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In a telephone interview from Jerusalem, WFP Spokesman, Robin Lodge, tells VOA, the so-called humanitarian recess is only a first step.

Redmond tells VOA the brutality of the smugglers is well known as are the dangers of voyaging on rickety, overcrowded vessels.

Speaking by telephone from Nairobi, Geddo tells VOA the famine, as terrible as it is, appears to be working in favor of the insurgents.

But flood-relief spokesman Sean Boonpracong told VOA the airport should be safe and they have no need to leave for now.

While North East Asia continues on its dynamic path, Gurry tells VOA the United States remains the world's technological powerhouse.

UNHCR spokeswoman Jennifer Pagonis tells VOA, the overland journey from Thailand into Burma, also known as Myanmar, was long and difficult.

He told VOA the system will remain viable under any circumstances, even if the gas runs out completely.

But he told VOA the military action in Kandahar must be followed by swift political and structural changes.

But Governor O'Malley tells VOA the horse racing industry must come together and figure out a long-term strategy for survival.

Lambert Bahi Sery told VOA the leaders also encouraged the electoral commission to publish the voter register this week ahead of the vote.

Mr. Mbeki told VOA the mechanism for resolving disputes will included the foreign, defense and interior ministers of both countries.

Nihad Awad of the Council on American-Islamic Relations told VOA the president's comments serve to counter that argument.

WTO Senior Economist, Michael Finger, tells VOA the strength of the oil and commodity prices is another worrying factor.

While North East Asia continues on itsdynamic path, Gurry tells VOA the United States remains the world's technological powerhouse.

Lejeune-Kaba tells VOA the determination of a famine is not done lightly. It is based on several strict measures.

Mikal Hem, a journalist based in Oslo, told VOA the explosion could be heard from many kilometers away.

A former senior Japanese defense official Toshio Tamogami tells VOA the time has come for Japan to use tougher language with North Korea.

The director of Golos, Lilia Shibanova, told VOA the source of the pressure probably comes from local, not Kremlin authorities.

Ashton's spokeswoman ((Maya Kocijancic)) told VOA the situation in Egypt will be a priority at Monday's meeting.

Interior Ministry spokesman Zamary Bashary tells VOA the attackers were also carrying automatic weapons.