Its been a year since Indias government banned the use of high-value paper money. That decision is being heavily criticized by some individuals and groups. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who ordered the action in November 2016 has repeatedly defended h...
In Somalia this past September, Turkey opened its first military base on the African continent. Over the past ten years, Turkey has expanded its presence in Africa, establishing 36 embassies and major trade links. Turkey has a long history with North...
Tecumseh was a leader of the Shawnee Tribe in the early 1800s. He led the Shawnee and other tribes in fighting American expansion into what is now the Northwestern United States. In the end, however, their efforts failed. Tecumseh was born in western...
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we often talk about the origins of words and expressions that we use in American English. We also talk about how we use them in everyday conversations. Today we talk about animal...
Everyone who has been a student has probably experienced something like this: It is the night before a big test in one of your most difficult classes. You tried your best to study all the information you think will be included in the test. But you ar...
00:00:02 OPRAH WINFREY: Hattie Mae, this child is gifted, and I heard that enough that I started to believe it. 00:00:08 ROGER BANNISTER: If you have the opportunity, not a perfect opportunity, and you don't take it, you may never have another chance...
Costumes from New York Theaters Find New Life in Other Plays In a huge, underground space in New York City, below the largest sound stage east of Hollywood, 80,000 costumes wait for actors to claim them. This is the TDF Costume Collection, run by the...
The True Story of Pocahontas Pocahontas is one of the most famous figures in American history. Many books and films portray her as a beautiful American Indian princess who made sacrifices to serve British colonial interests. These stories also sugges...
How Catalonias Independence Efforts Raise Tensions in Belgium Catalonias effort to separate from Spain became more complex Sunday when the former president of the region, Carles Puigdemont, surrendered to police in Belgium. Puigdemont had fled to Bru...
Mexico City Now Sends Earthquake Warnings to Phones Mexico City has made changes to its emergency announcement service known as 911 CDMX. The service now sends messages to peoples smartphones warning them of earthquakes. The changes come after a magn...
US Stands Alone on Paris Agreement This is Whats Trending today The United States is now alone in the world in its rejection of the Paris climate agreement. Syria announced it would sign that agreement Tuesday in Bonn, Germany at the United Nations y...
Many Monarch Butterflies Not Flying South for Winter For many Americans, monarch butterflies are a sign of changing seasons. 对于许多美国人来说，帝王蝶预示着季节的变化。 In the late summer and early autumn, the butterflies fly s...
Study: Netherlands Rates Highest for English Proficiency A new report says Europe leads the world in English language proficiency, followed closely by Asia. The Netherlands continues for the second year to have the best non-native English speakers, w...
A gunman in Texas shot and killed 26 people in a church in the small community of Southerland Springs, Texas on Sunday. At least 20 people were injured in the shooting. Victims included children and the elderly. The suspected gunman is also dead. The...
Saudi Crown Prince Detains Opponents, Expands Power The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is expanding his power over the Middle East country with a reported anti-corruption campaign. 沙特王储正在通过反腐运动扩大他在这个中东国家的权力...
