And I think more than that, you may not remember, there was an absolute, unqualified and spontaneous standing ovation for what Mr.Mandela said.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

By linking the goal to its gross national product rather than setting an absolute emissions target, China - the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases may actually see its total emissions increase over the next decade, even if it meets the voluntary target.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

The absolute number of child deaths declined to an estimated eight-point-eight million from twelve-point-five million in nineteen ninety.

VOA: special.2009.09.28