Russia,according to Mr.Medvedev, must move from an economy based on natural resources to innovation and high tech, which will require democratization.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

As Iranian media continued to focus on international issues, the economic crisis inside the country appeared to worsen, according to many analysts.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

There is existing permission for the construction of up to 40,000 housing units, according to Peace Now, and construction on 600 began this year.

VOA: standard.2009.08.23

According to U.N.officials, the attacks on civilians have been increasing and pouring over into surrounding areas.

VOA: standard.2009.08.27

He says he flies to Strasbourg on Wednesday, and after the trip he will hand in his resignation to President Vaclav Klaus according to the constitution.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25

According to the U.S.-based Committee to Project Journalists, at least 17 foreign and Afghan journalists on duty in Afghanistan have been killed since the 2001 invasion to oust the Taliban from power.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

(Sound) Chanting the Yiddish word for Sabbath,they charged that work is forbidden on the holy day of rest according to the Bible and called on the company to stay closed on Saturdays.

VOA: standard.2009.11.14

other medical centers did only one. Success rates varied a lot, but according to their statistical analysis, only about one-eighth of the success depended on how many transplants the hospital did a year.

VOA: standard.2010.07.14

"As far as I can tell, everything remains on track for action to be taken with regards to the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility according to the timeline proscribed by the president in the executive order."

VOA: standard.2009.05.20