Report: Worldwide Terrorism at All-Time High

A new study shows that deaths and material costs from terrorism have risen sharply worldwide. The study estimates the economic impact of violence on the world economy in 2016 at $14.3 trillion. The Institute for Economics and Peace released the lates

Bush, Kerry Battle Over War on Terrorism

By Paula Wolfson President Bush and Senator John Kerry traded accusations on Iraq and the war on terrorism Wednesday as they campaigned in crucial states where polls show a very close race. In this ca

听一分钟英文：Terrorism-恐怖主义

Ever since I can remember, Ive seen terrorism on the news. I grew up in London. In the 1970s, we had a lot of bombings and I even heard a bomb once. There has also been terrorism in other countries from Spain to Sri Lanka. But terrorism really hit th

Is US Losing an Important Part in the War on Terrorism?

Sixteen years after the United States launched its war on terrorism, there are concerns that parts of the war have not succeeded. Some experts and U.S. government officials believe the country may be losing what they call the battle of ideas. Michael

The Roots of Terrorism

By Leta Hong Fincher Most Americans paid little attention to the dangers of terrorism until al-Qaida 's September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington that killed thousands. But pol

Terrorism: The US Role

By Leta Hong Fincher Since September 11th, 2001, the United States has waged war on terrorism while advancing an agenda of democracy and freedom. But some U.S. critics say the policies of the Bush adm

Terrorism: Religious and Poverty Roots?

By Leta Hong Fincher Over the past decade, analysts and government officials agree that the threat posed by Islamist terrorism has grown. But does Islam play a role in recruiting terrorists? Or are th

Bush Calls for Extension of Anti-Terrorism Law; Kerry Critic

Scott Stearns President Bush used his weekly radio address to call for the extension of a controversial anti-terrorism law. His presumptive Democratic challenger in this year's election criticized the

'Libya Can be Important Partner in Fight Against Terrorism',

'Libya Can be Important Partner in Fight Against Terrorism', says Blair Kerry Sheridan British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Libya can be an important partner in the fight against international terro

Should the Saudis Fight Terrorism Differently?

By Jim Bertel Muslim militants in Saudi Arabia stormed the heavily fortified U.S. consulate in Jeddah Monday, prompting a gun battle that left twelve dead, including three gunmen. The U.S. consulate s

VOA常速英语2008年-Online Terrorism is Global Concern

By Mandy Clark London 13 March 2008 Internet experts warn that the Worldwide Web has become a haven for organized crime and they say the threat of online terrorism is real. At a recent e-crime congress in London, a NATO official said online espionage

美国习惯用语:293 class act; hard act to follow;

今天要讲的惯用语里有个共同的词act。这真是个多义词，但是我们的时间有限说不了那么多，所以今天要说到的act都有表演的意思。比方说，我们要学的第一个习惯用语是：class act。 Class这里

2007年VOA标准英语-UN Chief Says International Community Must Act

By Margaret Besheer United Nations 25 September 2007 An unprecedented summit on climate change has ended at the United Nations. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the event has sent a powerful political signal to the world that there is the will and

Expert: Fighting Terrorism An International Goal

Despite life returning to normal following the recent terrorist attacks in Xinjiang, a leading observer there is warning the fight against extremism in the region is going to be a long-term challenge. CRI's Zhang Shuangfeng has more. When night falls

VOA常速英语2008年-EU Debates Terrorism, Free Speech

By Nina Maria Potts Brussels 07 March 2008 The glorification of terrorism is not a crime -- that is the word from the European Parliament, which recently voted against a proposal calling on EU countries to change the definition of terrorist offenses.

VOA标准英语2008年-Terrorism Talks Overshadow South Asian Summit

South Asian leaders have agreed to work jointly to combat terrorism, eradicate poverty, ensure regional food security and enhance trade ties. The declaration was affirmed in Sri lanka at the 15th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Co

VOA标准英语2008年-Singh Warns Terrorism Could Undermine Peace Bet

The Indian Prime Minister has warned that terrorism could undermine a peace process between India and Pakistan. He also called for peace in Indian Kashmir, which has been wracked by massive anti-India protests in recent days. As Anjana Pasricha repo

Actos prevents diabetes in high-risk people

BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhuanet) -- A new study has found that Actos, a medicine treats onset diabetes, could also reduce the diabetes(糖尿病) risk in people with prediabetes. The study, which was published Wednesday in New England Journal of Medicin

专家:恐怖袭击有章可循

Random acts of violence are, well, random. It's the unpredictable nature of terrorism, after all, that makes it so terrifying. But according to The Mathematics of Terror, an article by Andrew Curry in the latest issue of Discover magazine, acts of te

London police arrest six people in counter terrorism operation

LONDON, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Britain's Metropolitan Police (MPS) arrested six people on terror charges in London on Thursday. The arrests, including five men and one woman, were made by officers from the MPS Counter Terrorism Command as part of a plann