Without new treatments, the WHO said, the number of new cancer patients could increase to 27 million a year by 2030.

VOA: special.2009.01.13

Japanese exports decreased almost 27% in November from a year earlier.

VOA: special.2009.01.16

In May,Sri Lankan forces soundly defeated the rebel terrorist group, ending 27 years of war that cost tens-of-thousands of lives.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

France and Germany helped found the European Union and are still considered the main engines driving the 27-member bloc.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

Unemployment in the 27-member EU is expected to reach 11.5 percent by 2010 - the highest level since World War II.

VOA: standard.2009.05.04

And,being one of the older skaters at 27, it feels good to be here still competing hard and representing the U.S.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

On the night of South Africa's match with Zimbabwe Jan.27,football fan Nkosinathi Wellington was enthusiastic about the facilities.

VOA: standard.2010.02.10

Simon Bobbejaan,27, works at a guest house and as a tourism ambassador in neighboring North West Province.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

When the 27-year-old Ohno won number seven here,Saturday, he was aware his total had passed a legend.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

The country is just seven years removed from 27 years of civil war during which the United States backed rebels fighting President Dos Santos.

VOA: standard.2009.08.10

an average family would need 27 times its yearly income to purchase a typical house.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

I think this is essential. Under the deal, the 27-member bloc would contribute to an overall annual aid fund of $74 billion for poorer nations.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

The former Portuguese prime minister had been the only candidate for the job - and was endorsed by all 27 members of the European Union.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

Since Barroso began as EU commission chief in 2004, the bloc has grown from 25 to 27 members, after Romania and Bulgaria came on board.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16