Nevertheless,the victory means ANC head Jacob Zuma is on track to be chosen South Africa's next president when the new parliament convenes in two weeks (May 6).

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

When it arrives, the new family member will join a long list of pets that have lived in the White House.

VOA: special.2009.02.23

When the agreement was completed, Sherman sent it immediately to Washington for approval by the new president, Andrew Johnson.

VOA: special.2010.01.14

Non-native English speakers take the test to demonstrate their English skills when seeking a new job or a promotion.

VOA: special.2010.02.18

He called it "Sanctuary." When the book was ready to be published, Faulkner went to New York and completely rewrote it.

VOA: special.2010.01.10

A new study suggests that venture capitalists rarely consider the business plan when deciding whether to invest in a new company.

VOA: special.2009.06.26

Marcelo D2 became famous when he created a new form of hip-hop by mixing it with the Brazilian music called samba.

VOA: special.2009.11.25

The jester answered, "Of course! And when a deer loses its horns, new horns grow." She said, "That's right.

VOA: special.2009.03.28

There appeared to be less reaction later in the week when a different group released new guidelines for cervical cancer testing.

VOA: special.2009.11.25

Arthur's honesty had been questioned when President Hayes removed him as Collector of Taxes for the port of New York.

VOA: special.2010.04.22

There are plans for improved versions of the Soleckshaw, and to use them when New Delhi hosts the Commonwealth Games next year.

VOA: special.2009.05.11

When they reached New Guinea, they were about to begin the most difficult part of the trip.

VOA: special.2010.05.26

To get more blooms, gardeners pinch back the branches when new growth has extended to fifteen centimeters.

VOA: special.2010.06.29

When we talked to her earlier this month, their plans for the New Year were still open.

VOA: special.2009.12.28