But they quickly learned that they held political power only at the local level.

VOA: special.2010.06.10

Paul also spent a lot of time at the local theater.

VOA: special.2009.04.11

There is a lack of regular running water in several areas, while doctors at the local hospital admit they do not always provide blood to patients that is tested for the HIV virus that causes AIDS.

VOA: standard.2010.02.14

That makes it at least equal in size to the largest galaxy in our local group, the Andromeda Galaxy.

VOA: special.2009.01.20

A woman who worked at the public recording studio had another job with a local independent record company called Sun Records.

VOA: special.2010.04.04

So did the local police. The next day more than sixty black students took every seat at the lunch counter.

VOA: special.2010.01.29

The Coast Guard Academy says interested students should contact the defense attache at their local United States embassy.

VOA: special.2009.06.04

At the ArtSpring store in Silver Spring,Maryland, visitors can buy products made by local artists and artisans.

VOA: special.2011.03.09

Then they sell their catch at prices too low for the local fishing industry to compete.

VOA: special.2009.12.08

Mary began her first teaching job at a one-room local school teaching children for the summer.

VOA: special.2010.06.27

They were at war with the local Indians and came into the valley.

VOA: special.2009.01.07

This is the result of efforts taken at local and international levels.

VOA: special.2010.04.06

At first, the local cowboys laughed at him.

VOA: special.2010.08.05

They sold the surplus produce at local markets.

VOA: special.2010.01.11

"You can buy local honey. Local honey is available at stores only because there is a local beekeeper who went to the trouble of harvesting it, so the more beekeepers there are, the more honey there is.

VOA: special.2011.05.24

The United Nations and local human rights groups say 157 people were shot dead during the rally at a Conakry stadium.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

At the same time,Kielbasa adds, her organization looks for local businesses that are willing to support the program.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

You can see soldiers in military fatigues on the streets of Enterprise, shopping at local businesses and restaurants.

VOA: standard.2010.08.10

One officer told local reporters that the attack started about 7:30 in the morning, when gunmen threw grenades at security forces training outside.

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

Many at the festival say it is more important than ever to support the local seafood industry.

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

At age 16,she settled in Toronto,Canada, where she gained a steady following on the local jazz scene.

VOA: standard.2009.12.23

Keniry says students across the country have organized green gatherings, pushed for change in local regulations and promoted organically grown food at their schools.

VOA: standard.2009.12.08

At around midday local time, officials say a car loaded with explosives struck two vehicles carrying Italian paratroopers along the airport road near the U.S.embassy.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17