Hardwoods such as hickory, oak and ash also burn well.

VOA: special.2010.09.06

Many of Mr.Obama's initiatives, such as health care reform, will not begin to show results until well after the November elections.

VOA: standard.2009.12.15

APEC's 21 members include wealthy countries such as Australia, the United States,and Japan as well as developing nations such as the Philippines,and Peru.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

"It's such a huge part of our culture, and a huge part of our income as well."

VOA: standard.2010.06.01

He also said the steps such as Turkey's continuing dialogue with the non-muslim communities as well as its relationship with Armenia are all included in the report in positive terms.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

The lowest rates are found in the countries of Mediterranean Europe and the predominantly Catholic countries of Latin America and Asia, as well as in Muslim countries, such as Pakistan.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa told the 57 Islamic Conference states, as well as dozens of other countries and aid agencies, that such political efforts must be joined by developmental strategies.

VOA: standard.2010.03.21

The promise of the concessional loans further China's investment in the continent, aimed at improving such infrastructure as roads and energy production as well as developing agriculture and undertaking health and education initiatives.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

Since a vast majority of the refugees are Sunni Muslims, Christian leaders fear such a large influx of citizens could tilt the sectarian balance, as well as increase competition in the job market and strain Lebanon's economic resources.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29

Addressing students from several Washington area schools as well as dignitaries such as African-American activist and social educator Dorothy Height, the Obamas referred to the progress women in America have made over the decades in securing their rights.

VOA: standard.2010.03.08

But he stressed the United States must combine its military might that has damaged al-Qaida during the past several years with other tools, such as diplomacy and development aid, as well as expand human intelligence to defeat an adaptable enemy.

VOA: standard.2009.08.06

"The occasion of the CRC's is an opportunity for us all to reflect upon the injustice of such disparities, and to rededicate our efforts to realizing the rights of these excluded children, as well as to sustain the gains made to date."

VOA: standard.2009.10.08

The United States is seeking assurances from Mr.Netanyahu that such an incident will not be repeated, as well as pledges that it is prepared to discuss all of the core issues of the Middle East peace process - including Jerusalem - in talks with the Palestinians.

VOA: standard.2010.03.16