The recent violence in Khartoum and Juba undoubtedly strained intercommunal relations in those two cities.

It should be noted by way of context that political relations between the two countries were seriously strained at that time.

She spoke of the strained relations between the Cayman Islands and the administering Power and of the ever increasing disparity of their interests.

Comments from Washington considered that the move could irritate China on the occasion that the relations between China and the United States were strained.

President Barack Obama recently journeyed to Moscow in order to reset strained United States Russian ties. The European Union, though not in need of a reset because of strained ties with its eastern neighbors, is involved in a deep strategic reconstruction of those relations.

Although Mr. Hariri carefully avoided this debate, his relations with President Emil Lahoud, who is generally described as the favourite of the Syrian Arab Republic, were strained.

Brotherly tempers started to get strained.

This has been officially admitted, so why reopen the ghastly business now, at a time when rescinding the apology would make Japan s already strained relations with China and South Korea many times worse?

The bitter dispute within the Eurogroup (comprising the eurozone countries finance ministers) not only strained relations among the monetary union s members, but also fueled tensions within national governments. Many European leaders are still smarting and licking their wounds.

We are aware that your heart is strained by what they say.

We are aware that your heart is strained by what they say.

During the reporting period, the political situation in the country remained strained.

Education is the key to giving strained populations hope for a better future.

Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.

Given the two countries long strained relations, this visit would have been remarkable at any time. But coming as it does only one month after the alarming Russian Georgian confrontation, it may offer real hope that tensions in the volatile Caucasus region can be eased.

Given the two countries long strained relations, this visit would have been remarkable at any time. But coming as it does only one month after the alarming Russian Georgian confrontation, it may offer real hope that tensions in the volatile Caucasus region can be eased.

Despite the recent return to Russia of the icon of Our Lady of Kazan that once hung in John Paul s bedroom, relations between the Vatican and the Patriarchate remain strained. So Putin, who usually seems omnipotent, remains wary of issuing an invitation to Pope Benedict.

America cannot realistically expect its allies let alone countries like Iran and Venezuela, with which its relations are strained to adopt principled foreign policies when Middle East Realpolitik distorts its own foreign policy. In the short term, Canadian oil would liberate the US from this hypocrisy.

Such mass migration will severely hurt already strained social relations in some countries and lead to unpredictable consequences. Only a coordinated global response can guarantee that in the long run people from the poorest billion will visit Europe as tourists and business partners, not as asylum seekers.

As a result, the existing law is here on strained terms with an established practice.

In some countries, debt servicing has strained valuable resources that could otherwise be channelled to development.

The Appeals Chamber is bound to be strained as trials are completed by both the ICTR and the ICTY.

The EU is hardly powerless to address the tragic situation in and around the Mediterranean. The new European Commission, Council, and Parliament should be able to uphold the EU s humanitarian obligations by reducing the number of deaths at sea, thereby setting the stage for a more reasonable public debate about migration, while improving strained relations with Africa.

Indeed, Asia is one of only two continents, along with Africa, where regional integration has yet to take hold, largely because political and cultural diversity, together with historical animosities, have hindered institution building. Strained political relations among most of Asia s sub regions make a region wide security structure or more effective resource cooperation difficult to achieve.

At the Phi Phi Hill Resort, I was tucked into the corner furthest away from the television, but I strained to listen for information.

Even where reception systems may be strained by large numbers of illegal arrivals, it remains essential that proper procedures are in place to assess status.

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On the other hand, Abe has repaired the strained relations with the US that Japan had under his predecessors, and President Barack Obama reiterated the strength of the bilateral alliance during Abe s state visit to the White House last April. Under the new defense guidelines, US and Japanese forces are able to plan and exercise more effectively, and the alliance is in its best condition in decades.

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When he saw that he didn't prevail against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh, and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was strained, as he wrestled.

When he saw that he didn't prevail against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh, and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was strained, as he wrestled.

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Industrial relations (i.e. relations between employers and trade unions) are a cornerstone in the process of industrial development.

All my relations. Thank you.