it takes effect in January. The new law may not go as far as some would like, but the action is historic.

VOA: special.2009.05.27

She says Turkey has approved many legal reforms as part of its efforts to join the European Union -- but these have not necessarily been put into action.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

But the current California action registers only the objects, not Tranquility Base.

VOA: special.2010.03.02

But this increased attention does not mean anything without effective action.

VOA: special.2009.05.08

Athar Abbas says the government continues to favor talks, but that does not mean it will rule out military action.

VOA: standard.2009.04.27

But the Obama administration has not taken any action so far against Honduras other than suspending some joint military programs.

VOA: standard.2009.07.03

But the action will not stop there according to one of the organizers, Tony Robinson.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

"We have put ourselves onto a timeline. We are working it through with the Japanese but if they do not come at this agreement to zero, we will initiate that action."

VOA: standard.2010.02.20

U.S.officials indicated that they're prepared to wait a few more days for an Iranian response to the nuclear proposals, but that the Obama administration expects concrete action and does not have unlimited patience.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

U.S.officials say they're willing to wait a few more days for an Iranian response to the nuclear proposals, but they say the Obama administration is looking for concrete action and does not have unlimited patience.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

We must now start with solidarity for our side, which does not end in workshops and conferences, but ends in action geared specifically to increase the number of women in politics and in our delegations,".

VOA: standard.2009.04.05