Drug-related violence in Mexico has killed more than seven thousand people since the beginning of last year -- often with guns bought in the United States.

VOA: special.2009.04.18

January first. The beginning of a new year.

VOA: special.2009.01.01

Administration officials say funds are flowing into the U.S.economy, but real job creation may not be seen until the beginning of next year.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

"At the beginning of the year, it seemed like [the kids would say 'Oh,I'm getting tired, this is too long - when are we going back to school?'

VOA: standard.2010.06.25

Year after year, beginning in 1922, the Digest was the bible of everyday American life, featuring short human-interest and success stories, advice columns, memorable quotations, and tasteful jokes.

VOA: standard.2010.03.08

Despite Pakistan's public objections, the United States has sharply increased the number of drone strikes in the last year, with more than 40 since the beginning of 2008.

VOA: standard.2009.05.12

They'll come back at the beginning of September and hope to share not only their summer experiences, but also another term in Congress, and another year rooming together.

VOA: standard.2010.08.07

The holidays mark the beginning of a new year for Jews.

VOA: standard.2009.09.26

The former top cop and president of the International Criminal Police Organization,INTERPOL, was found guilty last month of taking bribes totaling more than $160,000 during a five-year period beginning in 2000.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

"The job market is still very difficult. We are seeing layoffs continue, not at the heavy pace we saw at the beginning of the year, but they certainly have not abated,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.05

Although June's total was higher than the number recorded in May, both figures are significantly lower than job-loss totals recorded at the beginning of the year a fact Romer was quick to point out.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02