It became the second of the big three American automakers to seek protection from its creditors while continuing operations.

VOA: special.2009.06.05

While writing, he thought of its natural beauty and then of the words of Count de Buffon.

VOA: special.2010.08.08

Bankruptcy laws will protect the company from legal action while it continues operations and reorganizes its finances.

VOA: special.2009.05.01

He said the North could look on in safety while the actions of some of its people were producing flames of bitterness throughout the southern states.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

It sought protection from its creditors while continuing operations.

VOA: special.2009.10.09

In the June 7 parliamentary elections, Mr.Hariri's coalition won 71 of 128 parliament seats, while Hezbollah and its allies took 57.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

U.S.Defense Secretary Robert Gates criticized North Korea Saturday for recklessly pursuing nuclear and missile capabilities while many of its people starved.

VOA: standard.2009.05.30

While denying any intention to build atomic weapons, Iran is actively pursuing a nuclear program and upgrading its missile technology.

VOA: standard.2010.04.11

He says while the U.S.cuts back on its own nuclear posture, it will be protecting itself from nuclear threats, especially from terrorists.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

Washington and others are concerned Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons, while Tehran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

VOA: standard.2009.11.15

The United Nations says it is closing its offices in Pakistan temporarily, while it assesses the security situation.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

While Beijing disputes the IEA findings, claiming its calculations are misleading, China says it is leading the world in green energy investment and production.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

While no country will be exempt, she says its consequences will not be evenly distributed.

VOA: standard.2010.01.02

His coalition won 71 of 128 parliament seats, while Hezbollah and its allies took 57.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

Senator Alexander said while the U.S. gets only 20 percent of its power from nuclear energy, France has shown the way in using nuclear power.

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

While many fans pondered the mythology of "Lost." others were drawn to its depth.

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

While violence in Iraq continues to be at its lowest level in years, the president made a reference to problems, saying terrorists continue to try to derail progress.

VOA: standard.2010.08.02

The Japanese say the powerboat repeatedly came very close to the factory ship, the Nisshin Maru, while activists tried to entangle its rudder and propeller with a rope.

VOA: standard.2010.01.06

While Blue Note couldn't claim Miles for its permanent roster, the label which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2009, was home to some of the greatest names in jazz.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

At a time when newspaper circulation is declining rapidly around the world, Financial Times Web site (FT) says its subscriptions are up 22 percent, while revenues have jumped 30 percent.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05