More troops will be sent to help with security leading up to Afghanistan's national elections in August.

VOA: special.2009.04.11

This was the key decision which made possible all the other events leading up to the collapse of the Berlin Wall,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

says the whirlwind of activities leading up to the Oscars leaves him uncertain how he feels about his nomination as best actor.

VOA: standard.2010.02.18

But the big question leading up to the G20 summit is, will there be genuine unity in addressing the world economic crisis?

VOA: standard.2009.03.29

The White House consulted with Pakistani leaders leading up to the announcement of its new strategy, and the initial response has been positive.

VOA: standard.2009.03.29

Fresh out of college she worked for five years for the organizing committee leading up to the 1988 Calgary Winter Games in Canada.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

Yashin says he expects more protests in the months leading up to elections next year when voters choose a new parliament and president.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

Prime Minister Hatoyama agreed. (Speech) Mr.Hatoyama announced plans for a review of U.S.- Japan relations leading up to 50th anniversary of the strategic alliance in 2010.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

But Martin admits, the global economic downturn was noticeable leading up to the Olympics.

VOA: standard.2010.02.21

With passions running high on both sides of the health care debate, it's likely they will only intensify in the hours leading up to final congressional action.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

In the hours leading up to Gary's official memorial to it's most famous son, a steady stream of visitors took pictures and left mementos at his childhood home.

VOA: standard.2009.07.11

That tournament is the final warm-up in a series designed by FIFA to highlight the hosting capacities of the African continent leading up to the World Cup, which kicks off next June in Johannesburg.

VOA: standard.2009.10.12

Clinton said the United States will "stand by all Iraqis, at this crucial time leading up to national elections, and we pledge to join them in working together to combat all forms of violence and attempts at intimidation."

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

Despite all the controversy and concern, FIFA executive Warner says he hopes for the best in Nigeria, as part of the series of events designed by FIFA to test African organizational capacities leading up to the World Cup in South Africa next year.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22