VOA标准英语2013--Burmese Skateboarders Lobby for Official Recognition

Burmese Skateboarders Lobby for Official Recognition The Speed Ring Skate Club, comprise of 20 young Burmese with a passion for skateboarding in a country where skateboards are rare. The skaters first learned their tricks at this park. But four years

VOA标准英语2013--Late Cherry Blossoms Disappoint Washington Tourists

Late Cherry Blossoms Disappoint Washington Tourists Snow mixed with rain greeted visitors to the Jefferson Memorial and the adjacent Tidal Basin. Photographer Judy Young was hoping to snap shots of the city's famous cherry blossoms, covered with snow

VOA标准英语2013--In Senegal, Skin-Lightening Remains Popular Despite Health Risks

In Senegal, Skin-Lightening Remains Popular Despite Health Risks A typical beauty supply shop in Dakar, complete with a selection of skin-lightening creams and soaps. This lotion, it is carrot-based. It doesn't have hydroquinone. It will give you an

VOA标准英语2013--Pakistan's Fight Against Militants Leads to Advanced Treatments for Wounded

Pakistan's Fight Against Militants Leads to Advanced Treatments for Wounded These are small, but significant steps taken by Aman Ullah, who lost both of his legs more than a year ago in Khyber, a volatile tribal district on the Afghan border. The 23-

VOA标准英语2013--Online Classes May Force Changes at Universities

Online Classes May Force Changes at Universities This is pretty amazing, said the University of Virginia's David Evans, teaching an online introduction to Computer Science. Online classes are now taught by many top universities and offer everything f

VOA标准英语2013--Researcher Explores Native American Herbal Remedies

Researcher Explores Native American Herbal Remedies Hikers often explore the foothills of the Angeles National Forest, but this group of hikers has a purpose. They are learning how Native Americans used the local vegetation in their healing, includin

VOA标准英语2013--Musical Prodigy Emily Bear Wows Audiences Worldwide

Musical Prodigy Emily Bear Wows Audiences Worldwide While most kids her age are hanging out at the mall, playing video games, or carpooling with friends for a weekend of movies and soccer games, Emily is preparing for her next television or concert a

VOA标准英语2013--US Report: Iran's State-Sponsored Terrorism Rises

US Report: Iran's State-Sponsored Terrorism Rises The report said both Iran and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah were exceptionally active in plotting terrorist activities last year, and provided a broad range of support to Syria's regime in its crackdown

VOA标准英语2013--Jordanians Wary of US Force on Syrian Border

Jordanians Wary of US Force on Syrian Border The fighting in Syria has increasingly dragged in regional and international powers, even if - as in the case of the United States - the engagement appears reluctant. The U.S. has plans to boost its small

VOA标准英语2013--London Terror Probe Traces Path to Radicalization, via Somalia

London Terror Probe Traces Path to Radicalization, via Somalia In the days since the killing, it's emerged that one of the suspects, Michael Adebolajo, was arrested in Kenya in 2010, accused of seeking training with terror group al-Shabab in neighbor

VOA标准英语2013--US Hospitals Have Dramatic Differences in Pricing for Same Procedures

US Hospitals Have Dramatic Differences in Pricing for Same Procedures Rickey Dana is one of millions of Americans living with a long-term illness. I would wake up in the middle of the night, vomiting whatever I had eaten, if there was anything left i

VOA标准英语2013--Study: Bad Teeth, Gums Major Problems

Study: Bad Teeth, Gums Major Problems A new report says nearly four-billion people more than half the worlds population have major tooth decay, or cavities. Health officials warn that poor oral health can lead to social and psychological problems. Pr

VOA标准英语2013--Women Bear Brunt of Population Growth

Women Bear Brunt of Population Growth The global population is expected to rise to nine billion by 2050. Most of that growth will be in developing countries. However, many are asking whether such growth is sustainable, considering the amount of resou

VOA标准英语2013--Washington Tourism Up, Despite Sequester Budget Cuts

Washington Tourism Up, Despite Sequester Budget Cuts The number of visitors coming to the National Air and Space Museum has actually increased since the sequester took effect. The budget for the Smithsonian Institution museums that line the National

VOA标准英语2013--EU Delays Turkey Accession Talks, Disapproves Of Protest Crackdown

EU Delays Turkey Accession Talks, Disapproves Of Protest Crackdown The EU had planned to breathe new life into Turkey's bid to join the 27-nation bloc. Talks were due to start Wednesday on opening a new chapter in the accession process. But the crack

VOA标准英语2013--Top 5 Countdown for the Week Ending June 29

Top 5 Countdown for the Week Ending June 29 Were counting down the five most popular songs on the Billboard Magazine Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending June 29, 2013. Last week we welcomed a new champion. Does history repeat itself this w

VOA标准英语2013--Oral Cancer Caused by HPV Soars in Developed Countries

Oral Cancer Caused by HPV Soars in Developed Countries The human papillomavirus, HPV, is actually many different viruses. One particular strain causes oral cancer, and doctors say the number of cases is reaching epidemic levels. Most of the victims a

VOA标准英语2013--Homeless Rohingya Boat People Face Detention Deadline

Homeless Rohingya Boat People Face Detention Deadline Deep in the hills of southern Thailand, local rubber tappers are known to be early risers. But in recent months, there has been more than just the locals wandering through the plantations, out of

VOA标准英语2013--S. Asian Community Closely Watches US Immigration Reform Progress

S. Asian Community Closely Watches US Immigration Reform Progress Sadia was the child of a diplomat and came to the United States 14 years ago. But she still is not a legal resident. She spoke to VOA but insisted her name be changed and her face blur

VOA标准英语2013--Locust Infest More of Madagascar

Locust Infest More of Madagascar The locust plague in Madagascar is getting much worse. More than half the nation is now infested. The U.N. says time is rapidly running out to bring the voracious insects under control. The Food and Agriculture Organi