1.   Their nuclear programme is causing mounting anxiety among other nations, especially Israel.

2.   There is mounting anxiety about the rise in violent crime.

3.   As Sen. John McCain watched with mounting anxiety, the Senate erupted into partisan posturing Thursday that could doom passage of a comprehensive tobacco bill this year.

4.   For instance, Norem explained, a defensive pessimist is likely to approach a coming public speaking engagement with mounting anxiety.

5.   Hoping to quell his mounting anxiety, Aranki has been trying to set up a meeting, but to no avail.

6.   Milder weather comes after a chilly November sent natural gas prices to a record amid mounting anxiety that inventories may dwindle to dangerously low levels by February.

7.   The latest suspensions come amid mounting anxiety in Australia that the Asian crisis could lead to a sharp downturn in growth and even warnings about the possibility of recession.

8.   Asian exchanges were mixed at the closing bell amid mounting anxiety over the Fed decision.

9.   Stock prices in South Korea plunged for the second consecutive day on Wednesday despite government efforts to calm mounting public anxiety about tension with North Korea over nuclear questions.