101.   But Iraq, which has hardened its stance against international bodies since the U.S. and British raids last December, announced it would not take part.

102.   But he has signaled willingness to soften his stance against minorities since dropping the Bosnian Serb rebels he initially backed and adopting the role of Balkan peacemaker.

103.   But recently Washington appeared to be moving towards easing its stance against the junta because of the seriousness of the drug problem.

104.   By playing up the issue of Iraqi chemical weapons, Washington has adopted a harsh stance against Baghdad.

105.   China has taken a hard-line stance against such a sale.

106.   Egypt has taken its own hard-line stance against terrorist movements.

107.   Even the staunch stance against ties with the United States has its critics now.

108.   Electoral tribunals are now taking an increasingly strong stance against the kind of fraudulent election tactics the PRI frequently used to remain in power for decades here.

109.   Fulham manager Jean Tigana is also known for a hard-line stance against drinking.

110.   Georgia also has called on neighboring Russia to take a tougher stance against the separatists.