VOA常速英语2014--美国拥有全球最高监禁率

US Has Highest Incarceration Rate in World 美国拥有全球最高监禁率 In observance of International Human Rights Day, we have decided to look at the U.S. incarceration rate. Human rights groups often criticize the United States for having the

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Are US Central Bank Officials Signaling Imminent Rate Hike? 美国央行官员们即将加息吗？ Members of the U.S. Federal Reserve may be bracing financial markets for a possible rate hike, and the indications are it could happen soon. The Feds

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While US Lags on Paid Maternity Leave, Some States Make Progress 美国滞后的带薪产假在一些州取得进展 While the United States is the only developed country in the world that does not offer paid maternity leave for new mothers, both of

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The partnership between America and the European Union is based on shared values, shared objectives for security and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic, and we remain committed to that, said U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. 美国与欧盟之

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U.S. Restricts Visa of Nicaraguan Rights Abusers The United States recently imposed visa restrictions that will be applied to Nicaraguan police and other officials linked to violence that has left more than 140 people dead. The Nicaraguan government

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U.S. Withdraws from Human Rights Council For the last year, the United States has been working to reform the United Nations Human Rights Council into a serious advocate for human rights. Regrettably, said U.S. Permanent Representative to the United N

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The Innovative Solutions and Technologies Center, or ISTC has been supporting the development of Armenia's information technology sector since 2014. It recently opened a new 1,000 square-meter state-of-the-art premises on the Yerevan State University

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At the first Summit of the Americas, member states issued a Declaration of Principles, in which this body agreed to work together to advance the prosperity and democratic values, as well as institutions and security in the hemisphere. The United Stat

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In an effort to address ongoing, nefarious attacks emanating from Russia, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced additional sanctions targeting 19 Russian individuals and five entities responsible for a range of destabilizing activities, includi

VOA常速英语2017--美国致力于加强全球生物安全性

In today's interconnected world, a pathogen can travel around the globe in as little as 36 hours.Interactions between wildlife, domesticated animals, and humans can give rise to new andemerging infections. Spurred by urban density and international a

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The United States and India continue to forge ever deeper bonds and expand their partnerships, as they have for over 70 years now. During a recent meeting in New Delhi, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swa

VOA常速英语2014--美国开展新型航天器的研制工作

New US Launch Vehicle Being Developed 美国开展新型航天器的研制工作 Since the retirement of its shuttle fleet in 2011, the U.S. space agency NASA has had to rely on Russian space vehicles to carry astronauts to the International Space St

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'Great ShakeOut' Earthquake Drill Teaches Preparedness 美国等国举行地震救灾演习 LOS ANGELES People around the United States and in dozens of other countries took part last week in an earthquake drill called the Great ShakeOut, an event th

VOA常速英语2014--美国商界领袖呼吁移民改革

US Business Leaders Argue for Immigration Reform 美国商界领袖呼吁移民改革 HOUSTON U.S. President Barack Obamas proposed comprehensive immigration reform remains stalled in a politically divided Congress, but business leaders around the co

VOA常速英语2014--美国警察局利用中文社交媒体为民服务

US Police Department Uses Chinese Social Media to Reach Residents 美国警察局利用中文社交媒体为民服务 ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA A police department in a community near Los Angeles is using an unconventional tool to reach its residents. It

VOA常速英语2015--女足世界杯美国夺冠 回国庆祝

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VOA常速英语--美国团体希望政府接收更多叙利亚难民

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VOA常速英语2013--美国即将开始医改大战

Health Care Battle Looms in United States 美国即将开始医改大战 U.S. lawmakers return to Washington next month and they face a deadline of October 1 on how to continue funding the federal government. A group of Republicans is threatening to

VOA常速英语2013--美国民用无人机等待相关规定

In US, Civilian Use of Drones Awaits Regulations 美国民用无人机等待相关规定 Judging by the number of autonomous vehicles displayed at the recent international exhibition in Washington, unmanned aerial vehicles or drones are here to stay.