The item itself acts as the security or collateral for the loan.

VOA: special.2011.04.18

For example, as China sought food security, its policies increased fertilizer use.

VOA: special.2009.07.28

He says it will be difficult for Iraqi security forces to stop Sunni attacks, unless Sunnis themselves decide to stop them as they did in two thousand seven.

VOA: special.2009.08.22

Gunfire and explosions continued Saturday as protesters for a third day clashed with security forces surrounding their camp.

VOA: standard.2010.05.15

"And it brings Security Council agreement on a broad framework for action to reduce nuclear dangers as we work toward that goal."

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

"It has been a cornerstone of the security of both nations, as well as the economic prosperity of both nations for almost 50 years now,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

Meanwhile,the terrorist group released a set of demands for the release of a French hostage who was acting as a security advisor to the Mogadishu government.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17

During World War II, it was home to an internment camp for aliens, as well as American citizens the government considered a threat to the nation's security.

VOA: standard.2010.06.22

"And I emphasize in particular the need that we have for such troops in order to partner better and mentor the Afghan national security forces as they grow."

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

The security issues out there are tremendous." As he prepared to leave the White House for Asia, President Obama spoke about the U.S.economy and stressed the connection across the Pacific.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

In speeches women trade union representatives in Thailand, marking international women's day activities, called for greater job security as the global economic downturn makes deep cuts into employment in export-oriented industries.

VOA: standard.2009.03.09

The Greek Cypriots canceled the latest session Thursday after Turkish Cypriot authorities held up a bus convoy of Greek pilgrims for lengthy security checks as they sought to cross the dividing line between the communities.

VOA: standard.2009.09.05

(Speech) Mr.Medvedev says facilities for oil and gas production, which guarantee the lion's share of Russian budget revenues, nuclear weapons, which ensure national security, as well as the country's industrial and public utility infrastructure were for the most part created by Soviet specialists.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12