A few miles away,more problems as American military police try to show the Afghans how to conduct vehicle searches on short notice.

VOA: standard.2009.12.13

The North Korean military notice, carried on state-run media, also said South Korean ships and aircraft will no longer be allowed passage through the North's territorial space.

VOA: standard.2010.05.27

The U.S.administration has taken notice. On Monday,the Treasury Department announced it will grant licenses to Internet companies to export Facebook,Twitter and other personal online services to Sudan,Cuba,and Iran.

VOA: standard.2010.03.09

Whether it is intended or not, the missile launches serve as an implicit reminder to South Korea of the North's ability to inflict massive damage on very short notice.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13

The Obama administration and the new German government that took office late last month are reviewing their military commitments in Afghanistan and both are serving notice on President Karzai that they expect major reforms now that his new term in office has been assured.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09