"It is exactly what the Afghan people were hoping for and were seeking, therefore it has our full support and backing."

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

Another problem is that neighboring Greece refuses to recognize the name Macedonia and has therefore blocked the country's attempt to join NATO.

VOA: standard.2009.03.22

That's why demand for gold has been increasing therefore the price should stay high.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

"The Brazilian government deeply regrets,therefore, that the joint declaration has neither received the political recognition it deserves nor been given the time it needs to bear fruit."

VOA: standard.2010.06.09

"FIFA has agreed that in 2009 and 2010, the African continent will have its major competitions, and therefore each competition is designed to assist the other, and to build over the African image,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.22