Without new treatments, the WHO said, the number of new cancer patients could increase to 27 million a year by 2030.

VOA: special.2009.01.13

And,being one of the older skaters at 27, it feels good to be here still competing hard and representing the U.S.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

In May,Sri Lankan forces soundly defeated the rebel terrorist group, ending 27 years of war that cost tens-of-thousands of lives.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

On the night of South Africa's match with Zimbabwe Jan.27,football fan Nkosinathi Wellington was enthusiastic about the facilities.

VOA: standard.2010.02.10

Simon Bobbejaan,27, works at a guest house and as a tourism ambassador in neighboring North West Province.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

When the 27-year-old Ohno won number seven here,Saturday, he was aware his total had passed a legend.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

I think this is essential. Under the deal, the 27-member bloc would contribute to an overall annual aid fund of $74 billion for poorer nations.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

Since Barroso began as EU commission chief in 2004, the bloc has grown from 25 to 27 members, after Romania and Bulgaria came on board.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

"We reached over 30-percent in 2005, but right now we are down to 27.1 percent.

VOA: standard.2009.04.05

The system effectively controlled participants' blood sugar for 27 hours, during which time they ate three high-carbohydrate meals and slept through the night at a hospital.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

He says there's another issue. "And 27 percent name Iraq, which they are a little bit unhappy with now because of the instability and lack of government."

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

Today,there are 27. The bounty isn't what it used to be.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

Europe and the United States have been at odds over ways to deal with the economic crisis, with Washington pushing the 27-nation European Union to spend more to fight it.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25

The election commission suggested that instead of attempting a flawed election on September 27, it is preferable to see if discussions between the government and opposition parties can find a compromise.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07