2014-06-16 Workers Escape Crowds on San Francisco Ferries
Commuting is often a major issue in America’s big cities. Many people live outside cities, and spend a lot of time just going to and from work. Now, some San…
2014-06-15 Hillary Clinton Releases New Book
Last week, former United States Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton launched a publicity campaign in support of her new book. The book is called “Hard Choices.” Political observers…
2014-06-15 UN Human Rights Chief Criticizes Inaction on Atrocities
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights recently criticized the international community for failing to stop widespread abuses. Navi Pillay said governments too often place more importance on politics than…
2014-06-14 City Dwellers Try Raising Chickens
More and more Americans are showing an interest in organic and locally-produced food. As the interest increases, raising chickens has been gaining popularity in some American cities. Poultry farming may…
2014-06-14 Senegal, Sea Shepherd Campaign Against Illegal Fishing
The government of Senegal and the organization Sea Shepherd have launched a campaign against illegal fishing along the country’s coast. The nonprofit group is helping to prevent the poaching of…
2014-06-13 What Exactly Is Medical Spying?
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. I’m Anna Matteo in Washington. Not all spies target military, political or economic intelligence. Some gather medical intelligence. Presidents, prime ministers…
2014-06-13 US Lawmakers Try Again to Keep Guns from Mentally Ill
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. I’m Anna Matteo in Washington. New legislation in the United States is aimed at keeping guns out of the hands of…
2014-06-12 Companies Make Gas from Garbage
The future in energy production is here. And some of the materials used to supply the energy may surprise you! Companies have developed a way to turn plant wastes and…
2014-06-12 Thailand’s Military Rulers Want to Soften Image after Coup
Earlier this week, the head of Thailand’s army gave orders to some of the country’s top diplomats. General Prayuth Chan-ocha told them to seek international understanding for the military’s ouster…
2014-06-12 US Election Result Could Imperil Immigration Reform
American political experts say it will be difficult to change the country’s immigration laws after the unexpected defeat of a top Republican in a primary election this week. Eric Cantor…
2014-06-11 Militants in Iraq Seize Tikrit after Mosul
Iraqi officials said Islamic militants pushed southward from the city of Mosul on Wednesday and have taken control of the city of Tikrit. The militants have also reportedly seized Iraq’s…
2014-06-11 Former President George H.W. Bush Turns 90
George Herbert Walker Bush was born in the eastern state of Massachusetts on June 12, 1924. During World War II, at the age of 18, George Bush delayed entering college…
2014-06-10 Pakistani Forces Stop Another Attack in Karachi
Gunmen opened fire near the international airport in Karachi, Pakistan Tuesday. The incident came two days after another attack at the airport that left at least 36 people dead. Officials…
2014-06-09 US Soccer Team Prepares for the World Cup
The National Soccer Team has trained at Red Bull Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, not far from New York City. Recently, the team won an important “friendly” match against a…
2014-06-08 Fighting South Africa’s Jobless Crisis
Unemployment remains high in South Africa. It is one of the greatest problems for the country’s youth. So, many young people are starting their own businesses. But not everyone who…