(Test) The U.N.Secretary-General says he is "optimistic" a climate-change agreement can be reached in Copenhagen that will include specific recommendations on key elements that will take effect immediately.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

In fact,the people who live on Islamorada Key claim their island is the "Sports Fishing Capital of the World."

VOA: special.2010.03.22

In Key West, a sign on a monument says "America Begins Here."

VOA: special.2010.03.22

"I think it's fair to say that the American people are frustrated with the lack of progress on some key issues."

VOA: standard.2010.02.09

Prospects for peace hinge largely on the key issue of whether the two sides can agree on the status of Jerusalem.

VOA: standard.2009.04.09

But critics believe Mr.Yar'Adua has moved too slowly on reforms and that key changes are not expected before the 2011 elections.

VOA: standard.2009.08.22

A major meeting of key administration and military officials on Afghanistan, originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed until Wednesday.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

Much of the new plan focuses on boosting intelligence to investigate and prosecute key cartel members, and to confiscate their money.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24

Communities like Kayelitsha are key. Here,care at home and in a clinic helps people follow through on their treatment.

VOA: standard.2010.07.12

The general referred to that goal at a low-key ceremony during which he formally took on his new duties Monday in Kabul.

VOA: standard.2009.06.15

The U.S.official faced large hurdles this week, with all sides far apart on the key issue of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

But that goodwill will be tested during three key summits Mr.Obama will be attending in London, on the French-German border, and in Prague.

VOA: standard.2009.03.29

But key indexes rose sharply as the day wore on. Chief economist Peter Cardillo at Avalon Partners blamed uncertainty for the market volatility.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

While researchers continue to work on vaccines, the key is to raise awareness around treating TB.

VOA: standard.2010.07.12

The director of national intelligence, who is a key participant in the review, would not comment directly on a new strategy for the region.

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

Columnist David Ignatius agrees with the president's move, saying Pakistan is a key factor in the new strategy,and the pressure on it must be increased.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06