That was Frank McCourt reading the opening lines of his book "Angela's Ashes", released in nineteen ninety-six.

VOA: special.2009.12.27

This week, President Obama announced his choice for an opening on the Supreme Court.

VOA: special.2009.05.30

Radovan Karadzic says , he will not attend the opening day of his trial because he needs more time to prepare his defense.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

The host,Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi made no mention of Mr.Ahmedinejad's absence in his brief opening address.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

Once Elvis overcame opening night jitters, he gave a concert so moving that Rolling Stone magazine suggested that Elvis had singlehandedly resurrected his career.

VOA: standard.2010.04.30

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