Haris Silajdzic, a member of Bosnia's three-member presidency, took part in those talks and praised Richard Holbrooke's diplomatic skill.

VOA: special.2010.12.18

"Freedom" by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year's lists of favorites.

VOA: special.2010.12.31

Even his strongest critic praised his writing ability, even if they did not agree with what he wrote.

VOA: special.2011.05.01

The critic praised the extraordinary energy of the dancers who combine traditional dance with ballet and modern dance.

VOA: special.2009.03.11

Secretary Clinton praised efforts to fight Islamic extremism in Indonesia, where Barack Obama spent part of his childhood.

VOA: special.2009.02.21

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar praised the report as an important scientific document on the health of American birds.

VOA: special.2009.05.12

Camilla Rees from an American group called Electromagnetic Health praised the report but says wider research is needed.

VOA: special.2011.06.06

The critic Malcolm Cowley says, Faulkner's "early novels had been praised too much, usually for the wrong reasons.

VOA: special.2010.01.10

President Obama praised Paul McCartney for what he called his extraordinary contributions to American music and culture.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

He praised the agency that deals with auto industry recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,or NHTSA.

VOA: special.2010.02.26

Russia's Foreign Ministry praised the exchange,saying, "The action was taken in the general context of improved Russian-U.S.relations."

VOA: special.2010.07.10

Both women lost themselves for a second or two as they quietly praised the little gloved hand.

VOA: special.2009.09.05

President Obama praised the Iraqi security forces which took the lead in providing protection for voters.

VOA: special.2010.03.13

For example,the White House praised the city's use of environmentally friendly technology in its economic development.

VOA: special.2009.07.13

Critics have praised the play for its skillful acting and expressive lighting and set design.

VOA: special.2010.03.12

Cato the Elder, an influential Roman thinker two thousand years ago, praised its medical value.

VOA: special.2009.03.03

She praised his equal treatment of men and women when it came to educating them.

VOA: special.2010.06.27

Speaking in his native Spanish, Argentina's coach and former player Diego Maradona praised the stadium.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

Missus Obama praised the determination of the students, who sent thousands of letters to the White House asking her to come speak at their graduation.

VOA: special.2009.06.05

Miz McClellan praised Wilma Mankiller's ability to lead and help others during such personal difficulties.

VOA: special.2010.04.09

Critics have also praised a movie called "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire."

VOA: special.2010.01.01

The president praised scientists working with the Human Genome Project and Celera Genomics Corporation.

VOA: special.2010.07.20

Republican Senator John McCain, the party's presidential candidate in two thousand eight, praised him for his ability to reach across party lines to pass important legislation.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

India's environment minister praised the united position taken by India, China,Brazil and South Africa.

VOA: special.2009.12.26