VOA标准英语2014--Nigerian-American Turns Story of Harriet Tubman into Opera

Nigerian-American Turns Story of Harriet Tubman into Opera A new opera, written by a second-generation Nigerian-American, tells the story of Harriet Tubman, who, a century-and-a-half ago, escaped from slavery and led others to freedom. When Nkeiru Ok

VOA标准英语2014--南苏丹20万人背井离乡

200,000 Displaced in South Sudan 南苏丹20万人背井离乡 The U.N. estimates more than 200,000 people have been displaced within South Sudan by ongoing fighting. Another 10,000 people have fled to neighboring countries. U.N. refugee agency spoke

VOA常速英语2014--计划进一步推迟使叙利亚化学武器销毁受挫

Further Delays Hit Syria Chemical Weapons Disarmament 计划进一步推迟使叙利亚化学武器销毁受挫 LONDON The operation to remove and destroy Syrias chemical weapons continues to be delayed by security problems and bad weather. Several c

VOA常速英语2014--弧形屏幕,可穿戴技术主导消费电子展

Curved Screens, Wearable Technology Dominate Consumer Electronic Show弧形屏幕,可穿戴技术主导消费电子展 The International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas traditionally starts off the year exhibiting the hottest technology trends

VOA标准英语2014--Sex Matters for Sleeping Sickness Microbes

Sex Matters for Sleeping Sickness Microbes Scientists are keeping a close eye on the mating habits of microscopic organisms, including those that cause African sleeping sickness. They say what happens between two parasites can have major consequences

VOA标准英语2014--Musharraf: From Powerful Ruler to Prisoner 穆沙拉夫-从执政者到阶下囚

Musharraf: From Powerful Ruler to Prisoner 穆沙拉夫-从执政者到阶下囚 WASHINGTON Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf is facing trial for treason for imposing a state of emergency in 2007 and detaining several judges. Prosecuto

VOA常速英语2014--'Friends of Syria' to Meet in Paris Sunday 叙利亚之友日内瓦和谈前巴黎会晤

'Friends of Syria' to Meet in Paris Sunday 叙利亚之友日内瓦和谈前巴黎会晤 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets in Paris Sunday with foreign ministers of countries who back opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. They are try

VOA常速英语2014--Israeli Organization Searches for Art Looted by Nazis 以色列组织寻找纳粹掠夺艺术品

Israeli Organization Searches for Art Looted by Nazis 以色列组织寻找纳粹掠夺艺术品 International efforts are intensifying to recover and identify items stolen by the Nazis during World War II, including paintings, ceramics, books and re

VOA标准英语2014--Mariachi Music Gains Popularity Across Ethnic Lines 墨西哥流浪乐队音乐跨越种族获得了声望

Mariachi Music Gains Popularity Across Ethnic Lines 墨西哥流浪乐队音乐跨越种族获得了声望 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Among Mexican-Americans in the United States, mariachi music has maintained its popularity for more than a century, especial

VOA标准英语2014--New Jersey Gov. Christie Apologizes for Bridge Scandal 美国新泽西州州长为“堵桥门”政治丑闻道歉

New Jersey Gov. Christie Apologizes for Bridge Scandal 美国新泽西州州长为堵桥门政治丑闻道歉 New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a top Republican contender for the 2016 presidential election, says he is embarrassed and heartbroken by

VOA常速英语2014--Thailand Braces for Protests Ahead of February Election 泰国2月大选之前面临许多抗议

Thailand Braces for Protests Ahead of February Election 泰国2月大选之前面临许多抗议 The Thai government led by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is pressing ahead with nationwide elections on February 2, despite a boycott by the main op

VOA常速英语2014--Violence Escalates as Libya Faces Oil Standoff 利比亚面临石油僵局和暴力升级

Violence Escalates as Libya Faces Oil Standoff 利比亚面临石油僵局和暴力升级 A standoff between Libyas central government and militias who control oil fields threatens to escalate into conflict, after the rebels said they would sell oil

VOA常速英语2014--US Steps Up Pressure on Karzai to Sign Security Agreement 美国敦促卡尔扎伊签署安全协议

US Steps Up Pressure on Karzai to Sign Security Agreement 美国敦促卡尔扎伊签署安全协议 The United States is raising the pressure on Afghanistan's leader Hamid Karzai to sign a bilateral security agreement that would allow more than 8,00

VOA常速英语2014--US Closely Monitors Iraq Violence but has Few Options 美国密切关注伊拉克暴力

US Closely Monitors Iraq Violence but has Few Options 美国密切关注伊拉克暴力 President Barack Obama and his advisers are keeping a close watch on Iraq, where government forces are confronting al-Qaida-linked militants. Washington is sendin

VOA常速英语2014--Ten Years of Roving Around Mars 十年的火星游荡

Ten Years of Roving Around Mars 十年的火星游荡 WASHINGTON The U.S. space agency, NASA, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Mars Exploration Rover Mission (MER), which began with the arrival of its robotic vehicles Spirit and Opportunity

VOA标准英语2014--Kerry Faces More Hurdles in Pursuit of Mideast Peace 克里追求的中东和平仍面临许多障碍

Kerry Faces More Hurdles in Pursuit of Mideast Peace 克里追求的中东和平仍面临许多障碍 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the latest efforts to secure a comprehensive peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians are slowly

VOA标准英语2014--African Migrant Protest in Israel Enters 4th Day 非洲移民在以色列抗议进入第四天

African Migrant Protest in Israel Enters 4th Day 非洲移民在以色列抗议进入第四天 JERUSALEM In Israel, several thousand African migrants demonstrated Wednesday for a fourth day against a new law that allows authorities to detain indefini

VOA标准英语2014--Cambodia Tensions Escalate Amid Protest Ban 柬埔寨紧张局势升级之际抗议禁令

Cambodia Tensions Escalate Amid Protest Ban 柬埔寨紧张局势升级之际抗议禁令 PHNOM PENH Cambodia has banned anti-government demonstrators from holding protests after last weeks deadly clashes with police that left four people dead. But a

VOA标准英语2014--Slew of New Products Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show 新产品亮相消费电子展

Slew of New Products Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show 新产品亮相消费电子展 For a glimpse into the future, look no further than the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Self-driving shuttles and solar cars are on displa

VOA标准英语2014--Craft Brewery Meets Changing Tastes 工艺啤酒满足不断变化的口味

Craft Brewery Meets Changing Tastes 工艺啤酒满足不断变化的口味 LOS ANGELES The national trend toward buying local has expanded beyond fruits and vegetables and meat ... to the beverage portion of the meal. Many American beer lovers are t