31.   Having nearly defeated their internal opposition, the Taliban is desperate for international recognition and economic support.

32.   He added that the key to improving life for gays and lesbians everywhere is not political asylum but international recognition of anti-gay persecution as a human rights concern.

33.   He is being supported by a lengthening list of Middle Eastern intellectuals and some American scholars who would like to see Unesco get more international recognition.

34.   He has actively sought international recognition of his government as a politically independent part of a temporarily divided China.

35.   Her works in fiber, burlap and bronze have brought her wider international recognition in the last year.

36.   Her editorial debut with the September issue, featuring Linda Evangelista on the cover, brought Tilberis a new level of international recognition.

37.   In addition, he said his company would gain more international recognition with use of the Gulfstream name.

38.   In many ways, it is a democratic society, and it yearns for international recognition as an open and advanced country.

39.   In the meantime, Wu and other officials said, Taiwan will continue its uphill struggle for international recognition and respect.

40.   In the last several years Taiwan has trumpeted its economic achievements and democratic credentials as it has sought wider international recognition.