VOA标准英语2011--US Trying to Stop 'Reverse Brain Drain'

US Trying to Stop 'Reverse Brain Drain' The U.S. Congress is debating how to overhaul the nations immigration system in an effort to get foreign nationals who earn advanced degrees at American universities to stay and work in the country to help the

VOA标准英语2011--Oman Prepares to Vote Amid Uncertain Tim

Om an Prepares to Vote Amid Uncertain Times Oman is preparing to hold its first general election since pro-reform demonstrations spread throughout the country earlier this year. The vote follows a pledge by the government to meet most demands set by

VOA标准英语2011--US Trial of Alleged Arms Dealer Opens in

US Trial of Alleged Arms Dealer Opens in New York The trial of a former Soviet Air Force officer and alleged international arms dealer dubbed a merchant of death by security experts is underway in New York. Police in Thailand arrested Russian busines

VOA标准英语2011--Occupy Wall Street Neighbors: 'We're Und

Occupy Wall Street Neighbors: 'We're Under Siege' The Occupy Wall Street protest in lower Manhattan has not actually occupied the street that is synonymous with American finance, but rather a park several blocks away. The area's small business owners

VOA标准英语2011--Report: Africa in 50 Years Time

Report: Africa in 50 Years Time A new report says African countries could become a dominate force in global trade over the next 50 years. The African Development Bank says their economic future depends on taking advantage of innovation, new technolog

VOA标准英语2011--Asia Floods Take Heavy Toll on Local Eco

Asia Floods Take Heavy Toll on Local Economies Floodwaters in central Thailand have inundated industrial parks and manufacturing centers, adding to the mounting economic costs of the disaster. Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos are also continuing to tally t

VOA标准英语2011--Teach For America Program Serves Rural,

Teach For America Program Serves Rural, Low Income Schools A shortage of teachers in the United States means it has become difficult to get teachers to work in rural and low income urban areas. Teach for America, a non-profit organization, is helping

VOA标准英语2011--Cain Surges to Lead in US Republican Pre

Cain Surges to Lead in US Republican Presidential Race Georgia businessman Herman Cain is the surprise leader in the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination, according to the latest poll. But some political analysts question whether C

VOA标准英语2011--Israel, Hamas Both Benefit from Prisoner

Israel, Hamas Both Benefit from Prisoner Swap Palestinians and some Israelis are celebrating an agreement to free more than 1,000 Palestinians and a young Israeli soldier in the coming days. The deal comes after five years of hard negotiations betwee

VOA标准英语2011--Sentiment Mixes with Science Fiction in

Sentiment Mixes with Science Fiction in 'Real Steel' Battling robots in the boxing ring help a wayward father reconnect with his young son in the new sci-fi action film Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman. In the not too distant future, prizefighters n

VOA标准英语2011--Film Star Hugh Jackman Heads Back to Bro

Film Star Hugh Jackman Heads Back to Broadway Not only does Hugh Jackman have a new Hollywood action film, but the Australian actor is also tuning up his singing voice for a return to the Broadway stage. In Real Steel, Hugh Jackman plays a washed up

VOA标准英语2011--Alabama City Remembered for Climactic Ba

Alabama City Remembered for Climactic Battle of Civil Rights Movement Weeks after a hurricane delayed the dedication of a new national memorial to the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., President Obama will lead the ceremonies on Sunday

VOA标准英语2011--Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King H

Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Honored With Memorial Nearly a month after a hurricane postponed the dedication of a national memorial honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., U.S. President Barack Obama leads the ceremony Sunday,

VOA标准英语2011--Visitors Admire Martin Luther King Memor

Visitors Admire Martin Luther King Memorial At the age of 34, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. captivated a nation with his I have a Dream speech. At 35, he became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Four years later, he was assassinated

VOA标准英语2011--Incumbent Liberian President Leading in

VOA标准英语2011--Incumbent Liberian President Leading in Early Returns First results from Liberia's presidential election show incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf leading her 15 rivals. Reporting results from just over 16 percent of more th

VOA标准英语2011--Alleged Iranian Plot Raises Questions Ab

Alleged Iranian Plot Raises Questions About Possible Motive The U.S. government's allegation that Iranian agents tried to hire Mexican drug runners to assassinate Saudi Arabia's ambassador in a Washington restaurant has some Middle East experts puzzl

VOA标准英语2011--Obama: Iran Must be Held Accountable

Obama: Iran Must be Held Accountable President Barack Obama says Iran's government must be held accountable for what he calls dangerous and reckless behavior in what the U.S. has alleged was a plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the Unit

VOA标准英语2011-Study Shows Vitamin E Increases Prostate

Study Shows Vitamin E Increases Prostate Cancer Risk A number of medical studies over the years suggested that vitamin E, taken as a dietary supplement, might help prevent prostate cancer. But new research finds not only that the earlier studies were

VOA标准英语2011--Vitamin E Linked to Higher Prostate Canc

Vitamin E Linked to Higher Prostate Cancer Risk A new study finds a link between vitamin E - a popular dietary supplement - and an increased risk of prostate cancer. Ten years ago, scientists launched the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Tria

VOA标准英语2011--Study: Vitamin D is Powerful Weapon Agai

Study: Vitamin D is Powerful Weapon Against TB Vitamin D plays a critical role in fighting infection and now scientists say that it may be a powerful weapon against tuberculosis. In a study reported in the journal Science Translational Medicine, rese