He was given a 40-year sentence in 1992, which was later reduced to 30 years on appeal and further reduced to 17 years.

VOA: standard.2010.07.07

Throughout his speech, the prime minister promised further change and reform, including holding bankers accountable and cracking down on crime and anti-social behavior.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

Representatives from the Asia-Pacific business community called on APEC economies to further open trade and investment and resist the urge to erect trade barriers.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

Greek newspapers have spent the past week speculating on what further hardships citizens will face,including pension cuts, salary freezes and the prospect of job cuts.

VOA: standard.2010.03.01

Vichai Sriprasert,honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, says further weakness in the U.S.dollar and concerns over drought in India add to pressure on prices.

VOA: standard.2009.12.17

And today's transition is further proof that those who have tried to pull Iraq into the abyss of disunion and civil war are on the wrong side of history,"

VOA: standard.2009.06.30

The scientists say if their work is confirmed, it could lead to further research on how lifestyle choices figure in the prevention and treatment of age-related decline and diseases such as Alzheimer's.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

Representative Donald Payne, who chairs the House Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, said further violence can be avoided only if Somalis from all three regions of the country come together: "As we gather today many Somalis continue to be displaced, maimed and killed.

VOA: standard.2009.06.26

"There were other members that put ideas on the table and so we will drill down further in our opportunity to make sure that we come up with the best bill that brings the Democratic caucus and has the votes to be taken to the floor of the House."

VOA: standard.2009.09.09