Officials believe a U.S.missile strike killed Baitullah Mehsud in early August while he was at his father-in-law's compound in South Waziristan.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

While they're technically private companies now, they are still thought to be related to the U.S. Government.

技术上讲,如今他们已经是私企了,但他们仍被认为与美国政府有关联

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Yeah, so first of all, I always wanted to, at least, stay for a while in the U.S.

首先，我一直就想，想在美国至少呆一段时间。

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While East Timor faces many challenges, U.N.Special Representative Khare says it is on the path to becoming a vibrant democracy.

VOA: standard.2009.08.27

While much of that wood is produced in American forests, The U.S.imports about $40 billion worth of timber each year.

VOA: standard.2010.05.28

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

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

While they agree on E.U.membership, he says,none of the candidates came up with a clear and passionate vision for Croatia's economic recovery."

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

Clinton said while the U.S. would talk with Burma's military rulers, sanctions would remain in place until Burma shows concrete progress towards reform.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

While in New York, Mr.Obama also addressed a high-level summit on climate change,called by U.N.Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

While not stipulating dollar amounts of U.S.military aid, it authorizes such sums that are necessary to help the country deal with security needs.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

U.S.State Department Spokesman P.J.Crowley says Amiri met with authorities while in this country, but wouldn't say if the Iranian gave up any secrets.

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

While French Environment Minister Jean-Louis Borloo called the U.S.stance extremely encouraging, other European politicians have called on Washington to push for deeper emissions cuts.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

While a handful of U-S schools have incorporated the teaching method, Peterson felt it was a bit too drastic a change for their public preschool.

VOA: standard.2010.06.25

U.S.exports fell by more than one percent, while imports were up by about three percent.

VOA: standard.2010.08.11

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

Masood adds that Hobrooke's focus while in Pakistan the plight of internally displaced persons is critical to the wider U.S.interest of ridding Pakistan of terrorism.

VOA: standard.2009.06.03

While terrorism is a constant threat, local and federal emergency responders in the U.S.

VOA: standard.2010.03.30

While Republicans were talking about national security, President Obama was discussing the U.S.economy.

VOA: standard.2009.05.09

While there,he will attend an E.U.summit with Czech leaders and European Union officials.

VOA: standard.2009.03.31

The work ended up in a Vienna museum, but was seized by the U.S.government while it was on loan to the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

While the U.S.has not joined international calls to condemn Israel, American diplomats are talking with partners in the region and Europe to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

U.S.President Barack Obama has proposed a freeze on non-entitlement domestic spending, while awaiting recommendations from a bipartisan commission tasked with charting a course to a balanced federal budget.

VOA: standard.2010.04.21

John Brennan, U.S.Deputy National Security Advisor for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, says that while in Guadalajara, the three North American leaders will prepare to take their cooperation a step further.

VOA: standard.2009.08.10

While the military has not publicly set a date for any major operation in the area, U.N.officials say some 80,000 civilians have fled the region in anticipation of a new offensive.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

But Nye tells VOA that while the power of U.S.ideas and its ability "to deter Soviet aggression" are essential to understanding the end of the Cold War, neither are root causes.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

Chambliss criticized Democrats for heavy spending while the U.S.

VOA: standard.2010.07.03

The Institute for Peace study argues that by keeping a tight rein on their people while supporting U.S.security interests in their regions, nations such as Yemen,Egypt, Jordan and Pakistan fan anti-American sentiments.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

While in Pakistan this week, U.S.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she finds it hard to believe that the Pakistani government does not know where al-Qaida leaders are hiding in the country.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

While 29 of the 50 U.S.states have laws that protect the rights of smokers, Weyco an insurance benefits administrator in Michigan, began imposing random smoking tests in 2005 on its own employees.

VOA: standard.2010.02.18