He says increasing the influence of developing nations will increase the standing of the fund and the World Bank.

VOA: special.2009.10.02

People around the world can prevent diseases spread by mosquitoes by removing standing water from their property.

VOA: special.2009.04.13

Experts say it could be the world's largest free-standing arch.

VOA: special.2009.04.15

He said his administration has calmed a troubled economy, made progress on many domestic issues, and strengthened America's standing in the world.

VOA: standard.2010.02.06

The New York Democrat said the embargo gives Cuba's rulers a scapegoat for their mistakes and lifting it will boost the U.S.standing on the world stage.

VOA: standard.2009.05.06

And,in terms of Scotland's standing on the world stage, I am not ashamed in any sense of leading a government, which is prepared to put mercy at the heart of its legal system,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.21

And,so I don't see the refueling as being a favor to the United States but rather a contribution that the Japanese have made that is commensurate with its standing as in the world as the second wealthiest country and one of the great powers,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.20