The Palestinians insist they will not go back to negotiations until Israel freezes all construction on Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

They insist they will overcome the security cordon and converge on Islamabad's downtown.

VOA: standard.2009.03.14

Lawyers have questioned the legality of the ban on political rallies, but officials continue to insist they are more interested in ensuring public safety than stifling political dissent.

VOA: standard.2009.03.12