He says the libel law is only used to gag journalists and repress independent and opposition voices.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

Officials say they want to set the record straight that, although Dubai owns Dubai World, the company is independent and not guaranteed by the government.

VOA: standard.2009.12.02

Mr.Obama won last year's election with the help of independent and moderate voters.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

Analysts say part of the problem of electoral credibility stems from the widespread belief that the Afghan Independent Election Commission is not truly independent and that it is partisan for Mr.Karzai.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

Among its recommendations, the panel said Israel, and Hamas which controls Gaza, should face potential prosecution in The Hague if they do not conduct independent and credible investigations within six months.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

"And what's a little surprising about that is that you don't come to Congress to make friends because if you do, you're not coming to be independent and have your own mind and so what a great surprise it has been to make such great friends."

VOA: standard.2010.08.07

But no matter where the conflict is or what it's about, if you're serious about peace, you can't take as final the first 'no,' the second 'no' or even the hundredth 'no.'" In her statement, Secretary Clinton promised an "unwavering" U.S.commitment to a two-state solution, based on 1967 lines with agreed land swaps, that will create an independent and viable Palestinian state and an Israel with secure and recognized borders.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

She said she was an early member of an independent art movement and was against juries, medals and awards.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

The United States Supreme Court has cleared the way for independent spending by businesses and labor unions in political campaigns.

VOA: special.2010.01.22

After that, the International Olympic Committee led efforts to create an independent agency to set and enforce common anti-doping rules.

VOA: special.2011.04.12

Companies,labor unions and other organizations may now spend as they wish on independent efforts to elect or defeat candidates.

VOA: special.2010.03.05

BP agreed to put twenty billion dollars over the next three years into an independent fund to pay claims and damages.

VOA: special.2010.06.19

Then the young man decided to become an independent illustrator, someone who makes drawings and pictures for a living.

VOA: special.2010.07.25

He says this new independent office will have a lot of responsibility -- and that is a good thing.

VOA: special.2010.07.23