rioters and Ugandan police a

VOA标准英语2011--US Shutters Libya Embassy

The United States Friday suspended operations at its embassy in Libya after U.S. diplomatic personnel were airlifted out of the country. However, officials say diplomatic contacts with representatives of the Moammar Gadhafi government continue. Offic

VOA标准英语2011--Muslims in London Think of Trouble Spots

Muslims in London Think of Trouble Spots at Eid Prayers Muslims from around the world marked the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan Tuesday, with many in Londay saying the holiday has special meaning this year because of the Arab Spring revolutions and

VOA标准英语2011--Muslim, Jewish, Christian Friends Share Insights With Students

Muslim, Jewish, Christian Friends Share Insights With Students Three longtime colleagues of different faiths have forged bonds of friendship through decades of dialogue in interfaith forums. The three men, who are leaders in the Muslim, Jewish and Ch

VOA标准英语2011--Britain Withdraws Some Diplomats From Iran

Britain Withdraws Some Diplomats From Iran The British government is pulling some diplomatic staff out of Iran following Tuesday's attack on its embassy in Tehran by a group of protesters. On Sunday, Iranian lawmakers voted to weaken diplomatic ties