Beijing,which has extensive trade and economic ties with Tehran, has been reluctant to press for new sanctions.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

There has also been extensive flooding in the southeastern part of Iceland as parts of a glacier were melted by the volcano.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

The Pakistani government has made extensive preparations to prevent Monday's protest rally in downtown Islamabad.

VOA: standard.2009.03.14

But the torrential rains have not stopped. They are expected to continue for several more weeks, enough time to add to the already extensive damage that has occurred.

VOA: standard.2009.09.05