One bright spot,observers say, is Greece's election victory by Prime Minister George Papandreou last year.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

But the sun's bright reflection on the snow was blinding and he could not see his notes.

VOA: special.2011.04.10

But the successful singer's personal life was as dark as his professional career was bright.

VOA: special.2009.08.21

Inside lay Roaring Camp's newest citizen, wrapped in a piece of bright red cloth.

VOA: special.2009.06.06

Then,the insect's bright wings stopped and it fell to the ground dead.

VOA: special.2011.01.29

But first,a report on baseball's bright new star Stephen Strasburg.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

Leaving Texas for the bright lights of Chicago, Miller made a name for himself on the city's electrifying blues circuit, playing in groups led by Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy.

VOA: standard.2010.06.27

When Hamid Karzai was installed as president by the international community in 2001, he was widely seen, particularly by the United States, as the bright hope of Afghanistan's future after the fall of the Taliban.

VOA: standard.2009.08.03