VOA标准英语2013--US, S. Korea Ready to Counter N. Korean Aggression

US, S. Korea Ready to Counter N. Korean Aggression With North Korean troops training for what Pyongyang calls a state of war with South Korea, Secretary Kerry says Washington and its allies will not be caught off guard. The United States will do what

VOA标准英语--West of Memphis Movie Sparks Murder Debate

West of Memphis Movie Sparks Murder Debate Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley and Charles Jason Baldwin were accused of the crime. Their conviction, it turned out, was based on questionable evidence and false testimonies. The widely publicized trials a

VOA标准英语2013--Kidnappers Target Refugees in Sudan

Kidnappers Target Refugees in Sudan Amnesty International says refugees and asylum seekers are being kidnapped in Sudan and held for ransom in Egypts Sinai desert. Most of those abducted are Eritrean and many have been beaten, raped or killed. The hu

VOA标准英语2013--Iran, World Powers to Meet Again on Nuclear Stalemate

Iran, World Powers to Meet Again on Nuclear Stalemate As the West and Israel say Iran is creeping closer to being able to produce a nuclear weapon, Western officials hope Tehran will react positively to their latest offer. The question -- as negotiat

VOA标准英语2013--Study Finds More Women in Independent Films

Study Finds More Women in Independent Films Ava DuVernay loves making movies, especially from the perspective of a black woman. She has directed three documentaries and two features also known as narrative films, all independently produced. She says

VOA标准英语2013--Russia’s Winter Olympics to Break Spending Records

Russias Winter Olympics to Break Spending Records It is the largest construction site in Europe: 100,000 men and 500 companies are working around the clock. They are building hotels, skating rinks and ski jumps for next years Winter Olympics in Sochi

VOA标准英语2013--US Considers Sanctions Against Pakistan for Iran Pipeline

US Considers Sanctions Against Pakistan for Iran Pipeline After nearly 20 years, there is considerable progress on the Iran-to-Pakistan peace pipeline, with Iranian contractors starting work on Pakistani sections of the project, having finished nearl

VOA标准英语2013--When a Smoker Lights Up May Increase Risk

When a Smoker Lights Up May Increase Risk The health risks of cigarette smoking are well known, such as cancer, emphysema and cardiovascular disease. But new research shows that when you smoke can make it even more risky. Tobacco remains the leading

VOA标准英语2013--World Bank President: Elimination of Poverty Possible

World Bank President: Elimination of Poverty Possible World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says the problems of poverty, hunger and inequality are massive, urgent and a matter of survival for millions. We know that despite the dramatic successes of the

VOA标准英语2013--Gun Violence Inflicts Emotional Toll on Victims' Families

Gun Violence Inflicts Emotional Toll on Victims' Families Oliver Smiths son was a police officer, shot execution style by three men during a robbery. Hes meeting with the Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center to write his victim's impact statement f

VOA标准英语2013--US to Send Missile Defenses to Guam

US to Send Missile Defenses to Guam As the rhetoric from the North has become louder, so have the warnings from U.S. military leaders that they are prepared to respond to any action from Pyongyang against the United States and its allies. The Pentago

VOA标准英语2013--Pakistan Looks to Women to Boost Voter Participation

Pakistan Looks to Women to Boost Voter Participation Badam Zari is making history by running for parliament from Pakistan's conservative and Taliban-dominated tribal belt. I made this decision to serve and help our sisters and mothers in the area. Ou

VOA标准英语2013--Trumpeter Gabriel Johnson Releases Debut Album

Trumpeter Gabriel Johnson Releases Debut Album While Miles Davis was one of Johnsons most important musical influences, it was another iconic entertainer who helped jumpstart his solo career: filmmaker and jazz enthusiast Clint Eastwood. Johnson reca

VOA标准英语2013--Iraqi Democracy Remains Shaky Work in Progress

Iraqi Democracy Remains Shaky Work in Progress Iraq has held four elections - two national and two provincial - and one referendum since the U.S.-led war a decade ago brought multiparty democracy here. Local elections are to be held next month and a

VOA标准英语2013--Far-Reaching American Legacy in Iraq Debated

Far-Reaching American Legacy in Iraq Debated Black smoke rises to the sky after a suicide bombing in Baghdad's Sadr City, one in a series of deadly attacks marking the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion. At the scene of another blast, frustration.

VOA标准英语2013--Will There be Enough Water for Everyone?

Will There be Enough Water for Everyone? As the global population grows, so does the need for water. The Worldwatch Institute says increased demands for food, energy and industry, along with climate change, could lead to water scarcity in some places

VOA标准英语2013--Cyprus Parliament Passes Financial Measures, Future Uncertain

Cyprus Parliament Passes Financial Measures, Future Uncertain Banks remain closed in Cyprus. But customers still line up at ATM machines trying to withdraw cash. Many fear they could lose their savings if the banks fail. British businessman Terry Con

VOA标准英语2013--US Soccer Hosts Costa Rica in Key World Cup Qualifier

US Soccer Hosts Costa Rica in Key World Cup Qualifier As most followers of World Cup qualifying know, it's crucial to win your home games. U.S. forward and new captain Clint Dempsey, a star for England's Tottenham Hotspur, says he and his American te

VOA标准英语2013--US Air Force Facing Cuts in Manpower, Flying Hours

US Air Force Facing Cuts in Manpower, Flying Hours Captain Frank Gilliard flies an air refueling tanker - a KC-135. The 135 can also be set up as a hospital, he said. He and all other Air Force pilots are facing an 18 percent cut in flying hours. Tha

VOA标准英语2013--Drug-Resistant TB Threatens Europe

Drug-Resistant TB Threatens Europe The Olallo Project in Central London was set up to help homeless people from Central and Eastern Europe get back on their feet by helping them find a place to live and get a job. The charity has evolved, though, to