21.   When North Korea violated its international commitments by refusing to allow inspections of all its nuclear facilities, the United States pledged to seek new international sanctions.

22.   Bahrain has no international commitments in the near future.

23.   Because of international commitments, the stars would not be able to reschedule the Manchester concert, MCP said.

24.   British sources said Rifkind is impressed with the international support, especially from Washington, to push China into respecting its international commitments on Hong Kong.

25.   But Sacirbey said the delay raised doubts about the international commitment to defend his capital.

26.   D.C. United, missing seven starters Sunday because of international commitments or injury, opened a seven-point lead over second-place Columbus in the Eastern Conference.

27.   French Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie underlined that concerted international commitment was still needed to keep the region stable.

28.   In Amman, Jordan, Arafat accused Israel of breaking all its international commitments and violating the cease-fire deal.

29.   Its key strike bowler, off-spinner Saqlian Mushtaq, is unavailable due to international commitments with Pakistan and has to be replaced with another spinner.

30.   Nevertheless, the government has repeatedly affirmed that it will continue to fulfill its international commitments despite the increasing burden on the state budget.