As of Monday,there were about But local media reports many of them left before the police operation.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

But local oyster and shrimp production has been hit hardest by fishing closures due to the spill.

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

But local business and civil society groups are starting to stage counter demonstrations.

VOA: standard.2010.04.03

But local gold miners are worried about the future.

VOA: standard.2010.04.22

But a local group came to his aid. The Arlington Street People's Assistance Network is also known as A-SPAN.

VOA: special.2010.12.20

But she went to the local public school and sat among the children so she could learn better writing skills.

VOA: special.2010.06.27

But the medicine in Bangladesh was produced by a local drug manufacturer that used a dangerous substitute to save money.

VOA: special.2010.02.22

But critics of national standards say the idea goes against one of America's oldest traditions -- local control of education.

VOA: special.2011.06.09

They say these slaughterhouses on wheels are not only a way to build local food systems, but also to help local economies.

VOA: special.2010.08.03

But now,Ms.Troiano says the aim is to work with local teachers to provide what is known as co-teaching.

VOA: special.2011.03.28

But they quickly learned that they held political power only at the local level.

VOA: special.2010.06.10

Not only are farm incomes affected, but so are local food supplies.

VOA: special.2009.09.21

But he admits to concerns in his local community.

VOA: special.2010.02.04

But one local resident, who gives her name as Nadja, says the young people have no right to squat.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

But,when asked about the prospect of negotiating with the Taliban, Blair indicated that some local Taliban elements might be approachable.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

But,as local industries have matured and become more innovative, they too are benefiting from better domestic IP protections.

VOA: standard.2009.04.23