And some people question whether it is wise to rebuild in an area that could easily flood again.

VOA: special.2010.01.22

They need to be independent," "They need to have full vested powers that are given them, whether it is of investigation or prosecution.

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

A presidential task force has been reviewing the restructuring plans of both companies to determine whether it is realistic for them to continue operating.

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

Speaking to al-Jazeera television, Ocampo said the destiny of Omar al-Bashir is to face charges whether it is in two years or 20 years.

VOA: standard.2009.07.06

But he says whether it is Washington, the European Union or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, others must also engage with Burma's opposition parties.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

"And that is why we are always looking at the impact of food aid on local markets and whether it is depressing prices in local markets."

VOA: standard.2010.04.29

"We are concerned about two aspects of the character, whether it is the material character, that is,you build or you construct something, or the spiritual character."

VOA: standard.2010.08.05

Whether it is intended or not, the missile launches serve as an implicit reminder to South Korea of the North's ability to inflict massive damage on very short notice.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13

This is perception, whether it is true or not." Even within the government, concerns were raised by some ministers about the targeting of Saylan, especially during the final days of her life.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

"Or whether it is really even a wave." Hawkings says Democrats say there is no upcoming Republican "wave" which will sweep scores of them from office, pointing to a special election for the U.S.House seat for the late Congressman John Murtha of Pennsylvania.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

And,that it applies universally, it doesnt matter what ones faith is, it doesnt matter whether its a man or a woman.

VOA: special.2010.02.24

Instead,it will be based on a simple principle: whether a state is ready to do what works.

VOA: special.2009.07.30

The first,and perhaps most important, is whether to bury the body or cremate it.

VOA: special.2009.12.11

"I believe it is not only possible, but in fact easier to do this without deciding the legal question of whether these states have ever been out of the Union.

VOA: special.2009.12.31