In recent days the United Nations agency has moved closer and closer to such a declaration.

VOA: special.2009.06.10

Such a trip could take two hundred days to complete.

VOA: special.2009.12.23

Van Cleave says his group will continue its fight to repeal other gun laws, such as a measure that prevents Virginians from buying more than one handgun every 30 days.

VOA: standard.2010.07.06

because in disasters such as this, the first hours and days are absolutely critical in saving lives and avoiding greater tragedy, I have directed my team to be as forward leaning as possible in getting the help on the ground and coordinating with our international partners as well,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.13

Addressing reporters in the White House briefing room, President Obama said the agreement moves the world closer to the goal of a more secure future without such weapons, which he said represent both the darkest days of the Cold War, and the most troubling threats of our time.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26