but rather a "global survival pact." Maldives is hosting a two-day conference of 11 nations which are most at risk from global warming.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

Hezbollah is not believed to be responsible for this attack, but rather a small Palestinian faction.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

The journalist says he is not a hero, but rather a man of principle.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15

Clinton said Bosworth's mission to Pyongyang will not be a negotiation but rather an effort to pave the way for North Korea's return to the six-party process.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

Besson rejects criticism over the closure, saying the zone, known locally as "the jungle", was not a humanitarian camp but rather a hub for human traffickers and a place where people were exploited.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

And,so I don't see the refueling as being a favor to the United States but rather a contribution that the Japanese have made that is commensurate with its standing as in the world as the second wealthiest country and one of the great powers,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

"The best antidote to intolerance is not the 'Defamation of Religions' approach of banning and punishing offensive speech, but rather a combination of robust legal protections against discrimination and hate crimes, proactive government outreach to minority religious groups, and a vigorous defense of both freedom of religion and expression,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

But,in his words, "A smart entrepreneur should spend his time developing the business rather than the business plan."

VOA: special.2009.06.26

"This is not a sign of weakness, but rather one more step on a clearly charted path to Chrysler's revival.

VOA: standard.2009.04.30

But the matter is far from settled. President Sarkozy wants parliament to pass a nonbinding resolution, rather than a law.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

Fukuda notes a pandemic has nothing to do with the severity of the disease, but rather with its geographic spread.

VOA: standard.2009.05.14

But U.S.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told delegates at the conference that this transition is not an ending, but rather,a new beginning.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

"But we have a rather poorly developed system of good primary care and prenatal care."

VOA: standard.2010.06.23

But the Uruguayan leader, a doctor by training,lamented that Latin American governments are devoting growing resources to armaments rather than dealing with pressing social needs including health and education.

VOA: standard.2009.09.15