Although security in Iraq has improved during this time, apparently the lives of most of these homeless people have not.

VOA: standard.2009.09.20

Although most patients suffer only a mild illness, scores of people are being treated in hospitals and more than 45 people have died because of complications related to the flu.

VOA: standard.2009.07.24

Although a major oil producer, Iran must import most of its gasoline because of a lack of refining capacity, creating what U.S.lawmakers have long seen as a crucial point of leverage with Tehran over its nuclear program.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28