It says some countries are making good progress toward meeting the U.N.

VOA: standard.2009.05.21

The same officials reported major progress in U.N.consultations on North Korean firms and individuals to be sanctioned under Resolution 1874, saying Pyongyang's recent behavior has left it almost completely isolated in the world community.

VOA: standard.2009.07.15

And if Americans hear us, they might see the progress that rock 'n' roll music in China has made.

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So far, the U.N. discussions have yielded little progress, with major polluting countries unwilling to commit to legally binding cuts in carbon emissions.

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The district court case was taking place a week before Milosevic's second scheduled appearance before the U.N. tribunal, which will examine progress in preparing his trial, expected to start next year.

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