Somalia has been without functioning government for 18 years, but is hoping to re-establish rule of law under recently-named President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.

VOA: standard.2009.04.05

"And we want justice." Leyda's mother,Mely, says that because of her status, she has been unable to return to Equador to see the rest of her family for 18 years.

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

Under such a program, young drivers are prohibited from nighttime driving, are limited to the number of passengers they can have in their cars at one time and will be ineligible for a full driver's license until they're 18 years old.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24