VOA标准英语2015--犹太人与阿拉伯人因古典音乐成为朋友

Jews, Arabs Becoming Friends Through Classical Music 犹太人与阿拉伯人因古典音乐成为朋友 NEW YORK A project based in the Israeli cities of Nazareth and Jaffa is helping to bring together Jews and Arabs and at the same time, offering c

VOA常速英语2015--亚欧大陆的民主现状退步

Freedom House: Democracy Under Attack in Eurasia WASHINGTON Democracy is under attack in Europe and Eurasia. In a new report, the non-profit, watchdog organization Freedom House says worsening corruption, abuses of power, and the rise of extremist pa

VOA标准英语2015--报告显示许多物种面临灭绝的风险

Report: Many Species Risk Extinction 报告显示许多物种面临灭绝的风险 While progress has been made to preserve endangered animal, plant and other species, a new report said successes are being overshadowed by declines. The International

VOA标准英语2015--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 6

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 6 Were counting down the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart, for the week ending June 6, 2015. The Top Five is like life: it can amble along for weeks or months at a timeand then someth

VOA标准英语2015--Private Citizens Meet on Climate Change

Private Citizens Meet on Climate Change This Saturday, June 6th, hundreds of citizens in 80 countries will have a chance to voice their concerns and learn about climate change. The comments and opinions will be considered when the next Climate Change

VOA标准英语2015--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 20

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 20 Were gift-wrapping the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart, for the week ending June 20, 2015. We get one new single this week and we can live with that, right? We dont demand 100 per

VOA标准英语2015--非洲粮食安全问题因地区而异

African Food Security Varies by Region 非洲粮食安全问题因地区而异 A new report on Africas food security showed regional differences in progress. Western Africa led the continent in reducing the number of undernourished people since the e

VOA标准英语2015--考古学家发现农业起源的线索

Archeologists Uncover Clues on Beginnings of Agriculture 考古学家发现农业起源的线索 New findings by archeologists excavating a prehistoric site in Jordan may shed new light on the way early humans transitioned from hunter-gatherers to fa

VOA标准英语2015--可穿戴技术主导台北国际电脑展

Wearable Technology Dominates Taiwan Expo 可穿戴技术主导台北国际电脑展 Asias biggest tech trade show, Computex Taipei, is often seen as a good source of signs about the latest technology trends. This year, the signs all point toward wea

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Guinea, Sierra Leone Still Have Ebola 几内亚和塞拉利昂等国埃博拉依旧在蔓延 The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is still not over. Health officials continue to report cases in Guinea and Sierra Leone. Liberia was declared Ebola-free on

VOA标准英语2015--Leaders Praised For Ebola Response

Leaders Praised For Ebola Response A new report said critical decisions by African leaders helped turn the tide in West Africas Ebola outbreak. The Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative, or AGI, said there is no substitute for political leadership.

VOA常速英语2015--海平面上升未来不可逆转

Scientists: Rising Sea Levels Not Reversible in Foreseeable Future 海平面上升未来不可逆转 LONG BEACH, CALIF. Scientists say the sea levels are rising and will continue to do so indefinitely. Coastal communities around the world are already

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Report Urges Accelerated AIDS Fight 报告敦促加速对抗艾滋病毒 A new report warned if treatment and prevention methods for HIV/AIDS are not expanded now, the epidemic could rebound within five years. UNAIDS and the Lancet Commission said wh

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Turning Nigeria's Disabled From Beggars to Workers 帮助尼日利亚残疾乞丐自食其力 KADUNA An estimated 20 million people in Nigeria have physical handicaps. With few opportunities for work, many have resorted to street begging. But a group

VOA标准英语2015--Saudi Leaks Expose ‘Checkbook Diplomacy’ in Battle With Iran

Saudi Leaks Expose Checkbook Diplomacy in Battle With Iran LONDON Saudi Arabias willingness to wield its oil money on the global diplomatic stage appears to have been laid bare, after the website WikiLeaks published tens of thousands of leaked cables

VOA常速英语2015--单人飞行器接近成为现实

One-Person Flying Vehicles Close to Reality 单人飞行器接近成为现实 Smart phones, essentially pocket-sized computers, we already have. Flying drones with cameras are available to everybody. Robots and self-driving cars are just around the c

韩国基督徒抗议同性恋权利节

S. Korea Christians Protest Gay Rights Festival 韩国基督徒抗议同性恋权利节 SEOUL The U.S. Supreme Court decision mandating marriage equality nationwide has energized gay rights supporters around the world. Gay rights remain a highly cont

VOA常速英语2015--伊朗核谈判期限在即,争论不断

As Potential Deal Draws Near, Iran Talks Critics Out in Force 伊朗核谈判期限在即,争论不断 VIENNA As world powers and Iran continue nuclear negotiations in Vienna, many observers are optimistic a deal will be reached soon. But hardliners

Blind Somali Journalist Defies Odds in Mogadishu

Blind Somali Journalist Defies Odds in Mogadishu MOGADISHU Despite improving security in the last few years, Somalia remains one of the most dangerous countries to be a journalist even more so for someone who cannot see. Journalist Abdifatah Hassan K

VOA标准英语2015--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 27

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending June 27 We're counting down the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart, for the week ending June 27, 2015. His album Everything Is For was released earlier this month and its lead single has rea