– Manuscript – Iraqi artist Khaled Al-Abadi's dream is to recreate historical objects that were damaged during years of war. Al-Abadi is a sculptor. In his Mosul workshop, he carefully shapes objects into pieces of art -- lions, chariots, birds, and more. Al-Abadi told the Reuters news agency, "During the Islamic State period, when my colleague and I were walking … [Read more...] about Iraqi Artist Recreates Ancient Artwork
Women in Zimbabwe Protect Children with Secret Vaccinations
– Manuscript – At a health center in Zimbabwe, a large group of women holding babies hurried to take their places on wooden seats. Separately, a health worker took a different group of worried mothers and their children through a back door and into another room, quickly closing the door behind them. The women were all at the Mbare Polyclinic in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare. … [Read more...] about Women in Zimbabwe Protect Children with Secret Vaccinations
Kenya Using Mobile App to Help Track Animals
– Manuscript – Kenya’s wildlife officials have made a free mobile phone app to help track wild animals in the country. They plan to use information from the app to help protect the animals. Kenya is home to nearly 400 species of mammals. Officials say it is getting more difficult to protect them, as climate change and human activities damage their natural … [Read more...] about Kenya Using Mobile App to Help Track Animals
Expose (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. Italy is facing its worst dry period in 70 years. Expose The water level of the Tiber River in Rome is extremely low. The dry conditions exposed the remains of an ancient bridge called Nero's Bridge. It was named after a Roman ruler who lived nearly 2,000 years ago. Expose means to uncover. It might … [Read more...] about Expose (News Words)
Staycation (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A trip to faraway beaches or mountains is great. But staying close to home can be fun, too. Staycation Speaker A: Jonathan, do you have any plans to travel for the long weekend?Speaker B: Nah, I'm going to make this holiday a staycation. My last vacation outside the city was a lot of work.Speaker A: Well, I hope your … [Read more...] about Staycation (Idioms)
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