The Democratic Party of Japan surged to a 308-seat majority, all but confirming party leader Yukio Hatoyama as the country's next leader.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

Gold,whose prices have surged in the past year, is seen as a hedge against a slumping dollar.

VOA: standard.2009.11.06

But Spain surged into the lead 15 minutes later on two goals scored within a minute of each other by Spanish forward Daniel Guiza.

VOA: standard.2009.06.29

Water in the South Korean portion of the Imjin River surged Sunday more than four and a half meters, about twice its usual level.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

Her popularity surged after former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin endorsed her.

VOA: standard.2010.06.08

Driver Steve Holcomb, the reigning world champion, surged to the lead after the first two runs Friday, setting a Whistler Sliding Track record in the process.

VOA: standard.2010.02.28

The company's output of iron ore, as well as copper, zinc and nickel, surged in the last three months of 2009 because of strong demand from Chinese carmakers and construction companies.

VOA: standard.2010.01.21

Leone was hit hard by the tsunami. Last Tuesday, the usually peaceful ocean surged into a mountain of water that swept through the scenic seaside village, on the southwest side of the main island.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04