The government in Rome meanwhile has declared a state of emergency for the area, freeing funds for relief and reconstruction.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

Freeing the world of nuclear weapons has personal meaning for Yukia Amano, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

His nickname is "The Liberator" for freeing six South American countries from Spanish rule.

VOA: standard.2010.06.09

But he says freeing up the credit market is crucial.

VOA: standard.2009.03.23