But during World War Two, national leaders recognized the importance of the territory to security in the Pacific.

VOA: special.2009.03.02

On Thursday,the Security Council approved a resolution to increase efforts toward a world without nuclear weapons.

VOA: special.2009.09.26

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the world's goals for peace,security, and sustainable development are at risk until women and girls are freed from poverty and injustice.

VOA: special.2010.03.08

Sub-Saharan Africa is the part of the world with the least food security.

VOA: special.2010.01.11

Added to clothing, the material protects security officers and soldiers across the world.

VOA: special.2010.02.09

Last week,the United Nations held a World Summit on Food Security.

VOA: special.2009.11.23

The report's author,Daniel Brumberg, acting director of the institute's Muslim World Initiative, says supporting democracy is actually crucial to U.S.security.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

"So today,I state clearly and with conviction America's commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons."

VOA: standard.2010.04.04

About one thousand participants are meeting to find ways of ensuring food security for a rapidly growing world population.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

He says he has no doubt that this will be a great World Cup and there will be no problem with security.

VOA: standard.2010.01.22

He said he had no doubt that it will be a great World Cup and there will be no problem with security.

VOA: standard.2010.02.10

Fears over security were heightened after some news media reported that terrorist groups might target South African installations during the World Cup.

VOA: standard.2010.01.22

A weekend meeting of Southeast Asian and other world leaders had to be canceled after protesters broke through security, forcing their evacuation.

VOA: standard.2009.04.13

"And we've demonstrated the importance of American leadership - and American partnership - on behalf of our own security, and the world's."

VOA: standard.2010.04.04

"Last September,the world learned that Iran had secretly built another uranium-enrichment facility at Qom, in clear violation of Security Council resolutions and Iran's IAEA obligations."

VOA: standard.2010.06.09

He said the world body would also conduct a routine review of its own security procedures and would take all necessary measures to protect its staff.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

That would be especially true Smith believes, in the Arab Gulf states, where the U.S.for decades has ensured the security of the world's largest oil reserves.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

"President Obama embodies the new spirit of dialogue and engagement on the world's biggest problems: climate change, nuclear disarmament and a wide range of peace and security challenges,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

Senior Police Superintendent Vishnu Naidoo says security preparations for next year's World Cup are even more extensive and include steps to prevent undesirable foreign elements from disrupting the event.

VOA: standard.2009.06.12

The Federation of Thai Industries says the political conflict could cost the tourism industry more than $1 billion, after images of deadly clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces were flashed across the world.

VOA: standard.2010.04.12

"We continue to look for ways to engage with Russia on missile defense in a way that is mutually beneficial and protective of countries' security against these new threats we face in the world."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

"And every time I ask myself,as I do, these questions my answer is yes, we are taking the right action, the action that is necessary to safeguard both our country and promote security in the world,"

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

Assistant Director-General for Health Security and Environment at the World Health Organization, Dr.Keiji Fukuda, urged people to practice good hygiene, including washing their hands and covering their mouth when they cough, and if they become sick to stay home.

VOA: standard.2009.04.29

So this is a timely opportunity to remind the world how agricultural biodiversity can improve productivity and nutrition,enhance livelihoods, respond to environmental challenges and deliver food security, Last July,the G8 summit in L'Aquila,Italy, issued a statement saying, There is an urgent need for decisive action to free humankind from hunger and poverty.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29