Audiences loved it. But most critics did not know what to think of it.

VOA: special.2009.02.15

PRESIDENT OBAMA: "I think Afghanistan is still winnable, in the sense of our ability to ensure that it is not a launching pad for attacks against North America.

VOA: special.2009.02.21

I've seen 'Crazy Heart,' but that's not one of the best picture nominees. But I think 'Avatar' is going to win, although I think it's Jeff Bridges' year for the best actor.

VOA: special.2010.03.01

"It is not a magic bullet, but it will at least force the Iranians to think twice about continuing to flout the will of the international community.,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

North Korea's official Rodung Sinmun newspaper described the country as a "proud nuclear power" Monday, and warned it would be a "great mistake for the United States to think it will not be hurt" in the event of military conflict on the peninsula.

VOA: standard.2009.06.22