They achieved state recognition as a tribe on January 27, 2006, but are still working toward federal recognition.

A1 A triumph for Germany, which led the move toward recognition.

Ward did make it into the Academy by 1811, still striving toward recognition as a history painter.

The treaty was viewed here as an important step toward recognition of Lithuanian independence.

"It is the first step toward international recognition."

For the five-year-old company's young founders, the deal is only the latest step in a sustained climb toward recognition as a leading technology company.

Washington should withdraw its recent proposal offering the North an end to most economic sanctions and steps toward diplomatic recognition.

Whether it would renounce terrorism or make any gesture toward recognition of Israel is uncertain.