The camp has become a source of tension among Calais residents and in France's relations with Britain, with London pushing for tighter border control.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

Despite Verkhovsky's skepticism about the Russian government's willingness to help NGOs, the State Duma is debating a bill that would ease some of the tighter regulations governing NGOs.

VOA: standard.2009.08.04

In foreign policy, Hatoyama pledges tighter integration with East Asia.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31