The president said he and his counterpart have moved beyond only discussing the issues covered in most previous U.S.-Russian meetings.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

They also say Washington has avoided the tough talk of previous administrations about the value of China's currency.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

Among the album's 14 tracks are a few that deal with more serious themes than his previous releases.

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

Until this year, Pyongyang has denied U.S.accusations it possessed a covert HEU, or highly enriched uranium program, in violation of previous agreements.

VOA: standard.2009.09.06

Taylor's previous brush with Grammy fame came in 2008, when she unsuccessfully competed for Best New Artist.

VOA: standard.2010.01.25

Cullum's previous album sold more than two million copies, and led one reviewer to rank him as one of today's top jazz "crossover" artists.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

Mr.Abbas urged the United States to pressure Israel's hawkish new government to uphold previous peace agreements and agree to the creation of a Palestinian state.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

At the same time, the Israeli leadership is suspicious of the Obama administration, which many in Israel believe has not been as favorable as previous U.S.administrations.

VOA: standard.2010.05.03

Israel is alarmed by Iran's recent test firing of its longest-range missile and previous threats by its president to wipe the Jewish state "off the map."

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

Mr.Obama and other Democrats have, in the past, accused the previous administration of President George Bush of sending U.S.troops to Iraq without adequate planning, equipment or protection.

VOA: standard.2009.05.22

And certainly, the greatest after the end of the great wars of the previous century. Professor Coovadia recalls Mbeki's denial of the virus link and its consequences.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

Scientists warn the impact of climate change is hitting the world faster than previous predictions by Pachauri's IPCC, which amounts to a more conservative consensus of top world researchers.

VOA: standard.2009.03.12

But as it swelled, the watching world was aware that the vision of peace, music and community it represented was a gentle protest against the previous generation's way of life.

VOA: standard.2009.08.15

This year's vote lacked the suspense of some previous elections, because all five candidates were unopposed and succeeded in getting the two-thirds majority required in the first round of secret ballots.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15