2013-02-26 Nigeria takes action against the Yahoo-Yahoo boys
This is AS IT IS, from VOA Learning English. Hello, I’m Christopher Cruise. Today on the program, Jeri Watson takes us to Nigeria, where the government is taking action against…
2013-02-25 Child Soldiers in Africa
Hello, I’m Steve Ember. Today we take you to Africa. First stop – Sierra Leone, where the Child Soldiers Initiative is working to prevent children from being forced into armed…
2013-02-22 The story of Soloman Northup
I’m June Simms. Today on As It Is, we are serving up some chicken soup. It may not cure your cold but it will probably make you feel better. And…
2013-02-19 Efforts in Zimbabwe to write a new constitution
From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS. I’m your host Mario Ritter. All over the world, people have a desire to have their voice heard in their communities.…
2013-02-18 The violence that has become increasingly common in Egypt
From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS! Hello, I’m Steve Ember. Today Christopher Cruise reports on the violence that has become increasingly common in Egypt. Next – to…
2013-02-17 The fierce reaction from world leaders to North Korea’s nuclear test
This is AS IT IS, from VOA Learning English. Hello, I’m Christopher Cruise. Today on the program, Kelly Jean Kelly looks at the fierce reaction from world leaders to North…
2013-02-15 The life and resignation of Pope Benedict the 16th
Welcome to AS IT IS! … your daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today we look at the life and resignation of Pope Benedict the 16th.…
2013-02-14 Human Rights in South Africa
From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS! South Africa has long been praised for setting an example of human rights on the African continent. The nation operates under…
2013-02-13 The United States Army’s 2nd Infantry Division
From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS! Hello I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today, we will be turning our eyes to the sky in search of a visitor…
2013-02-11 Obama will give his fourth State of the Union speech
Welcome, to As It Is. President Obama will give his fourth State of the Union speech Tuesday. The speech signals major policy goals for the coming year and reports, as…