"We are working on a framework agreement in Copenhagen that will be an important agreement for the world."

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

The president stressed that America has turned a new page, and is forging a framework while abiding by the rule of law.

VOA: standard.2009.05.21

Initial expectations for Copenhagen have been scaled back to try to reach political agreement on a framework, with a detailed, binding treaty to follow.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

"My concern is that these drones, these Predators, are being operated in a framework which may well violate international humanitarian law and international human rights law.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

The six nations reached an agreement in September 2005, creating a framework for gradually reducing the North's arsenal, while normalizing its relations with Japan,the United States, and South Korea.Since then,however, North Korea has conducted two nuclear weapons tests.

VOA: standard.2009.12.11

"We discussed climate change extensively and all of us agreed that it was imperative for us to redouble our efforts in the weeks between now and the Copenhagen meeting to assure that we create a framework for progress in dealing with what is a potential ecologic disaster,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

Almost one hundred seventy countries have signed a treaty called the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

VOA: special.2010.05.31

Brian Myers,a professor at Dongseo University who specializes in North Korean media, says the six-party framework is dead.

VOA: standard.2009.05.26

"And it brings Security Council agreement on a broad framework for action to reduce nuclear dangers as we work toward that goal."

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

And he vows to establish a valid legal framework for the continued detention of the most dangerous detainees.

VOA: standard.2009.05.21

"There will be a continued role for ongoing stimulus in the short-term as we develop the framework for strong,sustainable and balanced growth."

VOA: standard.2010.06.27

"So it is a universal right. We are within the framework of a universal quest for democracy."

VOA: standard.2009.03.20

Kyoto expires in 2012. But many say a political framework is more likely at Copenhagen, with a binding accord to be worked out possibly next year.

VOA: standard.2009.12.08

"So it is within that general framework of a romantic comedy that is going to end happily, we create the little moments that catch people by surprise."

VOA: standard.2010.04.30