The Jewish state later formally annexed East Jerusalem in a move that was not recognized by the international community.

VOA: standard.2009.11.18

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

With the adoption of the Convention, she notes the international community unanimously recognized for the first time in history that children are not simply the property of their parents or guardians, but are in charge of their own destiny.

VOA: standard.2009.10.08