The study found that losses from obesity are now equal to, if not greater than, those from smoking.

VOA: special.2010.01.13

She said America needed more women in public office if women were to gain equal treatment.

VOA: special.2009.10.18

Meir Javedanfar,an Iranian-born Middle East analyst in Tel Aviv says that he thinks the United States will have to make substantial concessions before the Iranian leadership considers improving ties with Washington: "I think if America can offer Iran something that has equal value or exceeds the value of Iran's nuclear program, then the Iranians might consider it.

VOA: standard.2009.03.21