Some analysts have suggested that the Obama administration move to dramatically change the nature of the U.S.-Iran relationship through a so-called "grand bargain" by,for example,making some concessions on regional security issues in return for an end to Iran's nuclear program and its interference in Iraq and Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.05.05

Despite all of the--Mitterrand's plans for decentralization, and the creation of regional councils, basically France remains the most centralized state in Western Europe, and the role of Paris in French life does not have an equivalent in other European countries.

尽管密特朗计划在法国实施,去中央集权化并创立地方议会,法国基本上还是西欧,中央集权化程度最高的国家,巴黎在法国的地位是欧洲其它国家的城市,所不能比拟的

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The commission held public hearings in Sierra Leone's major cities and regional towns, but did not reach remote villages like Dugba-yeima.

VOA: standard.2010.06.07

Others claim it represents a bid by Mr.Sarkozy's conservative UMP party to lure far-right voters for regional elections in March.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

Samuel Nyabwana, head of Novartis's East and Central Africa office, says Kenya is well-placed to become a regional transplant center.

VOA: standard.2010.05.30

Whereas Sudan's stability translates into regional peace, harmony and prosperity for which we are ultimately gathered here today."

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

Despite the envy Iranian leaders may feel towards Turkey's growing regional influence, Tehran continues to view Turkey as an overall positive force.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

Clinton said Venezuela's arms acquisitions outpace those of all other South American countries and raise questions about a possible regional arms race.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

Regional diplomats say the challenge for the new president will be forcing Bissau's military to respect civilian leadership and keep out of politics.

VOA: standard.2009.07.26

It is part of broader cooperation between Interpol and Central African governments since the opening of the agency's regional bureau earlier this year.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

The authorization bill was framed as an effort to regularize a U.S.civilian aid program which has fluctuated over the years depending on regional events.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13

State Department Acting Spokesman Robert Wood says U.S.officials are in contact with regional allies and other concerned governments to try to "head off" the launch.

VOA: standard.2009.03.12

"Iran's program is an effort to force recognition of its role as a regional power.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

It's the regional approach. It's the focus on the civilian piece of this.

VOA: standard.2009.03.27

Ayumi Konishi, the Asia Development Bank's regional manager for Vietnam, says the government's success in steadying the economy has largely rested upon an $8.5 billion stimulus package.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

Ann-Therese Ndong-Jatta is director of UNESCO's Regional Bureau for Education in Africa.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

Ambassador Hill said the U.S.commander in Iraq, General Ray Odierno,is working with the Baghdad government and the Kurdish regional government on steps to maintain stability in the north.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

She also said Arab moderates should reopen trade offices and make other confidence-building gestures toward Israel to show Israelis that peace would actually end the Jewish state's regional isolation.

VOA: standard.2010.04.30

It also says there are generally positive trends on economic development, the rule of law, the provision of government services and Iraq's effort to expand its regional diplomatic contacts.

VOA: standard.2009.03.31

After Landon Donovan scored the equalizer, Bocanegra would go on to score the goal that gave the U.S.Men's team a much-needed win to remain competitive in regional qualifying action.

VOA: standard.2009.06.07

Ten of the council's by regional representatives for two-year terms.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

Kelly said the visit to Syria is in line with President Barack Obama's commitment to outreach with regional adversaries, reaffirmed in his recent policy speech on U.S.-Islamic relations in Egypt.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09

At the recently held leaders' summit of the Association of South East Asian Nations,or ASEAN, Burma's government faced ongoing pressure from regional governments to ensure the planned elections were credible.

VOA: standard.2010.07.27

"It is our belief that within the framework of Iraq's central government, alongside our Kurdish brethren of Iraq's Kurdish regional government we have reached an understanding to put an end,together, ."

VOA: standard.2009.03.23

The Senegalese air force last month bombed rebel bases near Ziguinchor, the regional capital of The Casamance, Senegal's southern district, after suspected MFDC fighters killed a soldier at an army outpost.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

Salem also thinks that the recent improvement of relations between the United States and regional powers, as well as relations among those regional powers, should impact positively on Iraq's geo-political situation.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

But he said the United States can help empower the Pakistanis who are fighting to steer the world's second-largest Muslim majority country onto a path of moderation, stability and regional cooperation.

VOA: standard.2009.05.04

In talks with government leaders, the top U.S.diplomat is expected to emphasize, among other things, America's commitment to promoting good regional governance and partnering with regional leaders to prevent conflicts and violence.

VOA: standard.2009.07.31

Ronald Noble is Interpol's Secretary General. "We agreed that we would create here in Cameroon, at our regional bureau, the first ever unit dedicated to tracing assets that were taken from a country in a corrupt fashion,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

"It's also a wonderful concept to reward a woman from each of the five major regional areas in which science is being conducted around the world, in a celebration of not only women in science, but also the importance of science in a world community."

VOA: standard.2010.03.29