Chicago is one of 4 candidates to host the Summer Olympics in 2016.

VOA: special.2009.01.12

Indian officials have been quick in efforts to dispel fear that India is lagging in preparations to host the event.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

President Obama is set to visit Florida in April to host a conference on his administration's plans for space.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

This group is to work at Johannesburg's 90,000 seats Soccer City stadium, Which can host seven matches, including the opening and final games.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

The 90,000 seat Soccer City is to host the opening and final matches of the month-long World Cup which kicks off on June 11.

VOA: standard.2010.01.22

Although interest in the World Expo has declined recently, many countries have made an extra effort to participate this year because China is the host.

VOA: standard.2010.05.02

While much attention is being paid to South Africa as the host of Africa's first World Cup, the nation also made history International AIDS Conference.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

The 58-year-old Franken is a former comedian and actor who also served as a liberal radio talk show host before deciding to run for office.

VOA: standard.2009.06.30

to say South Africa is very happy to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup."

VOA: standard.2010.06.11

But despite that assurance, officials admit India will have to race against time to successfully host the Games, because much of the work is behind schedule.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

The United States as host country of the United Nations, the United States is obligated by treaty to allow Mr.Gadhafi and other world leaders to attend U.N.activities.

VOA: standard.2009.08.24

It is supposed to be the official song for the 2010 event, but according to talk radio host Jenny Crwys-Williams, many have called in to voice their disappointment.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05

Iran is played host to a high-profile summit of two key war-torn neighbors, Pakistan and Afghanistan, in a bid to put an end to conflicts that rage along its borders.

VOA: standard.2009.05.24