One of the popular plays of the time, called "Our American Cousin, " was being performed at Ford's Theater, not far from the White House.

VOA: special.2009.12.31

At the same time, civil rights activists could accuse them of being too aggressive.

VOA: special.2010.07.03

But for the time being, nothing in terms of improving the number of soldiers before the London conference, where we are supposed to talk about strategy,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.05

"It's an image that is very North Korean, but the way it's being treated is exceptional and this is the first time anyone has ever seen this style of art in the country ."

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

"The aftershocks will start off being fairly large and fairly frequent, and then sort of peter out as time goes on, although you will see aftershocks for weeks to months after the earthquake.

VOA: standard.2010.01.13

Senior manager Tshepo Ramodibe said the group hopes to use the upcoming football World Cup, being played for the first time on African soil, to broaden awareness of the disease and the way it can be prevented and treated.

VOA: standard.2010.04.23

They really,I think, represented us very well." Among the American highlights - alpine skier Bode Miller, a two-time overall World Cup champion, ended the frustration of being shut out in the last Olympics by winning a set of medals, a gold,silver and bronze.

VOA: standard.2010.03.01