2021-12-09 Biden Issues Warning about Worldwide Democracy
American President Joe Biden opened the first Summit for Democracy on Thursday. The gathering aims to bring together world leaders who, in his words, “strengthen our own democracies and push…
2021-12-09 Christmas Tree Buyers Find Lower Supply, Higher Prices
Across the United States, people looking to buy real Christmas trees are either finding reduced choices, higher prices, or both. The worldwide supply problem has also affected the number of…
2021-12-09 WHO Says COVID Crisis Hurt Efforts to Fight Malaria
The World Health Organization, or WHO, says the COVID-19 crisis has interfered with efforts to control the disease of malaria. Insects called mosquitoes spread the dangerous sickness when they bite…
2021-12-08 Olaf Scholz Becomes German Chancellor After Merkel’s 16-year Rule
Olaf Scholz was sworn in Wednesday as Germany’s new chancellor, ending 16 years of rule by Angela Merkel. Scholz is a member of the country’s Social Democratic Party, or SPD.…
2021-12-08 Pakistani Wildlife Team Takes Care of Green Turtle Babies
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to emptier coastal areas around the world. Animals like sea turtles have used the chance to reclaim the less-polluted, quieter beaches to lay their eggs…
2021-12-09 TED Talks Teach You About Phrasal Verbs
TED Talk videos are popular in the United States and other countries. These videos explore issues in science, technology, education and other subjects. They can also be a useful tool…
2021-12-07 Breaking the Language Barrier for Immigrant Parents
As the number of English learners in American schools continues to rise, it is not just students that are going to need more help. Parents and families that do not…
2021-12-07 Rohingya Refugees Sue Facebook over Myanmar Violence
Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are taking legal action against Facebook’s parent company. Their lawsuit accuses the company of failing to stop hate speech that led to violence. The refugees are…
2021-12-07 Scientists Discover New Dinosaur with Dangerous Tail
Scientists in Chile have discovered the bones of a dinosaur they say used its unusual tail as a deadly weapon. Researchers say the dog-sized creature had a tail weapon unlike…
2021-12-07 Biden Warns Putin of Sanctions Over Growing Tension in Ukraine
American President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir met over video link Tuesday, discussing Ukraine and other issues during their talk. Russian television showed Biden at the White House and…
2021-12-07 Most Americans Want to Keep Abortion Rights with Some Limits
Recent arguments before the United States Supreme Court signaled that the more conservative justices may greatly limit abortion rights in the U.S. The decision on Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban will…
2021-12-06 Can Animals Help Heal People?
From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. Programs using animals to calm patients and reduce tension are called animal therapy. In the United States, these treatments…
2021-12-06 UN Health Agency Urges Continued Measures to Stop Coronavirus Spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) says measures to fight the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus should remain the basis for controlling the pandemic. But, the officials also said recent…
2021-12-06 China Attacks US Diplomatic Boycott of Olympics
China on Monday threatened to take “firm countermeasures” if the United States continues with a diplomatic boycott of February’s Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian accused U.S.…