If not,the thinking goes, then self-interest will lead to overuse and destruction of shared resources.

VOA: special.2009.10.16

But he will warn that American downplaying international efforts could prove a self-fulfilling prophecy.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

The six nations will allow companies to self-certify where goods come from so they no longer have to spend time and money going though export authorities.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

Mazen told the audience violent resistance will only lead to self-destruction.

VOA: standard.2009.12.12

Returning from a month's holiday in Europe, President Abdoulaye Wade says he sympathizes with the suffering of those whose homes are flooded but says this year's rains are a mixed blessing as they will lead to bigger harvests that will make Senegal nearly food self-sufficient.

VOA: standard.2009.09.08