– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's New Words. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in May that he will return as many as one million Syrian refugees to their country. Animosity There is growing public animosity towards Syrian refugees in the country. The situation is politically damaging for Erdogan. But critics are also denouncing his plan to … [Read more...] about Animosity (News Words)
Fans, Investors Unhappy over BTS Time-out
– Manuscript – The Korean pop band BTS announced Tuesday they would take a break from group musical activities to do individual projects. Many in South Korea reacted with surprise at the news the seven-member K-pop group presented in a video release. "I could relate to them as they shed tears and honestly told us how they felt," fan Nini Lee told Reuters from an eatery … [Read more...] about Fans, Investors Unhappy over BTS Time-out
Trumpet, a Bloodhound, Is Westminster Top Dog
– Manuscript – A bloodhound named Trumpet won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday night. The prize marks the first time that the dog breed known for its sense of smell has been honored. The show recognizes dogs with the best qualities of their kind, or breed. Trumpet took the top dog prize in a competition including more than 3,000 dogs from 200 breeds. … [Read more...] about Trumpet, a Bloodhound, Is Westminster Top Dog
WHO Considers Declaring Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
– Manuscript – The World Health Organization (WHO) held an emergency meeting Thursday over the worldwide spread of monkeypox. The health agency is considering whether to declare the outbreak a global health emergency. But critics say the WHO is only deciding to act because the disease has spread to the West from Africa. The declaration means the WHO considers the … [Read more...] about WHO Considers Declaring Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
Chinese Spacecraft Takes Images of Mars
– Manuscript – A Chinese spacecraft has taken images covering all of Mars after circling the planet more than 1,300 times since early last year, state media reported this week. China's Tianwen-1, a spacecraft without people on it, reached the Red Planet in February 2021. It was the country's first mission there. A robotic rover has since been sent to the surface, while an … [Read more...] about Chinese Spacecraft Takes Images of Mars