VOA标准英语2013--埃及筹备新宪法

Egypt Prepares New Constitution 埃及筹备新宪法 CAIRO Egypts constitution is being rewritten by a small group appointed by the military-backed government, overhauling the previous, Islamist-driven charter. This will be the countrys fourth const

VOA标准英语2013--韩国意欲增加武器出口

South Korea Looks to Increase Arms Exports 韩国意欲增加武器出口 SEOUL South Korea aspires to become a top player in the global arms industry. But some observers are concerned where those weapons are headed. The Seoul Aerospace and Defense E

VOA标准英语2013--海外伊朗人同样关注核谈判

Iran Nuclear Talks Weigh on Those Watching from Afar 海外伊朗人同样关注核谈判 Iranians at home and those living abroad are closely watching international talks this week aimed at ending Iran's controversial nuclear program. Many are hopef

VOA标准英语2013--Demand Grows for Classes in English Slang

Demand Grows for Classes in English Slang LOS ANGELES Many people who learn English as a second language think they have a good grasp of it until they watch an American TV show or speak to someone from the United States and realize there's a lot they

VOA标准英语2013--首尔与旧金山承诺加强关系

Seoul, San Francisco Mayors Pledge to Strengthen Ties 首尔与旧金山承诺加强关系 SEOUL In South Korea, the mayor of Seoul has met with his counterpart from San Francisco to strengthen sister city relations, and discuss encouraging Internet-

VOA标准英语2013--关注印度寡妇的生存状况

Indias Ostracized Widows Get Second Chance 关注印度寡妇的生存状况 VRINDAVAN, INDIA Nearly 2,000 widows who have been abandoned by society and their families live in government shelters lacking basic amenities in India's northern city Vrind

VOA标准英语2013--P5 + 1对即将到来的伊朗核会谈抱有很高期望

P5+1 Has High Hopes for Upcoming Iran Nuclear Talks P5 + 1对即将到来的伊朗核会谈抱有很高期望 WASHINGTON Iran's foreign minister will meet in Geneva next week with officials from the so called P5+1: the United States, Russia, China, B

VOA标准英语2013--即将开始的伊朗核谈判有望改变

Hopes for Change at Upcoming Iran Talks 即将开始的伊朗核谈判有望改变 GENEVA Iranian negotiators will start meeting with the United Nations contact group in Geneva on Tuesday to see whether Tehran's change of government will help break t

VOA标准英语2013--预防儿童结核病死亡

Stopping Childhood TB Deaths 预防儿童结核病死亡 Tuberculosis kills more than 74-thousand children every year. But health officials say those deaths are preventable. The World Health Organization and its partners have released a roadmap outli

VOA标准英语2013--科学发展使艺术保存受益

Science Benefits Art Preservation 科学发展使艺术保存受益 HOUSTON Art is considered part of the legacy of humankind that must be treasured and preserved. That can be a challenge in cities where temperature and humidity fluctuate over the co

VOA标准英语2013--索马里青年党曾在美国明尼苏达州招兵买马

Al-Shabab Finds Fighters Among Somali Youth in Minnesota 索马里青年党曾在美国明尼苏达州招兵买马 MINNEAPOLIS While it is still unknown whether Somali-Americans were involved in the recent deadly attack by al-Shabab on a Kenyan shopp

VOA标准英语2013--肯塔基实施奥巴马医改法案

In Kentucky, Confusion Marks 'Obamacare' Enrollment 肯塔基实施奥巴马医改法案 LOUISVILLE While efforts in the U.S. Congress to defund the controversial U.S. health care law known as Obamacare have led to a government shutdown, the implemen

VOA标准英语2013--埃及妇女努力克服政治分歧

Egyptian Woman Works to Overcome Political Divide 埃及妇女努力克服政治分歧 CAIRO Egypt is in the midst of profound polarization, with supporters and opponents of the government facing off on the national stage, as well as the personal one

VOA标准英语2013--World Watches US Crisis with Bewilderment, Concern

World Watches US Crisis with Bewilderment, Concern WASHINGTON As the U.S. government budget crisis enters a second week, there are concerns that the rivalry between Democrats and Republicans in Congress may force the United States to default on its o

VOA标准英语2013--隧道关闭冲击加沙地带的农民

Tunnel Closures Hit Gaza Farmers 隧道关闭冲击加沙地带的农民 GAZA STRIP An offensive by Egypts new government against militants in the Sinai Peninsula has destroyed most of the smuggling tunnels to Gaza. The resulting job losses and short

VOA标准英语2013--南苏丹必须允许援助进入

South Sudan Must Allow Aid南苏丹必须允许援助进入 The United States is gravely concerned by the serious escalation of the humanitarian crisis in Pibor County in South Sudan's Jonglei State. As many as 120,000 civilians have fled their homes

VOA标准英语2013--点亮巴基斯坦

Lighting Pakistan点亮巴基斯坦 The U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, has provided Pakistan valuable assistance in generating critically needed electricity. To highlight these assistance projects, U.S. Secretary of State John K

VOA标准英语2013--埃及抗议者无视警告驱散

Egypt Protesters Defy Warning to Disperse埃及抗议者无视警告驱散 CAIRO Egyptian authorities have warned again that a siege of anti-government encampments is imminent, but tens of thousands of demonstrators camped out in key areas of Cairo r

VOA标准英语2013--Top 5 Songs for Week Ending August 17

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending August 17 Were spotlighting the five most popular songs in the Billboard Magazine Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending August 17, 2013. Last week, One Direction smashed into the hit list in second place with Best

VOA标准英语2013--夏威夷四弦琴奏出欢快旋律

Happy Sounds Abound as Ukulele Gains Popularity BETHESDA, MARYLAND The unexpected versatility of the small Hawaiian guitar known as the ukulele was on display this month at the annual UkeFest, at the Strathmore arts center in Bethesda, Maryland. For