In addition, Russia has recognized the independence of both regions.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

Researchers say the water availability in some of the areas has dropped well below the internationally recognized standard.

VOA: special.2010.02.08

Roots of Peace has been recognized by the United Nations, the American State Department, Rotary International and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, among others.

VOA: special.2010.05.03

One small company in the American city of Americus, Georgia has recognized this demand.

VOA: special.2011.07.22

Kay Yow has been recognized for her service to the game of basketball.

VOA: special.2009.03.29

The Supreme Court has recognized that this is also true for corporations.

VOA: special.2010.03.12

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has recognized Stalin's crimes, but recently said the Soviet dictator's controversial record must be put in perspective.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

The territory of Somaliland declared independence last central government collapsed, but has yet to be recognized as its own state by the international community.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

And secondly Israel, even though itself, its people originally suffered a great holocaust - the great genocide of World War II - has not recognized it, again for strategic reasons, its connection with Turkey."

VOA: standard.2010.03.19