The most difficult national problem facing the administration of President Franklin Pierce was the situation in Kansas.

VOA: special.2009.05.07

The Lion Guardians have been facing an especially difficult situation in recent times.

VOA: special.2009.05.05

"In Sudan,the combination of conflict and drought, instability and the situation in Darfur, which is still difficult."

VOA: standard.2010.02.04

"There is an international embargo on Gaza and the humanitarian situation is really,really difficult in Gaza.

VOA: standard.2010.05.28

Former Republican chairman Ed Gillespie agrees that the president faces a difficult situation in Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.12.15

Niagha region community leader Yorom Ballo says the situation is very difficult in his area.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

As you know, the situation is extremely difficult for everyone involved.

VOA: standard.2009.07.20

"There is a difficult situation on the ground in Pakistan.

VOA: standard.2009.03.11