In the sixties, the International Rice Research Institute developed "miracle rice" for Asia.

VOA: special.2011.02.22

Current estimates for Asia are around three thousand rhinos.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

Nagesh Kumar,chief economist at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, says foreign investment will also suffer.

VOA: standard.2010.05.21

Noeleen Hayzer,executive secretary of the UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) says climate change remained "the biggest challenge faced by this generation."

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

The security issues out there are tremendous." As he prepared to leave the White House for Asia, President Obama spoke about the U.S.economy and stressed the connection across the Pacific.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

"Rinderpest affected Africa, Asia and Europe for millennia and caused widespread famine and decimated millions of animals, both domestic and wild."

VOA: special.2010.11.02

He says that about eight hundred of the puppets in the Center for Puppetry Arts collection are from Asia.

VOA: special.2009.09.23

We will also tell about a historic record of rainy seasons in Asia, and the search for life on other planets.

VOA: special.2010.05.25

In nineteen ninety-two, Aravind established what was described as Asia's first training center for the prevention of blindness.

VOA: special.2010.04.27

A new report says the illegal killing of rhinos for their horns is increasing in Africa and Asia.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

Ms.Lagarde has promised to be a strong voice for developing countries, especially in Asia and Africa.

VOA: special.2011.07.01

For many years, the disease has been found in countries in Africa and Asia.

VOA: special.2009.04.13

Mister Lowell remained in East Asia for ten years.

VOA: special.2010.07.11

Forecasts call for East Asia to grow 6.7 percent this year, followed by South Asia, at 5.5 percent in 2010.

VOA: standard.2010.01.21

Artists from various countries have arrived in the Queensland state capital,Brisbane, for the Sixth Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

From Asia,Secretary Gates will travel to Slovakia for a meeting of NATO defense ministers expected to focus on Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.10.18

"Thailand is renowned for its tourism - it's one of the major tourism players in Asia and always has been.

VOA: standard.2010.04.12

Industry analysts say Australia's mining boom is likely to continue for years" because of strong demand from the developing economies in Asia.

VOA: standard.2010.01.21

The Lunar New Year begins February 14, and is traditionally a popular time for travel in Asia.

VOA: standard.2010.02.04

For many investors in Asia, gold's role as a source of safety and value has been reinforced over the past year of economic uncertainty.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

For decades,it was considered one of the top airlines in the world, and other carriers in Asia tried to copy its style and success.

VOA: standard.2010.02.01

"I really like the German people." "If it's Europe,it's Germany, if it's Asia,I support for Japan."

VOA: standard.2010.07.01

The U.S.commander responsible for American military operations in South Asia and the Middle East says an emboldened Taliban poses a true threat to Pakistan.

VOA: standard.2009.05.10

In 2009,647 million people flew in the Asia-Pacific, compared with North America's Brian Sinclair Thompson, Thailand manager for Swiss International,is upbeat over the region's outlook.

VOA: standard.2010.02.04

South Asia analyst Gareth Price says it is a no-win situation for the president.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06