"Serbia will never under any circumstances recognize the unilateral declaration of independence of the so-called Republic of Kosovo."

VOA: special.2010.07.24

Serbia's main ally Russia has recognized the self-declared independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia in Georgia.

VOA: special.2010.07.24

After Russia recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia from Georgia one year ago, the only country to follow its lead was Nicaragua.

VOA: standard.2009.08.26

International investors and analysts have expressed concerns however about the independence of Hungary's central bank in this process, after Mr.Orban suggested he may dismiss the bank's governor for alleged mismanagement.

VOA: standard.2010.05.29

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

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

"We struggle for independence of the judiciary in Pakistan and real democracy in Pakistan, and economic development and a modern state that can give human rights and civil rights and economic stability to Pakistan,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.11

Colonel Gadhafi is currently president of the African Union and he recently told U.N.chief Ban Ki-moon the warrant against Mr.Bashir constituted a "grave precedent against the independence of less powerful states, their sovereignty and their political choices."

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

The two sides agreed quickly on the issue of Cuban independence, and an American takeover of Puerto Rico and Guam.

VOA: special.2010.07.22

For example, there is a marble statue of Sam Houston, a leader who fought for independence for the state of Texas.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

September fifteenth was chosen as the starting date because it is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries.

VOA: special.2009.09.18

With the coming of Mexican independence, the Santa Fe Trail became the major trade link between the two countries.

VOA: special.2009.03.30

That way,there would be "two great American national festivals," she said, the other being Independence Day on the Fourth of July.

VOA: special.2009.11.23

She found they all valued their independence and many enjoyed having the power of control, though not all wanted it.

VOA: special.2009.11.20

It would violate the Constitution and the ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence: the idea that all men are created equal...

VOA: special.2010.07.22