2013-11-12 Relief Efforts Push Ahead for Philippines after Deadly Storm
Welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! I’m Mario Ritter. Today we turn to the Philippines, where a powerful storm left a path of destruction. Typhoon Haiyan left…
2013-11-11 Lawyers in South Sudan Face Struggles
Hello, and welcome to As It Is. I’m George Grow. Today we tell about struggles facing lawyers in South Sudan. They are helping the country’s government control rebels — within…
2013-11-10 Fighting Corruption in South Africa
Hello there, and welcome to “As It Is,” VOA’s daily show for people learning American English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we hear from Anita Powell.…
2013-11-08 Nearly 30 Million People Enslaved Worldwide
Hello there, I’m June Simms. Welcome to As It Is. David Bowie has been through several changes in his career. But one thing has remained true about the legendary artist.…
2013-11-07 An Ethiopian Village Shares Work, Earnings, Successfully
From VOA Learning English this is As It Is. I’m Caty Weaver. Today we’ll share some interesting business news from sub-Saharan Africa. We go to Nigeria, where electricity is sometimes…
2013-11-06 Big Cats Once Lived in L.A.
Hello again, and welcome. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we take you to a very, very busy place in one of America’s largest cities. There we will find scientists…
2013-11-05 Leaders from Cambodia Past Face Trial for War Crimes
Welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. India wants to increase production of electricity to meet the demands of a growing population and industrial development. But the country…
2013-11-04 Threat of New Civil War in Mozambique?
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is! I’m Steve Ember. Today we tell about concerns over a possible return to war in Mozambique — after many years of…
2013-11-03 US, Vietnam Sign Nuclear Deal
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today we have news from a part of the world where the number of…
2013-11-01 Bruce Shares New Stories About Springsteen
Hello again, and welcome to As It Is. I’m June Simms in Washington. Our show today is all about Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen. A new book about the musician sheds…
2013-10-31 Scientists Say Air Pollution Threatens Honeybees
From VOA Learning English this is As It Is. Welcome back. I’m Caty Weaver. Today, we go to a school near Washington where meals are being served up fresh and…
2013-10-30 Philippines Plans for Disasters
Hello. It is nice to be with you again. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we travel to the Philippines to hear how officials are using technology to plan for…
2013-10-29 US Nuclear Negotiator Suggests Easing Sanctions on Iran
Welcome to As It Is, from VOA Learning English! I’m Mario Ritter. Today, we hear from a top-level American State Department official. And we get her thoughts about measures meant…
2013-10-28 Race May Be Issue in Next South Africa Elections
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is! I’m Steve Ember. On our program today, we tell about new political movements in South Africa, and how race may be…
2013-10-27 Chimpanzees May Recognize Emotions in Others
Hello there, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today we have news — a lot of news — about chimpanzees. A…