2014-01-16 Sierra Leone Uses New Device to Improve Power Supply
Welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. Hi. I’m Caty Weaver. Today on the program we have two reports on electrical power. Scientists and engineers say they have…
2014-01-15 Cameroon Turns Against Illegal Hospitals
Hello, again, and welcome back. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. We invite you to listen carefully so that you can learn and improve your American English. Today we talk about…
2014-01-14 Clothing Sellers Urge Calm in Cambodia After Deadly Protests
Welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Mario Ritter in Washington. After a huge strike by clothing workers in Cambodia turned deadly, international clothing sellers are calling…
2014-01-13 India Ends Silence on Women’s Issues
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is. I’m Steve Ember. On our program today, we travel to India to learn about changing conditions for the nation’s millions of…
2014-01-12 Terrorism Threat Remains Strong in Africa
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today we report from Africa on how the continent is dealing with the growing…
2014-01-11 WHO: Test, Treat Malnourished Children for HIV
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is. I’m Steve Ember. Today on our program, we tell about a study that shows vitamins and mineral supplements can safely slow…
2014-01-10 Pakistan Criticizes India’s 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…
2014-01-09 US Economy Improves, But Not for Everyone
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. Welcome back. I’m Caty Weaver in Washington. Most economic experts say the United States is experiencing an economic recovery following the…
2014-01-08 Burma Saves a Synagogue
Hello and welcome back. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we travel to Burma to hear how people are trying to save the past. Then we will talk about climate…
2014-01-07 UN Refugee Agency Struggles to Help Displaced in South Sudan
Hello and welcome to As It Is, from VOA Learning English. I’m Mario Ritter in Washington. Conflict in Africa has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. Today we…
2014-01-06 African Women Farmers Working for Better Lives
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is. I’m Steve Ember. Farming in Africa is our subject today, as we explore issues faced by women farmers in Cameroon. And…
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…