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Clinton Tal ks Syrian Diplomacy with Saudi Officials U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has begun talks with Saudi officials in Riyadh to examine ways of ending the ongoing bloodshed in Syria. Clinton's two-day visit to the Saudi capital is aime
Daughters, Sons and Dogs Get a Day at the Office This past Thursday, we saw a lot of fresh new faces at our Voice of America Headquarters Building. It was Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, not just here but at job sites nationwide. This annua
A: How do I order the office supplies that I need? B: Fill out this form with whatever you need. What do you need the most? A: I need many things. B: I can get a few of them right away, but might have to order some. A: I can wait a few days for these
Health Report - Child Vaccine Efforts Get Big Boost This is the VOA Special English Health Report. International donors have promised more than four billion dollars to the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization. That group, known as the GAVI A
By Al Pessin Pentagon 24 January 2007 A U.S. military official has confirmed to VOA that U.S. military forces made a second air strike on al-Qaida targets in Somalia this week. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon. AC-130 (File photo) The offic
African Countries Debate Using DDT in Anti-Malaria Efforts The chemical pesticide DDT has been banned by most countries for use in agriculture, but some continue to use it indoors to kill insects that carry malaria. In Zambia, it's an important part
US Officials Defend Surveillance of Allies The National Security Agency [NSA] is at the heart of allegations by the former contractor Edward Snowden that the United States has targeted some of its allies for surveillance. The German news magazine Der
Official: Federal Agencies Didn't Share Information Before Boston Bombings The bombings spread panic among runners and their supporters. But first responders reacted quickly, saving many lives. At this first Congressional hearing, Republican Represen
BBC Learning English Weekender Queen's Official Birthday Callum:Hello, I'm Callum Robertson and this is Weekender. A few weeks ago I celebrated my birthday. I don't feel any older, but now when I write my age I have to add an extra number. For some
Israel is furious over a declaration by a Palestinian official that the Palestinian Authority will not keep its commitment to crack down on militants as long as Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip continues. The Palestinian government
By Cathy Majtenyi Nairobi 02 May 2006 A drying corn stalk in one of many farms in Adinefas in southern Eritrea The U.N. humanitarian representative for the Horn of Africa says Eritrea's government is
今天我们要学的词是standoff。 Standoff, 僵持不下。被索马里海盗绑架的美国货船船长菲利普斯获救。 After a five-day standoff , U.S. Navy Seal snipers shot and killed three pirates and brought Phillips to safety, 经过五
今天我们要学的词是affordable。 Affordable, 是指能够负担得起。 Affordable housing, 是住得起的房子;affordable health care, 是指能够负担的医疗保健费用。The state government is discussing plans to make state coll
On May 31st, a number of ships from Turkey tried to go to Gaza but were attacked by Israeli soldiers. Nine Turks were killed. Israel had blocked the port of Gaza to stop Palestinians bringing in weapons. Now the United Nations has decided to hold an
Kavita: What I wouldnt give to get away for a little vacation! Bill: Me, too, but we cant afford it. Kavita: Oh, I dont know. Its off-season in a lot of popular places right now, so it may be doable. Bill: Maybe. Wed have to find some pretty deep dis
A 36-year-old man stormed into the Ramona post office yelling at everyone to get out of his way. Carrying a shotgun, he climbed up onto the countertop and told everyone to lie on the floor. Then he pulled the trigger and fired a round into the ceilin
By Anna Ardayeva Moscow 10 July 2006 Russia's federal security service chief says Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev has been killed in the southern Russian republic of Ingushetia. Basayev, the Kremlin's most wanted man, has been held responsible for Ru
I have a very disorganized office. My co- workers have been making jokes about my office for a long time, and my boss finally cracked down on me. He told me: Get the office organized by Friday no excuses! What choice did I have? Ive always been a pac
BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese official who regulates investment activities in the country said Tuesday the government's measures encouraging private funds to enter more sectors have worked and helped stabilize investment growth this year. The
Clerk: Can I help you? Tamika: Id like to buy some stamps. Clerk: In what denomination? Tamika: Im not sure. I need them for sending regular letters and for Priority Mail. Clerk: The current rate for sending a first-class letter is 41 cents. With fir