The Palestinians say direct talks will not happen until Israel stops building in the occupied West Bank and in East Jerusalem, a precondition they had not placed in prior rounds of negotiations.

VOA: standard.2010.05.03

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who is traveling to the United States this week, told reporters prior to his departure the doctors had assured him the king's health was not a cause for concern.

VOA: standard.2009.09.21

"Clearly the pictures are disturbing," "but what I would also say to people is that as I think members of the committee have correctly pointed out, pictures are a snapshot,all right, and what we will not do and what I will not do is make assumptions prior to the completion of our investigation.

VOA: standard.2009.04.21