The invasion is generally regarded as the beginning of World War II, which eventually involved almost all nations and killed tens of millions of people.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

Surveys from a well-regarded polling organization in the U.S.also show that nearly half of Palestinians and 60 per cent of Lebanese have an unfavorable view of Iran.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

and went on to sell more than 100,000 copies of the song at a time when there were only about That song is regarded as the first-ever country music hit, and Loudon Wainwright performs it under the title "The Deal" on his Grammy-nominated CD.

VOA: standard.2010.01.24