Homestake operated as a gold mine for one hundred twenty-five years before closing about nine years ago.

VOA: special.2009.07.21

He says before the rains failed more than two years ago, he had 400 goats and 20 camels.

VOA: standard.2009.10.06

Shortly before his arrest just more than three years ago, Hussain,along with the others recorded so-called martyrdom videos.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

A year ago around 90 percent did. Also,more women receive care before giving birth than ever before, and more midwives are present at births.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

He died in custody here three years ago before a verdict could be reached.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

Before his death in a Barcelona clinic two months ago, Omar Bongo's French bank accounts were frozen as part of an investigation into African leaders embezzling public funds.

VOA: standard.2009.08.28

"We were here before a couple of times and I made the reservation at the Red Lion Inn about a year ago because I knew it would be very difficult this weekend when I heard about the festival.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25