Earlier in the week, the head of the World Bank said international support can speed progress -- "but only if coupled with real reform."

VOA: special.2011.05.27

Now,the government holds a large ownership share in only one big bank,Citigroup.

VOA: special.2010.01.01

Some 80 percent of the waters of the Mountain Aquifer go to Israel and only 20 percent go to Palestinians in the West Bank.

VOA: standard.2009.08.01

The Bank of Spain's recent take over of southern-based Cajasur bank only adds to European concerns.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

Second Harvest is Japan's first and only food bank.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09