VOA常速英语2016--美国对马拉维进行粮食援助

This month, U.S. Ambassador to Malawi Virginia Palmer announced a new United States donation of 23 million dollars to assist the Malawian people in need of humanitarian food assistance. This additional donation is in response to the Malawi Vulnerabil

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Dec. 10

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Dec. 10 Were coming to grips with the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending December 10, 2016. Its been an active week, with two of our Top Five positions seeing newcomerst

VOA常速英语2016--蓄意网络中断威胁网络自由

The growing trend of intentional shutdowns of the Internet and mobile networks threaten Internet freedom. According to estimates, some 25 governments on almost every continent have intentionally prevented or disrupted access to such networks more tha

VOA常速英语2016--特朗普上任 俄企燃希望？

If Western sanctions are eased, this fast-growing Russian startup (TEXEL) says its 3-D scanning software business will get a boost in the domestic market. 快速发展的俄罗斯创业公司（TEXEL）表示，如果西方世界能放宽（对俄罗斯

VOA常速英语2016--欧洲多国面临难民危机

In eastern Aleppo, Syrian government forces backed by Russia are gaining ground. Victory here for President Bashar al-Assad may force a change of strategy by Western governments. 在阿勒波东部，有俄罗斯部队支持的叙利亚政府军取得了

VOA常速英语2016--推进卫生安全需各国共同携手

The world is getting smaller. And as ever more people travel across continents, an infectious disease threat anywhere can be a threat everywhere. In today's interconnected world, a pathogen can travel around the globe to major cities in as little as

As Aleppo Burns, Europe Weighs Syria Response With Fears of Renewed Refugee Crisis

As Aleppo Burns, Europe Weighs Syria Response With Fears of Renewed Refugee Crisis LONDON As Syrian government forces continue to push deeper into the rebel stronghold of eastern Aleppo, analysts say the wider geopolitical ramifications are being fel

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Dec. 3

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Dec. 3 Were interfacing with the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending December 3, 2016. Last week we got a new champion. This week? We'll keep you in suspense, but things

As Assad Pushes into Aleppo, Rebellion's Future Unclear

As Assad Pushes into Aleppo, Rebellion's Future Unclear LONDON The Syrian army's push into rebel-held areas of Aleppo continues, and entire districts of Syria's largest city have been returning to government control for the first time in years. As As

VOA常速英语20116--奥巴马谈民主政体的重要性

In contrast to regimes that rule by coercion, democracies are rooted in the consent of the governed citizens know that there's a path for peaceful change, including the moral force of nonviolence. And that brings a stability that so often can facilit

VOA常速英语2016--如何根治暴力极端主义？

While military success against violent extremists is essential to security, it isn't enough to ensure that the terrorist threat will not just regroup, reconstitute, and resurface in the future. At the heart of Countering Violent Extremism, said U.S.

VOA常速英语2016--意大利总理伦齐辞职或因难民危机

More than 176,000 migrants are being housed in reception centers spread across Italy, and prior to his loss in a referendum Sunday, outgoing Prime Minister Matteo Renzi threatened to veto the EU budget in a bid to force Europe to share Italy's burden

VOA常速英语2016--治理全球气候取得重大进展

In less than one year, the global community has made tremendous progress in addressing the numerous issues that negatively affect our climate. Last December, nearly 200 countries concluded negotiations of the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit the

VOA常速英语20116--伊朗革命领袖之子 发布视频遭起诉

The son of one of the leaders of the Iranian revolution has been sentenced to a 21 year prison term - 6 of which he is being required to serve. Ahmad Montazeri is the son of Grand Ayatollah Hosseinali Montazeri, once presumed to be in line for the po

VOA常速英语2016--维护LGBT社群人权

维护LGBT社群人权 Advancing the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons is a key part of the U.S. government's broader advocacy in support of human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide. 提升同性恋

VOA常速英语2016--严惩针对记者的暴力行为

严惩针对记者的暴力行为 There is a dangerous global trend in violence against journalists. Indeed, a growing number of journalists are being targeted by violent extremists and transnational criminal organizations, said the Spokesperson for

VOA常速英语206--保护“最后的海洋”——罗斯海

保护最后的海洋罗斯海 The Ross Sea is a vast and remote area of water and ice in the Southern Ocean off the frigid coast of Antarctica. It is also home to an unusually diverse and rich ecosystem, unique in its climate and geography, and one

VOA常速英语2016--海地的预选结果

Next, an editorial reflecting the views of the United States government. 接下来,是一篇反映美国政府观点的社论。 The United States welcomes the holding of elections on November 20 as an important step towards returning Haiti to full c

VOA常速英语2016--苏联解体25年后，欧洲承认错失良机

25 Years After End of the USSR, Europe Sees Opportunities Missed LONDON Twenty-five years ago, the Soviet Union's formal dissolution marked communism's collapse in Europe and a new era of democracy, Western-style liberalism and economic growth across

反对性别暴力行为16天活动

反对性别暴力行为16天活动 Next, an editorial reflecting the views of the United States government. 接下来,是一篇反映美国政府观点的社论。 Gender-based violence is a global problem affecting millions of people each year.It t