A number of people have taken over a children's climbing set. They've set up sheets and tents and what look like make shift sleeping bags.

VOA: standard.2010.01.14

The channel appeared to be back on Saturday. The president's office released no explanation for Sherry Rehman's resignation, but said another cabinet member has taken over her duties.

VOA: standard.2009.03.14

The Royal Canadian Mint has taken over the building now Simon Fraser University's School of Business for a special exhibit of the Olympic medals to be awarded in Vancouver.

VOA: standard.2010.02.16

In the past few years, Baomahun town has mushroomed as people rush to mine the land before it is taken over by the British mining company, Cluff Gold, whose 137 kilometer concession includes the artisanal mining pits.

VOA: standard.2010.04.22

"For sure the military will not only clear and secure the area, but ensure unless and until the area is taken over completely by the civil administration, and the writ of the government is restored and peace and normalcy return to the area, the military will remain in the area,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.07

Over the last five years, the city has reduced its public workforce and taken other steps like closing fire stations and swimming pools.

VOA: special.2009.07.13

Republicans have taken aim at that, as they continue to attack Mr.Obama on several fronts and challenge the White House over deficit spending and rising debt.

VOA: standard.2010.07.19

Thailand's tourism industry has taken a hit as thousands of anti-government protesters have taken to the streets over the past few weeks to try to force fresh elections.

VOA: standard.2010.03.27

Does it need refinement in some way?" "And if it does need some adjustment in light of the events that have taken place over the last number of months, including the election and so on, and then what are the implications of that in terms of General McChrystal's resource request?" The secretary said the United States will not abandon its core mission in Afghanistan, which President Obama described as the destruction of the al-Qaida terrorist network, because it is "critical" to U.S.national security.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23