There is concern in Seoul that Pyongyang's insistence on holding bilateral talks with Washington could drive a wedge between the U.S.and South Korea.

VOA: standard.2009.12.08

She became involved in prostitution at the insistence of a former boyfriend, who beat her,and forced her to sell her body the first night they arrived.

VOA: standard.2010.02.23

Senior U.S.Envoy on North Korea, Stephen Bosworth, emerged from meetings with South Korean counterparts in Seoul holding firm to Washington's insistence that Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities must be ended.

VOA: standard.2009.09.06

"The United States does Israel no favors when we fail to couple an unwavering commitment to its security with an insistence that Israel respect the legitimate claims and rights of the Palestinians,"

VOA: standard.2009.09.23