But he said there is still time to try to avoid that through sanctions and diplomacy.

VOA: standard.2009.12.12

He spoke through an interpreter. "Not only is our country worried, but we have already expressed time and again our position against an arms race.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

It would be weeks before he could catch another flight home, but the delay gave him time to hike the Annapurna Circuit, a 14-day trek through the Himalayas.

VOA: standard.2009.12.13