VOA标准英语2015--Putin: The ‘Lonely’ Leader Bent on Restoring Russian Powe

Putin: The Lonely Leader Bent on Restoring Russian Power LONDON Despite Russias crisis-hit economy, approval ratings for President Vladimir Putin are near record-highs. Western sanctions against Moscow have failed to curb what the West sees as Russia

VOA标准英语2015--2014年最受关注的新闻

Top News Stories of 2014 2014年最受关注的新闻 Spread of Ebola The Ebola crisis began in the West African nations of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The World Health Organization reported that more than 20,000 people likely have been infecte

VOA标准英语2015--恐惧是遏制埃博拉的最大障碍

IFRC: Fear Hampering Ebola Fight 恐惧是遏制埃博拉的最大障碍 The West Africa Ebola outbreak began just over a year ago in Guinea, but health officials still cannot say when it will be contained. The International Federation of the Red Cro

VOA常速英语2015--新型简单测试或能检测出糖尿病早期迹象

Simple New Test Detects Early Signs of Diabetes 新型简单测试或能检测出糖尿病早期迹象 People with Type 1 diabetes, usually diagnosed in children and young adults, must take insulin injections and watch their diet to keep their blood

VOA标准英语2015--Researchers Create Artificial Skin With Sense of Touch

Researchers Create Artificial Skin With Sense of Touch Scientists have recently made considerable gains in creating human-like artificial limbs, but they still look and feel artificial. That could change with a development from South Korea. Researche

VOA标准英语2015--Battling Ebola with Data

Battling Ebola with Data The World Health Organization recently called for 900 more epidemiologists to join the battle against Ebola in West Africa. Thats triple the current number. Epidemiologists study the patterns of disease outbreaks to determine

VOA常速英语2015--2015年的美国外交政策看点

US Foreign Policy: What to Watch in 2015 2015年的美国外交政策看点 WASHINGTON 2015 is here, and with a new year comes new challenges - and some old ones. Last year left the United States with a lot of unfinished business around the world. Pr

VOA标准英语2015--Overcoming HIV Obstacles in 2015

Overcoming HIV Obstacles in 2015 The head of a prominent HIV/AIDS advocacy organization says 2015 will be a year of great opportunities and great challenges. The epidemic is nearly 35 years old and more than 30 million people are estimated to be livi

VOA常速英语2015--柬埔寨教育改革 杜绝考试作弊

Cambodia's No Cheating Rule Marks Big Change for Students 柬埔寨教育改革 杜绝考试作弊 PHNOM PENH Cambodias final exam results for 2014 were disastrous, with more than half of the 90,000 students failing. The reason? The authorities stamp

VOA标准英语2015--Russians Worried, Defiant Amid Financial Crisis

Russians Worried, Defiant Amid Financial Crisis WASHINGTON Despite dire predictions about Russia's economy for 2015, many Russians welcomed the New Year with cheers and hopes for a better future. With the sinking value of the ruble, some people say t

VOA标准英语2015--奥巴马与共和党控制的国会或在全球事务上无法合力

Obama, Republican Congress Likely to Clash on Global Affairs 奥巴马与共和党控制的国会或在全球事务上无法合力 WASHINGTON The new, entirely Republican-led U.S. Congress will weigh in on global hotspots and Americas response to the

VOA标准英语21015--奥斯维辛集中营幸存者的故事

Saved By a Mistake: an Auschwitz Survivor's Story 奥斯维辛集中营幸存者的故事 Dagmar Lieblova was 14 when she arrived at Auschwitz in December 1943, along with her entire Czech Jewish family. All of them were to die there, but she was abl

VOA常速英语2015--全球疫苗免疫联盟致力于数以百万计儿童接种疫苗

Gavi's Goal: Vaccinate Millions More Children 全球疫苗免疫联盟致力于数以百万计儿童接种疫苗 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is seeking funds to extend its early childhood vaccine program in developing countries. Gavi's CEO says he's c

VOA标准英语2015--动物园动物展出自己的艺术作品

Zoo Animals Show Their Artistic Sides 动物园动物展出自己的艺术作品 The pursuit of happiness is so important, America's founding fathers put it in the Declaration of Independence. Any zookeeper will tell you animals need enrichment, just

VOA标准英语2015--智能手机基本触感方面有飞跃

Smartphones About to Make Leap, Carry Basic Senses 智能手机基本触感方面有飞跃 Long-distance communication contains mostly sounds and pictures. For now. But scientists in Britain say they are close to creating additions for our smartphone

VOA常速英语2015--韩国人每周坚持抗议日本二战暴行

Weekly Korea Protests Keep Japanese WWII Atrocities Alive 韩国人每周坚持抗议日本二战暴行 SEOUL Protesters gather in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul every week to demand an apology and reparations from Tokyo for the thousands of

VOA标准英语2015--活动人士称尼日利亚应该推迟选举

Activists: Nigeria Elections Should Be Postponed 活动人士称尼日利亚应该推迟选举 WASHINGTON Nigerian expatriates and activists recently gathered in Washington to denounce the deadly raids and massacres by the militant group Boko Haram.

VOA常速英语2015--索马里改善儿童生活状况

Somalia Aims to Improve Lives of Children 索马里改善儿童生活状况 MOGADISHU Somalia's president signed into law the Convention on the Rights of the Child on January 20. Somalias children continue to face daily challenges posed by conflict,

VOA标准英语2015--超级碗:电视网络广告“争夺战'

Super Bowl Ads Compete for Eyes on TV, Web 超级碗:电视网络广告争夺战' NEW YORK Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 1) is about more than just the NFL's American football championship and big parties to watch the game. Viewers also tune in for the wor

VOA常速英语2015--奥巴马重新审视美国中东战略

Obama Reviews Middle East Strategy 奥巴马重新审视美国中东战略 WHITE HOUSE The death of Saudi Arabias king, the collapse of a U.S.-friendly government in Yemen and a problematic relationship with Israels leadership are presenting a new se