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

One key facet will be to determine if the man charged with the attack, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, acted alone or in concert with others.

VOA: standard.2009.12.27

(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

National flags across India will be flown at half-staff Friday to mourn the death of the chief minister of the key southern state of Andhra Pradesh.

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

North Korea, the political situation in Burma, and Friday's suicide bomb attacks on two hotels in Jakarta are expected to be key issues at the ASEAN meetings.

VOA: standard.2009.07.17

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

"The regional players in the international community should say in one voice that 2010 election planned by the regime if it is not inclusive if it excludes Aung San Suu Kyi and other key ethnic leaders and the key stakeholders that stand has to be made clear.

VOA: standard.2009.05.31