Mr Mandela's family made it clear that despite his frail health he hoped to make a brief appearance at the opening game between South Africa and Mexico to share his joy with the country.

VOA: standard.2010.06.11

They have an opening at the bottom for the fire and a place on top to put a pot.

VOA: special.2010.02.01

That title became official at a recent ceremony in New York for the opening of an exhibition called "Welcome to Gulu."

VOA: special.2009.06.01

I slowly backed to the opening of the cave. I turned to look at the Arizona night.

VOA: special.2010.07.10

Miss Jordan was the first black woman to give an opening speech at the Democratic Convention.

VOA: special.2010.05.09

In nineteen forty-seven, President Harry Truman spoke at the official opening of Everglades National Park.

VOA: special.2010.09.21

"We are ready for the party, starting with the kick-off concert at the Orlando Stadium,Soweto, and the big party during the opening ceremony."

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

This group is to work at Johannesburg's 90,000 seats Soccer City stadium, Which can host seven matches, including the opening and final games.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

More than 55,000 people turned out for the first World Cup Qualifying match held at Soldier Field, home of the 1994 World Cup opening game.

VOA: standard.2009.06.07

Republican Congressman Jeff Flake said at the news conference he supports opening up to Cuba even though he is not sure how its government would react.

VOA: standard.2009.05.06

"So this could be, certainly it was heralded at the time of the Geneva meeting, as a breakthrough in terms of opening channels more widely with the Iranians."

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

". At Friday's opening ceremony, several leaders noted past grievances with the United States while also expressing hope for a more productive and respectful relationship under President Obama.

VOA: standard.2009.04.18