Re-enactors Celebrate African-American Contribution to US Civil War 非裔美国人在南北战争做出贡献 Their exploits were little known by most of the public in the decades after they fought, but towards the end of the 20th century, more atte...
Activists Question Treatment of Undocumented Immigrants LOS ANGELES Immigrant rights groups are questioning the treatment of undocumented migrants, including many children being held in detention in the Southwestern United States. Others are demandin...
Smithsonian Folklife Festival Honors Pete Seeger 史密森尼民俗生活艺术节 WASHINGTON Each year during the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, theres a concert to honor the legacy of Ralph Rinzler, one of the events founders. This year, it was als...
Scientists Develop Eyetracking Wheelchair for Severely Disabled 科学家为残疾人开发眼睛追踪轮椅 WASHINGTON Scientists in London are working to develop a wheelchair that can be maneuvered simply by looking in the direction in which the u...
Instability in Iraq Fuels Kurdish Independence Move LONDON The president of Iraqs Kurdistan Regional Government has told VOA the situation in the country has increased the urgency of creating an independent Kurdish state. Peshmerga fighters from the...
French Enthusiasts Restore Old Airplanes 法国爱好者们致力于修复老式飞机 Vintage airplanes always attract a lot of attention and aviation enthusiasts spend much time, effort and money to restore them to flying condition. When they do no...
Solar Power Makes Gains in US 太阳能在美国的发展 WASHINGTON Two universities in Washington, D.C., soon plan to start buying half of their electricity from solar-power farms 400 kilometers away. The schools expect the project will save millio...
Pentagon: Presence' of ISIL Threatens Baghdad THE PENTAGON Sunni militants bent on establishing an Islamic caliphate are putting pressure on Baghdad. It has nervous Iraqi officials looking for help anywhere they can find it, even if it means turning...
US Navy Promotes First Woman to 4-star Admiral 美国任命第一位女性海军上将 WASHINGTON For the first time in its 236-year history, the U.S. Navy has a woman as its second-highest ranking officer. Michelle Howard was promoted Tuesday to a f...
Top 5 Countdown for Week Ending July 5 Were spotlighting the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart, for the week ending July 5, 2014. The United States of America celebrates its 238th birthday this week, while we also cel...
Crisis Hits Tourism, Business in Ukraine's Odessa 俄乌冲突波及敖德萨旅游业 While the separatist crisis continues in two small regions of eastern Ukraine, the rest of the country is trying to return to business as usual, including the port...
Missing Kurdish Children Stir Claims, Concern in Turkey DIYARBAKIR, TURKEY A growing number of Kurdish families in Turkey are calling for the return of their children who they say have been abducted by the Kurdish rebel group, the PKK. The PKK denies...
Free Ramadan Meals a Blessing for Many in Pakistan ISLAMABAD After suffering for years from a stagnant economy and inflation on basic items like food, even middle-class Pakistanis are feeling the economic pinch. As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan be...
Mixed Opinions About World Cup Impact on Brazilian Economy 关于世界杯对巴西经济的影响各方意见不一 RIO DE JANEIRO As fans enjoy footballs (soccers) month-long World Cup, Brazilian authorities are pleased over the boost they say the...
Science Behind Penalty Kicks Claims Almost 100% Success 点球背后的科学带来几乎百罚百中策略 Deadlocked football matches often end in penalty kicks, most recently in Sundays World Cup match between Costa Rica and Greece. With penalty k...
