VOA标准英语2013--Flamenco Band Has Arabic, Islamic Influences

Flamenco Band Has Arabic, Islamic Influences The unmistakable sound of flamenco - Spanish guitar and heels - is transformed by the members of the San Francisco band, La Ruya. One of the bands founding members is Sam Foster. Hes a rock and jazz drumme

VOA标准英语2013--Students Aim for Aviation History with Human-Powered Helicopter

Students Aim for Aviation History with Human-Powered Helicopter Within reach What seemed impossible when William Staruk began his PhD studies at the University of Maryland three years ago, is now within reach. He's part of a 50-member team developing

VOA标准英语2013--Washington Newseum Honors 82 Journalists Killed in 2012

Washington Newseum Honors 82 Journalists Killed in 2012 They were killed last year while doing their jobs. The Newseum in Washington has added 82 names to its Journalists Memorial. Photojournalist Ahmed Ismael Hassan al-Samadi was shot in Bahrain whi

VOA标准英语2013--Scientists Search for Those Long Missing

Scientists Search for Those Long Missing Researchers are developing new techniques to find hidden graves. They say it would help locate the remains of a lone murder victim or the mass graves of victims of war. The research has been presented at the M

VOA标准英语2013--Device Keeps Internet On When Power Goes Off

Device Keeps Internet On When Power Goes Off Erik Hersman and his team in Nairobi have created what they say is the first router made especially for Africa. It's battery powered and rugged. And it's gaining attention in Europe and the United States.

VOA标准英语2013--Artist J R Occupies Times Square

Artist J R Occupies Times Square Poster-sized pictures of New Yorkers decorated the asphalt and a huge billboard in Times Square, one of the most iconic spots in the world. It was the latest venue for J R and his project to let people - all over the

VOA标准英语2013--European Recession Now Longer Than 2008 Financial Crisis

European Recession Now Longer Than 2008 Financial Crisis Of the 17 nations that make up the common currency bloc - nine countries are now in recession. While not as steep as the recession that came after the 2008 financial crisis - Commerzbank chief

VOA标准英语2013--Emergency Response Grows in Chad

Emergency Response Grows in Chad Emergency water supplies are being rushed to southeastern Chad where about 50-thousand people have fled fighting in Sudans Darfur region. Several Arab tribes have been battling for control of mining operations there.

VOA标准英语2013--Moore, Oklahoma, Begins to Recover from Deadly Tornado

Moore, Oklahoma, Begins to Recover from Deadly Tornado The tornado cut a wide path of destruction through Moore, taking away in an instant the comfortable lives people had built here. But many survivors are just happy to be alive. I feel lucky; I fee

VOA标准英语2013--Thai Same-Sex Marriage Bill Not Without Controversy

Thai Same-Sex Marriage Bill Not Without Controversy This is a traditional Thai wedding, except there is no groom. There are two brides. This ceremony is only symbolic because Thailand, like all of Asia, does not recognize same sex marriage. But a dra

VOA标准英语2013--US Oil Surge Could Impact Mideast Geopolitics

US Oil Surge Could Impact Mideast Geopolitics The IEA report describes a 'supply shock' from the United States rippling through world oil markets. The key to it is the resurgence of shale development in the United States, John Mitchell, an oil market

VOA标准英语2013--Syrian Troops Show Strength Ahead of Peace Talks

Syrian Troops Show Strength Ahead of Peace Talks The government offensive against the former rebel stronghold Qusair comes ahead of a peace conference next month aimed at bringing both sides in the conflict to the negotiating table. Some observers be

VOA标准英语2013--Valley Fever Raises Concerns in California, Arizona

Valley Fever Raises Concerns in California, Arizona Dale Pulde is selling his California home because he's unable to meet his payments. The motorcycle mechanic and drag car racer was infected with Valley Fever in California's Central Valley and has m

VOA标准英语2013--Kerry Mideast Talks on Syria to Include Russian Call for Involving Iran

Kerry Mideast Talks on Syria to Include Russian Call for Involving Iran In this fight for control of Syria, Iran is one of the biggest backers of embattled President Bashar al-Assad. So Russia says Iran should be part of the peace process. Iran has r

VOA标准英语2013--Oklahoma Tornado Victims Share Stories of Survival

Oklahoma Tornado Victims Share Stories of Survival Among the countless buildings struck by the three-kilometer-wide tornado were two elementary schools - hit just as students were about to be released for the day. Sherry Biddle, a teacher at Briarwoo

VOA标准英语2013--Syrian Rebels Suffer Setbacks From Fighting in Town Near Lebanon Border

Syrian Rebels Suffer Setbacks From Fighting in Town Near Lebanon Border Eighteen year-old Obeida Abdel Nabi is recovering from a shrapnel wound to his lower abdomen. He was hurt several days ago in Qusair near Syria's border with northern Lebanon, wh

VOA标准英语2013--Kerry to Mideast for Syria Talks

Kerry to Mideast for Syria Talks The latest effort to end Syrian violence aims to bring together for the first time envoys from President Assad's government and its opponents. Though Washington and Moscow back different sides in the conflict, Secreta

VOA标准英语2013--Boston Bomber Spent 6 Months in Russia’s Most Violent Republic

Boston Bomber Spent 6 Months in Russias Most Violent Republic MAKHACHKALA, RUSSIAN REPUBLIC OF DAGESTAN The news of the Boston Marathon bombings circled the globe, and resonated here in Dagestan, a majority Muslim republic in Russia, on the shores of

VOA标准英语2013--Washington Week: Focus on Burma, US Government Scandals

Washington Week: Focus on Burma, US Government Scandals Six months after President Barack Obama visited Rangoon, President Thein Sein reciprocates Monday with a visit to the White House. Last November, Obama hailed democratic reforms in Burma. A dict

VOA标准英语2013--Annual Event Helps Torture Treatment Center

Annual Event Helps Torture Treatment Center For 26 years Rossana Perez has spent her free time running in a park near downtown Los Angeles. It really clears my thoughts and helps me to release stress, Perez said. Much of that stress comes from memori