31.   Peru, however, is proceeding with the vote despite fraud allegations, technical problems and the threat of international isolation and violent demonstrations.

32.   Pensioners have not been paid for months, as the Serbian economy is in tatters after years of mismanagement and international isolation.

33.   A news release by the U.S. Embassy in Colombo asked the LTTE, designated as terrorists by Washington, to watch its actions or face more international isolation.

34.   A refusal to cooperate would bring international isolation, perhaps even sanctions.

35.   A news release by the U.S. Embassy in Colombo asked the LTTE, designated as terrorists by Washington, to guard its actions or face more international isolation.

36.   Abacha made clear he was doing it in hopes of averting increased international isolation and possible economic sanctions, particularly from the United States and Britain.

37.   Abacha made clear he was commuting the death sentences to avert increased international isolation and possible sanctions, particularly from the United States and Britain.

38.   Abacha said he hoped the decision would help avoid further international isolation and possible economic sanctions, particularly from the United States and Britain.

39.   After arriving in Jakarta Sunday night, Cohen warned the government to take action against the army-controlled gangs or risk international isolation.

40.   After decades of apartheid rule and resulting instability and international isolation, South Africa appears a model of stability next to some Asian nations.