That situation has created much speculation about whether James will take his talent elsewhere in search of a better supporting cast to help him win an NBA crown.

VOA: standard.2010.07.08

Palestinian shopkeeper Nadia Hazboun said the security situation in the West Bank is much better than a few years ago, when there was fighting with Israel and militants ruled the streets.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

He said that combined with strong international support from donor countries, supportive non-governmental organizations and an improved security situation should all contribute to a better future for the country's nine million citizens.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

"The powers that have an influence in Iraq are in a much better situation than they were two years ago and certainly they will encourage, will coax,will put some pressure on the Iraqi politicians to get this done,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.26