VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS - Human Rights in South Africa

AS IT IS - Human Rights in South Africa From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS! South Africa has long been praised for setting an example of human rights on the African continent. The nation operates under one of the worlds most liberal const

VOA标准英语2014--‘Bad-Mannered’ South Africans Go Back to School

Bad-Mannered South Africans Go Back to School JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA When people find out what Courtenay Carey does for a living, their body language changes. They stand up straighter; they might not talk to me as much, says the smiling, elegant

VOA标准英语2013--South African Traditional Healers Face Increased Competition

South African Traditional Healers Face Increased Competition Traditional healers Grace Bavumile burns incense to call the ancestors. She recieves several patients a week at her home, some seeking a cure for body pains and others hoping she can bring

【英语趣味课堂】为什么南方特别？-How is South Special?

Peter: So Sarah, what's so unique about people in the south? You often hear about that. Sarah: Yes. We're often known for being very laidback and easygoing. And we're also known for a certain accent which usually has a lot to do with the vowels in ou

IN THE NEWS - Summit of South American-Arab Nations

IN THE NEWS - Summit of South American-Arab Nations By Jerilyn Watson Broadcast: Saturday, May 14, 2005 I'm Steve Ember with IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. Heads of state and other officials from

VOA慢速英语 President Park's Visit Marks US-South Korea Ties

AS IT IS 2015-10-17 President Park's Visit Marks US-South Korea Ties South Korean President Park Geun-hye visited the White House for a meeting with President Barack Obama Friday. The visit marks the South Korean leaders second visit to Washington si

VOA标准英语2009年-Calls Rise for Resignation of South Africa

By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 21 September 2009 Caster Semenya (File photo) South Africa's top athletics official is in danger of losing his job. The government's sports ministry and major political parties have called for him to be removed for lying a

VOA标准英语2010年-Years After War, South Korea, United S

South Korea's military is very different from the one that needed help after the 1950 surprise attack that began the Korean War. South Korea and its ally, the United States, are preparing for a change that gives Seoul direct command of its own forces

VOA标准英语2010年-South African Football Fans say World

South Africa knocked out of tournament despite victory over France, but local fans vow to continue being excellent hosts Darren Taylor | Johannesburg, South Africa 23 June 2010 We are doing a fantastic job ...Why should we be bothered by some meaning

VOA标准英语2010年-North Korea Cuts Some Links with South

Officers from the United Nations Command inspect a broken section of what Seoul claims to be a North Korean torpedo displayed at South Korea's Defense Ministry building after it was salvaged near the disputed sea border, 25 May 2010. North Korea has

VOA标准英语2010年-South Koreans at Rally in Seoul Call f

South Korean protesters in Seoul club an inflatable effigy of North Korea's Kim Jong Il, 27 May 2010 Tensions have been rising over the past month on the Korean peninsula since the sinking of South Korean naval vessel, the Cheonan. An international i

VOA标准英语2010年-South Africans Urged to Take Collectiv

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has urged South Africans to take collective responsibility to reduce the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Motlanthe was speaking at an event to mark World AIDS Day. Speaking on a walkabout among poor famil

VOA标准英语2011--For South Korean Youth, an Education Crossroads

For South Korean Youth, an Education Crossroads Students in Sudo Electric Technical High Schools workshop weld rods together while others hammer metal plates. In a country that wins praise for its education system - U.S. President Barack Obama freque

VOA标准英语2012--Vietnam's Trade With China Flourishes Despite South China Sea Tensions

Vietnam's Trade With China Flourishes Despite South China Sea Tensions Despite nationalist tensions, business along the border of Vietnam and China is flourishing. Officials in Lang Son Province say close to $3 billion in agricultural and electronic

VOA常速英语2007-Leaders of North, South Korea Decide Against Ext

By Kurt Achin Seoul 03 October 2007 South Korean officials say a summit between the leaders of North and South Korea will wrap up as scheduled, despite an extension offer by the North Korean leader. It remains unclear whether the two made any concret

2015年CRI China-Australia, China-South Korea FTAs Take Effect Today

China-South Korea FTA Comes into Force The new free trade agreement between China and South Korea has officially come into effect as of today. Park Tae Ho with Seoul National University says the signing of the free-trade pact makes sense for South Ko

2018年CRI China Defence pavilion featured in South Africa

As Africas only aerospace and defence expo that combines both a trade exhibition and an air show, the five-day 2018 Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) has started Wednesday in the city of Tshwane, South Africa. Organised by Chinas State Administratio

VOA标准英语2010年-South Africa Upgrades Transportation N

Johannesburg's extensively refurbished international airport can now handle 28 million passengers yearly Preparations are in the final stages for the June 11th kick-off of the football World Cup. One of the world's biggest sporting events is being he

VOA标准英语2009年-Zimbabweans in South Africa Have Mixed Reaction

Zimbabwe's parliament is expected to pass a constitutional amendment leading to the formation of a power-sharing government as outlined last week at a regional summit meeting. Reaction among the estimated three million Zimbabweans living in neighbor

2015年CRI Chinese Envoy Rebuts Philippine Accusations over South China Sea

China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Wang Min has refuted accusations made by the Philippines against China over the South China Sea situation. He says China's construction activities on some garrisoned islands and reefs are