1.   But Russia has opposed sanctions over Kosovo, and other nations, including France and Italy, are understood to be less than enthusiastic about another confrontation with Serbia.

2.   But the trade boss stood firm on the missile tests and said China had no fear of suggestions that the mainland could face sanctions over the sabre-rattling exercise.

3.   China would have no hesitation in retaliating if foreign governments imposed sanctions over its missile tests off Taiwan, she said.

4.   Colombian stocks fell this week amid apprehension that company earnings will be hurt if the U.S. imposes further sanctions over the drug trade.

5.   One week, the trade representative threatens sanctions over protection of intellectual property.

6.   The decision comes at a time of strained Sino-U.S. relations, particularly over trade, with the two countries threatening each other with sanctions over copyright abuses.

7.   The Federal Maritime Commission warned Brazil that it may face sanctions over port practices that impair the ability of U.S.-flag carriers to compete for cargo.

8.   The program has faced the threat of NCAA sanctions over, among other things, the manner in which Earl was recruited.

9.   The U.S. and China are trying to avert the imposition of U.S. trade sanctions over copyright infringements.

10.   The U.S. and China are discussing ways to avert the imposition of trade sanctions over alleged copyright breeches.