VOA标准英语2015--On Ukraine Battle Fringes, Civilians Struggle for Normalcy

On Ukraine Battle Fringes, Civilians Struggle for Normalcy KRAMATORSK, UKRAINE While battles rage daily in some parts of eastern Ukraine, not far away -- in areas the government took back from the Russian-backed rebels last summer -- people are doing

VOA标准英语2015--美国陷入数学危机?

Is America in a Math Crisis? 美国陷入数学危机? NEW YORK It is often said mathematics is a cornerstone of learning. Communications, computer science, the arts, the Internet, space exploration - all are based on underlying mathematical concepts

VOA常速英语2015--亚洲人帮助陷入困境的钢琴市场

Asians Help Struggling Piano Market 亚洲人帮助陷入困境的钢琴市场 Pianos have been a common sight in American homes for decades. Sales have declined across the country, though, as fewer children learn to play. Asian Americans are becomin

VOA标准英语2015--民意调查:美国农民支持结束对古巴的禁运

Poll: US Farmers Support End to Cuba Embargo 民意调查:美国农民支持结束对古巴的禁运 BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS A Pew Research poll conducted in January shows that more than 60 percent of Americans support President Obamas decision in Dece

VOA标准英语2015--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Feb. 21

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Feb. 21 This is the Top Five Countdown! Were crowning the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart for the week ending February 21, 2015. The drill for this weeks lineup: theres nothing truly new.

VOA标准英语2015--Lengthy Legal Battle Looms Over Obama Immigration Order

Lengthy Legal Battle Looms Over Obama Immigration Order WASHINGTON President Barack Obamas executive order shielding millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation was supposed to go into effect this week, but it is on hold after a U.S. federal

VOA标准英语2015--In Uganda, Lease-to-Own Boda Bodas are Good Business

In Uganda, Lease-to-Own Boda Bodas are Good Business KAMPALA Boda bodas, or motorcycle taxis, are one of the main forms of transport in Uganda. But the costs of buying one and starting your own business are high. Now, an American entrepreneur has sta

VOA标准英语2015--Philippines Looks to Geothermal Power to Address Energy Deficit

Philippines Looks to Geothermal Power to Address Energy Deficit MINDORO, PHILIPPINES The Philippines is one of the worlds leading producers of geothermal energy. Located atop the Pacific Oceans so-called Ring of Fire, the country has used volcanic he

VOA标准英语2015--HRW: End Child Soldier Use in S. Sudan

HRW: End Child Soldier Use in S. Sudan A rights group says government and opposition forces in South Sudan continue to recruit child soldiers, despite promises they would stop. Human Rights Watch says some of the boys are as young as 13. Estimates of

VOA标准英语2015--冬季风暴威胁美国

Major Winter Storm Threatens Much of US 冬季风暴威胁美国 WASHINGTON A massive winter storm is threatening vast regions of the United States from the South and Midwest to the East Coast. For weeks, winter weather has pummeled the United States

VOA标准英语2015--Teacher Remembers Former Students, North Carolina Shooting Victims

Teacher Remembers Former Students, North Carolina Shooting Victims RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Its been almost one week since news broke about three murdered university students in North Carolina. Their alleged killer, a neighbor, is behind bars, but nei

VOA标准英语2015--Washington Eyes Denmark Attacks Amid Debate on Authorizing Fight Against IS

Washington Eyes Denmark Attacks Amid Debate on Authorizing Fight Against IS WASHINGTON The U.S. Congress is in recess this coming week, as President Barack Obama prepares to host a summit on confronting violent extremism in American neighborhoods. At

VOA标准英语2015--Congress Calls for Expedited Weapons for Jordan to Fight IS

Congress Calls for Expedited Weapons for Jordan to Fight IS Members of Congress are calling on the Obama administration to expedite weapons to Jordan, an important Arab ally on the frontlines of the fight against Islamic State extremists. Jordan has

VOA标准英语2015--Hardline Stance on Iran Nuclear Deadline Could Be Pressure Tactic

Hardline Stance on Iran Nuclear Deadline Could Be Pressure Tactic STATE DEPARTMENT As the March 24 deadline nears for Iran nuclear negotiators to agree on the fundamental structure of a final deal, both the U.S. and Iran increasingly have been vocal

VOA标准英语2015--也门叛军宣扬团结却压制反对派

Yemeni Rebels Preach Unity But Stifle Opposition 也门叛军宣扬团结却压制反对派 WASHINGTON After months of turmoil and the president's resignation last month, Yemen appears to be collapsing as its various population groups cannot find com

VOA标准英语2015--古巴发现一种侵袭性艾滋病毒

Aggressive HIV Found in Cuba 古巴发现一种侵袭性艾滋病毒 An aggressive form of HIV has been discovered in Cuba. It develops into full-blown AIDS within just three years. Researchers said the progression happens so fast that treatment with

VOA标准英语2015--Amid Slumping Global Oil Prices, Indonesia's Fuel Subsidy Cut Pays Off

Amid Slumping Global Oil Prices, Indonesia's Fuel Subsidy Cut Pays Off JAKARTA At the beginning of this year, Indonesian President Joko Widodo cut long-standing government-funded fuel subsidies. In the past, protests and even riots have followed pric

VOA常速英语2015--德国归还意大利被窃古董书籍

Germany Returns Antique Books Stolen in Italy 德国归还意大利被窃古董书籍 Germany is returning to Italy more than 500 valuable antique books stolen from Italian libraries about three years ago. An Italian librarian has been convicted in t

VOA标准英语2015--Hollywood Gears Up for Sunday’s Oscars

Hollywood Gears Up for Sundays Oscars HOLLYWOOD Hollywood is gearing up for the Academy Awards, or Oscars Sunday, the highlight of the year for the movie industry. Top contenders at the Oscars include the drama Birdman, with Michael Keaton as a best

VOA标准英语2015--Ukraine Uprising Victims Still Await Justice

Ukraine Uprising Victims Still Await Justice KYIV, UKRAINE Roman Guryk, 19, was a bit of a rebel but he cared deeply about his two younger sisters, his friends and a European future for Ukraine. A year ago, he gathered with thousands of other anti-go