FIFA's hope is that the off-field problems will not affect play, and that the tournament can proceed with some semblance of normalcy.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

The president and his top advisers have been discussing how to proceed with the war in Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

A spokesman from China's Commerce Ministry says the investigation will proceed according to China's laws and the rules of the World Trade Organization.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

He praised the candidate for his conduct throughout the election and said it is up to Afghan authorities to determine how to proceed.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01

"And every senator who goes on record saying that we need to proceed to this monstrosity of a bill, will in effect be voting for higher taxes,higher premiums and cuts in medicare,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.23

But the Secretary of State says Mr.Karzai intends to announce on Tuesday how he plans to proceed on the issue, and that she is "encouraged by the direction" of events in the Afghan political crisis.

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

With the U.S.military involvement in Afghanistan sparked by the September 11,2001 al-Qaida terrorist attacks on the U.S soon to enter its 8th year, they urge President Obama to proceed cautiously and allow a full debate.

VOA: standard.2009.03.17

The general said that attitude among most alliance members makes it impossible for NATO's International Assistance Force in Afghanistan to pursue an effective counterinsurgency campaign, involving clearing areas of hostile fighters, and holding those areas so economic development and governance projects can proceed.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24