He says the abuses have been widespread and systematic which fulfills a definition of crimes against humanity.

VOA: standard.2009.06.21

The World Health Organization will not declare an influenza pandemic unless a virus becomes widespread in at least two areas of the world.

VOA: special.2009.05.06

Also,there is a widespread lack of knowledge among local health workers about how to use antivenoms.

VOA: special.2010.01.25

Susan Martimo,a California Department of Education official,says she does not expect widespread use right away.

VOA: special.2009.08.27

Alternate bearing is a widespread problem for growers of citrus and other fruit trees.

VOA: special.2009.11.10

Substandard medicines are also a widespread problem in the developing world.

VOA: special.2010.02.22

Counterfeit medicines are a widespread problem in developing countries.

VOA: special.2010.02.22

Fiu John Saelua, a hereditary village chief, says the devastation is widespread nd the recovery will be daunting.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04

"I think that there is a widespread belief and understanding that this is precisely the way things are right now in Serbia,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.25

Dr.Vallenas says there is a widespread misconception that stress or inadequate nutrition, commonly seen during emergencies, can prevent mothers from breast-feeding successfully.

VOA: standard.2009.08.01

Despite some of the most challenging economic conditions in decades, American consumer confidence jumped unexpectedly this month, a sign that widespread pessimism might be dissipating.

VOA: standard.2009.08.25

The second round was required after a U.N.-backed investigation into the vote found widespread fraud and a third of Mr.Karzai's ballots were declared invalid, reversing his outright victory.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

But there's a reason such farms are not more widespread,Lent said.

VOA: standard.2010.03.04

Experts say that supported the widespread belief Mr.Kim suffered a stroke.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

Hassan Khan,a lawmaker from the area, said the devastation was widespread.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

While Eleanor Johnson believes there is a strong connection between widespread mistakes in writing and Internet usage, she concedes that the scientific evidence might not exist yet to confirm her suspicions.

VOA: standard.2010.01.16

Najafi was asked by a reporter about reports U.S.special envoy Richard Holbrooke is trying to pressure the Afghan government into holding a second round to alleviate concerns of widespread voter fraud.

VOA: standard.2009.08.29

Rajesh Jain, a stock market analyst in Mumbai, says there is widespread optimism that India's economy, which is largely driven by domestic demand, will return to high growth rates faster than other countries.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

His trip comes at a critical time with the results of the country's presidential election still uncertain and worries a disputed outcome, due to allegations of widespread ballot box stuffing, could spark further civil violence.

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

A long-standing drought, along with recent devastating bushfires and widespread floods have given some scientists more reason to think that the vast continent is likely to be one of the countries hardest hit by a shifting climate.

VOA: standard.2009.05.03

The Iranian government arrested hundreds of student activists, journalists,intellectuals, political leaders and professors during weeks of unrest following a disputed June 12 presidential election that incumbent Mahmoud Ahmedinejad claims to have won, despite complaints of widespread vote-rigging.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07