Israel,which launched a full-scale assault on Gaza says its blockade aims to weaken Hamas militants who have fired rockets at Israeli towns.

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

The military is expected to launch a full-scale assault on Taliban militants in the region bordering Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

He warned that the West's pressure on Iran and North Korea over their nuclear programs could lead to a full-blown war with both nations.

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

inside,a bronze skeleton modeled on a full-size male polar bear.

VOA: standard.2009.12.13

The Israeli leader wants to avoid entering full-fledged peace negotiations with the Palestinians that would require Israel to make concessions on sensitive issues such as the status of Jerusalem and Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09