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Both U.S. President George Bush and President-elect Barack Obama are spending a quiet Christmas out of the media spotlight with family and friends. They are urging Americans to remember U.S. troops abroad as they celebrate this holiday season. 美国总
A: This city is much larger than the one I live in, and I wonder if there is anything special that I need to keep in mind. B: Crime can happen anywhere, but it is a little worse here because of the poverty. A: Should I be vigilant about anything in p
Section 22 Radio 1When television became popular, people thought the radio would not survive. 2As we all know today, that was wrong. 3In fact, most people in the west listen to radio more than they wa
图片1 图片2 by Jason Marshall Despite many peoples assumption to the contrary, math is undeniably artistic. It takes a tremendous amount of creative muscle and artistry to devise mathematical solutions. And, as made evident by their frequent batt
Some students get so nervous before a test, they do poorly even if they know the material. Sian Beilock, a psychology professor at the University of Chicago in Illinois, has studied these highly anxious test-takers. SIAN BEILOCK: They start worrying
By Luis Ramirez Bangkok 21 January 2008 Thailand has an elected parliament this week for the first time since 2006, the year former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was deposed in a military coup. The new parliament includes many Thaksin allies, ind
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama is moving his White House transition forward, as political turmoil builds over the selection of his successor in the United States Senate. The governor of the state of Illinois stands accused of trying to sell the S
World leaders are congratulating Ghana on successful democratic elections that saw the opposition candidate defeat his ruling-party rival by fewer than 41,000 votes. John Atta-Mills gives thanks in celebration of his election as Ghana's next leader,
President Barack Obama delivers his second State of the Union Address to the nation on Tuesday, before a joint session of the U.S. Congress. President Barack Obama will face a dramatically altered balance of power in the House of Representatives when
Professional clown Michael Christensen doesn't just confine his act to the Big Apple Circus he co-founded. He also brings laughter to a place that is often badly in need of it: pediatric hospitals across the country. Christensen's national organizati
U.S. Vice President-elect Joe Biden says the incoming White House economic team is making progress toward agreeing on details of an economic stimulus plan. President-elect Barack Obama's advisers are increasing the number of jobs they want to create.
A: I'd like to return this radio. B: Okay. Do you have your receipt? A: I lost it. B: I am sorry, but you need a receipt for a refund. A: But I purchased it yesterday. B: Perhaps you would like to talk to customer service. A: Well, that's a start, I
ECONOMICS REPORT - Bush Signs Major Energy and Transportation Bills By Mario Ritter Broadcast: Friday, August 12, 2005 I'm Bob Doughty with the VOA Special English Economics Report. President Bush has
Angolan authorities say security forces have arrested two individuals allegedly involved in the deadly attack on Togo's national football team on the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations. Despite the Togolese team's subsequent withdrawal, the tournament
AMERICAN MOSAIC - The Killers / A Question about Valentine's Day / Chronicles, Volume One by Bob Dylan By Shelley Gollust and Nancy Broadcast: Friday, February 11, 2005 DOUG JOHNSON: Welcome to AMERIC
By Greg Flakus Tucson, Arizona 13 October 2006 The issue of illegal immigration has stirred passions around the nation in the past year and it is playing a role in some congressional races around the country. One place where it is a big issue is sou
By Lisa McAdams Moscow 11 May 2007 Armenians go to the polls this Saturday in a parliamentary election seen as a key test for democracy ahead of next year's presidential vote. VOA's Lisa McAdams in Moscow reports two pro-government parties are runnin
BEIJING, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Infectious diseases claimed 1,669 lives on the Chinese mainland in July, with AIDS contributing to 70 percent of the deaths, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said Tuesday. A total of 5,552 AIDS cases, which is categorized as a
By Jim Malone Washington 01 November 2006 With less than one week to go until Election Day, Republicans are trying to fend off a strong challenge from opposition Democrats for control of the U.S. Congress. The war in Iraq continues to dominate the U
By Deborah Block Washington 15 May 2007 Nicholas Sarkozy will become the new president of France on Wednesday (May 16th). The conservative politician is calling for tax cuts, free-market reforms and stronger ties to the United States. How will these