But he also said his country was willing to deal with a plan that protects Iran's rights, includes its independence and leaves out the nuclear issue.

VOA: special.2010.04.17

Later this week, Americans will celebrate the nation's Independence Day.

VOA: special.2009.06.29

The United States also recognized Panama's independence.

VOA: special.2010.08.19

(Recording) Keita says the 28th of September is now more than just a symbolic day simply marking the anniversary of Guinea's independence.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

Mr.Zuma did not attend the ceremonies. He was in Namibia to mark the 20th anniversary of Namibia's independence.

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

Protesters want the president to reinstate the country's former supreme court chief justice, which they say is necessary to restore the judiciary's independence.

VOA: standard.2009.03.14

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki, representing the African Union, noted Sudan faces presidential elections next month and a referendum on Southern Sudan's independence next year.

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

But rejoining has proved controversial in France with the opposition Socialist party, and even members of Mr.Sarkozy's center right Union for a Popular Majority party, opposing the move, fearing France's independence will erode.

VOA: standard.2009.03.11

He also called for the review and reform of the Burma's judiciary to ensure its independence and impartiality,and reform of the country's military to respect international humanitarian law in conflict areas and the rights of civilians.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

The American Bar Association's Committee on Judicial Independence is working on guidelines for when judges should recuse themselves.

VOA: special.2009.06.12

Harper's magazine would send him to draw pictures of the biggest event in American history since independence.

VOA: special.2010.07.25

Serbia's main ally Russia has recognized the self-declared independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia in Georgia.

VOA: special.2010.07.24

It represented the alliance between their two countries during America's war for independence from Britain.

VOA: special.2010.05.06

He had commanded the Continental Army in America's successful fight for independence from Britain.

VOA: special.2011.04.29

And she met with the leader of India's non-violent campaign for independence, Mohandas Gandhi.

VOA: special.2009.05.17

Actress Noomi Rapace skillfully represents Lisbeth Salander's strength and independence.

VOA: special.2010.08.18

It was a few months before East Timor's referendum for independence, and Indonesian forces were intent on intimidating potential pro-independence voters.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

The disaster comes as Obama administration attempts to chart a course toward U.S.energy independence and less reliance on fossil fuels.

VOA: standard.2010.05.02

She is the daughter of Burma's revered founder,General Aung San, who was assassinated just months before the country gained independence.

VOA: standard.2009.06.19

After the people of East Timor voted for independence from Indonesia in 1999, many thought the country's economic hopes lay in coffee.

VOA: standard.2009.08.28

The document also says "Iran continues to pose a significant challenge to Iraq's long-term stability and political independence.

VOA: standard.2009.03.31

The South West Africa People's Organization, which has dominated Namibian politics since independence nearly 20 years ago, is expected to retain power.

VOA: standard.2009.11.28

His South West Africa People's Organization, which has governed Namibia since independence nearly 20 years ago,is expected to win a two-thirds majority in parliament.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27