NATO,meanwhile,has acknowledged for the first time that Afghan civilians were killed in last week's controversial air strike in Kunduz province.

VOA: standard.2009.09.08

While Washington praised Mr.Netanyahu's gesture as a step forward, US Middle East envoy George Mitchell acknowledged the plan falls short.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

"Our challenge now is to finish the job." He acknowledged the toughest part of the process may lie ahead;

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

The president reiterated his support for reinstating the expired U.S.ban on assault weapons, but acknowledged Congressional resistance makes that unlikely.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

President Obama acknowledged that progress has been made toward re-starting negotiations, but he said much more is needed.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

The head of the government's mine safety agency acknowledged enforcement of existing laws has not been tough enough.

VOA: standard.2010.04.27

Rodriguez acknowledged that the evening's pre-ceremony chatter - made up of over 80 mother tongues - was even more excited than usual.

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

Some of the worshippers in St.Peter's Square acknowledged the scandal would hurt the Church, but they seemed reluctant to be openly critical.

VOA: standard.2010.03.28

At the festive ceremony, the president acknowledged that this legislation will mark a fundamental change in U.S.domestic policy.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

Gibbs has acknowledged the lawmakers' concerns, and says Mr.Obama's plans for the prisoners are still taking shape.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

At a news conference, he acknowledged he does not agree with all fellow leaders on all issues.

VOA: standard.2009.04.19

The military has acknowledged the deaths of at least 250 people in the shelling, but denies responsibility.

VOA: standard.2009.05.11

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs acknowledged congressional concerns and said President Obama will speak to the issue in a major national security address Thursday.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

The IAEA chief acknowledged Israel's concerns about a nuclear armed Iran or any other hostile country.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

The president acknowledged the release of the memos has been difficult for the intelligence community.

VOA: standard.2009.04.20

Mr.Obama acknowledged criticism of the United States by several leaders, like Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, but said the entire region is rooting for America's success.

VOA: standard.2009.04.19

At the White House, spokesman Robert Gibbs acknowledged the congressional concerns, and said President Obama would address the detainee issue in a speech on Thursday.

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

Burns acknowledged to reporters here that measures have been included in the legislation to ensure that the development money is properly used "for the purposes intended."

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

The All Ethiopian Unity Party led by Hailu Shewal is the one signatory to the Code of Conduct widely acknowledged as a legitimate independent political force.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01

Acknowledged that medical tourism is a growing industry because of lower medical costs overseas.

VOA: standard.2010.04.08

Authorities here have acknowledged that deforestation and unregulated development were responsible for weakening the soil and contributed to the mudslides from Messina's surrounding hills and cliffs.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

India's government on Friday acknowledged that Headley had apparently traveled to India several times.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

He acknowledged that the situation today is serious with threats emanating from insurgents inside Afghanistan as well as from across the border in the mountains of Pakistan.

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

In his remarks,President Obama acknowledged the hemisphere's engrained suspicions of U.S.actions and motives.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

And I consider that totally unacceptable,". The president acknowledged that it might take weeks for investigators to uncover all of the facts related to the attempted attack.

VOA: standard.2009.12.29

However,he acknowledged that the unemployment rate is the highest it has been in 25 years, and he said it will take time for the economy to turn around.

VOA: standard.2009.05.09