But they quickly learned that they held political power only at the local level.

VOA: special.2010.06.10

Not only are farm incomes affected, but so are local food supplies.

VOA: special.2009.09.21

He believed his only opposition might be local groups of militia.

VOA: special.2009.06.18

"You can buy local honey. Local honey is available at stores only because there is a local beekeeper who went to the trouble of harvesting it, so the more beekeepers there are, the more honey there is.

VOA: special.2011.05.24

Students must not only pay the normal university course tuition, but they must cover the cost for airfare,local transportation, housing,food,tickets and, of course,souvenirs.

VOA: standard.2010.02.26

A nearby school is still standing, and the local Catholic church also suffered only minor damage.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04

The manufacturers say they are trying to help dealers, but the justice local business people are seeking may only be found in bankruptcy court.

VOA: standard.2009.06.04

Instead,he traveled only three kilometers by local bus to this vision center in his village.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

The French-run PT Palyja, one of two private companies that control Jakarta's water supply, provides only a communal tank for the local residents to use.

VOA: standard.2010.08.04

"We also give to local groups, but we only take scholarship applications from local Appalachian region children or groups that are trying to promote traditional music."

VOA: standard.2010.08.02

In the war in Afghanistan, U.S.troops are not only fighting insurgents - they are expected to win over the hearts and minds of the local population.

VOA: standard.2010.04.06

Local and international journalists are prohibited from speculating about results or voting trends and may report only returns announced by the Interior Ministry on state-run media.

VOA: standard.2009.08.30

Only ginger ale and a favorite local soft drink called Bubble-Up were served.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

In the rural district of Kitgum in northern Uganda, soldiers are reportedly taking part in medical, dental and engineering projects that not only test their ability to work together, but can assist the local community.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

But rather than celebrating Nigeria's status as not only host nation but also defending champion of this event, local organizers and FIFA officials alike will instead be holding their collective breath, hoping that the country pulls through the three-week long tournament without any major problems.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

"I have been seeing it more and more, that more people want to get involved, not only in their communities, but in their state and local governments and try and do what they can to make this world a better place.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24