VOA标准英语2013--South Sudan Hopes New Mining Law Will Unearth Treasures

South Sudan Hopes New Mining Law Will Unearth Treasures This gold mine in Nanakanak, Eastern Equatoria state, is just one of many spots across South Sudans east where a gold rush has hit. Adele Natogo said that like countless others, she left her nin

VOA标准英语2013--Mexico Authorities Free 275 Trapped In Forced Lab

Mexico Authorities Free 275 Trapped In Forced Lab Bioparques de Occidente is a tomato sorting and packing company in the municipality of Toliman in the western state of Jalisco. The management finds workers to get the tomatoes ready for export in nea

VOA标准英语2013--New York Speaks Your Language, No Matter What It Is

New York Speaks Your Language, No Matter What It Is With hundreds of languages and dialects spoken from around the world, few cities are as diverse as New York. New York is the capital of the world, where we live together in peace, said Ernesto Arias

VOA标准英语2013--Groups Seek Ways to Reduce Obesity Among Poor Children

Groups Seek Ways to Reduce Obesity Among Poor Children The rate of obesity among children has more than doubled over the past three decades in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers say it is espec

VOA标准英语2013--Pesticides Contribute to Decline in World's Bee Population

Pesticides Contribute to Decline in World's Bee Population Terrence Ingram considers himself a naturalist. He said hes best able to commune with the natural world around him at the center of a swarm... of bees. I love beekeeping. Its one of Gods grea

VOA标准英语2013--Greek Protests Grow Over Closure of State Broadcaster

Greek Protests Grow Over Closure of State Broadcaster An emotional farewell to colleagues in the newsroom of Greek state broadcaster ERT Tuesday night. Then, as the newsreader began a live interview, the channel was pulled from the airwaves. Some 2,7

VOA标准英语2013--Battles for Aleppo Loom on Syria's Northern Front

Battles for Aleppo Loom on Syria's Northern Front Khan al Assal, off Highway 5, eight kilometers southwest of Aleppo - Syria's commercial hub besieged by war. There has been fierce fighting for control of this strategic town. Islamist rebel fighters

VOA标准英语2013--Kerry, Hague Discuss Boosting Support for Syrian Opposition

Kerry, Hague Discuss Boosting Support for Syrian Opposition With no letup to the fighting, governments backing opposition forces are considering new ways to support the rebellion against embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, with government tro

VOA标准英语2013--Rising Crop Prices Linked to Decline in World's Bee Population

Rising Crop Prices Linked to Decline in World's Bee Population Terrence Ingram considers himself a naturalist. He said hes best able to commune with the natural world around him at the center of a swarm... of bees. I love beekeeping. Its one of Gods

VOA标准英语2013--US, Pakistan Face Challenges to Keep Relations Steady

US, Pakistan Face Challenges to Keep Relations Steady Pakistans new prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, said in his first speech to Parliament that he would end U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan. Later, the new government summoned a top U.S. diplomat to prote

VOA标准英语2013--Common Chemical May Damage Teeth

Common Chemical May Damage Teeth A chemical compound thats been linked to a number of health problems in animal studies may also damage tooth enamel in humans. BPA is found in many resins and plastics that people use everyday, such as water and baby

VOA标准英语2013--Palestinian Elders Keep Heritage Alive at Refugee Camp Weddings

Palestinian Elders Keep Heritage Alive at Refugee Camp Weddings At a Palestinian wedding in Dibbyeh, Lebanon, many traditional customs are practiced, including the Debke - a dance performed throughout the region. The Palestinian version dates back hu

VOA标准英语2013--Turkey Protests Symptomatic of Deeper Problems

Turkey Protests Symptomatic of Deeper Problems Fires burned in central Istanbul as police moved to clear Taksim Square, the focal point of the protests. The move further angered the activists, who have vowed not to back down. And they seem to be gain

VOA标准英语2013--US Senate Votes to Consider Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants

US Senate Votes to Consider Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants This is a time Ive been looking for for a long long time, admitted Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, acknowledging the momentousness of winning bipartisan support for immigration reform.

VOA标准英语2013--Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan Get Bolder

Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan Get Bolder Terrorist attacks increasing A suicide bomber blew himself up right outside the Supreme Court building in the capital, Kabul, Tuesday, killing 17 people and wounding almost 40 others. Mohammad Zahir, Chief

VOA标准英语2013--Security Forces Gear Up for Muted Iranian Elections

Security Forces Gear Up for Muted Iranian Elections This is the exception -- Iranians at a funeral of a reform-minded cleric in Isfahan earlier this month chanting, Death to the dictator while cheering on the appearance of moderate candidate Hassan R

VOA标准英语2013--Warm Ocean Accelerating Antarctic Ice Loss

Warm Ocean Accelerating Antarctic Ice Loss The study is the first comprehensive survey of all the Antarctic ice shelves, which are the 1.5 million square kilometers that fringe much of the frozen continent. Lead author Eric Rignot, a professor at the

VOA标准英语2013--Washington Week: Focus on Syria, Immigration Reform

Washington Week: Focus on Syria, Immigration Reform President Barack Obama attends the G-8 forum days after the United States announced it will provide military aid to Syrian rebels. Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said, We have steadily

VOA标准英语2013--Political Cartoons Help Iranians View Election With Sense of Humor

Political Cartoons Help Iranians View Election With Sense of Humor For many Iranians, the presidential campaign played out on television - one candidate after another explaining their positions on the issues. While it didn't make for compelling viewi

VOA标准英语2013--Violence in Thailand's Deep South Escalates as Peace Talks Take Place

Violence in Thailand's Deep South Escalates as Peace Talks Take Place In Thailand's deep south, it's common to see men in uniform at local schools. But unlike at institutions in the West, the men are often heavily armed. Early this year, instructors