11.   Relations between the neighboring countries have been tense over Angolan allegations Zambia is supplying arms to Angolan rebels.

12.   Relations between Spain and Morocco have been tense over questions such as immigration and the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

13.   Relations have grown tense over the appointment of the Panchen Lama, which both the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government claim the exclusive right to make.

14.   Suburbs are tense over crime and racial conflict.

15.   The incident further strained relations between China and the United States which were already tense over issues including Taiwan, arms proliferation and human rights.

16.   The two NATO allies also have seabed disputes and relations have remained tense over the war-divided eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

17.   The two NATO allies also have seabed disputes, and relations have remained tense over the war-divided eastern mediterranean island of Cyprus.

18.   U.S.-Russian relations grew tense over the NATO air campaign against Yugoslavia, which Moscow vehemently opposed.

19.   In addition, relations between Iran and the Emirates remain tense over a territorial dispute.

20.   Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have long been tense over the disputed region of Kashmir.