Analysts say a key question is whether Russia will continue to insist missile defense be linked to the conclusion of an arms-control agreement.

VOA: standard.2009.07.15

An earlier leaders meeting had to be canceled after anti-government protesters stormed a key venue where the summit was due to be held.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii says the key to Japan's economic recovery will be a policy that puts money in the hands of taxpayers.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

Mr.Hatoyama said Tokyo's relationship with the United States will be a "key pillar" of his policies.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

(Speaking in French) But Besson said immigration is also a key element of the debate and French should not be afraid to discuss it.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

Columnist David Ignatius agrees with the president's move, saying Pakistan is a key factor in the new strategy,and the pressure on it must be increased.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

A key player in any coalition building is likely to be Kurdish parties.

VOA: standard.2010.03.07

Saying the difference between a sharp recession and a depression is a loss of faith, economist Mark Zandi said a restoration of confidence will be key to recovery.

VOA: standard.2009.03.10

(Test) The U.N.Secretary-General says he is "optimistic" a climate-change agreement can be reached in Copenhagen that will include specific recommendations on key elements that will take effect immediately.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

Insurance companies would no longer be allowed to deny health coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions a key point of weakness in and public anger with the current system.

VOA: standard.2009.07.21

In nearby Saudi Arabia, which is an important player as well as a key moral force in the Arab and Islamic world, there appeared to be a quiet sense of enjoyment over the news.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

Clinton said the two countries, which had frosty relations during the Cold War era and beyond, still differ on some key issues but that their new partnership has the potential to be a "signature accomplishment" of the two governments.

VOA: standard.2009.07.20