Jumblatt,however, blasted Hezbollah for using the release for political capital and questioned whether more political assassinations were in the cards now that the men were free: He says that the release of the generals was a sad spectacle, because they were symbols of the former Syrian tutelage over Lebanon, reminding us of the bad,old days.

VOA: standard.2009.04.30

The Barbary States, as they were known, demanded payment for the release of hostages and safe passage of American ships.

VOA: special.2009.05.27

Their goal: hijack the ship and hold the crew hostage until the ship's owners paid for their release.

VOA: special.2009.05.27

She says that raising animals for food is responsible for the release of more greenhouse gases than all forms of transportation combined.

VOA: special.2009.11.06

Experts say some methods of tilling turning the soil to prepare for planting also release harmful carbon dioxide.

VOA: special.2010.01.05

The Congressional Research Service estimates that pirates were paid more than thirty million dollars for the release of ships and crews they held last year.

VOA: special.2009.05.27

the first release from Ben Harper's new CD, "White Lies for Dark Times.

VOA: special.2009.05.08

Also for charity is another release in the "Very Special Christmas" series.

VOA: special.2009.12.25

For example,animal waste and cattle digestive systems release methane gas.

VOA: special.2010.01.05

(Speech) The prime minister says his government sends its gratitude to those involved in the negotiations for the journalists' release.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

It calls for her immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release of the more than 2,000 political prisoners in Burma.

VOA: standard.2009.11.20

There is concern that some detainees may be transferred to U.S.soil for trials, continued imprisonment or even release.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

(RECORDING) Speaking to reporters shortly after his release, the journalist said he now fears for his life at the hands of U.S.intelligence agents.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

It also faced calls for the release of opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, from house detention.

VOA: standard.2010.07.27

Gray stressed that, while the justice secretary was required to consider the application for compassionate release, he was not bound to grant it.

VOA: standard.2009.08.24

The strike took place in the summer holiday season, when movie fans eagerly wait for the release of big budget productions casting popular stars.

VOA: standard.2009.06.05

Israel has softened its position and agreed to release top militants responsible for deadly suicide bombings.

VOA: standard.2009.03.15

Israel has agreed in principal to release 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a captive soldier held for more than three years in Gaza.

VOA: standard.2009.12.27

The European Union called for the Burmese government to release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

VOA: standard.2009.05.25

"Even though Clinton's visit was mainly about the release of the two female journalists, in the bigger picture it was beneficial for both parties.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

Under the emerging deal, Israel would release about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Shalit.

VOA: standard.2009.03.15

Hamas is demanding the release of about a thousand Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Shalit;

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

As negotiations for their release dragged on, Lindhout says she was routinely beaten and forced to call her mother by phone to plead for payment.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

The president acknowledged the release of the memos has been difficult for the intelligence community.

VOA: standard.2009.04.20

Meanwhile,the terrorist group released a set of demands for the release of a French hostage who was acting as a security advisor to the Mogadishu government.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17

Shipping companies are known to pay hundreds of thousands - and sometimes millions - of dollars in ransom for the release of their crews and vessels.

VOA: standard.2010.04.20