The states historical resources agency recognized the more than one hundred objects as historically protected.

VOA: special.2010.03.02

The Jewish state later formally annexed East Jerusalem in a move that was not recognized by the international community.

VOA: standard.2009.11.18

Banla said it was important that President Obama recognized the right of Palestinians to have their own state.

VOA: standard.2009.06.04

The territory of Somaliland declared independence last central government collapsed, but has yet to be recognized as its own state by the international community.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

This Israeli government is doing nothing. Look on the ground: we have recognized the State of Israel's right to live in peace and security, next to the state of Palestine.

VOA: standard.2009.11.16

But no matter where the conflict is or what it's about, if you're serious about peace, you can't take as final the first 'no,' the second 'no' or even the hundredth 'no.'" In her statement, Secretary Clinton promised an "unwavering" U.S.commitment to a two-state solution, based on 1967 lines with agreed land swaps, that will create an independent and viable Palestinian state and an Israel with secure and recognized borders.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25