The U.S.official faced large hurdles this week, with all sides far apart on the key issue of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

In fact,the people who live on Islamorada Key claim their island is the "Sports Fishing Capital of the World."

VOA: special.2010.03.22

But critics believe Mr.Yar'Adua has moved too slowly on reforms and that key changes are not expected before the 2011 elections.

VOA: standard.2009.08.22

Other protests during the week have included the pouring of blood on key goverment administrative buildings in ritual ceremonies.

VOA: standard.2010.03.20

"I think it's fair to say that the American people are frustrated with the lack of progress on some key issues."

VOA: standard.2010.02.09

Much of the new plan focuses on boosting intelligence to investigate and prosecute key cartel members, and to confiscate their money.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

The general referred to that goal at a low-key ceremony during which he formally took on his new duties Monday in Kabul.

VOA: standard.2009.06.15

But that goodwill will be tested during three key summits Mr.Obama will be attending in London, on the French-German border, and in Prague.

VOA: standard.2009.03.29

But key indexes rose sharply as the day wore on. Chief economist Peter Cardillo at Avalon Partners blamed uncertainty for the market volatility.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

While researchers continue to work on vaccines, the key is to raise awareness around treating TB.

VOA: standard.2010.07.12

The director of national intelligence, who is a key participant in the review, would not comment directly on a new strategy for the region.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

Columnist David Ignatius agrees with the president's move, saying Pakistan is a key factor in the new strategy,and the pressure on it must be increased.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

Another source of concern: the discovery of 20 tar balls off Key West,Florida on Monday.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

The leaders are expected to discuss a number of key issues, including European commitments on fighting climate change, ahead of a December climate change summit in Copenhagen.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

The NATO meeting will also focus on another key issue sending trainers to Afghanistan to increase the numbers and capacity of the Afghan military and police force.

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

North Korea, the political situation in Burma, and Friday's suicide bomb attacks on two hotels in Jakarta are expected to be key issues at the ASEAN meetings.

VOA: standard.2009.07.17

On the subject of North Korea, ElBaradei said there are two key issues: "One is its obsession with security and the possibility of regime change by the U.S.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

A key goal,he says, is to get the economy back on track.

VOA: standard.2010.05.21