LONDON—Human rights group Amnesty International has strongly criticized the reinstatement of a Nigerian army commander, who it says is implicated in war crimes during the country’s battle with Isl
NAIROBI, KENYA—A 2011 World Bank survey found that only about one-tenth of Kenya’s population earned enough to support a mortgage. However, that situation may be changing, with more affordable apa
BERLIN—German Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing mounting political pressure over the number of migrants arriving in her country — with regional authorities demanding that Berlin provide more reso
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories.Many cities have interesting (1). Nicknames can help establish the (2) of a city. They can also spread pride among its citizens.New Orleans
WASHINGTON — Many patients who have heart disease or who have suffered a stroke don’t take their medications as regularly as prescribed. One study shows that a number of stroke patients stop takin
Some 770 million people do not have (1) __________water and 2.5 billion more lack basic sanitation. If the status quo continues, by the year 2025, half of the world’s population, around 3 billion pe
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Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage youhave just heard.9A.Seismologists haven’t developed any ways topredict earthquake.B.Scientists can foretell the specific time andlocation of an earthquak
Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.9A.Ask questions frequently.B.Speak very loudly.C.Limit the speech to 15 minutes.D.Vary tone, volume, and speed of speech.10A.Depend on m
Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passageyou have just heard.13A.He was working at a bakery.B.He was standing beside his car.C.He was leaving the airport.D.He was protesting airplane noise.14A.He wa