And it would permit the bank to open offices in a state, but only if the state approved.

VOA: special.2009.01.29

They got Mexico to agree to recognize the independence of Texas, but only if Texas agreed not to join the United States.

VOA: special.2009.02.19

Earlier in the week, the head of the World Bank said international support can speed progress -- "but only if coupled with real reform."

VOA: special.2011.05.27

The European Union predicts the bloc may begin to slowly recover next year, but only if the banking system and international trade pick up.

VOA: standard.2009.05.04

She says U.S.engagement with Burma's military government, known as the State Peace and Development Council, could be positive, but only if Washington remains firm in pushing for change.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

Separately,EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana reacted cautiously to reports that Iran would accept the broad lines of a UN proposal to enrich Iranian uranium overseas but only if "important changes" were made.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-il is reported to have told Mr.Wen that he would return to the six party nuclear disarmament negotiations but only if North Korea has one-on-one talks with the United States.

VOA: standard.2009.10.10

A day after leaving Burma, diplomat Scott Marciel says the message was made clear to Burma's military leaders: the United States is willing to improve relations, but only if there is progress on democracy in the country.

VOA: standard.2009.11.05

But what would tall buildings look like if your imagination was the only limit?

VOA: special.2010.03.31

But it will do so only if other NATO nations follow suit, the Afghan government pledges to fight corruption,and its forces have adequate equipment.

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

Obama administration officials said they don't want to get involved in verbal sparring with North Korea but they did call its latest threats provocative and say Pyongyang stands only to further isolate itself from the world community if it follows through with them.

VOA: standard.2009.04.14