human rights investigators applaud moves made by President Barack Obama in pledging to close Guantanamo Bay and stopping the practice of torture and extraordinary rendition.

VOA: standard.2009.03.21

pledging to improve access to health care while lowering food and fuel prices.

VOA: standard.2009.07.19

The president addressed participants at the rally in a video message, pledging to work together with Congress this year and fix what he called the United States "broken immigration system."

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

In an interview with VOA News, U.N.Spokesman Jose Diaz confirmed a letter had been sent to the United Nations pledging to transfer 45 square miles if a Cyprus settlement can be found.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

Because of this,Mr.Brown said Britain is pledging $18 million worth of additional humanitarian aid in the form of food,water, shelter and sanitation that will directed at those being displaced in the northwest.

VOA: standard.2009.05.13

During a late-night televised speech Thursday, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani called on the nation to unite against the Taliban, pledging that the military will not quit until the Swat militants are eliminated from the region.

VOA: standard.2009.05.07