But he stressed this did not mean Tehran would be dependent on foreign powers,adding, "we will definitely secure our needs" for fuel.

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

Thornton is encouraged by the response to the law from timber exporters and forest-dependent communities who look to their local forests for fuel,food and livelihood.

VOA: standard.2010.05.28

She has MDR-TB and now is dependent on Mercy Nongongo for medicine.

VOA: standard.2010.07.12

People battling excess weight have higher rates of disability, diabetes and heart disease - disorders that make them sicker at younger ages and dependent on medications for many years.

VOA: standard.2010.04.08

Lithuania - one of the most nuclear-energy dependent nations along with France asked the EU to allow it to keep the plant open for another two to three years.

VOA: standard.2010.01.01

"For most African countries, that are still highly indebted and dependent on aid for their revenues, the continuation of the current crisis will mean increased starvation, poverty and child mortality,"

VOA: standard.2009.06.10

The closure of the country's nuclear facility comes amid a debate on how to establish a more secure energy future for the European Union, which is heavily dependent on Russian energy supplies.

VOA: standard.2010.01.01