The coral whitens when it becomes stressed by warmer temperatures and expels the algae organisms it needs to survive.

VOA: special.2009.04.22

They must count everyone in the equation of power, he stressed,and allow the people to determine their own destiny.

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

In a brief statement from the White House, Mr.Obama stressed this will be a complex and challenging operation.

VOA: standard.2010.01.13

The president stressed that America has turned a new page, and is forging a framework while abiding by the rule of law.

VOA: standard.2009.05.21

He also stressed the need for judges who can empathize with the concerns and struggles of everyday people.

VOA: standard.2009.05.31

Biden stressed that the new missile defense system would provide more security for the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization,or NATO.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

Both leaders stressed the need to coordinate closely on climate change, Afghanistan, Pakistan and North Korea.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

Mr.Kibaki also stressed Africa must also commit to exploring renewable energy solutions and to curbing deforestation.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13

But the secretary stressed that the United States has "no intention" of withdrawing from Afghanistan, and said even a U.S.troop reduction is "very unlikely."

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

And he stressed that ineffective programs will be cut in the weeks and months ahead.

VOA: standard.2009.04.20

Secretary Gates also stressed that U.S.,NATO and coalition forces are not simply awaiting the outcome of the election dispute or the Obama administration's strategy review.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

He stressed its role as a bridge between cultures, and its unique position as a large secular democracy with a 99 percent majority Muslim population.

VOA: standard.2009.04.06

But in remarks at a defence seminar in Paris, Mr.Sarkozy stressed France had nothing to lose, and everything to gain, by rejoining the military command.

VOA: standard.2009.03.11

The Iraqi defense minister stressed Iraq's top priority is to "combat terrorism" and that it needs a new partnership with the United States to do that.

VOA: standard.2009.07.28

Premier Wen stressed China's role as "trusted brothers" of the Arab people and noted the history of trade between the nations dates back to the Silk Road.

VOA: standard.2009.11.07

He stressed the bond between the United States and Haiti is strong.

VOA: standard.2010.01.13

Eikenberry and McChrystal stressed the long-term nature of the U.S.commitment to the people of Afghanistan, long after the transition of combat operations from coalition to Afghan forces begins in 2011.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

During a meeting with Congolese President Joseph Kabila earlier this month, U.S.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stressed the need for continued cooperation between Ugandan,Congolese, and Central African Republic troops battling LRA rebels.

VOA: standard.2009.08.27

Among several members of Congress at the event was the ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who stressed the fact that an estimated 80 percent of trafficking victims are women and half are children.

VOA: standard.2009.06.16

"What we've proven to be useful and what does work is having a person in a stressed state, and then reducing that stress because it's that contrast is what motivates a person to cooperate, what motivates a person to start talking.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17