But amid the challenges, Dunn saw an opportunity, even if he didn't have claim to land in Overtown.

VOA: standard.2010.03.10

Naysayers warned of a catastrophic flood should the dam break, but amid the prosperity, the warnings were ignored.

VOA: standard.2010.04.26

Businesses have been cutting jobs amid the longest recession in the post World War II era.

VOA: standard.2009.04.02

For some,the wave of suicides at France Telecom reveals the downside of the scramble to stay competitive amid the pressures of globalization and the recent economic downturn.

VOA: standard.2010.04.11

Some were released,but many killed. Many Iraqis have also been kidnapped, mostly for ransom,amid the chaos and lawlessness that swept the country in the aftermath of the invasion.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

Troublesome red rice shoots can appear amid the preferred white rice.

VOA: standard.2010.06.17

The Queensland government has defended its response to the disaster thus far amid accusations that it failed to act quickly enough.

VOA: standard.2009.03.13

Hundreds of the border guards remain in hiding, amid a government vow to swiftly punish those responsible for the killings.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

The U.S.treasury chief's comments come amid indications some European countries may work independently to regulate banks and financial markets.

VOA: standard.2010.05.26

Madagascar's new leader,Andry Rajoelina, takes the oath of office Saturday amid hope that his transitional government will end months of political instability.

VOA: standard.2009.03.20

But some politicians say this legacy is being challenged, amid proposals to change the 1987 Constitution to allow a parliament system of government.

VOA: standard.2009.08.03

The interception of the ship comes amid growing tensions between Israel and Iran over Teheran's nuclear program.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Although employers continue to cut jobs amid a fledgling economic recovery, the U.S.unemployment rate for January dipped below 10 percent to 9.7 percent.

VOA: standard.2010.02.07

Amid pressure from U.S.farm states, the Bush administration eased restrictions on sales of agricultural goods to Cuba.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

The Fed chief spoke amid word of higher U.S.consumer spending, which rose 1.3 percent in August the biggest jump in nearly eight years.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

However,the zone has run into a series of serious complications amid worsening relations between North and South.

VOA: standard.2009.06.05

Eritrea's relations with the international community have deteriorated in recent years amid President Isaias Afwerki's refusal to cooperate in a border dispute with Ethiopia.

VOA: standard.2009.03.23

The visit here by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State William Burns came amid rising concern in India about terrorist violence spillingover again into this country.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

Tuesday's ceremony came amid a war of words between Russia and Poland over the invasion.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

He was officially credited with 64 percent of the vote, amid charges of widespread vote-rigging.

VOA: standard.2009.07.30

Amid concerns voiced by Republicans about possible further delay, Congressman Berman said he intends to ensure the bill's progress to the House floor is not slowed.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

The Cabinet seated behind tables, amid a coral backdrop, used hand gestures to communicate.

VOA: standard.2009.10.17

The fighting was halted by a 1953 armistice but with no peace treaty, the two Koreas remain technically at war, amid decades of isolation and hostility.

VOA: standard.2009.09.26

Internet connection speeds in Iran are also reported to be extremely slow, amid word the government is again trying to hamper communications between Iranians and the outside world.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07

But the military government is set to maintain tight control over the vote amid calls by Burmese political activists for the international community to boycott the election result.

VOA: standard.2010.07.27

Thaung Htun says tensions are rising in Rangoon before the verdict, amid stepped up security and fears of public unrest if Aung San Suu Kyi is found guilty.

VOA: standard.2009.05.31

The debate comes amid controversy over banning minarets in neighboring Switzerland and as the French government considers whether to ban Muslim women from wearing a face-covering veil in public.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

Amid talk the U.S.economy may be in a "jobless recovery,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.12