Security was tight in the capital. Coalition forces battled insurgents near Kabul the night before, but the conference proceeded peacefully.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

The Italian display included tight formations of jets with contrails in the red,white and green of the nation's flag, the smoke forming hearts, crosses,spirals and more.

VOA: standard.2009.11.15

Security is tight, with massive police deployments in and around the city.

VOA: standard.2009.04.03

Hamas keeps tight control in the once lawless enclave.

VOA: standard.2010.06.16

Speaking amid tight security, the Indian leader said an era of violence in Kashmir has come to an end, and called on separatist leaders in Kashmir to engage in a dialogue with his government.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

The president made a recent campaign swing to New Jersey where the state's incumbent Democratic governor, John Corzine,is locked in a tight race with Republican candidate Chris Christie and independent contender Chris Dagget.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23