"There is always a distinction that needs to be made between the so-called 'technical fence' and the international borders between Israel and Lebanon, and the area where the tree that was to be cut yesterday is Lebanese territory."

VOA: standard.2010.08.04

This really disturbs me,he says. The 1996 alliance between Israel and Turkey, made Ankara Israel's closest friend in the Muslim world.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

He made clear he sees a battle for the heart and soul of the Republican Party between moderates like himself, and staunch conservatives.

VOA: standard.2009.05.24

But,it was suspended between mid-July and mid-October because of the rainy season, which made roads impassable.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

Mr Mandela's family made it clear that despite his frail health he hoped to make a brief appearance at the opening game between South Africa and Mexico to share his joy with the country.

VOA: standard.2010.06.11

House Democrats have made some progress in recent days in bridging differences between liberal lawmakers focused on covering the uninsured and more conservative party members concerned about the cost of the reform effort.

VOA: standard.2009.07.31

EU Finance Commissioner Olli Rehn made the call after a first round of talks with Greek officials amid growing market expectations of a trade-off between new deficit cutting steps and practical EU support for Greek borrowing.

VOA: standard.2010.03.01