Diplomats say the draft resolution endorsing the Goldstone report is likely to be approved by the 192-member body.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Political analysts say Mr.Obama's decision on whether to send more U.S.troops to Afghanistan is likely to be a turning point in his presidency.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

The reception is likely to be far different on Sunday, when he arrives at the University of Notre Dame in the Midwestern state of Indiana.

VOA: standard.2009.05.14

weather agency reporting that this decade is likely to be the warmest on record and 2009 the fifth warmest year since record keeping began in 1850.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

A key player in any coalition building is likely to be Kurdish parties.

VOA: standard.2010.03.07

The balance is likely to be tipped by the Liberal Democrats, but so far their leader,Nick Clegg, has refused to say whether his party would side with the Conservatives or Labor.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05

The economic leaders issued a statement saying although most economies are now recovering from last year's financial crisis, the recovery remains fragile and growth over the next few quarters is likely to be uneven.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

"Even an optimist like Frank Drake estimates that there would be no more than about in the galaxy, which means that the nearest one is likely to be about 1,000 light years away."

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

Indications are there will be no agreement on more stimulus packages, general agreement on free trade and against protectionism, agreement on more money for the International Monetary Fund, and there is likely to be some agreement on greater regulation.

VOA: standard.2009.04.02

A long-standing drought, along with recent devastating bushfires and widespread floods have given some scientists more reason to think that the vast continent is likely to be one of the countries hardest hit by a shifting climate.

VOA: standard.2009.05.03

Stress is more likely to be harmful if you feel helpless to deal with the problem or situation that causes the stress.

VOA: special.2009.03.24

And older children and children who live in homes where their primary language is not English, and also children who complete all their homework, are less likely to be bullies."

VOA: special.2010.05.06

The warm,dry conditions have prompted the authorities to warn that Australia's annual bushfire season is again likely to be severe.

VOA: standard.2009.09.03

If it is all that they can offer, I think the results are not likely to be that great,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.15