21.   The conflict also has worsened relations with Pakistan, which India accuses of backing the rebels.

22.   The decision to try the women is the latest move in a case that has already worsened strained relations.

23.   The latest bloody confrontation is expected to further worsen relations between the two countries who remain technically at war.

24.   The latest crisis threatens the completion of a new EU treaty and further worsens relations between the two.

25.   The newest allegations were sure to worsen relations with Italy, with which Albania has traditionally had close ties.

26.   The report in Al-Ayyam daily offered the first details on the charges against two Qataris, whose arrest has worsened relations between the wealthy Gulf countries.

27.   The purchase by Greek Cypriots of anti-aircraft missiles to be stationed on the Mediterranean island has further worsened relations.

28.   The Thai Foreign Ministry demanded compensation for the slain soldier and said further incidents would worsen bilateral relations.

29.   Britain and Germany stressed that maintaining the freeze could jeopardise economic reforms in Russia and worsen relations between Moscow and the EU.

30.   They warned that the strike could only serve to worsen relations between employees and employers and have a negative impact on the economy.