2014-01-05 More Diseases Now Spreading from Animals to Humans
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we report on efforts by doctors in Kenya to end…
2014-01-04 All About Cats – The World’s Favorite Pet
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is. Hi again! I’m Kelly Jean Kelly. And I’m Steve Ember. Today we are answering a listener’s question about cats. Tuan Nuoc…
2014-01-03 Liberian Women Learn to Read and Write
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms, with Bob Doughty in Washington. Today on the program, we report on efforts in the West…
2014-01-02 Arab Spring Violence Damaging Mental Health in the Middle East
From VOA Learning English this is As It Is. Welcome back! I’m Caty Weaver in Washington. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed in Arab countries since the political…
2014-01-01 Australia Hunts for Killer Sharks
Hello, again, welcome back, and happy new year. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we go in search of killers. Not the kind with guns and knives, but those with…
2013-12-31 In Egypt, the Struggle for Peace Continues
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Mario Ritter in Washington. Today on the program, we report on Nigeria’s continuing struggle to end the attacks…
2013-12-30 The Clock Is Ticking to 2014 – It’s New Year’s Eve!
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is for New Year’s Eve. I’mSteve Ember. Today, calendars – choosing the right one takes time – and New Year’sResolutions: Making ones…
2013-12-29 Pakistan Criticizes India’s Border Moves to Fight Polio
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we report on plans by public health workers to vaccinate…
2013-12-28 What Is Next for the Future of Cars?
Welcome back to As It Is. I’m Kelly Jean Kelly. Today we are talking about the future. More specifically, about the future of cars and driving. VOA reporter Mike O’Sullivan…
2013-12-27 Music Marks the Battle Over Prohibition
Hello! I’m June Simms in Washington. Thanks for joining us again for another As It Is! At this time of the year, people all around the world are looking back…
2013-12-26 Afghanistan Faces Election, Security Issues in 2014
From VOA Learning English this is As It Is. Welcome back to the show. I’m Caty Weaver. After more than ten years of war, Afghanistan faces another difficult year ahead.…
2013-12-25 People Are Crazy for Lin
Hello again, and welcome back. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. If you like sports, particularly basketball, you are going to like this one. Have you heard about Jeremy Lin? He…
2013-12-24 Christmas Traditions Old and New
Hello and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Mario Ritter. People around the world are celebrating Christmas day. Christians mark the birth of Jesus Christ on…
2013-12-23 A Visit to the US Botanic Garden and its Special Holiday Exhibits
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is. I’m Steve Ember. On our program today, we tell about beautiful green things that are part of the winter holiday season.…
2013-12-21 Saudi Arabia Deports Thousands of Ethiopian Workers
Welcome back to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Kelly Jean Kelly in Washington. Today on the program, we report on Saudi Arabia’s decision to send tens of…