But,although the logistics of putting together an international soccer tournament may be complicated, Nigerians seem to be experts at making their guests feel welcome.

VOA: standard.2009.11.05

We wanted to be a little more timely than that with this record." Brad sings about social and technological advances in "Welcome To The Future,"

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

But it will also be the smile, the smile that says you are welcome."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

MacAskill said if a full independent investigation can at some stage be mounted, he would welcome that, and he pledged Scotland would assist such an effort in any way possible.

VOA: standard.2009.08.24

"The in-depth discussions we are having, where we are testing our assumptions, where we are looking at how better to integrate our civilian and military components and our very clear understanding that Pakistan and the region must be addressed as well, is leading to some welcome clarity and the kind of commitment that is needed,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

"One of the things I am suggesting is a communal statement that synagogues sign on to, and that has language that creates a playing field that makes it clear that such language and violence will not be accepted, that people who are gay are welcome to pray and participate in synagogue life and that religion is not about excluding and hating but about finding areas where we can come and be in the presence of the divine,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.04