Byrs says the needs are many. She says money from the appeal will be used to provide some of the most essential services.

VOA: standard.2009.06.21

Political analyst Masha Lipman at the Moscow Carnegie Center says President Medvedev's appeal to Islamic spiritual leaders may be an attempt to contrast ordinary with radical Islam.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

The visa for James Elder, an Australian,has been canceled effective Monday, but officials say after an appeal from the United Nations he will be allowed to stay there under September 21.

VOA: standard.2009.09.06

"Because a film like this can appeal to people who want to go for their thrills and spills and their big action spectacular and it will appeal to people who want to go and be stimulated intellectually.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16