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报告称全球有4000多万现代奴隶制受害者 Slavery is officially illegal in every nation on earth. But that hasn't stopped it from happening. We've reported that there have been more slavers worldwide in recent years than there have been at
In the wake of the Moscow bombings, some global security experts say this kind of violence cannot be permanently stopped. But governments can do more to prevent mass casualties. Our correspondent takes a look at the additional measures governments ca
By Barbara Schoetzau New York 06 June 2007 The non-profit World Monument Fund has released its biennial Watch List of the world's 100 most endangered architectural and cultural treasures. From VOA's New York Bureau, correspondent Barbara Schoetzau re
Musical Prodigy Emily Bear Wows Audiences Worldwide While most kids her age are hanging out at the mall, playing video games, or carpooling with friends for a weekend of movies and soccer games, Emily is preparing for her next television or concert a
By Paul Sisco Washington, DC 19 January 2007 watch Railway Safety report A train transporting hazardous materials derailed on Tuesday in the southern U.S. state of Kentucky. The accident raises new concerns about railway safety in the United States.
Doctors Say Millions Worldwide Suffer From Diabetes 世卫组织警告糖尿病将成全球流行病 The World Health Organization estimates that 346 million people globally suffer from diabetes. Most of them live in low- and middle-income countries.
In many societies around the world where religious differences have boiled into armed conflict, young people are at particular risk. Often, they are recruited by religious extremists to join in terror campaigns against rival religious communities. B
By Bill Rodgers Washington 24 July 2006 watch Corruption report Bribery, nepotism, and other forms of corruption exist to a greater or lesser extent in all countries, but its corrosive effects hurt poor nations the most. The World Bank considers cor
By Paul Sisco Washington 04 June 2007 Every year since 1974, the United Nations has declared June 5th World Environment Day. The theme of this year's series of events is Melting Ice a Hot Topic? VOA's Paul Sisco reports. For International Polar Year
Worldwide Fight Against Malaria Appears to Succeed 在世界范围内抗击疟疾似乎有成功的趋势 From VOA Learning English, this is Science in the News. Im Anna Matteo. And Im Christopher Cruise. Today we will tell about malaria and efforts
By Carol Pearson Washington, D.C. 28 June 2007 The World Health Organization has been gathering information on diabetes for more than 20 years. Its findings show that diabetes is second only to asthma as the most common chronic childhood disease. New
People around the world are expressing shock and revulsion at the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai. With world reaction, Tom Rivers in London has this report for VOA. The Taj Hotel, Mumbai's landmark hotel, catches fire after an attack in Mumbai,
Immunization Week Highlights Efforts to Save Lives Worldwide Haiti, Nigeria, Ghana -- 180 countries in all -- stepped up their immunization drives against deadly childhood infections to mark World Immunization Week. The GAVI Alliance -- a Geneva base
In the slums of Kenya's capital, residents and aid groups are using new technology to send and receive money. Irene Okoth and her five children have been living on 50 cents a day in Nairobi's Korogocho settlement. That is what she earns recycling gar
Report: Freedom Declined Worldwide in 2013 WASHINGTON The Washington-based group Freedom House said the cause of freedom around the globe took another hit in 2013, as the group released its Freedom in the World 2014 report Thursday. The authors warne
US Rally Highlights Worldwide Rights Struggle They began at the embassy of the Dominican Republic, calling for answers to the 2009 disappearance of rights activist Juan Almonte. Witnesses say police kidnapped him. Authorities call him a fugitive. Bar
Health Care Teams Worldwide Work To Reduce Salt Intake Eating too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack, even where its least expected. Researchers in Kenya from the Weill Cornell Medical College say hypertension is on a
Phenomenon Captures Imagination of Children, Adults Worldwide LOS ANGELES One of the most recognized toy names in the world - known by children and adults alike - is LEGO?. It has gone beyond bricks to video games and even a full length film. The LEG
AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: Sometimes good research can get done with a tool so simple a child could do it. For instance, scientists around the world recently set out thousands of fake caterpillars made from clay. NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce explains why. NE
Health officials say aggressive efforts to vaccinate young children against measles have resulted in a 74 percent global decline in the number of deaths due to the illness. Experts say the biggest decline, 90 percent, occurred in the Eastern Mediter