VOA常速英语2013--活动人士绝食要求移民改革

活动人士绝食要求移民改革 CAPITOL HILL A group of activists has been fasting in Washington for more than two weeks to pressure Speaker of the House John Boehner to allow a vote on comprehensive immigration reform. A landmark immigration bi

VOA标准英语2013--人道主义组织警告中非暴力

人道主义组织警告中非暴力 Humanitarian groups say the situation in the Central African Republic is worsening daily, with the violence in some areas reaching unprecedented levels. France says it is sending additional troops to help restore

VOA常速英语2013--泰国需要和平会谈

Peaceful Dialogue Needed In Thailand 泰国需要和平会谈 Political tension is rising in Thailand, as thousands of anti-government protestors have taken to the streets in recent days and government supporters organize demonstrations of their own.

VOA常速英语2013--巴基斯坦动作大片触动印度神经

Pakistani Hit Action Film Strikes a Nerve Over India 巴基斯坦动作大片触动印度神经 ISLAMABAD Pakistans moribund film industry has been brought back to life with the action thriller Waar, which translates roughly as The Attack. The film,

VOA标准英语2013--埃及新宪法草案激起全国性辩论

Egypt's Proposed Constitution Stirs National Debate 埃及新宪法草案激起全国性辩论 CAIRO As Egypt works out a new draft constitution, a period of public debate ahead of a national referendum has begun. Political analysts are split on whet

VOA标准英语2013--Saving Kids from HIV

Saving Kids from HIV Sunday, December 1st, is World AIDS Day. In the more than 30 years of the epidemic, great progress has been made in reducing HIV infections among children. However, health officials and support groups say the number is still too

VOA标准英语2013--Prototype Solar Cars Train Future Alternative Energy Experts

Prototype Solar Cars Train Future Alternative Energy Experts JOHANNESBURG In South Africa, students at the University of Johannesburg have taken on the challenge of building their own solar cars and racing them in competitions. While it offers plenty

VOA标准英语2013--2013年在历史上是美国国会通过法律最少的一年

US Congress in 2013 Passes Fewest Laws in History 2013年在历史上是美国国会通过法律最少的一年 CAPITOL HILL The 113th Congress has been the least productive in history, with the House and Senate passing only 57 bills that were signed

VOA标准英语2013--罗德曼培训朝鲜国家篮球队

Rodman in North Korea to Train National Basketball Team 罗德曼培训朝鲜国家篮球队 SEOUL Former National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman is in North Korea for his third visit this year, this time to train the nuclear armed nation'

VOA常速英语2013--泰国反对派继续进行游行示威

Thai Protest Continues Despite PM's Call for New Election 泰国反对派继续进行游行示威 BANGKOK Thailand's prime minister dissolved the government and called for new elections Monday, but that did little to appease the more than 150,000 peo

VOA常速英语2013--数以万计的南非人民深切悼念曼德拉

S. Africa Prepares for Enormous Crowds at Mandela Memorial 数以万计的南非人民深切悼念曼德拉 JOHANNESBURG Mourners in South Africa are expected to crowd into a football stadium Tuesday for the main public memorial service for former pr

VOA常速英语2013--研究探索音乐对大脑的影响

Studies Explore Impact of Music and the Brain 研究探索音乐对大脑的影响 Hospitals employ many therapeutic methods. In addition to medication, there are interventions like massage therapy and hypnosis. So why use music? Theres a couple of r

VOA标准英语2013--研究表示美国人花在看病的钱比其他发达国家公民多

Studies: Americans Sicker than Citizens of Other Developed Countries 研究表示美国人花在看病的钱比其他发达国家公民多 WASHINGTON Americans have the most expensive health care system in the world, although they don't have the most

VOA常速英语2013--阿富汗将面临艰巨一年:选举、安全是关键

Afghanistan Faces Crucial Year of Elections, Security Transition 阿富汗将面临艰巨一年:选举、安全是关键 KABUL After more than a decade of war, Afghans have another tough year ahead. In 2014, they face the complete withdrawal of inter

VOA常速英语2013--聚焦华盛顿—关注预算最后期限

Washington Week: Focus on Budget Deadline 聚焦华盛顿关注预算最后期限 President Barack Obamas trip to South Africa to attend a memorial service for former president Nelson Mandela comes as Congress works to wrap up pressing end-of-year bu

VOA常速英语2013--旧金山音乐家为古典音乐“翻新”

San Francisco Musicians Create 'New' Classical Music 旧金山音乐家为古典音乐翻新 California has long been seen as the place in the U.S. where new ideas are tested. A group of young artists in San Francisco are continuing that trend, givin

VOA常速英语2013--WHO将为发展中国家提供更多医疗服务

WHO Launches Plan for Better Health Care in Developing Countries WHO将为发展中国家提供更多医疗服务 Major donors are changing the way they fund health programs in low-income countries. The results in maternal and child health have been

VOA标准英语2013--南非首个黑人拥有的啤酒厂

South Africa's First Black-Owned Brewery Opens for Business 南非首个黑人拥有的啤酒厂 JOHANNESBURG South Africa is a country that loves its beer. It's a product that has blossomed into a multi-billion dollar industry for commercial beverag

VOA标准英语2013--电子商务举步维艰的尼日利亚

High-Tech and Low-Tech, Nigerian E-Commerce Starting to Click 电子商务举步维艰的尼日利亚 LAGOS A common complaint in Nigeria is that things just don't work. The phones don't work, the Internet is down and the man who fixes your car is no

VOA常速英语2013--肯尼亚独立50年的反思

Reflecting on 50 Years of Kenyan Independence 肯尼亚独立50年的反思 WASHINGTON Thursday will mark 50 years since Kenya gained independence from Britain. As the nation celebrates half a century of self-rule, Kenyans are reflecting on how their