11.   The crisis has been exacerbated by economic meltdowns elsewhere in Asia, particularly in Thailand and Indonesia, both of which are being rescued by the IMF.

12.   The de facto devaluation of the baht exacerbated the crisis by making it almost impossible for Thai companies to pay back dollar and yen denominated loans.

13.   The meeting also planned to address related needs in the affected countries, including the lack of clean water and the AIDS pandemic that could greatly exacerbate the crisis.

14.   Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said two weeks ago that the offensive would only exacerbate the crisis on the island.

15.   Differences over Chechnya, Iran and Bosnia have since exacerbated this crisis, sparking fears that a new iron curtain could be created in Europe.

16.   The crisis was exacerbated two years later when Colonel Azali Assoumani seized power in a coup.

17.   The crisis was exacerbated two years later when Colonel Azali Assoumani seized power in Moroni.

18.   The Middle East crisis has been exacerbated by a seven-day Israeli offensive across the West Bank in response to a wave of deadly suicide bombings.