"It is exactly what the Afghan people were hoping for and were seeking, therefore it has our full support and backing."

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

That recommendation has the backing of Republican legislators like Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, who also appeared on Fox News Sunday.

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

Bereket had harsh words for Ethiopia's Horn of Africa rival Eritrea, which the United States accuses of backing al-Shabab in Somalia.

VOA: standard.2009.08.20

An ICM survey in Britain's Guardian newspaper shows 46 percent backing British involvement in Afghanistan while 47 oppose it.

VOA: standard.2009.07.13

But several independent voices in Sri Lanka are backing the calls by the US and the European Union.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

And at a press conference later in the day, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana offered strong backing for an eventual Palestinian state.

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

Mr.Obama and Democrats in Congress are backing a "cap and trade" bill, which aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions 17 percent by 2020.

VOA: standard.2009.05.30

On that point, Geithner has the backing of his predecessor, former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, who spoke on NBC's "Meet the Press" program.

VOA: standard.2010.02.07

Robow is reported to be in favor of engaging in talks with al-Shabab rivals and maintaining a popular backing for the militant group.

VOA: standard.2009.12.23

Now,many leaders agree it is time for them to start backing off from stimulus spending, and get their debts and deficits under control.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

Specter had been a Republican senator up until last year, when he switched to the Democratic Party, with the backing of President Barack Obama.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

The announcement appears to indicate that Pakistan's powerful military, which has intervened in political crises before, is backing the government in the current standoff.

VOA: standard.2009.03.14

The shift means Middle Eastern players are relying less on the Islamic Republic for political backing.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

The government's Small Business Administration already provides some help by backing loans from community banks.

VOA: standard.2009.03.16

The so-called Red Shirts, led by the United Democratic Front against Dictatorship,or UDD, have the backing of the main parliamentary opposition group, the Puea Thai Party.

VOA: standard.2010.03.20

But the BJP,after some initial waffling, is backing Gandhi, apparently believing the controversy surrounding him and his alleged remarks will strike a positive chord with some Hindus.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

The late president's son and former defense minister has both the best-financed campaign, the backing of security services, and the electoral infrastructure of the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party.

VOA: standard.2009.08.28

Nearby,there were a few people holding signs backing the bill.

VOA: standard.2010.03.22

"The army now has the backing of the Pakistani people,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

Sudan's Committee of Islamic Scholars has urged the president not to attend, for fear of his safety, providing Mr.Bashir a possible way of saving face while backing out of the trip.

VOA: standard.2009.03.23

Aside from the cut in aid, the State Department on Thursday also announced it would revoke the U.S.visas of an unspecified number of Honduran officials, who are backing Zelaya's replacement, Roberto Micheletti.

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

Last week,the Greek Prime Minister called for more solidarity from the European Union over his country's debt crisis and announced plans to visit Germany, whose backing is vital for EU financial aid.

VOA: standard.2010.03.01

The move had the backing of communist and socialist military officers, but he soon fell out with his supporters, embracing an alliance with the United States and surviving coup attempts by communist officers.

VOA: standard.2009.05.31

"Now is the time,now is the moment, now is the time for us to lead for the next generation and generations to come, a stronger and more prosperous country, we are not backing down, we not quitting, and we are going to get this done."

VOA: standard.2010.03.10