61.   But with water becoming scarce, wrangling over the Zambezi could increase regional tensions.

62.   Economic quarrels between the two nations had also increased tensions prior to the conflict.

63.   Elections in South Korea and the United States could encourage North Korea to increase tensions with its southern rival.

64.   Egypt and Sudan also issued statements warning that an attack did not have Arab support and would increase tension in the region.

65.   European and American diplomats have encouraged Cyprus to cancel the purchase, saying that the weapons system will only increase tension on the divided island.

66.   Erbakan on Saturday urged his Welfare party members to avoid words and actions that can increase tension.

67.   Egypt and Sudan also said they were against an attack on Iraq as such a move would increase tension in the region.

68.   Further delays will sharply increase ethnic tensions just as the U.S.-led international peacekeeping force starts winding down its presence.

69.   Greece Sunday said veiled threats of military confrontation by its arch-rival Turkey had dangerously increased tension in the region.

70.   Grenade attacks in Serb-held region of Croatia increase tensions.