But negotiations have been stalled for months over Pyongyang's refusal to accept a verification program for the declaration of its nuclear holdings and activities it made last June.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25

Nonetheless,it is a symbol of collective African frustration at what AU sees as the refusal of the international community to hear its views on a matter involving Africa.

VOA: standard.2009.07.06

But the six-party talks have stalled over Pyongyang's refusal to accept a verification program for the declaration of its nuclear assets and activities that was agreed to last June.

VOA: standard.2009.04.14

And President Obama's refusal to strongly condemn Israel after it attacked a flotilla carrying activists and aid to the Palestinian city of Gaza, angered demonstrators like university student Sahid Sundana.

VOA: standard.2010.06.22

The refusal of Pakistan's President Asif Zardari to reinstate Chaudhry is a key issue driving the protest, in advance of which the government has arrested hundreds of lawyers, opposition politicians and activists.

VOA: standard.2009.03.11