Seventy years ago,Moscow and Berlin signed the infamous Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which secretly divided Europe into Soviet and German spheres of influence.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

It also means increasing opportunities for the disabled in employment and other spheres of public life.

VOA: standard.2010.07.27

Poland and other former Soviet satellite states say however that the invasion came after Soviet Union leader Josef Stalin reached an agreement with Germany that included dividing eastern Europe into spheres of influence.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

"But Alzheimer's affects a number of spheres as well, including language,someone's ability to participate in conversation following conversations,as well" He adds that current treatments focus on improving memory, language capabilities and the ability to participate in family activities to put some enjoyment back into lives.

VOA: standard.2009.12.04