The capture of the strategically important district raised fears militants may threaten a critical highway between the capital and Peshawar.

VOA: standard.2009.04.27

"As a critical part of this program, we are making it clear that we are willing to provide capital to the system,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

"It'll be a critical summit, from the point of keeping the EU together,keeping consensus that the EU should maintain leadership on this issue,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.29

Secretary Clinton says Afghanistan is at a critical moment in its history on the eve of the inauguration of President Hamid Karzai's second term.

VOA: standard.2009.11.18

Ray LaHood, Secretary of the U.S.Department of Transportation, says distracted driving is a critical problem.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

The president spoke of Turkey as a critical ally and an important part of Europe.

VOA: standard.2009.04.06

This year he played a critical role in condemning the government after the disputed re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and a subsequent crackdown on opposition supporters.

VOA: standard.2009.12.22

"Rotor craft specifically play a critical role for both commercial and military applications."

VOA: standard.2010.08.11

a critical meeting with Iran's nuclear negotiator on October 1 to determine if Iran is prepared to discuss an end to a uranium enrichment program believed to be weapons-related.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

They play a critical role on some of our refueling efforts.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

I see that we are at a critical moment.

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

So providing that information is a critical element ".

VOA: standard.2010.06.14

"So,I see we are at a critical moment.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04

His trip comes at a critical time with the results of the country's presidential election still uncertain and worries a disputed outcome, due to allegations of widespread ballot box stuffing, could spark further civil violence.

VOA: standard.2009.09.04