The State Department says it is working to reduce visa delays that have affected foreign science students and researchers over the past year.

VOA: special.2009.07.16

"I look forward to working with members of Congress in both chambers over the coming weeks to do exactly that."

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Pele. Beckenbauer. World Cup of 1986." At Caf Belo in the working-class Boston suburb of Somerville, Brazilian fans are celebrating a win over Ivory Coast.

VOA: standard.2010.07.01

But for now at least those days seem over. With Ankara working hard to improve relations with Syria,Iraq and even the prime minister's visit to Tehran, few people see little chance of a renewal of that alliance anytime soon.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27