2015-01-14 The Hungriest Place on Earth
Recent studies suggest the African nation of Burundi has the highest levels of hunger and undernourished people worldwide. More than 10 years of war, along with poverty and overpopulation, have…
2015-01-13 South Africa Leads UN 77 Developing Nations
South Africa has become the leader of the “Group of 77,” a coalition of developing countries that is part of the United Nations. One third of the U.N. countries are…
2015-01-13 President Faces Difficulties Closing Guantanamo Prison
In 2014, the United States removed 28 detainees from its military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It marks the largest number of prisoners moved out of Guantanamo since 2009, the…
2015-01-12 Center Helps Refugees with American Life
NARRATOR: The first thing Than Than remembers about America is the weather. THAN THAN: “It was really cold. I never feel cold like this before. I was like ‘Mom, my…
2015-01-12 Glass Buildings Are Deadly for Birds in the City
Millions of birds are killed each year in cities when they strike illuminated buildings, especially ones covered with a lot of glass. Experts say artificial lights at night are confusing…
2015-01-12 Calm in Middle East Not Likely in 2015
It has been four years since uprisings in the Middle East ended a long period of stability. Most observers believe 2015 will be another violent year there. They say political…
2015-01-11 International Action Urged to Stop Migrant ‘Ghost Ships’
In the first week of January, more than 1,000 migrants had to be rescued in the Mediterranean Sea. Many were refugees from Syria. They were traveling on two of what…
2015-01-11 Are Fried Potatoes a Cultural Treasure?
Belgium is divided into three communities. Each one has its own language and traditions. But the people of Belgium are united in their love for Belgian potato fries. The fries…
2015-01-10 Christian Group Lists Worst Countries for Christians
An international religious group has released its list of the worst countries for Christians to live in. As in past years, North Korea was at the top of the list.…
2015-01-10 US Faces More Foreign Policy Challenges in 2015
A new year joins new challenges to old ones. Many disputes between countries — and between governments and rebels — continued throughout last year. And they continue as 2015 begins.…
2015-01-08 Oil Supply Swells Driving Prices Down
The price of oil has continued to drop, reaching its lowest levels in more than five years. Many experts say one main reason is that oil supplies are high. Carl…
2015-01-07 At Least 12 Dead in Attack on French Newspaper
Now, the news, from VOA Learning English. At least 12 people were killed in an attack on the Paris offices of a French newspaper Wednesday. Witnesses say at least two…
2015-01-07 Nations Preparing to Deal with Climate Change
In 2014, the United Nations released a series of climate reports that showed temperatures on Earth are rising. That is the bad news. The good news is that countries are…
2015-01-07 In Boston Marathon Bombing Trial, a Search for Justice and Closure
A court in Boston, Massachusetts is making final preparations for the trial of suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. He is accused of terrorism and other crimes in connection with the deadly…
2015-01-07 Different Reactions in Myanmar, Vietnam on New Cardinals
The leader of the Roman Catholics around the world, Pope Francis, named Archbishop Charles Maung Bo as one of 20 new cardinals on January fourth. The position of cardinal is…