1.   The government is expected to take punitive steps against offenders.

2.   It generally pits Republicans who want to take punitive steps to force people off the rolls against Democrats who say that such efforts are shortsighted.

3.   Pakistan quickly retaliated Thursday night with matching punitive steps.

4.   Southern African nations fear that punitive steps could unsettle the region further.

5.   Japan also announced it will take further punitive steps against India after its second round of tests.

6.   The resolution the ministers passed takes no punitive steps against Peru.

7.   When it pressures foreign governments, Zoellick said, the United States must consider whether punitive steps will only make matters worse.

8.   The US draft also calls for an investigation by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, which could open the door to possible punitive steps once it had reported back.

9.   The Tokyo branch could face punitive steps such as a suspension of business for several days, Kyodo said.

10.   The draft statement also calls for an investigation by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, which could open the door to possible punitive steps once it had reported back.