Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore common words and expressions in American English. Some are very common. For example, I'm sure that most of you have heard the expression raining cats and dogs....
Oscar Olson did not seek higher education after completing high school because he had a strong wish to earn a college degree. The Massachusetts native says the main reason he decided to go to college was because most of the people he knew were doing...
UN Rights Chief Criticizes Bosnian Serb Rejection of Report on 1995 Massacre The parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovinas self-governing Serb Republic has voted to reject a 2004 report on the Srebrenica massacre. The United Nations human rights chief Ze...
The movie version of Kevin Kwans popular novel Crazy Rich Asians received a warm welcome at American theaters Wednesday and Thursday. Theater goers bought more than $8.5 million worth of tickets. It was a good start, especially since the film cost on...
As Asian Currencies Lose Value, Can Governments Avoid a Crisis? Many of Asias currencies are losing value against the United States dollar this year. 今年亚洲许多货币兑美元汇率都在下跌。 But experts say governments are managing the...
Tunnels in Gemstone Might Be Sign of Life Life has found a way to survive in some of the most extreme conditions in existence. Now, scientists believe they might have found a new habitat for microscopic organisms inside a mineral substance called gar...
Soapy moved restlessly on his seat in Madison Square. There are certain signs to show that winter is coming. Birds begin to fly south. Women who want nice new warm coats become very kind to their husbands. And Soapy moves restlessly on his seat in th...
Nigerian Answers Boko Haram's Anti-Education Campaign with Schools In Nigeria, the militant Islamist group Boko Haram wants to end anything related to Western society especially Western-style education. Even the name Boko Haram means Western educatio...
One US Immigrant's Long Road to Asylum People who request asylum after entering the United States illegally are much more likely to be denied than approved. That information comes from the U.S. Department of Justice. Out of around 120,000 asylum requ...
South Korea Plans to Start Railway Project With North Korea This Year South Korea President Moon Jae-in says his government plans to begin a new railroad project with North Korea this year. However, Moon also said economic cooperation with North Kore...
Minnesota State Representative Ilhan Omar became a major partys candidate for the states 5th District in the United States Congress. Omar won the Democratic Partys primary election for the area on Tuesday. She is seeking to become the first refugee f...
Refugees carry few material goods with them when they flee war, violence or persecution in the homelands. But they do bring skills to their new countries. An exhibit in the United States shows that sometimes these skills are artistic. The Sandy Sprin...
UN: Ecuador Struggling to Deal With Venezuelan Refugees The United Nations refugee agency is increasing its efforts in Ecuador to help the government deal with a large number of people from Venezuela. The office of the United Nations High Commissione...
Many Android and iPhone owners use Google services on their mobile devices. Some of these services use GPS technology to collect information about the places people go. One of the most widely used location services is Google Maps. When someone uses G...
US Defense Chief Urges Closer Ties with Brazil in Space Research United States Defense Secretary Jim Mattis spoke in Brazil Tuesday calling for closer ties with the country in defense issues and in space. Mattis urged military students in Rio de Jane...
