The nearly complete results show President Hamid Karzai with a commanding lead over former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

In the second game, officials missed a clear offside against Argentina's Carlos Tevez whose header gave his team an early 1-0 lead over Mexico.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29

Initial results show Mr.Maliki's State of Law bloc with a slim overall lead over former prime minister Iyad Allawi and his secular Iraqiya faction.

VOA: standard.2010.03.12

Old TVs can contain over a kilogram of lead as well as cadmium -- both highly poisonous.

VOA: special.2010.11.01

Over time,high blood sugar can lead to blindness, kidney failure, heart disease and nerve damage.

VOA: special.2010.01.13

Lincoln said to the old man: "When I think of the sacrifices of life still to be offered, and the hearts and homes to be made lonely before this terrible war is over, my heart is like lead.

VOA: special.2009.11.12

The general said international forces will need to lead the fight against the Taliban until Afghan forces are ready to take over.

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

He warned that the West's pressure on Iran and North Korea over their nuclear programs could lead to a full-blown war with both nations.

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

Over the past few decades,however, scientists have determined that even trace amounts of lead in children's bodies leads to long-term neurological and behavioral problems.

VOA: standard.2009.12.19

But Spencer says the discussions could also lead to broader talks with Iran over a host of other subjects, including neighboring Iraq and Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

"Let me be clear,we have not agreed to start handing over the lead,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

So they are not beaten easily. U.S.coach Bob Bradley said he was disappointed over losing a two-goal lead, but said he also felt great pride in his team.

VOA: standard.2009.06.29

ANC Youth Wing leader Julius Malema told a few hundred ZANU-PF youth members the South African party would follow Zimbabwe's lead, and soon take over white farms in South Africa.

VOA: standard.2010.04.04

However,Michigan pulled away in the second half, building an 11 point lead with just over three minutes left in the game, before fending off a Connecticut rally for the 82-73 victory.

VOA: standard.2009.04.05

The Congressional Budget Office warned Friday that the U.S.budget deficit will grow to more than $1.8 trillion for the fiscal year that ends September 30th, and that Mr.Obama's budget plan will lead to $9.3 trillion in deficits over ten years.

VOA: standard.2009.03.21

"Perhaps it is time for the U.S. to talk directly to the Israeli public and make it clear that they are serious and this old game that we've been playing for many years of this so-called peace process that does not lead to anything is over,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.09