The territory of Somaliland declared independence last central government collapsed, but has yet to be recognized as its own state by the international community.

VOA: standard.2009.09.07

It wants to be recognized as a regional power.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

"If they do not feel as if their efforts and sacrifices in NATO are recognized and valued, they will be less inclined to make those efforts and those sacrifices.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

But those "nobodies" - long lost to history - are about to be recognized for their contributions to American literature with the publication of "Maid as Muse: How Servants Changed Emily Dickinson's Life and Language."

VOA: standard.2010.06.22