1.   Here as elsewhere in the developing world, traffic snarls have increased tensions and Decreased productivity.

2.   The failure of the peace talks has led to increased tension on the streets.

3.   The gains that have been made have led not to satisfaction but to increased tension and dissatisfaction,particularly among those benefiting from such gains.

4.   The postponement reflected increased tension between the two states during August.

5.   And the State Department issued a warning of possible violence due to increased tensions in the area.

6.   After a braided chain of dancers steps across, there is increased tension and tautness among the dancers who pair off.

7.   But rights groups and government officials alike attributed the increased tension in Chiapas to the influence of the Zapatista rebellion.

8.   But so far the negotiations have merely increased tensions, particularly in smaller countries that fear they will lose power.

9.   Crude oil futures are seen steady as traders await more signs of increased tension between the United Nations and Iraq.

10.   Crude oil, bolstered by strong heating oil, also jumped amid increased tensions between Iraq and the United Nations.