As Somalis prepare to observe the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, al-Shabab and Hisbul Islam rebels appeared to have made good on their vow to mark the start of Ramadan with intensified attacks against the government and the African Union mission in Mogadishu known as AMISOM.

VOA: standard.2009.08.21

It first appeared that he might have a clear path to the White House.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

At first it appeared that he might have a clear path to the White House.

VOA: standard.2009.08.26

Carolyn McCarthy was among Democrats who appeared at a news conference: said to all these CEO's that have come in front of us: enough,do you get it?

VOA: standard.2009.03.17