The prosecution had argued that Kasab changed his plea from innocent to guilty to secure a more-lenient sentence.

VOA: standard.2009.07.23

Under the program launched in March, governments with sound economic policies can secure an immediate IMF loan in case of a threat to their financial system.

VOA: standard.2009.04.22

But,he insisted that a secure Afghanistan is crucial for the safety of Britain.

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

"Were he to return, then the expectation is that he's managed to secure a consensus of sorts,at least to get the government formed and let it get on with its daily business."

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

Greece has been in negotiations with EU member countries and the IMF to secure a bailout - money that would allow it to pay debts coming due in time to avoid having to default.

VOA: standard.2010.04.28

In a brief statement to reporters after the summit, Mr.Obama did not spell out a specific strategy designed to secure agreement, but European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso was upbeat that a deal could be struck.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

"What we expect to see come out of the summit is a communiqu with an action plan, a specific timeline with very particular benchmarks that are measurable on how to secure and lockdown these vulnerable nuclear materials."

VOA: standard.2010.04.06

As she told reporter Adam Phillips, she is also glad for the help they offer in seeking a more secure life.

VOA: special.2010.05.13

When crime scene investigators arrive at the place of a crime, they first try to make sure the area is secure.

VOA: special.2010.05.05

In two thousand eight Norway opened a so-called doomsday vault designed to be secure from any threat -- even an asteroid strike.

VOA: special.2010.08.24

He helped secure the deal, which faced objections from a rural community unprepared for huge crowds.

VOA: special.2009.08.10

A bastion is a secure position used for defense against attack.

VOA: special.2009.08.17

And many kelp forests now have a more secure future.

VOA: special.2009.08.25

Linus always carries a blanket to feel secure.

VOA: special.2009.10.25

The president said tens of millions of families have been unable to put away enough money for a secure retirement.

VOA: standard.2009.09.05

He says the state government will go to a higher court to get a tougher sentence and secure justice for the victims.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

Jan Filip Stanilko,an analyst at the Warsaw-based Sobieski Institute, a political think tank, explains why the old plans made Poland feel more secure.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

"Today,we've taken another step forward by - in leaving behind the legacy of the 20th century while building a more secure future for our children."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

"One lesson we need to work together toward is a more secure energy future.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

McChrystal has reportedly requested thousands more troops to help him make Afghanistan a stable, secure country, and eventually able to look after itself, his definition for success there.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

However it was the Communists' subsequent failure to secure election of their presidential candidate that prompted a new election in July which brought the pro-western coalition to power.

VOA: standard.2009.08.29