But its power over Internet and wireless communications has long been questioned.

VOA: special.2010.04.09

But pro-democracy groups say the military is using the 2010 election to extend its control over the country through an elected parliament.

VOA: standard.2009.05.15

But the Palestinian Authority is furious over the Israel raid, which took place in territory under its control.

VOA: standard.2009.12.27

Iran may have mixed feelings about Turkey's rise but Ankara is firm in its resolve to prevent the likelihood of military action over its neighbor's nuclear program.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

But negotiations have been stalled for months over Pyongyang's refusal to accept a verification program for the declaration of its nuclear holdings and activities it made last June.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25

On the other hand Wal-Mart has gone through a tremendous effort over the last couple of years to integrate environmental sustainability into not only its own practices but to force this into the supply chain."

VOA: standard.2010.01.23