World markets continue their downward spiral as investors try to gauge the direction of the global economy.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

"We are seeing progress. It's probably not as fast as we would like it to be but certainly the direction of travel is positive.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

While the FDA's recommendations are seen as a step in the right direction, they are voluntary.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

"The talk issue is not going to be anything serious, other than buying time for both the Iranian regime and the Iranian opposition, because as far as the Iranian regime is concerned, no steps are being taken in the direction of bridging the gaps with the opposition anymore,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.12